Nicknames: Petey, Petsey, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Head, Peter Pan, Pan the Man, Little Guy
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-mixed breed
Gotcha Date: May 27th 1977 Birthday: April 15th 1977 Coloration: Gray and White Likes: He loved cuddling up with his mom and with his sister Jenny Pet-Peeves: He really didn't have any. He was a very calm and gentle boy and not fussy or demanding. Favorite Toy: Hairbands, crinkled up paper, plastic bottle caps, homemade toys -- he never showed much interest in cat toys. Favorite Nap Spot: On my bed or snuggled next to his sister Jenny. Favorite Food: Turkey Dwells:
indoors Arrival Story: When I told everyone at work that I was going to a shelter to adopt an adult cat, one of my co-workers, whose cat had just had kittens, asked me to adopt one of her kittens instead. I said yes (in fact, I adopted two kittens from the litter). The kittens were born in April 1977 but were still not old enough to leave their mom at that time, so I waited a few weeks and one day near the end of May she brought Pete into work with her for me to take home. He was about 6 weeks old. It was love at first sight for both of us. Bio: Pete was my baby. He was an affectionate cuddle-bug with his mom. He liked other people and was friendly but was never very affectionate with anyone else but me. He also loved his sister Jennifer. They were never apart until Pete left for Rainbow Bridge and his sister missed him terribly. He was a large cat but very sweet-natured. I called him my gentle giant. After Pete turned 15, his health deteroriated rapidly and he developed hyperthyroidism and eventually went blind and became senile. He left for Rainbow Bridge a few months after his 16th birthday on July 23, 1993.
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DIARY OF THE DAY: August 5, 2007
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December 7, 2007 and May 14, 2009
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Isn't she beautiful? Sending angel hugs to my lovely friend Jillian
I have a Secret Admirer! This lovely lady asked me to be her Valentine! She sent me a kiss and said I was sweet! I’m a shy guy and this pretty girl has me blushing!
Who is she?
Could it be Chickie, Jasmine, Polka-dot Sally, Tessa, Tinker, Princess Tu Two or Rhed?
Or Tinker Bell, Casey, Mallee, Xena, Hen, Mugsy, Tabatha or Tessa?
I haven’t a clue!
One thing I do know for sure . . . she’s beautiful and sweet!
Today is Pete's crossing day anniversary. 18 years ago I held my precious Pete in my arms for the final time, kissed him, stroked him gently and said goodbye. It was 18 years ago but I still vividly remember that morning. He was ready to go that day. Truthfully, I'd waited too long. He had been ready to go for weeks but I couldn't bring myself to do it. Throughout July 1993, I would make an appointment with the vet and then cancel it the next day. I couldn't do it. Pete was my baby and I couldn't bear the thought of losing him. But on that morning 18 years ago today, there was no hesitation or doubt in my mind. I called my vet and she had me bring him in first thing that morning. He went peacefully.
The vet wrapped him in a towel and I brought him home for burial. I don't know why, but I let his sister Jennifer see and sniff his body. She and Pete were from the same litter and loved each other and I wanted her to know. In retrospect, I think that was a good thing to do because she KNEW and never looked for him again. My dad dug a grave for Pete and he was buried that afternoon. We conducted a small memorial service and Jennifer sat on the back porch and watched and saw everything, including Pete's body being put in his grave. Jennifer seemed upset for about a week and then seemed fine. She never searched for Pete or suffered the heart-wrenching grief that Kaci did when Miss Mittens went to the Bridge.
When I woke up this morning, I didn't remember that it's Pete's crossing day anniversary until I came on Catster although I had told a friend about it only a few days ago. I smiled as I looked at the photos on Pete's page, esp. his baby pictures. I remember many things about the day those baby pictures were taken and even who took the photos. Happy memories, cherished in my heart always.
Thank you Pete for coming into my life and gracing it with your sweetness and love. You'll always be my precious baby boy and I love you forever.
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