Dinky, my much-loved ginger and white cat, died this week.

A tumour had quickly developed in his chest making it difficult for him to breathe.

I rescued him in 1997 from a practice I worked at in London. After having looked after him for over 9 years I will miss him lots.

Dinky in his typical chill-out pose, 2003

Dinky enjoying his new home in France, March 2006