In Loving Memory
"When someone you love becomes a memory,
the memory becomes a treasure..."
Always remembered...always loved These are our furry friends who have passed over Rainbow Bridge...
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Here for the wonderful poem,
"The Cat Moment"
"Rainbow Bridge" by Gail Hogan
Gail writes, "Most people who have animals have suffered the loss of them, or will some day. So many of my customers have told me of pets that have gone on and how sorely they are missed. Some people have no hope and others have great hope that they will see their pets again; I believe strongly that we will - it just could not be any other way. This painting represents all the animals, pets and wild life, that have had to make the journey over rainbow bridge. I purposely left part of the cat off the board to show that there would be more to follow. This painting shows one cat who is crossing over, tail raised high in expectation of happy things; a dog is taking the first steps up; a bunny sits patiently waiting her turn; and two cats, a tuxedo and an orange tiger, watch, maybe just a little apprehensive about taking that first step. The birds give the painting a sense of freedom and portray the journey as a peaceful and easy one with no fear."
First, the DuBois family
(Cat Happy) furrbabies
that have shared our lives over the years
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Panther (1999 -
2008)
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Brewster (1992
- 2007 ) Click Photo
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Scarlet (1998-2005) |
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MacTavish (1987-2006) |
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Chauncey (1984-2003)
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Tigi (1992- 2002)
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"In The
Candle's Glow" |
Crutcher (1975 - 1989) |
 Coco (1977-1999)
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Tasha (1975 - 1990)
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Spot (1980-1990) |
Ebony (1977-1999) |
Bailee - a sweet
foster kitty passed
over Rainbow Bridge August 2005
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"Othello is God's cat now -- lurking in angel-grass ready to pounce on celestial mice, safe forever in a place where he never again will be cold, or hungry, or hurting." -- Larry McCarley
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Miko
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 Miko's son, Orenji
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 Miko's daughter, Yuki
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Misty
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Dondi (1968-1970)
We remember others that we
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Lend Me A Kitty
I will lend
to you for a while, a kitty, God said.
For you to love her while she lives and mourn for her when she's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three,
but will you, 'till I call her back, take care of her for me.
.She'll bring her
charms to gladden you and (should her stay be brief),
you'll always have her memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay, since all from
earth return,
but there are lessons taught below I want this kitty to learn.
I've looked the whole world over in search of
teachers true,
and from the folk that crowd life's land, I have chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love, nor think
the labor vain,
nor hate me when I come to take my kitty back again.
I fancied that I heard them say "Dear Lord Thy
Will be Done",
for all the joys Ms. Kitty will bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter her with tenderness, we'll lover
her while we may,
and for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay.
But should you call her back much sooner than
we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand
If, by our love, we've managed, your wishes to
achieve,
In memory of her we loved,
to help us while we grieve,
When our faithful bundle departs this world of
strife,
We'll have yet another kitty and love her all her life
~Author Unknown
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HEAVEN'S DOOR If I
should go before you,
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(click the
bridge above )
And these are
the much missed furrbabies
of our friends and family...
(added in order
received)
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John Fitzwilliam's Barnabas |
These babies are Carol Meister's Snowball, Yoda and K.C. (New York)
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Snowball
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Yoda |
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K.C. (click photo to see K.C.'s Rainbow Bridge Tribute) |
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Lee Duncan's Roscoe
All furrbabies leave pawprints on our
hearts...
From the UK, Cathy Cochrane's Tiara |
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Susie Maui's Mookie |
Below is
Linda Haviland's Angel and a Painting by
Linda entitled "Autumn."
Linda informed
us that she was working on the painting in January 2000 when her beloved
Angel died.
So she tucked her tiny face in along the fence on the
right side to be a part of the painting forever...
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In Norway, Patricia Hamilton misses her babies:
 Puss |
 Jenny (daughter of Polly) |
 Polly (daughter of Puss) |
 Pippin (son of Polly) |
 Bilbo (son of Polly and Lorentz) |
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BIG HEART
One day up in heaven,
Four legs they
would have,
He'd give them a
big heart,
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Our daughter, Janis', beloved friend (Florida) "Lady"
This is Carol Hickey's darling girl, Dusty (Arizona) 1987 - 2001
And this is our dear friend, Cheryl's dearly loved, sweet girl Ali (Indiana) who passed over Rainbow Bridge in 2006. You are missed, pretty girl. |
And Sophie would like you to see her furrbaby loves, Bootsie and Gus:
 Bootsie |
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 Gus |
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This is Cathy Anderton's
beloved
(Click photo to visit his web site) |
Little Ghost Cat Your footsteps pit-pat Author Unknown
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And this is Cathy's first cat, "Killer" who passed over Rainbow Bridge December 3rd, 2004. Cathy says..."I fell in love head over heals with this darling little cat because she tumbled and played all the time."
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Many of our friends have a special place
in their hearts for a golden ginger boy named Freddy. He lost his battle
for life in this world August 12, 2002.
