01/11/2026
WOLFIE - WE WILL NOT SEE THE LIKE AGAIN 🌈
On Wednesday, we had to bid farewell to our complex 20-year-old, semi-feral boy, Wolfie (formerly known as Oscar). Wolfie was a tour-de-force at Twilights: spirited, frequently bad-tempered and prone to violent outbursts.
He arrived here on Sunday, 10th March 2024, a large long-haired, growling tabby and white male: a fine specimen of the species but with an element of danger about him.😁
His first six months were a reign of terror in the household. The other residents gave him the utmost respect and he never bothered them, but to the humans, he frequently displayed his displeasure.
Wolfie you see liked his personal space and if it so happened that you needed to pass him in the hall or on the landing for example, you had to wait for his permission! Failure to do so resulted in you being pinned in a corner and at physical risk. Other times, he might attack your slippers or trousers and wouldn't let go. Once or twice we have removed garments as the only means of escape!
As time went by, Wolfie began to learn that we meant him no harm; his attacks became less frequent and he at least acknowledged us as regular food providers. However, he would never tolerate a vet -the profession was a total anathema to Wolfie and under no circumstances would he allow any veterinary staff touch him. Some tried, some cried (ok, we made that bit up but who knows!), some read his notes and decided an attempt was futile...
A few months ago, when we began to have concerns about his health, he was examined and bloods were taken under sedation, but he was still putting up a fight then.😆
But there was a softer side to Wolfie which we were privileged to glimpse (I am now welling up in tears as writing this). As his body let him down, he began to trust us to aid him a little. We were able to finally comb some of his fur and stroke his head as he looked lovingly upwards to us. In his final week or so, Wolfie even allowed Mr T to shower his bottom! 🥰
Yet, this proved that Wolfie was a shadow of his former, magnificent self. A 'lesser character' would have given up ages ago, but his will to carry on was strong. We witnessed the bewilderment in his eyes though and knew we couldn't let him continue... I think it was one of the most difficult decisions and goodbyes we have ever had to make... And somewhere along the line, this extraordinary cat had crept into our affections. His loss is immense. 😭😭
Wolfie is also mourned by his former dad Nick who never wanted to give him up but had no choice. He loved the bones of him too.
Wolfgang, known affectionately as Wolfie and formerly Oscar.
February 2006 - 28th October 2026
Run free, wild spirit.
We love you 💖
