Saturday, December 29, 2012

Timmy Tomcats Angel Family


Hi Tabbies. 

Timmy here. We think it is great that you all want to remember family and friends who have gone over the bridge. This is an important part of our family life. It may help that we live smack dab on a Astral Spirit Crossroads. Our Bridge Family visit on a regular basis by dropping into our dreams. When we have a new family member it is a bit unnerving the  first few times, but, then it becomes a great honor. The Kitty who is blessed by a visit gets to discuss its meaning during our weekly Cat Rounds. 

Lets visit with our TomCat home Angels:

Ming: Lived with Pops from 1969 to  1984 and was quite feisty.
Ming lived with Pops from 1969 to  1984. 
Peep: aka Pee was a wonderful little kitty. She had a crushed leg when adopted from the SPCA. They offered to amputate but Pops said his vet would decide. No pain so she got to keep her leg.
Pee getting a whack from one of her first kittens
1984 to 1999

Tommy Tumor: No, he did not have a tumor. It was a joke. The young lady Pops was living with told a story from her neighborhood. A large male cat was walking by some young children playing in the street. The little girl looked up at her mother and said very sadly: "Look Mommy! That kitty has Tumors". Mother got a little red faced and said nothing as this was a proud male cat if you get my
drift. Meow! 
Tommy. 1985 to 1988

INKY: The old man of the angel clowder he was with Pops for 22 years. 

Inky under the paw of mother Pee
Inky 1985 to 1997
Stinker: aka Big Head: The biggest cat we have ever met. He was a whopping 25 pounds. We joke with Angel Big Head that he will put a hole in the clouds. 
I do so have a neck. Its just hard to find.
Stinker 1991 to 2006
Amber: Amber was Pops Moms cat. Amber had other ideas and moved in with us for her last year.
Amber wants to give you a cat smile!
1993 to 2007
CoCo: This happy little Sphynx was Pops Mom's cat. When she passed he needed a new cuddle partner.
CoCo wants to Snuggle 1993 to 2009

Thanks everyfur for visiting with our Angels. Our Blog has their full bios if you want to visit. 

They do Kitty Angel Dust runs on all those in need, and just to say hello too! Don't be surprised if they visit in your dreams.

Love you all!
Timmy Tomcat and Family

Friday, December 28, 2012

Rembering Mr. Tigger & Ariel

Today we remember Mr. Tigger & Ariel!!
Mr. Tigger was Mom's Kitty before Samantha and 
Ariel's Buddy before Samantha!!
Sam & Mr. Tigger had lots of adventures together
 and they both became Bloggers!
Callie was Mr. Tigger's favorite girlbean and they grew up together!
I never got to meet either of them, 
but I know Mom misses them both everyday!!
Clementine
Thanks for having this Remembrance & Celebration Tabby Cat Club

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Remembering Crystal, Jenny, Cotton and Jean


We'd like to remember and celebrate our blogging bridge siblings- the handsome Crystal, the independent Jenny and the tortie with 'tude Cotton.  All are remembered with tears and with laughter. 

And we'd like to include Jean, an old friend of Jan's that we never met because she lives in a different state.  She died just a few months ago and today would have been her hummmf, hummmmf birthday.  (Sorry, never tell a woman's age!)  Jean and her dad Frank were two kind and generous people who worked hard and had little but liked to treat the disabled or elderly with a dinner out.  They are both gone now. And both are missed.  Even though you and Jan can't head to Burger King to celebrate, Happy Birthday, Jean!

Remembering Pluto and Indy ~

We remember Pluto and Indy in our house quite frequently. Their photos are all over the place, and sometimes I think Grace's boys were listening a little too closely whenever my grandbeans and I discussed Pluto and how he loved to play with (read: torment!) Indy!!

Pluto: August 1991 - November 2003

Pluto was always a BIG boy, weighing in around 17# on a regular basis. Then he got sick in Feb or Mar 2003, and by June (below) he had lost about half his weight. The vets could never figure out what was happening to him, and we went to many! So we loved him, and he kept on playing and being his charming self, even though he couldn't have been feeling good sometimes. He left us in November that year. Broke my heart.


Indy: April 1991 - March 2006

Indy loved to play, too ... but not with Pluto! She liked her beans (me and my bro and my grandbeans) to flick the feathers around and to turn on the little mechanical mouse. She was also a superb hunter; if she had tolerated it, we would have put a pith helmet on her! For the 10 years in our last house in California, she cleaned up that neighborhood of all the unwanted critters, such as the mice that loved to make their homes in the yards of vacant houses! She was thorough!

Grace is very much like Indy in her personality, except of course that Grace doesn't hunt. She is not allowed to go outside!!

