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Cats owned: Magnificent moggies
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23-03-2014, 10:34 AM   #1

Remembering Merlin, my dear old soldier



It is 5 years today since my darling Merlin went to sleep. I still miss you sweetheart and your Daddy and I often speak about you with much fondness.



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Cats owned: Colourpoint persian, and moggies
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23-03-2014, 12:12 PM   #2

Re: Remembering Merlin, my dear old soldier


Merlin must have been a very special boy angieh.We never forget the ones that have gone before us and we still miss them fiercely.Treasure his memory on this day. Rest peacefully Merlin.



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Cats owned: 4 moggies and 1 ragdoll
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23-03-2014, 12:15 PM   #3

Re: Remembering Merlin, my dear old soldier


Absolutely Dinky. I miss our little Chubbiz everyday. All cats are special but some are a little bit more special. Sounds like Merlin was one of those. He was a very handsome chap.



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23-03-2014, 12:57 PM   #4

Re: Remembering Merlin, my dear old soldier


Thank you Dinky and FM - Merlin was a very special cat here in Catseyland. He was the reason I joined in 2007 as he had long-standing urinary problems but he managed to reach 23.5 years before he went to sleep. That's why I call him my "old soldier". On the forum, he was known as Uncle Merlin.



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23-03-2014, 01:13 PM   #5

Re: Remembering Merlin, my dear old soldier


A truly special boy indeed and much loved.He shared a large part of your life angieh and you will never forget him, which is exactly as it should be. I firmly believe that one day you will see your beloved "old soldier" again. In the meantime, he lives on in your heart.



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23-03-2014, 02:21 PM   #6

Re: Remembering Merlin, my dear old soldier


Wow, that's one of the oldest cats I've ever heard of. Chubz was only 14 when he died but he went peacefully. I lied on the bed with him holding his paw and he purred and went to sleep. I still see him sometimes, especially if we are gardening, it was his duty to supervise all new planting and give a tour of inspection before giving his purr of approval.



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24-03-2014, 08:58 AM   #7

Re: Remembering Merlin, my dear old soldier


RIP my Old Soldier, he's a special boy to me too Angie, Merlin will always hold a place in our hearts and memories. Love like that doesn't die, I remember my Posh every single day and still long for her soft fur and big eyes, oops there I go tears again!



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24-03-2014, 02:44 PM   #8

Re: Remembering Merlin, my dear old soldier


Merlin you sounded like a very special cat



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24-03-2014, 06:08 PM   #9

Re: Remembering Merlin, my dear old soldier


Thanks all for your kind comments. PP - it is still quite raw with you, Posh going. Time does dull the pain and of course with Merlin I have so many years of memories as he was only about 10 weeks old when he came to me. I regret that digital photography hadn't been invented then, he was such a very pretty kitten and had such big ears, which he grew into. We have a few photos of him, but they aren't very good quality sadly.



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24-03-2014, 08:40 PM   #10

Re: Remembering Merlin, my dear old soldier


Angie and PP, two beautiful cats that will always be remembered xxx



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