Zelda, our eldest cat passed away yesterday. She had been very sick for about a year, and despite regular vet visits, medication and treatment, the time had come to ease her obvious discomfort.

Zelda was our beautiful and adoring female domestic medium hair Calico, who had been with Tamara since before I met her. Apparently Zelda was well known for distrusting men, and the first time I visited Tamara’s apartment I was told that I wouldn’t see Zelda because she would be hiding. Tamara went out of the room and came back to find Zelda curled up on my lap. I had gained Zelda’s approval immediately, a very big honour.

Since then, Zelda stepped up to be alpha matriarch of our 5 cats, and as such always getting first choice of our laps. Zelda and Tamara have always been inseparable, and of course losing Zelda has been extremely hard on Tamara. Zelda was the most loving, pretty and affectionate cat that anyone could wish for.

Kitty heaven has gained a beautiful new soul. We’ll miss you Zelda, but wish you the best.