We lost Thomas our tuxedo to a blood clot. One moment he was there crying in pain, within literally moments I had left the workshop I was attending online and he was in the carrier, in the car, and being rushed to the vet. I don’t know who was more frightened, him or us.
Then he was gone.
Thomas arrived in 2019 from a person who, it turned out, wasn’t his family at all! So we adopted the tuxedo who turned out to be a cat of gentle mischief, sweet temperament and who loved his bowl of breakfast milk (after he watched Miranda drink first).
These are the last photographs I took of him on 7th of September 2025. It was a bright and cool Sunday and we did some gardening while it was quiet. He always followed me around to the furthest part of the garden and I had to politely request him to come out so I could close the gate. [I may still need to do that with Toulouse who will carry on the ‘where is he before I close the gate?’ tradition.]
Thomas was included in the #TributeRide on September 30th 2025.
I have so many memories of Thomas. He leaves a huge, profound and empty space in our lives that was filled with gentle joy, mischief and fun. Thomas let me pick him up, and cuddle him and say ‘I love you Thomas’ snuggling my nose in his fur more often than I can count. He was a kind and loving cat and my heart is numb.
Here are the four images I am having made into photo tiles by Snapfish here in New Zealand.
thomas wuzza berry hansum dood. we r so sorry fur your loss
Thank you so much Gidget.
Awwww no, we are so very sorry about Thomas’s departure to the Rainbow Realm 🌈🌈🌈we send oodles of hugs and purrs, and the BBHQ flag is flying at half mast in your honour, dude!
We are so sorry to hear this. He was so sweet and handsome.
Purrs xx
We are so sad to learn of Thomas’s sudden departure for The Bridge. Shocked too, at the unexpectedness.
We send purrs of condolence – and hugs from Mummy Shimona.
Fly free, Thomas. You will be re-united one day with your earthly family. Till then, fly free in the endless fields beyond the Rainbow Bridge, safe in the Loving Paw of the Great Cat in the Sky.
Trixie, Caspurr and Shimshi – and Mummy Shimona
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU REMEMBER YOUR PRECIOUS THOMAS
Deerest Miss Marjorie wee are inn shock an teerss heer at THE Purrfect Pad. Wee loved Thomas alot! Hee was one wunderfull mancat. Wee hope with time; yore fotoss an memoriess will bee a comfert to you an yore Huzband. Wee send our Sympaffiess an Love to all of youss’.
~~head rubss~~BellaDharma~~ an {{{hugss}}} BellaSita Mum
Tank you BellaDharma sweetheart.
I am so sorry about your handsome boy Thomas. It is clear that he is very much loved. Sending you prayers to help you as you make your way through the journey of grieving his loss.
Oh Marjorie, we’re so so sorry for the loss of your beloved boy Thomas and it breaks my heart that it was so suddenly😿😿Fly free beautiful Soul✨
Soft Pawkisses to comfort you and your hubby🐾😽💞
So very sorry for your loss. Sending loads of gentle thoughts of comfort your way. Rest in peace, sweet Thomas. 💔
I was very sorry to read about Thomas unexpected passing
Sending warm healing hugs
Cecilia
What a loving fellow Thomas was, and a handsome one, too. Godspeed, Thomas; watch over your family.
I’m so sorry for your profound loss…and so unexpected.
Thrombus is so devastating, Minko died from that, too, way back on Father’s Day, 2017…
I send you tons of hugs and lots of loving thoughts as you travel through this hard time.May all those precious memories you made over the years sustain you, as you treasure them now and forever.
🥰 ❤️ 🥰
Such sad news. I am so sorry for the loss of your handsome boy. XO
I am so very, very sorry, my heart aches for you.
It’s terrifying how fast it happens. Look at that last photo – he appears to be as healthy as can be. He was a beautiful boy, and so lucky to have found you. I’m so, so sorry.
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of sweet Thomas. Hugs and comforting purrs.
We were so terribly sorry to learn of the sudden loss of your beautiful Thomas, Marjorie. We send you hugs and purrs and hopes for peace and comfort.
Oh, Marjorie and Paul. We are heartbroken to read of your beloved Thomas sudden passing. Thank you for loving him so much. He was so lucky to have found you, and you him. XO
Marjorie, I am so sorry for this sudden loss. It is always devastating but more so when we have no time to prepare. Thomas obviously found his home and people. We so wish you could have had more time together. Hugs, love and prayers as you grieve for you new sweet angel. XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta & Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh
I’m so, so sorry to hear about dear Thomas, your most handsome Mancat. We all send love and hugs your way.
Brian’s Home ~ Forever
So sorry. Several years ago I lost a Tuxie girl that way. Gone but never forgotten.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thrombus is evil and comes without warning!
He is a beautiful glorious loved boy. I am so deeply sorry that he had to go through that; and I am just as deeply sorry that you had to go through it too and lose a loved family member. I know that pain all too well.
We’re so sorry to hear about Thomas going to the Bridge. You have beautiful pictures to remember him by.
thomas….we all are truly sorry. maybe it will help mum and dad to know your journey to heaven, guided by st francis, was pain free, and you had no suffering, or felt alone or were afraid ♥♥♥ we send hugs and loves to you and your family you leave behind here on earth ~~~~ ♥♥♥♥♥
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