In memory of Keith Richards

My beautiful, precious boy Keith. The joy, love and quality he brought into my life was boundless. He was so very special, clever, attentive, intuitive, showing me unconditional trust and love.  Keith was loved by all who met him. He was a charming cat, he loved life, he was curious and bold.  He was my shadow. Our bond was unique, we shared so many beautiful precious moments, but ten lifetimes wouldn’t have quelled my need to be near him.  He would escort me daily from car to door, wake me in a morning using whatever means necessary, bring me gifts, open doors with his paws, give “high fives” for treats, nuzzles and rubs, deep stares into my eyes, silent mewls of conversation, I’d whistle, he’d come galloping. Suddenly his quality of life was no more. I had 3 days to say goodbye. We were together at the end after the hardest decision of my life.  The pain I feel 2 days later is all consuming. My chest is caving in and the emptiness and despair is unbearable. The deep, crushing pain is real. He was my big strong beautiful magnificent white boy. How on earth can he be gone?  My family tell me he had the best life a cat could want. Whilst this is wonderful to hear, I can’t get past the injustice and cruelty of these past 5 days. I have many photo’s of my angel. For that I am grateful. I will remember the love we shared. Rest in perfect peace my beautiful Keith Richards October 2012 - June 2024 I will love you always and forever sweet angel Your loving Mummy ♥️

by Jo Grice