A Pet Memorial For Dinah

by Melinda Dingess
(Greenwood, De)

Dinah, my sweet calico "kitty girl". Born 11/17/09 Died 01/18/11. Today I had to have my 14 month old calico put to sleep because she had the FIP disease. Dinah helped heal my heart when I got her 3 days after I lost my 17 year old calico "Belle Kitty". I knew at the time that no other cat was going to replace Belle. Dinah seemed to know that my heart was broken and we instantly bonded. She was the youngest and the only girl in our "animal house" (she had two brother cats and two brother dogs). She will be greatly missed.

To Dinah: You made my heart happy in the short time that you were in our family. I am so sorry that this terrible disease had to take you so soon.

A Pet Memorial For Maisie

15/01/11
Loved Bags. Love a cuddle.Fought to the very end.

A Pet Memorial For JoJo

by JoJo's Mom
(Huntington, VT)

1-22-2011
You left us so quickly and unexpectedly, sweet boy... we are aching from the hole you left in our hearts and home. I'm sure your heaven is filled with fat mice, dripping water hoses, freshly popped corn... long luxurious naps and fancy hair cuts.
JoJo leaves behind his loving parents Kelly and Joe, and his 2 brothers George and Quincy. We love and miss you terribly!

Remembering Spot - A Cat Memorial

by Mary
(Virginia, USA)

Our Dear Spot crossed the Bridge on November 5 2011.
He was 15 years old.
Rest in Peace Dear Spot

Spot came to our family several years old when we was in rescue in Michigan. His owner met a man online in California and decided to move away and surrendered Spot before she left.

Spot was always a spunky kitty and a " King Of The Jungle Type Cat". He walked with long strides like a lion and he took nothing off of other cats or humans.

He had beautiful GREEN eyes that captivated you at first glance.
He was quite the verbal boy and always let his wants be known.

In the last few years old age took its toll on him and at 15 years old he could no longer hold on.
He crossed the bridge in the early hours of November 5th 2011.
We found him under my bed which broke our hearts.

He is sadly missed but always remembered.

Mary and Robyn in Virginia, USA

FIFA - A Pet Memorial

For Fifa (and my Sarah)

Fifa chose us on Saturday the 20th of December 2008 from a rescue home in Cardonald, Glasgow. She was a Beautifully well behaved cat, in which the vet had already commented on in his report before we had even met her. Fifa at first was very skinny and a little bit wary of her new surroundings. Trust me when I say, this all changed after a short while with trial and error in the pursuit of missy's favourite thing to eat. Me and my partner Sarah had to resort to the spelling of the trigger word M-E-A-T or there would be a flying cat departure from the couch!

I can honestly say it pains me to think that she is gone from us. This event was recorded in history yesterday, the 28th of January 2011. She was given the sleep that ends all sleeps due to mammery cancer. Because this happened only a day ago i find it hard to think that the ache will ever go away, but it will, and be replaced with memories of the gift our Fifa gave to us. She was very much a part of our everyday lives and probably always will be due to the enrichment of life she passed to us.

Its hard to some up Fifa in a little space, so I say only this, She was our Beautiful little princess. Thank you for everything you did for us, we will miss you , I speak for both of us, When I say, we promise to think of you with proud smile's very soon......... we love you x x



If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain does keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done
for this - the last battle -can't be won.

You will be sad I understand
But don't let grief then stay your hand.
For on this day, more than the rest
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end.
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must now be you
Who has to decide this thing to do.
We've been so close - we two -these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

(poem form unknown author)

A Cat Memorial For Elwood

by Nancy
(Canada)

November 23, 2011

Everyday I will wish I had more time with you, I will always wish I could keep you...just until tomorrow.

Seventeen years you loved us, my heart aches and my arms ache to hold you. Everything just feels so empty without you here. I always said you were the perfect cat and to me you truly were. I hope you really are out there somewhere happy and healthy and roaming around with your brother Conan who left us almost three years ago. The boys together again.


Comment
What a lovely tribute to your beloved pet Elwood and thank you for adding him to our memorial quilt.

As they say party is such sweet sorrow. Through our pain we have to remember the love that has not died, it just awaits until we are together again.
Take heart, the pain will ease, though right now you may doubt that. I have felt that pain too and my thoughts are with you. God bless. Kate

A Cat Memorial For Layla

by Ashley
(Coral Spring, Florida)

11/17/2011. Exactly 4 years and 3 months old.

I am sorry I couldn't do more my little baby. I hope you know how much you mean to me, and how much you saved me. You are my first baby, and all I can do is hope you feel better now.

Ashley

Comment from Kate
Sorry for your loss and such a young cat too. Sometimes something comes along like this and just knocks us for six, there is no way you can ever prepare yourself for something like this.

I'm sure you did everything you could for your cat and that is all any cat owner can do. Letting go is hard I know, but be assured she is in a happier pain free place now.

Best wishes Kate

A Pet Memorial For Skittles

by Kathy Wilcox
(Connecticut)

August 24, 2010

Not enough words can describe what a special cat you turned out to be. With me for 20 years, through high's and low's. You will be missed here, but know you are now with Squeak and Granny.

A Cat Memorial For Shin Shin

by Jay
(San Diego, CA)

She died exactly one year ago as of this writing, 11/6/10. She was a very sweet and funny cat. She used to love to perch on my shoulders, and on my hip, and on my stomach. She would greet total strangers walking by, and I would see her getting petted by children, adults, the postal carrier, and more... She taught me a lot about not holding a grudge, unconditional love and being patient. (I say that because she had to endure the adoption of a dog, multiple cross country drives, the closing of a favorite window, etc.). One time I accidentally tightened her collar too tightly, and she started to choke (boy did I feel horrible!). I fixed the situation, and not even five minutes later was she back on my lap, totally trusting me.

She would find funny hiding places, like the top of a kitchen cabinet (we called it mount kitchen cabinet). She loved boxes and paper bags. She loved sitting on laptop computers and computer cases and suitcases.

She also kind of liked people food. One time she knocked over an entire cake in the middle of the night (it was, fortunately, in an enclosed container).

It was hard to be sad when a little cat is sitting on your lap (she was little, always was around 5 pounds or so).

At the end, she lost her eyesight. I will never forget that she still made her way downstairs, looking for her litter box. And then she adapted quickly to not having eyesight, like it was no big deal.

It was a big loss when she died, at age 17 (we think; she was adopted from the humane society, and exact dates are murky). I can't remember crying as hard as I did when I knew her time was over. But I still feel her presence, and we had a box mysteriously disappear last week (it had been above the refrigerator, in a cabinet

A Pet Memorial For Sussy

by Abi
(Kenya)

26.12.2010. Its been 11 wonderful years, Sussy you brought lots of love and sunshine into my life. I will miss your cute little face, and the funny poses that you made when grooming yourself, but mostly I will miss your big heart, love and loyalty. My darling Sussy you will be greatly missed. Sleep tight sweets. love Mommy.

A Pet Memorial For Sammy

by Vanessa

My dear little cat Sammy, who left us on the 22 of january 2011. I miss you so mutch and will remember every moment we have shared together. I will love you forever my friend. Peace

You were My Sunshine
My only sunshine.
You made me happy
When skies were grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please take care of my sunshine always.

The other nite, dear,
As I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms.
When I awoke, dear,
I was mistaken
And I hung my head and cried.