In memory of
Gustav Naya
2010 - 2025
Thank you for choosing us.
My heart is breaking but full of love. Our special tabby boy Gustav died very suddenly at 14 and a half. He'd been coming to us demanding to be let in for quiet naps and adoration for 12 years, whilst officially living 4 doors away (unbeknown to us for many of those years). Even during a huge renovation, when there was only a building site and no downstairs to speak of, he still came. Every night. We finally made it 'legal' with his other lovely family a few years ago. Since then, he's been my shadow. Another heartbeat in the house during the pandemic. A demanding meow to let him out at stupid o'clock. (Sometimes not so) gentle snoring while I worked. His weight and warmth on my feet during Teams calls. A soft paw in my face to wake me. Squeezing himself into the sofa corner behind my husband, and slowly but surely pushing him aside. A meow and mighty head bump to greet us when we got home. Sprinting like lightning down the garden, announcing himself all the way, when I saw it was raining and called him home. Dominating the garden and showing the other cats and foxes who was boss. Notorious at the vet and cattery for handling with care, and only ever on his own terms. You made it so easy, Gustav - you chose us to live with, and you left the same way, without fuss. In your own time. I miss you, buddy. My monkey. My gorgeous boy. Thank you for choosing us. Sleep well Gustav. Safe journey. x
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