Monday, August 4, 2025

Pepper has passed....


~ Darling Pepper ~

The past few days have been very emotional and unbelievably seriously sad days... 

I've been living as if I was in a walking Coma.

Our darling and beloved Pepper was losing weight for the past few months. We had a full work up at the vets but nothing showed up so we put her on medication in case it was arthritis...

We have been catering to her every need, but on Tuesday she decided she was not going to eat anything more which was heartbreaking.

We have been down this road before with other pets so we knew it was time...


She was such a sweet girl....


So soft but she had her quirks...
she chirruped, drank water from the faucet and was a keener when it came to food.


Pepper LOVED butter!!!
If we had a dish on the counter she'd jump up and lick it.

She could smell it and was able to leap up onto the counter...
we had many a fiasco when we had guests for dinner!!!


She was the BOSS...
Chester was the "Pester"
She groomed him and kept him in line...
They spent many hours cat napping on our bed.


Pepper was curious, she was loving and she was a great cat.

I am so sad that she has passed on and I will miss her everyday.
We will keep her memory close to our hearts and cheer up Chester...
He's a wee bit out of sorts.
As we all are.


I hope that Pepper is resting comfortably....

She was a great cat.

I've been feeling much more grief these past few days...
and I knew that she was ill but it has sidelined me.
SO
I may be silent for a bit.

In the meantime...

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

28 comments:

Colleen said...

Thinking of you both dear Leslie. Pepper was a big part of your lives, so take the time to sit and remember x

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you both dear Leslie. Pepper was loved and will be missed. So take the time to sit and remember x 🐾
Colleen



Patricia said...

I felt so sad for you whilst reading this. Our pets are an incredibly important part of our everyday lives. They punctuate our days, giving us cuddles and comfort and fun. I lost my wee poodle last month after 12 years so I have an inkling of how you are feeling. Please accept my condolences.
RIP Pepper the pretty cat.

Laura J said...

Hugs ❤️❤️❤️

Jane H said...

So sorry for the loss of your dear pet, Lesley. Pets are part of our family. Take care.

Patricia said...

I'm so sorry to hear this - I don't have pets myself, but I know from friends how hard it hits when they pass. Take your time, look after yourself. xx

La Contessa said...

Beautiful photos.Its hard I know.Take your time.xxx

Sheila said...

They zoom through our lives like furry comets. Sending you so many good vibes, Leslie, I remember when you got Pepper! I'm sure she is frolicking with Vizzini over the Rainbow Bridge. <3 Hugs to Chester.

Miss Merry said...

I am so sorry about the loss of Pepper. She was your family member. Pepper seems like such a sweet soul. She will be sadly missed.

Brenda D said...

So sad. She was such a sweet looking cat in the photos. Take care of yourself and take all the time you need.

Anonymous said...

Losing a beloved pet is heart wrenching.
My thoughts are with you.

beth b said...

Oh I am so very sorry for your loss. The first photo of her sweet little kitten face brought me to tears. RIP Pepper. I'm sending you a gentle hug.

Anonymous said...

My heart goes out to you for the loss of Pepper. Wishing you comfort and peace, in time.

Joanne S.

Anonymous said...

I’m so very, very sorry. 💔

Deanna said...

So sorry to hear about your sweet Pepper. Beautiful pictures.

Adele said...

So srry for your loss. May good memories of Pepper help comfort you.

Anonymous said...

I’m so sorry, Leslie.

Poppy Q said...

So easy to love and so hard to say goodbye.

tahoegirl.blog said...

It is wrenching when we lose a beloved pet. I have loved and lost many cats over the years and it never gets easier.

Anonymous said...

Sad news, my condolences Leslie. Our pets work their way into our lives and hearts, it’s hard to say good bye. Keep the memories and take your time to grieve.
JoanS

Anonymous said...

I’m so very sorry.

Anonymous said...

My condolences to you on the loss of your Pepper. I've had cats since I was four years old, so 64 years. I still miss them and remember them all. We are so lucky to have these majestic, goofy, wonderful companions.

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear about your lovely cat Pepper.

Lorrie said...

I'm sorry for the loss of your dear Pepper, Leslie.

Anonymous said...

So sorry for your loss, take good care.
Rita

Jeannine said...

I am so sorry about the loss of your dear Pepper. It is so hard to lose our beloved pets. Be kind to yourself as you deal with this grief.

Kathryn P said...

My sincerest condolences. I am grieving our dog who passed this Wednesday. I picked up her ashes today. She had a brain tumor, the Vet thinks. She had a seizure in the early hours that did not stop. We took her to the emergency Vets but nothing could be done. I am also in a fog. I don't know how I will manage without her. Our cat has been looking around the house for Rosie and is confused. I hope she will be OK as she really loved our dog. Sending you a big hug. The loss of a beloved pet is hard to bear.

Anonymous said...

So sorry that Pepper has passed on. To lose a beloved pet is so hard. Take care.