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Stevie (the blind cat)
It is with a very sad heart that I have to tell you that Stevie has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is sadly no longer with us.
Some of you may remember his story.
Stevie had been through some kind of trauma which had left him completely blind. We at St Francis felt that it would be best for Stevie if we helped to find him a loving home where he could receive the one to one love and care which he required. We were so lucky that an amazing couple came forward to home Stevie with themselves and their furry family. I can't believe it's not quite been a year since Stevie went to live with Sue and David. Over the time that they have had Stevie he has received so much love and attention, I know we were really lucky to find them. Stevie even enjoyed having his own little outside patio area which had been specially made for him to make sure that he didn't have anymore stray encounters with the neighbouring cows. I know he used to love sunbathing out there.
Unfortunately over the past few months Stevie has suffered from many different ailments, and sadly his body seemed to be struggling to get over them. On this occasion enough was enough and after taking Stevie to the vets for one last time they had to sadly return home without him.
I want to take this opportunity to thank both Sue, David, Ginny (their three legged dog) and Tiger-Lily (their other cat) for accepting Stevie into their home and their hearts and also for giving Stevie an incredibly amazing last chapter to his life. We will never know the full extent of the hardship which Stevie had endured in his life before we found him but I am so pleased to know that the chapter which Sue and David created for him was a difficult but very happy one.
Our thoughts go out to them at this sad time . For previous posts see #sfhfc_stevie
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alex_savage: I am so sorry to hear about Steve, but I am happy that in the last few months of his life he got the love he deserved. I am in tears at reading the story, heartbreaking. He was such a handsome boy and he is out of pain now. Bless him, st Francis and the wonderful people that took him in. Sending my thoughts and love
sag85: RIP little man ❤
_minx_: RIP Stevie❤❤❤
dotzarri: Rip
electrosam: :(
yourhere2: Love You Stevie I'll see u one day. Love, Ted.N❤✨✨
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Our beloved Gizmo (RIP). Today has been a sad day at St Francis Hospice for Cats. We have had to say goodbye to our beautiful little Gizmo. She has been poorly over the past few weeks and last night took a turn for the worst. We booked her in to the vets today and our worst fears were confirmed. Following a consultation with our vet it appears she may have had a tumour so the decision was made to let her go.
This decision is never made lightly but we had done all that we could for her. Gizmo had come in to St Francis two years ago. She was a 15 year old incontinent lady who had lost some feeling in her back legs, probably due to an accident of some sort. Over the past two years that she has been with us she has found a special place in all of the volunteers hearts making this loss a very sad one.
The one thing we have to remember at these sad times is the fact that we have helped to give her a good last few years, enjoying fuss off us human helpers and also a lot of feline company. One of her favourite spots to lie was right by the heater in the main room. As you went in and sat on the sofa she would often walk over to you in her own unique style and come to sit by you for some fuss. The picture above shows Gizmo by her heater only yesterday enjoying some fuss off me.
Gizmo, you will be sadly missed by all.
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paulsjynx: Goodbye Gizmo,when you cross the Rainbow Bridge look for my friends Jynx and Handy,Jynx crossed over April 10th 2009 at 13yrs and my sweet,sweet little Handy 3yrs d followed him over just 1 month later May 13th 2009. They love to play Gizmo,so you guys R.I.P.
jumokei: RIP Gizmo, my black beauty. You will meet new furiends in kitty heaven, my love.
lee0173: Another gain for kitty heaven - thats where all the good ones are
_minx_: RIP little one!❤
tintsh: Poor Gizmo. Thank goodness there are people like you who take care of cats like that. ❤
_princess_: RIP ❤
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Yesterday was a very sad day at St Francis. Storm's nasal tumour had got worst & after consultation with our resident vet the decision was made to put Storm to sleep .
If you would like to know more about Storm's story please visit our blog sfhfc.tumblr.com
Although really sad please still like Storm's photo. I kept looking up at the sky yesterday & took this shot of the clouds & then merged Storm into it. I feel it's a fitting farewell to a cat who was hugely loved by all who knew him.
