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Coloration: Seal Mitted
Likes: Sitting in Mama's lap when she is on the computer, laying on people, boxes, string, feathers, birds out the window, cat nip!
Pet-Peeves: My adopted kitty sister Lucy-especially when I am sleeping peacefully! Oh, and please, PLEASE don't make me go see the vet! I also find the doorbell frightening
Favorite Toy: fuzzy pipe cleaners, Sophie's dog food, paper, feather wands, Mama
Favorite Nap Spot: I'm a cuddly lap cat! I will sleep anywhere....right now I prefer the bottom step of the staircase, the back of the couch, the window seat, and, of course, Mama's lap
Favorite Food: I will eat anything....and if no one is looking, I like to swipe the dog's food, bat it around the kitchen, and then eat it! Of course, it usually rolls out of my reach under a door or the washing machine!
Skills: Mama thinks I am a genius! I can open drawers and cabinets by standing on my hind legs, placing my front paws over the top of the cabinet or drawer, and walking backwards while pulling the cabinet/drawer open. And, oh yes, I know where my food is kept
Dwells:
indoors
Arrival Story: I grew up in a family full of dog lovers. There were no kitties in my life and I didn't have a clue about caring for a kitty! Sally paved the way for all the kitties in my life: In June 1999, Sally was born to a feral mother in a neighborhood I pass through during work. Some neighborhood children introduced me to her and I cuddled with her and thought she was the most sweetest, most beautiful kitten in the world. She fell asleep in my arms. I couldn't stop thinking about her when I left; I worried about her and the other kitties as it wasn't a very safe neighborhood and they were just so tiny. When I came by the neighborhood a few days later, the mother cat had not returned for days, the other kittens in the litter had all succumbed to illness, and Sally was very sick. I'd never had a cat before but I just knew she was mine and I was hers. I took her straight to the emergency vet's office- she weighed exactly one pound and was just the tiniest ball of fluff. She had a severe upper respiratory infection, a severe eye infection, fleas, and ear mites. The emergency vet was amazing and took such good care of her. They gave me medications, a kitten "starter kit" with a litter box, litter, and some other basics, and I took her home. She was the first kitty in my life. When I brought her home and introduced her to Sophie the dog, she immediately tried to nurse off of Sophie. They've been buddies ever since. I love her.
Bio: My beautiful Sally died on May 9th, 2008. It was unexpected and tragic. It turned out that she had (previously undiagnosed) severe heart disease and had gone into heart failure. She was very, very sick. The cardiologist also found a large clot in her heart and there was no way to cure it. They made her as comfortable as possible and gave me time with her. It was the saddest day of my life and my heart was broken. I am so thankful that I was able to be with her and tell her how much I love her. I'm still in shock that she crossed to the bridge. She was a beautiful, sweet, smart cat and she will be forever loved and deeply, deeply missed. I love you Sally cat. Rest in peace.
My tail of devotion for sweet Sally
Forums Motto: Hmmm, what's in that cabinet?
The Groups I'm In: ♥A TEAM♥, PETS for OBAMA, Catster Marketplace, Dogster Marketplace, Friends of the Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary, Friendship Circle, Guardian Angel Cats, Heart and Soul, Heart To Heart, I Knead You, Muppet's Bucket (HQ-approved fundraiser), Pawsome Pages, Rainbow Bridge Angel Babies, Rainbow Bridge Kitties, The (Endless) Summer of Scooter, The Hazel Lucy Appreciation Society, ^*^Over The Rainbow^*^
I am guardian angel to: Sweet Taylor
Beautiful Chloe
My special friends: My Valentine
My dear friend
Faith and Love:
Thanks Catster: Diary of the Day: July 2nd, 2008;
RBAB Angel of the Week July 6th-July 12th, 2008, Daily Diary Pick on January 1, 2009
Leo reminds me of you. He does so many of the silly things you used to do and he loves to lay on top of me in the same spot that you loved. Sometimes I close my eyes and pretend it's you- just for a moment. I don't think Leo minds; I tell him and Charlie about you all the time. Lucy is doing well. I know she misses you. The kittens drive her crazy but no more than Lucy drove you crazy when she was a kitten!
Sophie is now nearly 15. That's 105 in dog years and she is finally starting to show her age. She has a hard time standing up and walking is a little uncomfortable for her. She rarely goes up the stairs anymore, mostly sleeping in the living room and kitchen. I bought an area rug today for her; the hardwood floors are very difficult for her to manuever so I'm hoping that a bigger rug will help make her more comfortable.
I remember how, every morning, when Sophie and I would come back from our morning walk, I gave her a treat. You loved this routine; as soon as Sophie was busy chomping on her treat, you always ran over and sniffed her all over! Every morning like clock work! Leo does that sometimes, it's so cute and funny.
Sophie is close to making her journey to the bridge. I see it in her eyes and in my heart, I know. I'm so lucky to have had her for so many years. She really is the sweetest dog. It's not her time yet. Her blood tests are not good but she's still eating and drinking and not losing any weight. She takes medicine to help her joints and ease her arthritis. Still, I know the time is coming. And I know you will be there to meet her. And I bet she won't mind if you want to give her some good sniffs in between head bonks and loving.
Thank you to sweet Hannah for including Sally in your *Angel Diary* entries. Sally was such a sweet, loving kitty and it truly touches my heart any time someone thinks of her or mentions her. It's been 18 months and 20 days since Sally unexpectedly made her journey to the bridge; it's still so hard for me to believe that she's not going to come bouncing down the stairs and jump into my lap at any moment. I miss her deeply.
I've tried a couple of times to write diaries from Sally's point of view. It's too hard for me still. I didn't start Sally's diary until after she passed and it makes me sad that our Catster friends never really got the chance to *hear* her voice. I think her diary entries would have been sweet and thoughtful with a bit of sillyness and, of course, moments of irriation with her sister Lucy. But my grief at Sally's passing is still very raw and I just can't seem to give a voice to her life at the bridge. I know you kitties and kitty people understand : )
Hi baby girl. The holidays are almost here and I'm missing you like crazy. It's only been 18 months and 9 days since you passed on. Today for some reason it feels like only yesterday when I suddenly had to say good-bye. I wish you were here (although these kittens would be driving you crazy!).
Charlie reminds me a lot of Lucy as a kitten. Half the time he is a completely incorrigible turkey and the other half he is a little baby, nursing and kneading on his favorite blankie. He drives Lucy crazy and he reminds me of how Lucy used to drive you crazy. He's got a ton of energy and he's so curious and talkative.
Leo reminds me of you. His long, soft fur, white paws, and gorgeous markings of course. But even more so, his sweet, quiet nature. His persistent headbonks and drooling. He falls asleep in my lap in the most ridiculous positions. I try not to move because he looks so sweet and cute and I don't want to wake him up. He reminds me of you, another lovebug.
Sophie is doing okay. She’s having some trouble walking and she’s definitely a golden girl. I worry about her and I worry about the kitties. It was so hard to lose you and even though I know that we all move on in the circle of life, there are moments in time that I just want to freeze and live forever.
Merry Christmas, sweet Sallymander. I love you.
Love,
Your Mom
“Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.”
-Vicki Harrison
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