Your Pet Tributes

'Barney'

by Lucy
(Derby, UK)

My gorgeous Barney boy was born on the 25th September 2016. He came into my life after I broke up with my ex. My sister in law and I drove all the way to Barnsley from Derby to pick him and his sister up and as soon as I saw him I fell in love with him. His gorgeous shy nature, clinging to my chest with the biggest and loveliest eyes. We took him home where we loved and cared for him so much. He was taken away from us on the 17th July 2020 after being hit by a car.

I remember the first time you purred and I cried my eyes out because it took you a few days to feel comfortable. I remember you gently nibbling me on my hand to let me know you loved me and that you were grateful for me being your mummy and you being my baby. All of the times I was feeling down, you were straight there to wipe the tears away with the top of your head and to purr your gorgeous purr to cheer me up saying 'it will be okay mummy. We will get through this together'.

Words can't describe the emptiness I feel in my heart. I feel as though my heart had been ripped from my chest and there's a big black hole deep inside. The only thing that would cheer me up would be a big cuddle and kiss from you my boy. You were meant to be with me until you were at least 20. You were meant to be the best big brother to Syd and the best big brother to any babies I have in the future. I could imagine you helping me change nappies and helping me to teach the children how to be calm and relaxed around animals because of your calm and trusting manner.

I miss you so much already Barney boy. And I love you forever and always.

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