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sfhfc: @icklecazza so sorry to hear about young Oscar . Thank you for ur lovely words
yourhere2: I am so sorry, I wish we had people like u in Philadelphia
themoodytwo: The editing is perfect. He looks like a kitty angel. Rest in Peace, Storm. I'm certain he's in a better place.
purplewings: So sorry for your loss, rest in peace beatiful cat
lbw117: Perfect photo with the clouds. So lucky to be loved till the end. You made a beautiful memorial that many of us would love yo have for out own cats that pass.
sfhfc: @lbw117 thank you so much for all ur lovely words and comments
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I am sorry to tell you that Fred2 is no longer with us . After being rushed to the vets yesterday he had an X-ray and it was established that he had got multiple tumours on his lungs. Even though it was hard we made the decision to put him to sleep while he was under anaesthetic so that he would not have to suffer. Our vet said the tumours were advanced and that there was nothing more we could have done for him. These days are always so hard when we lose one of our lovely residents . We love you Fred2
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misha49ers: I love you Fred2
bones1983: Sorry to hear about your loss.
pasillicus: Poor Fred, RIP. A big hug to you all ❤❤❤
_carla: So sorry to hear that. You guys do so much for these wonderful kitties. ❤❤
juem71: Oh this is so very upsetting
hanfordlila: Big hug to you and kisses for Fred. Sad news, I am sad....
sfhfc: @hanfordlila yes it has been a hard few days, but at times like this we know we have to concentrate on our other residents. Thanks for caring
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IN REMEMBRANCE Today I am just reflecting a bit on what we do here at St Francis Hospice for Cats. So I would like to share with you just a few of the adorable residents which I am pleased to have met over the years. Yes, it is sad that we have lost these nine (plus many more) adorable feline friends but I am happy to know that they all lived out their lives happily, being loved at sfhfc when nobody else could give them a second chance. We really have had some characters over the years. From top left to bottom right we have: Tabby Tom Ziggy Misty Molly King Gentleman Jim Derek Hazel Daisy #sfhfc_remembrance
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evabelgium: That's a wonderful thing you guys are doing there... Every time I see your pictures, I wish I lived closer so I could come over and help! You're making all these cats very happy... ❤
poorkate: Thank you for taking care of our little feline friends through the years.
kitty_love: Keep up the amazing work!
sfhfc: @lbw117 @trismac @xenophaedja @cronai @alex_savage thank you all so much ☺
sfhfc: @ashleyjewel @pusspelush @evabelgium @kittycaster @poorkate many thanks to you all ☺
anntix: You are doing such an awesome job with so much love! Gives me a warm feeling every time when I see your new photos! Thank you for doing it and thank you for sharing it with us!
veryunique: That is just so heart warming to read and I wish SFHfC could go global. Thank you so much
RIP sweet Gizmo. I have just been looking through some of the photo's of our adorable little Gizmo and felt that I wanted to share some of them one last time. She really will be missed . See our previous post for her full story .
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micialuna: i'm so, so sorry :(
simonettarouge: We 'll miss you Gizmo but we'll never forget you !
ele_: i'm so sorry. and i totally agree with @veryunique ❤
katiejh: Beautiful pics❤ love Gizmo bless her
paulsjynx: I'm so sorry to hear about Gizmo,you guys are saints to take such care of these sick little ones and then help them to cross over the Rainbow Bridge! She was a blessing to us all
_minx_: So sorry to hear this!!! RIP Gizmo❤
toastnhoney: I have a cat just like that - it's quite scary!
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Today has been a very sad day losing our lovely Fred2. I just wanted to share his time on IG with all our lovely followers and supporters. Thank you all for caring
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elizabeth_a7x: So sorry to hear that, rest in peace Fred2
misha49ers: I am So sorry!!! RIP
munichmarty: RIP Freddy
elegantlunatic: RIP Fred2.
juem71: ✨Fred 2 ✨ sweet dreams ❤
hanfordlila: Oh no
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