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"Aug. of '01, M&M at five months" |
| Home:Norfolk, VA | [I have a diary!] |
Age: 7 Years Sex: Female Weight: 14 lbs.
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"The world's most special twins" |
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"I miss the years that were erased
I miss the way the sunshine would light up your face
I miss all the little things
I never thought that they'd mean everything to me" |
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"The last picture of Malaika, taken one week before she crossed the bridge (here, she's with Emma)" |
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"Everything she does is beautiful, everything she does is right..." |
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"Tom in Cyprus (!) sent me a beautiful rose -- I feel so special!!!" |
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"Catster loves Malaika, and she LOVED to sit in front of the monitor when Mommy checked out Catster!" |
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Leave a treat for Mara and Malaika (twins!)
Special Gift Box:
Nicknames:
Mara: Marty, Pirate Cat (Arg!), Hyperkitty, Fluffybutt Malaika: Chubby Little Baby Arms (Chubs), Speedy, Shnuffleuffagus (because she snores), Honeybears (they both go by this, because of their beautiful golden colors)
Kitty Complexion:
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Quick Bio:
Coloration:
Cinnamon-Tortie
Likes:
They both LOVE to stare out of the windows at the birds and squirrels. They are also little water fiends, going from faucet to faucet, asking for them to be turned on. Mara loves to pounce on a shopping bag that now stays at the top of the stairs.
Pet-Peeves:
They're pretty laid back -- not a whole lot annoys them, except maybe having strange people in the house. They also HATE the doorbell -- we disconnect it on Halloween.
Favorite Toy:
String. They will eat it if allowed, so all string toys must be put up when playtime is over. They also love catnip -- it doesn't even have to be fresh or homegrown (hey, they ARE junkies, afterall!).
Favorite Nap Spot:
Malaika can always be found at the top of HER cat tree (sawing major logs), and Mara prefers the loveseat.
Favorite Food:
Science Diet (dry) and Fancy Feast (canned, as a treat only) for Mara; Malaika is on a special renal diet.
Skills:
Malaika can eat her dry food with her paws. She knows to lick the bottom of her paw first, then grab a pellet from her bowl and bring it to her mouth. We have it on tape to prove it, too. Mara is pretty secretive about her talents.
Dwells:
indoors
Arrival Story:
The Twins (as we refer to them) came into their "Mom's" former workplace (an animal-rights organization) as rescues. They weren't there for 24 hours before Mom laid eyes on them, fell in love, and the rest is history. Dad didn't stand a chance of vetoing the adoption, and Mara and Malaika went home to join big "sisters" Lillie (who recently passed at the age of 18) and Camila (who also passed, only weeks ago, at the age of 13). Life wouldn't be the same without these two little Tortie monsters stirring the pot.
Bio:
The Twins have been the brightest spot in our lives for the past 5 years -- they are like our children. When Malaika was diagnosed with chronic renal failure in Nov. of '05, we were devastated but also determined to keep her as comfortable as possible. During the past year, she has undergone six surgeries at NC State, the last of which was to completely remove her left kidney. Currently, she is on daily sub-q fluids as well as other meds, and despite being in end-stage renal failure, she is postively thriving. Her twin, Marty (as we call her) has been by her side the entire time -- we can't imagine life without them, they are so dear to us. Every day with them is an absolute gift.UPDATE: Malaika slipped away from us on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at 1:00 am. She went quietly, painlessly, mercifully. She was in the ICU recovering from surgery, and those who were with her (the NC State vet hospital staff loved her, so she was not alone) said that she was literally purring softly one minute, and then arrested. They attempted CPR, but it was "called" shortly thereafter. We are so grateful that she was taken so quickly, without pain, and that she was surrounded by techs and doctors who knew her and loved her. Her twin sister, Mara, is working through this with us. She is grieving as hard as we are, and in time I think that we'll be ok. But we will never, ever forget that little angel (her name is Aramaic for "angel") who brought tremendous joy into our lives, and she will forever be in our hearts. Malaika and Mara will continue to share their page here on Catster -- Mara being very much with us, and Malaika being -- as always -- never too far away from her side.
Lives Remaining:
9 of 9
Forums Motto:
We love twins!
Catster Local Spots I've Marked:
 Dog & Cat Hospital, NC State Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Tidewater Emergency Vet Clinic, North Carolina State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Cherish Pet Cremations
The Groups I'm In:
CATSTERHOLICS!!!, CRF Support Group, Doc Hunter's House of Medicine, Paws For Peace, The Edina memorial centre for grief fighting, ~*~Tortoiseshell Lovers!~*~
The Last Forum I Posted In:
I am in renal failure
Catster Loves:
Marty is enamored with Captain Jack (arg, mateys!), and Malaika loves Moses.
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emmie
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