Sad day.

trikey · 11th August 2018, 09:55

A sad day today for us, our little cat Aubrey was killed on the road outside our house last night. He was struck by a passing motorbike.

Loads of respect to the couple on the bike who stopped and were distraught, the lady knocked on the door to tell us what had happened, the gent stayed with Aubrey for the last moments.

No blame at all on the bikers who (unlike others who speed past our place) were riding sensibly.

We have now lost three cats in less than a year, one poisoned and two killed on the roads.

At least the little guy didn’t suffer as it was quick, god bless ya mate will see you again one day.

Lordy · 11th August 2018, 10:06

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Originally Posted by trikey

A sad day today for us, our little cat Aubrey was killed on the road outside our house last night. He was struck by a passing motorbike.

Loads of respect to the couple on the bike who stopped and were distraught, the lady knocked on the door to tell us what had happened, the gent stayed with Aubrey for the last moments.

No blame at all on the bikers who (unlike others who speed past our place) were riding sensibly.

We have now lost three cats in less than a year, one poisoned and two killed on the roads.

At least the little guy didn’t suffer as it was quick, god bless ya mate will see you again one day.

Very sorry too hear this Andy.

I've lost one my cats too because someone knocked her over but no one came forward

Darcydog · 11th August 2018, 10:13

Sad to hear this. How good of the couple on the bike to be so caring. Tragedies and accidents DO happen. I believe a measure of the person is how we deal with the consequences of our actions - accidental or otherwise.

Seems like these bikers were genuinely ‘good guys’.

Lancpudn · 11th August 2018, 10:37

Oh no! Andy that's sad news, It's awful to go through, at least they had the decency to stop and let you know what happened to him.

Les4048 · 11th August 2018, 10:41

That’s horrible news Andy. Thinking of you both

Dawn · 11th August 2018, 10:59

So sorry Andy. Reading this brought tears as I was only recently looking at your pictures of him on the chimney etc.

Rev Jules · 11th August 2018, 11:50

Andy that is such heart breaking news, they become so much part of the family
and to lose a loved pet is so distressing, at least the bikers stopped to see if there was anything they could do.

Rev

stocktake · 11th August 2018, 11:54

Such a sad tale, at least as you say Andy quite quick, hope you and Debs are coping OK it can be quite traumatic.

We used to feed a stray until one day a neighbour knocked on the door to say it had been knocked down and was lying in the road. We brought the cat inside and tried to make it as comfortable as possible. Marina even tried to feed it with a syringe. It lasted on the sofa for around 36 hours and then.......

It got up off the sofa, laid on the carpet and has lived with us ever since ( around 4 yr.)

FLYING BANANA · 11th August 2018, 11:54

Sorry to hear of your loss. Hats off to the bikers for there kindness.

VVC-Geeza · 11th August 2018, 12:35

Sadly cats have little or no road sense,most will have used up eight of their nine lives if they reach old age.Sorry to hear about your loss.

11th August 2018, 09:55	#1
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Sad day. A sad day today for us, our little cat Aubrey was killed on the road outside our house last night. He was struck by a passing motorbike. Loads of respect to the couple on the bike who stopped and were distraught, the lady knocked on the door to tell us what had happened, the gent stayed with Aubrey for the last moments. No blame at all on the bikers who (unlike others who speed past our place) were riding sensibly. We have now lost three cats in less than a year, one poisoned and two killed on the roads. At least the little guy didn’t suffer as it was quick, god bless ya mate will see you again one day. __________________ Lest we forget..

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Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,577 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Oh no! Andy that's sad news, It's awful to go through, at least they had the decency to stop and let you know what happened to him. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Such a sad tale, at least as you say Andy quite quick, hope you and Debs are coping OK it can be quite traumatic. We used to feed a stray until one day a neighbour knocked on the door to say it had been knocked down and was lying in the road. We brought the cat inside and tried to make it as comfortable as possible. Marina even tried to feed it with a syringe. It lasted on the sofa for around 36 hours and then....... It got up off the sofa, laid on the carpet and has lived with us ever since ( around 4 yr.) __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,758 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Sadly cats have little or no road sense,most will have used up eight of their nine lives if they reach old age.Sorry to hear about your loss. __________________

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Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	Sad to hear this. How good of the couple on the bike to be so caring. Tragedies and accidents DO happen. I believe a measure of the person is how we deal with the consequences of our actions - accidental or otherwise. Seems like these bikers were genuinely ‘good guys’.

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Les4048 This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer/ MG ZT-T 400 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lhanbryde Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 2,627 Thanked 1,523 Times in 869 Posts	That’s horrible news Andy. Thinking of you both

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Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	So sorry Andy. Reading this brought tears as I was only recently looking at your pictures of him on the chimney etc.

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Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Andy that is such heart breaking news, they become so much part of the family and to lose a loved pet is so distressing, at least the bikers stopped to see if there was anything they could do. Rev