My Background

I remember from time to time my mommy and daddy mentioning so often how they wish Casey and I could talk to them. How we could share our difficult lives before mommy and daddy came along to save us.

Over time, with tasty food, a warm home and many hugs and kisses, I don't remember much of what my previous life must have been. But there are some things I'll always remember.

I will always remember the dark days when I would run and hide. I never made any sounds, b/c I was always afraid I'd be "discovered". And locked up. Forever.

I will always remember the days when I had my four kittens. It is because I was protecting my kittens that I couldn't run off when the pound guys finally trapped me, a black scaredy-cat on a frigid Hallowe'en night.

I will always know a good home, in that a foster mom (even though she didn't write a very positive report about me) took me and my kittens in so that they could be looked after without fear and hunger.

I will always remember the shelter days, I hated them. So many strange cats, so many strangers who look at me all curled in the back of the cage, scared to death of the noise and unable to run away from all this noise.

I will always remember the days at the pet store, where the pet store didn't sell cats or dogs but chose instead to showcase those from the shelter for adoption. I remember the desperation of trying to get out of that cage. I knew my four kittens had already been adopted, and that as a black kitty, my chances were lower that I'd ever be adopted. And not being adopted meant being put down. Soon.

And I will always remember the day that a girl stopped by, on Christmas Eve. Because that was the day I lost my old life, and started anew.

Merry Christmas!

My Tail of Devotion for Missy (In Loving Memory)

This is a special Tail of Devotion

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I'm the Sibling of the Week!

The Sibling Rivalry *Feline* Group has picked me to be the Sibling of the Week! What a wonderful honour! And for Emma to be so kind as to compliment me on helping out in the group....really it is nothing. We cats always like to fight and bicker among each other....but we like to share our experience and lend a listening ear to all those kitties (and their mommies and daddies) who are trying to figure out how to get all of us to get along. I think this is something every member of our group would like to do when they can...I'm just doing my bit!

The Anniversary I Wish I Didn't Have

One year ago yesterday, I had kidney failure and had to leave for the Rainbow Bridge. The kidney failure was due to lily poisoning. Mommy and daddy didn't know lilies were very bad for kitties, and they received flowers for their 2nd wedding anniversary.

So....NEVER EVER have lilies in the house. It's safer.

Anyways, I miss Mommy and Daddy so much. Esp Mommy, I had a deep connection with her, knew what she wanted, always listened to her, always stayed near her.

I know Mommy is very sad, and will forever miss me, no matter how many years have passed. But I hope she will remember our good times, even as she remembers the bad.

Congrats to Casey!

Dear lil sis Casey,

While I was alive, I'm afraid I did not think much of you. You invaded my space, my privacy, and more importantly you stole some of mommy's love away from me (you can take daddy's if you want...although he is mine! all mine!!!).

But today all I want to do is slobber you a BIG kiss and big hug for your touching entry. It was brief...but to the point.

I am proud of my lil sis. : )

Love, your big sis on the Bridge

Another angel kitty gone too soon....

I've been following Halie's threads here and here. And then there's Molly, who also recent went to the Rainbow Bridge too.

These two kitties remind me especially of myself....we all passed away at age 4. Being adult cats, we aren't too tiny and vulnerable like a kitten would be....and yet, our life's potential was far too short. Of course, it feels like no kitty should ever have to go to the Bridge, I'd be happy to live forever, thank you very much. But the reality is that you think, now I'm all grown up, I can look forward to years and years of loving and attention and food and purring and cuddling and snuggling with mommy and/or daddy. And yet some of us are cut off from this in the prime of our life.

It just doesn't seem fair.

I don't begrudge anykitty that they lived a full life - I am really happy for them that they could. And of course it break my heart to know the tragedy of kittens that are so young that they don't even get to properly experience the world before they go to the Bridge.

I guess I just wish I could have experienced for a while longer the happily ever after that I was living. And I wish Halie and Molly could have too.

Congratulations to my lil bro Donny and his lovely Cloud

While it is lonely to be away from my family on earth and be on the Rainbow Bridge...sometimes being on the Bridge has its advantages.

For example, I was able to witness Donny's proposing to Cloud - and their happy engagement at the LLS Valentine's Day party. I am really happy for them and wish them lots of fun in planning their wedding - as well as a lifetime of bliss and love. :)

Congratulations Donny and Cloud!

Happy Easter to all...and Happy Birthday to Mommy!

I wish mommy a Happy Birthday. I am especially happy she is truly celebrating today. Last year's birthday was spent at the hospital. Although I love my mommy and would do almost anything to be with her....I don't really want her at the Rainbow Bridge. Not for a long time yet.

I wish you all a Happy Easter!!