A Rather Sad Day

Sniff (March 1996 - April 2012)
Made the very difficult decision to put our lovely Sniffy down when the Vet was here for Pregnancy testing the cows.  He was such a great cat, and of course really perked up for the last week, although yesterday morning he looked awful again.  16 years is not a bad innings when you've been rescued at 3 months old, and he was such a character of a cat.  One of those truly memorable pets.  Sniff used to be a real demon at rabbit hunting, he'd sit on top of a hole for hours and just scoop up the rabbits as they came out.  The Jack Russell (Patch) thought she'd be able to do it to, and it was most amusing watching them set off together with cat in front and pup trotting behind, but Patch didn't sit quietly on top, she sat in front and barked - needless to say  the rabbits didn't come out.  Sniff got sick of this so he'd plant Patch on a nest then go off and find another for himself, mind you Patch would find him plus rabbit later and steal the rabbit.  And he loved intimidating people, ruled the roost with number 3 for many years.  I'll miss him poking about the garden and meeting me as I come in at night, won't miss the cat litter tray we've had for the last 12 months though.

The calves all nicely settled as their Mums come through the race for the vet to check.

The Boss having a busy day!  He did really I just couldn't resist this shot.  He still hasn't worked out how to get into my blog, perhaps it's just as well!!