Today, Friday 23rd of January 2026 we lost Sienna. She was a wonderful tortoiseshell and amazing girl. Many selfie folks have left lovely comments and I am so grateful. Loss hits us all, and having the support of friends matters. I am especially grateful to Ingrid and Ann for their beautiful tribute images. I am adding these to the blog’s footer space so they are easy to find.
- Paul has coped through all of this with an absolutely horrible cold. Sienna’s passing and speaking to the vet, and the past couple of days have been a challenge. He has, in spite of this, been a wonderful cat dad.
I don’t know what to write about her.
Sienna left us at 16.5 years old. We had her since she was a four month old kitten, adopted from Greytown in the Wairarapa.
She was the only kitten there, returned by someone who called her ‘feral’. Feral? The cat who slept on my chest most nights and, when Paul woke up, (always earlier) she transferred to his lap while he read. She slept between us under the duvet in winter.
She took her Astro’s supplements and Royal Canin Renal willingly until late this week. She is gone and leaves a huge gap in our lives.
Sienna was here, ill at a very low level for several years, due to kidney issues (but you would never know it) then suddenly she is gone.
Earlier this month Sienna was still jumping on to Paul’s nightstand scattering his pens and keys all over. She still demanded to sit on her dad’s lap while he ‘tried’ to work on his crossword work on the sofa, and cheerfully snoozed on the deck taking over one of the comfortable chairs (with cushions), leaving Paul or myself to sit in the older director’s chair foldable.
Thankfully I have some lovely images of her and her memory will never ever fade away.
Goodbye sweet and determined Sienna – tortoiseshell in a million.
Such a beautiful tortie girl. So very sorry for your loss. Sending loads of tender thoughts of comfort. 💔
Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean a lot right now.
Wee ae furry sorry Sienna went to Purr Land! You Miss Marjorie an Mistur Paul gave her a furabuluss life. Shee will look down on youss’ with love furever…
Sienna sure was a fighter!! An look at her jumpin! Mee-yow wow!! An so purrty two…shee was 1 inn a million Tortie fore sure!
***paw kissess*** BellaDharma an gentell {{hugss}} BellaSita Mum
A beautiful memorial to a beautiful kitty. We’re sending comforting purrs to you.
I am sorry for your loss. They are never here long enough.
Such sad, sad news. We are all terribly sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful girl. But We believe you will be together again one day, as all those with beloved companion animals are. Meanwhile, Sienna is young and healthy once more, frolicking in the sunlit fields beyond the Rainbow Bridge.
Fly free, Sienna, safe in the Loving Paw of the Great Cat in the Sky.
Thank you J-Cats. Your words touched my heart.
We are so very sorry to learn of Sienna’s departure to the Rainbow Realm. We will fly the BBHQ flag at half mast in her honour. RIP Sweet Sienna 🌈🐾🌈🐾🌈Sending big hugs to mew all, purrs The B Team.
* Stands to attention and watches the flag lower to half mast * *
A fitting tribute to a sentient and sapient friend, companion and family member. As buddhists we know, as I think all who live with companions do, that the joy and love we bring to each other is so very real, and never more so when one leaves us.
Remember the joy and good times, and celebrate with smiles and not tears each photograph and memory as though Sienna was there on your laps and best chairs or sun puddles.
Gentle purrs to you, Paul and the rest of your clan.
ERin & Mrs H.
You are so right eRin. Thank you for all of your wise words and support.
I’ve just sent you an email to your iCloud address, it said your other inbox was full and I couldn’t deliver it to you.
Hope Paul is starting to feel better.
🥰 ❤️ 🥰
I don’t know which is worse: when they die suddenly, or when there is warning. I know neither is better, just worse. Godspeed, Sienna, you beautiful ‘feral’ cat.
Such a beautiful tribute and beautiful girl.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Purrs xx
Saddened by your loss of beautiful and sweet Sienna ~ lots of hugs,
an artist reflects
So sorry for the loss of your sweet girl Sienna, Marjorie. Fly free beautiful Soul✨
Soft Pawkisses to comfort you🐾😽💞
Oh, dear. I’m, so sorry for this difficult loss. My sincere sympathy for you.
Sienna was such a beauteous kitty! Fly free, pretty lady! ❤️
Sending a ton of hugs your way. 🥰
Please accept my condolences for your loss. We never have them long enough.
Beautiful tribute to your sweet girl. I am so sorry. XO
All cats are special, but there’s something extra special about our torties. Your beautiful girl will be missed tremendously.
Amen from one tortie family to another.
I am so sorry you lost your beautiful Sienna. Huge hugs♥
I am sorry for your loss of beautiful Sienna.
sienna…from all of us here in trout towne, we send hugs and loves to you, mum and dad. rest well in heaven beautiful girl, as you start your tenth and forever life.
dude, boomer, dai$y, tuna, sauce, mackerull and de gurl laura💔💔💔💔💔
farewell yoo beautiful tortie girl. warm hugs and purrs.
No one ever truly leaves us when they are remembered with love. May the bond you shared with Sienna wrap around you gently in the days ahead. Her beauty, her spirit, and her sweet purrs will always live on in your heart.
Gentle Purrs and Paw Pats, Marvelous and Mom Barb
I am so very sorry to read about Sweet Beautiful Sienna…she was definitely precious Tortie soul
Hugs cecilia
Rest well, beautiful lady, forever.
So sorry, Marjorie. I’m glad you have some lovely photos and memories of Sienna. She sounds like a lovely cat and a character. It’s always hard when our cats leave us, they leave such a huge hole in our heart. The hole will heal but there will always be a tiny scar with memories of her. Sending you Comforting purrrrrrrrrrrrrrs
Such a beautiful girl. I’m sorry for your loss.