My Angel - Two Years, Today

Sweet DustytheDogcat, Defender of the Fourth Step,

My goodness, it's been two years ago today that you left this earth! Today is warm and sunny, just like July 18, 2009. You would have loved this day.

Seems just yesterday we drove to Carlsbad Beach to take in the sand, sun, sounds and surf. You had so much fun people-watching at the beach and riding in the car, sitting on my lap and softly trilling all the way.

Your hummingbird friends -- as green as your beautiful emerald eyes -- continue to drop by, play their tricks, warm my heart and keep me company.

I miss my Dogcat so very much...more than you can ever know. Selfishly, I want one more chance to feel your hefty weight in my arms and your soft gray fur on my cheek. Yet, I am relieved to know you are happy and healthy and whole again.

Love you always and forever,
meowmy

ps--Give your brothers, Shady and Rocky, big hugs for me, OK? I miss all my boys so very much, especially on anniversary days.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Dusty

My Dearest Dogcat,
Thinking of you and your brofurs Rocky and Shady on a beautiful July 4 day. Hope my three birthday boys are enjoying a fabulous birthday celebration with your Bridge Angel furiends.

With love always,
meowmy

Fly Free, Sweet Java

Today, the heavens welcome a new angel. My dear furiend Java started his journey to the Bridge. Purring for peace and comfort for Java's family at this most difficult time.

Sad Dogcat

I am very saddened to say goodbye to once-cherished furiends. I like to play nice, but some do not. I cannot tolerate those who choose to hurt.

The Dogcat's Flurry of Hummers

Well, my furiends...
It's been a long time since I hovered over mom's desk and asked her for help with my diary. This last year has been very challenging for mom, with having to say goodbye to both me and my brofur Rocket Sprocket within the span of 8 months. Mom says, after a year without her beloved Dogcat, she's finally beginning to feel release from the pain of losing her special little guys.

This weekend, she noticed a sudden flurry of emerald green hummers flying about. There were so many, she had to duck for cover or get confronted by pointy little beaks up close and personal.

"Dogcat!" she quietly yells to herself. "Did you send that swarm of hummers?"

"Why, yes I did," I respond. "You know how I like to play games. Plus, you have had a rough year without me and Rocket Sprocket around and under foot, and I thought you could use a really big laugh."

"But Dusty ... must you bring an army?" mom asked. "I mean, golly! I shouldn't have to duck just to walk up the stairs and into the front door."

"Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe" I giggled. "Well, at least none nested in the ficus tree this year. One less thing for mom to worry about!"

My old friends Amore and Encanto have taken up residence along with a host of other emerald green beauties. And I tell you, when all are flying about from flower to flower and feeder to feeder, it's a sight to behold.

But don't worry, furiends. I have plenty of hummer friends to share happiness around the world. When you're gazing out your window or wandering through the yard or park, you'll see the hummers, when you least expect them. Simply stop, watch, and be prepared to be amazed!

Hope every fur is having a wonder-filled summer! Love and gentle purrs to all,
DustytheDogcat, Defender of the Fourth Step and Friend to Hummers

Dogcat buzzes house with Hummers!

Wow, where has the time gone?! I am having so much fun at the Bridge, making lots of new furiends, watching over my Earth furiends, and giving flying lessons to new Angels. I lost track of time!

Mom, I saw you hang the hummingbird feeder weeks and weeks ago. I know the hummingbird feeder has, until recently, gone untouched. I know you diligently changed the hummingbird food every week, but there were no takers. Well, guess I had sent too many of my fast friends to check in on all my Earthly four-footed furiends and had forgotten to leave some at home, to check in on Shady and you.

Oh mom, seeing you on the front courtyard tending your fresh herbs and then nearly jumping out of your shoes when I swooped in with the Hummers was classic. Guess it was more like, we buzzed ya!

Yes, that was me -- the Dogcat -- behind that craziness! Oh, mom ... so glad you got my little joke (and didn't have a heart attack in the process). I saw you spend the afternoon peeking over the balcony and smiling from ear to ear, of course, with tears streaming down your cheeks. Yes, I miss you too. Just know, I am completely free of pain and diabetes and cancer. And I promise to be a good Dogcat and check in on you and Shady more often.

