Diesel - Mansfield's Supercat - dies days after freak accident

The Chad recently reported that, Diesel, owned by Caz Baker, of Mansfield Woodhouse, had been injured.

He was found last Saturday morning, at around 7.30am, on the ground, limp and lifeless, underneath a heavy stone section of a bird bath which had fallen on him. He was immediately rushed to McPeherson’s vets at Rainwoth.

Caz was distraught, but wanted to praise the veterinary staff, and particularly vet Kirsty Reid, who she said had gone “above and beyond” the call of duty to care for Diesel. She had cared for Diesel over the weekend, and taken home to monitor his condition.

The 12-year-old grey moggy was well extremely well-known by residents and especially the children in the Woodland Road neighbourhood.

“Children gave him the nick-name “Diesel the Supercat,” or they sometimes called him the “Bat Cat” because he regularly wore a bandana, including one with a Batman design,” Caz said.

Following his death, Caz says that Diesel received more than 350 messages in his memory.

She said “Diesel sadly, lost his super powers early hours of Thursday morning. He grew his angel wings, but he had put up the fight of his life over the last week.

“He will be sadly missed by us all. He’s had more than 150 plus messages and at least 350 plus people have left their mark of respect for him.

She added “Diesel was cremated by At Rest Pet Cremations in Sutton. I phoned at short notice and they were lovely, very compassionate and sympathetic and dealt with me and Diesel in a professional manner whilst maintaining government guidelines re the virus.

“Diesel is now home where he belongs, where he will remembered for his funny ways and loving soft nature.”

Comments received include one from Margaret Danks which said: “Sleep tight Diesel, you were truly loved.”

Tina Manollis added: “So very sad, RIP you precious boy,” and Lorraine Stone “so very sorry for your loss.”

Caz said: “A lovely one said: “...It’s the hardest part of having pets, when it’s the end. No-one can help ease that pain of loss. Much love. Xxxxxx”