| Location | Beeford, Driffield |
| Age | 2 years |
| Date of Birth | 01/06/2006 |
| Date of Death | 18/12/2008 |
| Visitors | 382 since 15/01/2009 |
| Creator |
Paddy was bought (along with his sister Maxi) in November 2007 from a rescue sanctuary. They were timid little kittens but had so much energy and love to give, it was such a magical moment from the day we brought them home. We have a field at the back of the cul-de-sac where we live and Paddy was always there, catching mice/voles etc and bringing them home to us as a present. Maxi tended to stay nearer to home - her being a girl I suppose. I was very worried about them going near the road, and one day, we noticed Paddy must have been hit by a car, as he came home with a big bump/dent in his head. We were so upset and took him straight to the vets, where he was patched up and recovered after a while and became his usual self again. On 18/12/08 - a year later, Paddy had been tragically knocked down by a car - which incidentally must have been going more than 30mph !!. The car didnt bother to stop. Our lives have been torn apart, we miss him so much, and my husband and I cannot stop crying, the pain is so great. We have had Paddy cremated and he sits in a beautiful wooden box on our Mantelpiece. Maxi I think has got over him now, we cuddle and fuss with her so much to try and make things happy for her, I just feel so so sad and miss him so much, and wish we could bring him back. I hope he's in a happy place now. We love and miss you so much Paddy and wish we could bring you back, but I know we cant. You take care now. love you xxxx
Precious Love
The agony is so great...
and yet I will stand it.
Had I not loved so very much...
I would not hurt so much.
But God knows I would not want to diminish
that precious love...
By one fraction of an ounce.
I will hurt...
And I will be grateful for that hurt
For it bears witness to the depth of my love.
And for that I will be eternally grateful.
AUTHOR:UNKNOWN
Beyond the Rainbow
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
(written by CG, 1995)
So sorry for your tragic loss of a beautiful cat. I really feel for you, my 2 kittens were also knocked down by some heartless people. Hope you find this poem of some comfort. Love Mel. xxx
So sorry to hear about Paddy, as you know my cat Bonny was run over and left dead lying in the gutter, we stay in an enclosed street and the speed limit is 30mph....whoever run him over was obvioulsy speeding, they did'nt bother to stop and check his little collar which had come off his neck on the impact as it was lying in the middle of the road with his name and phone number on it, the callousness of these acts beggers belief and I can only too well understand the heartache you are feeling, I will never come to terms with how our precious boy was taken and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you both. The only thing that keeps me going is the fact he is now safe at Rainbow Bridge and has been re-united with his best friend TJ, who we sadly lost to a road traffic accident also. Time is a healer but you never forget....god bless you and may Paddy be running free at Rainbow Bridge xxxx
So sorry for the loss of Paddy. It is heartbreaking I know. But one day you will be reunited with him at Rainbow Bridge. Sweet dreams Paddy God bless xx
For Paddy,xxx.
~ Lend Me A Kitten ~
I will lend to you for a while
a kitten, God said.
For you to love while she lives,
and mourn when she's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe two or three
But will you, 'till I call her back,
take care of her for me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you
and should her stay be brief,
you'll always have her memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below
I want this kitten to learn.
I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true,
And from the folk that crowds life's land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love,
nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take
my kitten home again?
And my heart replied,
"My Lord, Thy Will Be Done."
For all the joys this kitten brings,
the risk of grief I'll run.
I'll shelter her with tenderness,
I'll love her while I may
And for the happiness that I've known,
forever grateful stay.
But should you call her back
much sooner than I planned,
I'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand.
If by my love I've managed
your wishes to achieve,
in memory of her sweet sweet love,
please help me while I grieve.
When my cherished kitten
departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul
for me to love all her life.
Author Unknown
Paddy you knew love and in your short time brought so much happiness to your hummas (Gill & Nick). I know they are sad but they have the memories of you charging about, chasing leaves, and having fun.
Perhaps you still are but on another plane where you never gat old and the days are long and warm. God bless Paddy. x
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