I love you mom.
DustytheDogcat, your forever chubby 26 pound Angel, Defender of the Fourth Step and Hummers

Asking for Purrs -- For a Furiend

--- Update ---
My new pal, Grabber, was very ill and his mom made the very brave decision this morning to help Grabber journey to the Bridge. Purrs and prayers to his mom, grandma, and furfamily. I know they miss him deeply. Thank you from the bottom of my heavenly heart for all your support and purrs for Grabber and family.
Soft purrs and gentle hugs,
DustytheDogcat
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Flying in from the Bridge to ask all my furiends for a huge favor ... Please purr for my new pal, Grabber. Please visit his page at http://www.catster.com/cats/1135902 and send Grabber and his family a note of encouragement or love or solidarity.

Grabber is 13 years old and is not feeling well. In fact, he is very ill and might be making his journey to the Bridge very, very soon. I am afraid I will meet him in purrson much sooner than I would like. You see, Grabber has a large yet-to-be-determined mass in his stomach area. He's not interested in eating and is losing weight. The vet told his family to brace themselves; the diagnosis and outcome may be grim. So, I have been flying from the Bridge to California to Nebraska and back to make sure Grabber and his family are receiving all the love and purrs and healing dust possible. But my gigantic wings can't take me everywhere at once.

I know this message might not get to every fur in time. However, I want to thank every fur for any paw and purr of support. I thank you from the bottom of my heavenly heart.

Your Furiend and Guardian Angel,
DustytheDogcat, Defender of the Fourth Step and Hummers and Furs and Families in Crisis

A Poem For Cats

With a heavy heart, I am purring Arnold P, Rocky Ann, Rocket Sprocket and all furs on the purr list ... and for their loving families. Peace and joy will come again through the happy memories we keep.

And God asked the feline spirit,
Are you ready to come home?
Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soul.
And, as a cat, you know I am most able
To decide anything for myself.

Are you coming then? asked God.
Soon, replied the whiskered angel.
But I must come slowly,
For my human friends are troubled,
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.

But don't they understand? asked God,
That you'll never leave them?
That your souls are intertwined. For all eternity?
That nothing is created or destroyed?
It just is...forever and ever and ever.

Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat.
For I will whisper into their hearts,
That I am always with them,
I just am...forever and ever and ever.

Author Unknown

Six Months

It's been six months since I walked the Earth
And gazed at the sky, felt the warmth of Father Sun on my fur.

It's been six months since I felt the loving, warm embrace
Of meowmy's strong arms as they carried me from place to place.

It's been six months since I heard mom's soft voice deep in my ears
Sing silly, special Dusty songs for fun, and hum soft, sweet lullabies to help me calm my pace.

It's been six months to be exact, when I experienced the most memorable day of my life with mom, a drive in the car to see the Pacific Ocean and a sandy beach.

It's been six months to be exact, when meowmy lovingly and selflessly helped set me free, to become a happy and healthy Bridge Angel, to soar and watch over all of thee.

Sending special love and purrs to all my dearest Catster furiends and families. I watch over you all, always, as only the Dogcat can.

DustytheDogcat, Defender of the Fourth Step, and Hummers
Bridge Angel date 18 July 2009

Christmas is a Time for Love

a poem; author unknown

Christmas is a time for Love; a time for Joy and Peace;
A time to trim the Christmas Tree and a time to stuff the geese.
It's a time when we can come together, however far or near;
To shed a little hope into a world of sorrow and fear.

Yet Christmas could be all year 'round, if only we would try
To gently wipe an old man's brow or soothe a baby's cry.
If we could smile throughout the year as we do on Christmas Day;
Just think what happiness we'd shed along life's weary way.

To give a gift of Hope to one who otherwise has none;
To be a Friend to somebody whom everyone else has shun.
To be Forgiving of our faults, and of our sisters and our brothers;
To Live in Peace and Harmony with ourselves and with each other.

Ah, don't you see that Christmas is more than opening up the gifts;
It's more than singing Christmas Carols and rolling in big snow drifts.
It's a feeling that can stay with you throughout each day, all year;
And all it takes is a loving heart.....and a sensitive little tear.

I chose to share this poem because its words best describe how I feel about all my pawsome Catster furiends, near and far. I am glad you all are in my sphere; you have touched my heart and soul. Happiest of Christmas wishes and holiday cheer to you all.

DustytheDogcat