Well, thanks ever so for all the good wishes but unfortunately the good vibes and all nine lives ran out today. It was sad, we stayed with him to the end, but we know he didn't suffer at all until around lunchtime today when he went downhill very fast. We took him in and they quickly spotted he was very anaemic and what was more there was another mass round his remaining kidney, both inicating that his last kidney was failing as well. He obviously would not stand up to much more so we took the hard decision to let him out in peace and while he was still our Homer.

Remember that between us - Homers 'family' and all the good wishes out there we got him a good six weeks of sunbathing when it was sunny, rolling over in front of the fire when it wasn't and causing general havoc and mayem all the times in between. He had a good life and we have no regrets about giving him the extra time and calling it a day when he was ready.

I will go to the folk club tonight - Don't think I will manage a song but to paraphrase Mr Kipling, I was shaking and I'll want my beer today.

Thanks again for all the support.

Cheers

Dave (and Homer!)