Merlin was the sole survivor of a bush fire that tore through an animal rescue facility in Australia. He died later in hospital of his injuries.
This is a quick update on a recent article (opens a new window/tab) about the catastrophic loss of life of shelter cats at the Tea Tree Gully Boarding and Kennels due to a bush fire.
Merlin managed to escape the fire. He was found in a drain and he was the sole cat survivor. He was in a bad way. He was cared for at the Tea Tree Gully Veterinary Hospital.
Merlin was doing okay, apparently. His heart was severely affected and he had fluid on his chest. He had difficulty breathing.
The Tea Tree Gully Veterinary Hospital posted a notice on their Facebook webpage saying:
“Yesterday our family said goodbye to Merlin for the last time. While he was recovering well from most of his injuries, his heart was severely affected by the trauma of his experience and recurring fluid in his chest meant that he was struggling to breathe. He fought so hard to stay with us but couldn’t win this battle. Our family are deeply grateful for the treatment and care he received at Tea Tree Gully Veterinary Hospital.”
RIP Merlin. I hope your journey over the rainbow bridge was a good one.
Maybe a bit sad but beautiful and very true. Although it really asks you not to be sad and says why cry for a soul set free and to bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Which is very, very true .. because if you do…it will help heal you. God… I’m such a marshmallow…hopelessly so!!!
This is very sad news. My heart goes out to Merlin’s family and everyone who knew and loved him. They must be heartbroken.
Wow. Sad though.
Thanks again J. Martin. This is another beautiful poem. I believe that the deceased are still there because they are in our memory. There is a wonderful book: Stone As The Tabernacle Of Memory – 1994 by John O’Donohue (Author). The poem reminds me of the book. O’Donohue says that the stone holds the memories. I can see that.
A most beautiful poem. Very moving. Thanks.