Opus & Roscoe


Roscoe & Opus when they were kitties
 
Today I want to have a special post for my angel nephews, Opus and Roscoe. These two were the best of buddies and wherever you found one you would find the other. The brothers and came into our family on Christmas in 1995. What a happy and unexpected surprise!!!
 
We always called Opus, Mr. Snuggle Pants. He could never ever get enough snuggle time in. Roscoe was called Funny Face. He was our funny one that was always finding things to play with only would snuggle when it was his idea. These two kitties changed our lives and who were by being in our family.
Opus & Roscoe~the best of buddies

The boys, which they were often called, were world wide travelers as they moved from the midwest and traveled all the way to Italy, they even understood Italian. They spent many laze afternoons on the patio watching folks go by their house.

Unfortunately our dear sweet Roscoe left for the bridge suddenly in the fall of 2008 while living in Italy. He was so missed and still is. When he went to the bridge Opus was very lonely for him and would walk around the house and meow our to him. It just broke our hearts that Opus so missed his brother and his mommie found a sister, Olive. Olive too came from the midwest and traveled all the way to Italy to be with her new family.


Opus was so happy to have a new sister but it took her a little bit of time to get used to a big bro. They turned out to be the best of friends too. They also were snuggled buddies. Opus and Olive returned to the states and our family was so happy to have them close to us so we could visit.

Our little man, Opus, returned home to us along with his sister. We were able to give him the love and care that he needed before he left for the bridge. He left us a year ago in December. Our hearts were broken when he left as it was when Roscoe left. We miss him and his brother so much. They have taken a part of our heart with them, it will always belong to them.

We miss you each day and talk about you often. Love you bunches Mr. Snuggle Pants and Funny Face.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
 
The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies
that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again,
just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers.Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.

Author unknown
 

Socks ~ Remembering Family & Friends

First I wanna remember my brother Whiskers. He welcomed me into the family when I came to live here.


Next I wanna remember Charybdis. She actually had some tabby stripes on her. Look at her orange furs and you will see them.


I really enjoyed getting to know my fellow Tabby Cat Club Members. Sadly many of them left for the Rainbow Bridge this year. I have made graphics for them and now I will share the graphics with you, if that is OK.




I miss all of you
~Socks
Alasandra, The Cats & A Dog

For All Of Our "Soul Kitties" Who Have Crossed The Rainbow Bridge


This post first published on July 2, 2010 on what was then the 3rd anniversary of my Bobo's crossing the "Bridge"....
Bobo as a senior kitty
he was the love of my life


It is 3 years ago today that I lost my Bobo,  my  "Soul Kitty".  What is a "Soul Kitty?" It is  once-in-a- lifetime pet.  The ying to our yang.  A pet tied more deeply to us than many people in our lives have been, or could ever hope to be.  Our fur babies are ALL special but I believe if you think really hard there is just one who stands out from the others.

  The one whose fur would be dampened by our tears as he snuggled peacefully by our side just to offer us comfort.



I apologize for the poor photo quality
This photo is OLD!

The one who would make us laugh til our sides ached at all of his kitty crazies and craziness.
My Baby Bobo

The one who you swore that " there was no other cat out there quite like him" (isn't it funny how we ALL say that about our cats?)

Bobo a month or so
before he crossed the bridge
For my Bobo and  all of those one-of-a-kind kitties who have touched our lives,  thank you. These poems are both quite well known but they are worth viewing again and again.

The Rainbow Bridge

 "Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.


When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
Bobo over the Bridge


They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross The Rainbow Bridge together.... "


Author unknown...


A Pet's Ten Commandments



1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.


2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.


3. Place your trust in me, it's crucial for my well being.


4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, entertainment, but I only have you.


5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.


6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.


7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet I choose not to.


8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Am I getting the right food, have I been in the sun too long, or is my heart getting old or weak.


9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.


10. On the diffucult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

Bobo's Urn which I keep
on my desk in my office






From the Wyoming County SPCA Website.

Abbi: Remembering Family and Friends

We'd like to thank our friend, Gracie, for hosting this very sweet event. 





We also remember with much love all our kitty friends from Tabby Cat Club and several clinic cats at Carousel Cat Clinic who crossed Rainbow Bridge.


Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Meowy Christmas


Meowy Christmas to the Tabby Cat Club, from William, William's Mum and WB!  

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of our friends in the Tabby Cat Club!!!  We love you all!!  We hope Santa brought you everything you hoped for!!


Raz, Ellie, Allie, Cubby, Clifford and Angels Sniffie and Tamir (and Mom Sharon too!)

