Under the bushes hidden deep in the ground,
A soft plea for help and such a pitiful sound.
Investigating I discovered your dark sad place,
The first thing I noticed was your beautiful face.
At first you were frightened and so very frail,
The next thing I noticed was blood on your tail.
Infected,eaten away almost down to the bone,
How long had you been there in pain all alone.
I coaxed you, stroking at your dull lifeless fur,
You returned the affection with a faint little purr.
I took you indoors gave you some food and a bed,
You became more lively once you'd been fed.
The pain in your tail made you cry through night,
I assured you we'd get it sorted, come morning light.
The vet was concerned with the sad festering mess,
He suggested amputation,there could be nothing less.
So you lost your poor tail,it was the best I could do,
If not you'd have died.the infection had set through.
It took a few weeks, but with some warm loving care,
You became mischievous, but with an elegant flair.
Strutting around like the cat who got the cream,
Quite aware that your nightmare had turned to a dream.
For you now live in comfort with more than enough,
Elizabeth darling,we all love you so very much.
Silver trophy winner
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