Farewell, Misty May

Image borrowed from © The Cat On My Head

Our adorable friend Misty May earned her angel wings short of her 19th birthday.

If you haven't already, please leave a comment of condolence at

The Cat On My Head.

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Farewell, Zoe

Zoe
Image from Brian's Home Blog

We heartbreakingly say farewell to Angel Zoe.

Please visit Brian's Home Blog to leave words of sympathy.

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Farewell, KaTwo

All images used with permission

Our dear friend KaTwo has run off, over The Rainbow Bridge.

Everyone at 15 And Meowing Blog is heartsick.

Please visit and give a few words of comfort.

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Farewell Angel Caroline

Caroline left for The Rainbow Bridge.
Her bright blue eyes and crusty personality
has entertained us for years.
We'll miss you, beautiful girl.
Stop by William's Kith & Kin to leave a note.

Farewell, Angel Rusty

Angel Rusty
Image used by permission

Our dear friend Rusty left for The Rainbow Bridge.

Please visit Jan's Funny Farm to give your thoughts and prayers.

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Come Laugh With Us Blog Hop: Remembering Madi

Or see it here: Chili Bruce and His Nip Nanner

Chili is so silly, on his RED beddy...

Chucky, chillin' in his boxtop!

Chucky in a box!  For Angel Madi...

Let's Hop!

Go here: Friends FurEver

Farewell, Angel Precious

Visit Brian's Home Blog

Angel Precious left us suddenly last week. 

We mourn her passing.

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Farewell Angels Ruska and Basil

 We've lost some very good friends

Rest in Peace, Angels Ruska and Basil

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Visit Bionic Basil

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Tearful Thursday: Mozart

Taken from February 25, 2016
Random Felines post
for Angel Mozart's 9th birthday

The Rainbow Bridge has a new Angel; Mozart, from Random Felines.  It's been only 20 days since Angel Tommy also grew wings and flew up to heaven.

Taken from May 3, 2011 Random Felines post
Angel Tommy chillaxin'

Please stop by Random Felines and offer some comfort.

Adieu, Angel Frimousse

Our dear friend Angel Frimousse crossed The Rainbow Bridge yesterday.  Please comfort his humans at Frimousse Blog.

Angel Frimousse was a handsome mancat;
he will be missed

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Farewell, Spooky

Please visit 15 and Meowing and console Spooky's family.  His departure for the Rainbow Bridge was too soon, and not so long ago Lucy left us too, so the human's are very sad today.

Snow Tracks

We had snow today, and now it's pouring rain.  This afternoon, I expected to see lots of kitty paw prints in the snow, because Patty O'Malley never saw a snowstorm that he didn't like.

Instead of his prints, I found these:

Some little birdy mades tracks all over our front porch!  Wished I'd witnessed it happening in person, but it's kinda nifty that we found the evidence in the snow.

Patty and Sweetie came out for a early dinner, in the span of time between snow and rain, and that's when I snapped a few shots of the bank of periwinkles covered in snow, and some daffodils too.

The periwinkles come up on their own; I did not plant them, and they spread farther into the yard every year.  I like the natural feel of their presence.  The small daffodils were a gift from my family, planted after I helped Sammy over the Rainbow Bridge a couple of years ago.

Farewell, KonaKitty

KonaKitty left for the Rainbow Bridge.  Please visit Katnip Lounge; they are very sad today.

In Honor of Grayce

Please visit Katnip Lounge, and leave kind words for their beloved Grayce, who has left for the Rainbow Bridge.

Farewell, Grayce!

Hellos...and Good-Byes

Persephone

Aries

You may remember that I mentioned a mean neighbor's cat who I've tried to shoo out of the yard.  Anyone with a cat knows that cats cannot be shoo'd!  So, taking the advice from some smart comment's, I tried to make friends.  Aries, the boy in the second photo, growls and makes these really threatening noises when I approach.  But after a couple of kibble feedings, he's now letting me pet him and scritch him under the chin!  He continues to growl, while he's head-butting me!  Weird, but I accept his friendship offer.  And his sister Persephone is a little doll; she just keeps purring and comin' back for more luvin'.  She would not sit still for a good photo, but obviously Kindness works!  A big hello to Aries and Persephone!  Oh, and there is a mini-dachshund named Zeus living there too, but that little dog knows better than to wander into our wild-cat backyard sanctuary.  Great names, no?

And I'd like to welcome Emily at Stillness at Cherith.  They just lost their sweetie kitty Lucy, and quickly decided that Oscar and Winston needed a new sister.  Emily is a cute little kitty, and I am wishing the whole family purrs on the loss of Lucy, and hugs to Emily.

More 'Welcome!' signs to Magoo at my niece's house, and Izzy and Ivan at William of Mass Destruction, whom I have mentioned before.

Poppy

Now some goodbyes:
Poppy was 20 plus years old when she left for the Rainbow Bridge in October 2013.  I just recently learned she was gone, as she lived Up North with her humans.  Poppy arrived as a kitten, with her momma and sisters, in Macomb Township, Michigan.  All were trapped, spayed, then fed and cared for.  When the humans moved, Poppy and a few remaining sisters went along.  Poppy was the last of her family, and although deaf and blind, she still enjoyed getting brushed and snuggled.  Farewell, Old Girl.

My aunt lost her kitty Putchka to a bladder tumor a few weeks ago.  I have no photo of her, but I know she was once a pariah cat at a home full of people and animals.  My aunt removed her from that awful experience, and gave her a home of her very own.  The two lived together for many years, so now it's quiet at the house.  However, the neighbor's cat is welcome to find his way inside from time to time, and he continues to visit for a nap on the couch, some petting from my aunt, and a nibble of food.  She is considering a new cat, but will give herself some time first.  Adieu, Putchka.

Amber

Amber has been ill for awhile, with a fast-growing tumor.  Her humans took her to the bestest veterinarian, and they started on a course to keep Amber as healthy and pain-free as possible.  She left for the Rainbow Bridge a week ago, less than two weeks after her sister Sugarbear.  Amber and Sugarbear's humans are sad, yet they have Tonya and Spit Spot to hug and purr with.  Tonya and Spit Spot were strays, but they hung around the backyard long enough to become tamed, then incorporated into the feline family, called The Cat Crew.  Amber and Sugarbear's brother cat Colby passed in 2012.  So long, sweet Amber.

Tonya

Spit Spot

I love my cats, and heck, I love other people's cats too!  It is hard to live without them, but the tremendous joy and love we receive when they are with us is just too fantastic.  May we always remember the warmth, the purrs, and the beautiful moments of love.  Kindness...that's the key!  Open your kitty-loving arms and say, "Hello!"