Freddy |
And this little sweetheart is Eric Schickendantz's Sheba (Ohio)
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This sweet girl is Patri's Yohi, (Israel)
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In December, 2002, Christine said goodbye to her precious Winchester (Maryland)
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(Click photo to read his bio from Cat of the Day) |
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(Click below for his web site)
Christine writes: Win was indeed a character and a beautiful, spirited boy. He's a good boy and we still see him out of the corner of our eyes, or we feel his tail brush our legs when there is no other cat there at all. Our dear little soul had to be let go December 27th. Our hearts are still sad, and we continue to speak of him as though he's in the next room. I miss him at the most unexpected moments... |
The handsome golden boy below is Ginny and Ken's sweet Tommy (Arizona)
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Tommy
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Ginny says: Tommy was born sometime in the month of March, 1993, in Ohio. He passed away on May 27th, 1999 in Scottsdale. We love this photo where he's holding his stuffed animal and looks like he's smiling!! It warms my heart every time I look at it and reminisce. |
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Ginny and Ken recently said goodbye to another sweet friend, Gerri. |
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Gerri |
Our friend,
KC Sievert Bingamon, recently said goodbye to her precious Magic
(Oklahoma)
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"I'm Still Here" Copyright by KC Sievert Bingamon 1998 for her precious CenCen Copied with KC's permission I stood by your bed last night,
I watched you make your tea. You were thinking of the many times your hand reached down to touch me. I gently put my paw on you, smiled and said.."It's me ... I'm never far away... I'm still here." You sat there very quietly, then you smiled, you knew. The day is over, I smile... KC's page for this poem and her beloved CenCen Love you, KC!!! |
Magic
You
came to me black as night,
(Click Magic's
Photo to visit his web page
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This is Debbie Jones' wonderful boy, Solomon (Texas)
Solomon |
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 Debbie says "Solomon was my forever friend." |
Marian from Hong Kong wants to share her precious Dick Dick's photo...he was only 1 year, 10 months old when he crossed over rainbow bridge...
Another friend, Marian, (Tennessee) did her best to help two feral babies - Mickey and Rain Beau.
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Marian had so hoped
to rescue this loner and find him a home, but time ran out on July 19,
2003. Now he is chasing butterflies on the other side of Rainbow
Bridge. Bless you, little ginger cat! You were loved...
Mickey |
Rain Beau
Rain Beau came to Marian in his last hours, hungry and tired wanting someone to care. She gave him nourishment and love...he even purred a thank you. Be happy now, sweet boy |
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Our friend, Loni, (New York) shared these photos of her beloved Topper and sweet Chloe
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Topper |
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Chloe
Cami (Utah) wanted you to meet her precious friend, Littleone, She misses him so much...
Littleone - August, 1984 to April 21, 2001
Sherry and Kenny Smith (Maryland) shared their precious Solomon and wonderful Mittens.
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Solomon |
Mittens |
Below is Alice and Gary Oiler's sweet boy, Scamper, who passed over Rainbow Bridge on August 20, 2004 (Nevada).
Scamper
Alice's words, "Scamper has been our dear furry friend for 17 1/2 years. He has given us lots of joy, companionship, laughter, and unconditional love."
"Our hearts are broken, we are so very sad, and miss him so much, but we know he is at peace and no longer suffering. He's with God now, and we will meet again someday. We have wonderful memories of our time with Scamper and the love we shared. Perhaps he's chasing butterflies with our other kitties who have proceeded him across the Rainbow Bridge."
Kim England's wonderful Tucker, a dearly loved boy known by so many of us who frequent Cat of the Day, passed over Rainbow Bridge on November 8, 2004 (Tennessee). The sweet picture below was done by Kim's friend, Laura. And please visit Kim's "Remembering Tucker" page
February 5,
2005...Annie, the lovely
tortie w/ white Maine coon girl
below passed over Rainbow Bridge. Her purrrson, Adrienne, writes of
her:
She had a full
measure of tortitude--things had to be done her way, when she wanted it, and
how she wanted it. She loved her bed, a soft stuffed cat pillow by the
fireplace when it was on. When it wasn't on, she was generally on my bed.
She got attention when she wanted it and how she wanted it--she loved
occasional scritching but not extended periods of attention.
Annie
March 14, 2005, our dear friend, Kyle, told us her sweet friend, Pepper, a fun little Sugar Glider, had passed over Rainbow Bridge. Pepper brought many happy moments to Kyle and her family, and she remembers him with this wonderful painting by her friend, KO. We at Cat Happy had the opportunity to meet Pepper - what a beautiful, bright-eyed wonder-filled little glider he was! Thanks for giving Pepper such a wonderful home Kyle...keep his fun memories with you!
Pepper
Thunder Paws - the Thinking Cat
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Thunder
Paws' family writes:
He studied the world and all
things in it, and gave a great deal of thought to all that he saw. He
understood the workings of doorknobs, and of faucets and spigots. He knew
that some doors slid while others swung open and that one could do
wonderful things with a key - if only he had thumbs. (Thunder Paws lived with his family in Alaska) |
Julie remembers her precious Tuffy with love forever, Mom and your brother, Abby...
Click his photo below
Carm Cole shares her sister Marie's sweet DustyRose...
Forever
in our hearts
Our PURRecious kitty niece
Until we
meet again…
May you
rest in PURRfect peace
Love Aunt Carm, Uncle Randy, Brothers Moony, Sunny & Furby, and cousins Puffy, Candy, Tommy, Joy & Pride
DustyRose April 1, 1999-June 4, 2005
October, 2007 - Susan recently lost her wonderful Fred...she writes "His fur was like cotton -- just as soft as it could be. That was his "Elvis impression" in the photo. He didn't like to be picked up, but he loved to be petted. He was large and strong. Of our 3 cats, he was the only one that liked catnip! He was a good kitty."
WHEN TOMORROW STARTS
WITHOUT ME
by: David Romano
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in Heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said,
"This is Eternity, all I've promised you".
Today life on Earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some
things, you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here,
in your heart.
If you have babies you would like
shown here, please email me...
they deserve to be remembered too!
Graphics from Action Cat