Monday, December 24, 2012

Season's Greetings

A little too much egg nog?
 
Wishing you all a very happy holiday time and much peace, happiness, and blessings for the new year that is soon to begin. Love to you and your family.
 
ps: Now does anyone have an ice pack? My head is killing me. I just cannot keep up with the humans.



Happy Holidays!!

Grace sends her best wishes to everyone for some VERY happy holidays! 


PS - Her boys do, too, but they're not always as polite as Grace is!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Season's Greetings

Sending love and good thoughts this holiday to all of my dear friends and their family. Love and much happiness this holiday time and for the new year that it soon to begin.

Happy Holidays from Fuzzy Tales

It's a busy time of year and we've not been around much lately, but we'd like to wish everyone a very happy holiday and merry Christmas.

Let's hope the new year brings an abundance of love and laughter and Light. 2012 has had far too much sorrow and darkness and suffering.
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Also, Derry's 5th Gotcha Day is tomorrow, the 21st. We do have a post scheduled on our blog, and everyone is welcome to stop by if they have a moment.

Comments are off for this post, just have a good day and hold your loved ones close to your heart.

Purrs and peace,

Nicki and Derry
Hey all you Tabby Cats!
My family wants me wish each and every cat
lots of fun and treats for the Holidays!



And Have a Purrfect New Year!

Timmy Tomcat and Family, Pops too!

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I have a PARTY going on on my blog :)

a couple of day´s ago I made my 500th blogpost 
and a couple a day´s ago visitor number 35.000 pawed in on my blog :)
So now I´m having both a commenthaton where my mom-person is going to pay green papers for efurry comment and the money will go to our local catshelter who is struggling to get together money for next years rent. I´m also having a  raffle and will send the parcel efurry where on earth :)
You have until tomorrow 10:00 Central Europeian time to leave a comment on my blog.


and shake our furries :)
Hope you all TCC cats will join me !


Raz has news!!!

Hey furriends, I'm really tired from sending out The Florida Furkids Christmas Cards... 

I'm super EXCITED....for the very first time in my life I was LOL'D..... you can see the post at Wendy's LOL Spot by clicking HERE.

pee ess- thanks to my big Sissy Gracie for the heads up about my LOL!  Gracie is the furry best big sissy!!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

We have a few minutes ...

... before beginning another long and errand-filled day. Grace does her part by being her loving self before it all starts and again when her secretary finally gets home! Maybe next week will be calmer!

Anyway, we just wanted to say how MARVELOUS all the holiday-wish posts are ... so filled with fun and caring and excellent photos! We are very thankful Grace belongs to the TCC!


Here's Grace with two of her boys. 
(She's still one of the best mommacats I've ever seen!)

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Christmas Wishes

I have been thinking about what I would like Santa Paws to bring me. I wish many good things to be shared by all. I would like my family and your family to have good health and happiness. Also, that all the furries that still don't have a furever home would find a loving family to adopt. And of course it goes without saying that our wonderful world could have peace for all.

Sending love and warm withes this holidays season to you and your family.

My Holiday Wish

Happy Hanukkah and Merry Early Christmas efurrybody!

I know that you guys have a while to wait for Santa Claus to come, and when he comes it will rain deer and I hope none of the deer get hurt. And I hope Santa brings you whatever you wish for. But right now it's Hanukkah. Dat's when we celebrate that there was only enough oil for one night for the lamp but it lasted 8 nights when our ancestors had to clean the temple.

And we celebrate this by setting fire to a perfectly good Jewish candleholder called a menorah for 8 nights.

Since oil is a big part of the holiday, we also get to eat potato latkes (fried pancakes) and jelly doughnuts! For reals!

My holiday wish is that everyone has a happy and healthy holiday and of course that all the kitties and doggies and people without a forever home get a forever home.

And fish. I want lots of fish. And chicken and turkeys and stakes and also I would "luv" some new fuzzy tennis balls. (Ha, ya see what I did there? Tennis joke!)
And to watch Christmas movies with Mom.

This is me on da first night of Hanukkah last year. 


I hasn't gotten any presents yet other than we had salmon for dinner last night and we're already on Day 4 of Chanukah but last year I got a really cool scratchy thing on the last day so I'm not worried.

Happy Holidays!

My wish...

My wish this year, is that all the places that keep kitties safe and help them find forever homes, always have enough.  Enough food for the kitties there, enough volunteers to help, enough v*e*t people to help when sick kitties need it, or to help so no kittens get borned that won't have a home. Enough people coming in the door with empty hands and leaving with a purring furball to fill them up.  And always, room for one more kitty who needs them. 

I wish we could tell them how glad we are that they are there.