Dear Samurai,

I was so sorry to hear about Lucy. I'd grown very fond of her over the years and like so many others, it became part of my daily routine to stop and talk to her and give her a bit of fuss.

I've had elderly cats before and they sometimes do stop grooming and can look a bit bedraggled despite your very best efforts. It was clear she was looked after and loved - she was such a happy little thing.

Anyway thanks for letting us know.