02/06/2026
🖤 Remembering Lyra 🖤
Last week I had the pleasure of looking after Magnus while his family were away.
Sadly, this booking came under very different circumstances.
Just a week before their holiday, Magnus's sister Lyra was killed in a road traffic accident. As you can imagine, everyone was worried about how Magnus would cope being on his own after such a heartbreaking loss. 💔
I was especially saddened to hear the news because I had the pleasure of looking after Lyra several times over the last year. She was such a lovely cat, always friendly, always happy to see me, and one of those cats who was impossible not to adore. 🖤🐾
Knowing what the family had been through, and knowing how much Lyra meant to them, I wanted to make sure Magnus had plenty of company, reassurance and, of course, extra cuddles while they were away.
He was an absolute superstar all week and it was lovely to spend some one-to-one time with him. 🐱💙
Sadly, Lyra's story is also a reminder of how vulnerable cats can be around roads. Black cats in particular can be harder for drivers to spot, especially at dawn, dusk and in poor weather conditions.
So today I'm remembering beautiful Lyra, sending love to her family, and reminding everyone to take a little extra care when driving through residential areas where much-loved pets may be nearby. 🚗🐾
Sleep tight, Lyra. You were a lovely girl and will be greatly missed. 🖤