Mr Darcy June 2000 - 30/07/2009

I really have no appropriate words. At least not ones that could possible convey what an amazing character Mr Darcy was.

In 2000 I was attending a riding school. One afternoon the lady there asked if I would like to see her kittens. I said "no thankyou" as 5 years earlier I had lost a black and white kitten called Jack, that I had hand reared. He was knocked over by a car aged 5 months old.

However I was taken to this large shed and the doors were flung open. I would say, about 40 cats and kittens, shot in every which direction to hide and a wall of stench hit me. I thought, "well thats great, I won't get to see any kittens now". Then I became aware of a loud mewing. I looked down, and at my feet was a tiny 4 week old kitten, clinging to the bottom of my jeans, looking up at me and meowing. The lady told me to pick him up and I refused. The last thing I wanted was to fall in love. The boyfriend I was with at the time, bent and picked the kitten up and eventually I held him too. He had a terrible snotty nose and weepy eyes. I told the lady that he needed to see the vet. It became apparent she wouldn't be doing that. I asked if I could take him and she said that he and his brother were too young to leave their mum.

2 weeks later we went back and by chance I took my cat basket with me. I went to the shed after my riding lesson and found Mr Darcy playing outside in the sunshine. He looked very poorly indeed. I asked the lady where his brother was and she told me that he had died. I said "ooh he must be 8 weeks now, we could take him today". The woman went "oh yes" and agreed. He was in fact, only 6 weeks old. I got the carrier out of the car and popped it on the floor to pay her the princely sum of £15 for him. As I was paying, Mr Darcy just climbed in the open carrier and settled down. My mum always said, he chose me and he was determined he was coming home.


We went straght to the vets and got him sorted and over the next few weeks he came on in leaps and bounds. He would come everywhere with us in the car. We would pop him in and he would go straight to the parcel shelf and settle down for the journey. Sometime he would stand on my knee, in the passenger seat, with his paws on the dash board, looking out the front. I will never forget some of the looks from other motorists, especially sat at traffic lights.

Mr Darcy loved to visit and would get very excited about going to someones house.

Once I got another cat and he had a friend we used to leave him at home and he never really seemed to enjoy journeys again after that. He obviously forgot how much fun he used to find them.

Over the next 9 years, the men and friends came and went and Mr Darcy mopped up the inevitable tears. Anytime there was a new addition to the family, Mr Darcy would take responsibilty. He loved kittens and used to make sure they all endured hearty baths.

I remember moving into my first ever house. I was going to be living alone. I had to go to work and left mum unpacking for me. When I got in that evening, as I pulled up outside I saw Mr Darcy sitting on the windowsill, as if he had always lived their, and instantly I felt at ease. Mr Darcy was there so that was home.

Losing Mr Darcy, so quickly and to such an evil disease has knocked every ounce of stuffing out of me. I don't know how I will come back from this and life will never be the same again.

Mr Darcy is an infamous cat. His extraordinarily clumsy ways and human eyes have made him a favourite with many people. The tributes on my Facebook have overwhelmed me. He was eccentric and extraordinary. There is no other way to describe him.

For all the pain I have felt, if you asked me if I would have taken that scrawny kitten home , given the chance to do it all again, I would say a resounding yes. In a heart beat. Mr Darcy has given me so much in my life. The least I could do was let him go peacefully. I will love him eternally. I alwasy said, I wish he would turn into a man, because he was the most perfect gentleman I have ever met. I love you Darcy. May Flights Of Angels Take You To Your Rest.




In his favourite place, the bath, patiently waiting for Harry to move out of the way.

So sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful cat and obviously meant the world to you.
Sending hugs xx

Thankyou so much. He was literally worshipped. He was my soul mate. As you can tell, he knew he was stunning and loved the camera. Even in death he was beauty and peace.

In tears Char, this is beautiful darling xx

Charlotte, such an incredibly moving and beautiful tribute to an extraordinary and extremely handsome cat.

I have no doubt he will be watching over you, and you will be reunited one day.

Be happy in the sun at Rainbow Bridge Mr Darcy xxx

Lovely heartfelt words. RIP Mr Darcy. Hope your broken heart mends in time. xx

Sleep tight Mr Darcy.xxx

What a beautiful tribute to a very special cat

such a fitting beautiful tribute for a beautiful cat. i am so sorry you lost him charlotte, i didnt think it would happen so soon, i hoped you would have more time with him.

We dont get to choose how long they have with us, we dont get to choose whether they will be taken too soon or live to old age and pass in their sleep, unfortnatly, no matter how much we love every inch of them we cannot control these things. What matters is you gave him the best life he ever could have had, and he loved you for it. and you had a bond noone can break.

im so sorry x

Oh Charlotte I didn't realise you'd lost him....Mr Darcy you were a very well loved cat ,sleeptight.x

I can hardly see the screen for tears

What a wonderful tribute and what a stunning boy.

Sleep tight handsome man. xxxxxx

I haven't been on the forum for a while and am very shocked to here the sudden loss of Mr. Darcy.
A beautiful tribute and I have now ruined my makeup (I am going out tonight )
Prance Free Mr. Darcy, you were truely a stunning wee man and you will be forever missed.
All my love, Het x x x x

So sorry to hear the sad news Charlotte. Thinking of you. xx

I can't tell you how much all your kind words mean. I wish so much I could bring my special gentleman back. I adore him so much.

Such a lovely tribute to a gorgeous gentleman!
My heart goes out to you, sending hugs (())

Sleep tight Mr Darcy.
I am so sorry Charlotte. x

I'm so sorry Charlotte, what a lovely tribute - I felt as if I knew him
Sleep tight Mr Darcy xx

Sleep tight xxx

I'm so sorry hon. What a heartwarming story though. You really were destined for each other. I certainly had a massive soft spot for him, especially when I visited the little girls' room at your house, looked over and promptly jumped off the seat to see Mr Darcy sat in the bath scrutinising my every move

He was certainly a tart for the camera and with good reason. A gorgeous handsome boy (with superb britches), he will be missed by everyone he met (and a whole load of others too no doubt).

Sleep tight Mr Darcy, the world is a sadder place without you, beautiful boy