Remembering with love

I often receive comments about being a cat-sitter and how much fun that must be for a cat-lover. Well, it is fun and it is so rewarding to be able to make a stay-at-home kitty's life comfortable and less stressful while their owner travels. Some of my clients have been under my care for years and have become almost like my own. I love them and think of them often.  But, just like most jobs (can I call it that?) there is a down-side to it. Some of my clients move away and some of the cats pass on. It is very hard to hear that one of my charges has died. I am flooded with memories of our times together knowing that I will not see them or hold them again. It is very emotional for me.

2013 was no different as I lost two of my favorite cats quite suddenly. If you have been following for awhile you will know these handsome faces.

Darling old Max, a treasure of a cat.

I cared for him for many, many years and he was an amusing little fella. He wanted to be independent and would patrol his woods behind his house by day. At night though, he wanted to cuddle up with his owners and be safe and warm.

He made me laugh out loud when I would carry him or we would snuggle on a big chair. He had a purr that would be heard in the next town over. I'll not forget him ever.

Me & Max

Buddy.

 Yes, my darling Bud. He is gone now and I can't drive by his home without tearing up. He was a wonderful cat full of personality and charm. He is the white cat on my header because I just wanted him there. Buddy was that special to me.

He would flop at my feet and demand a brushing and then roll and drool like a fool in ecstacy. I just ache thinking about never holding him again. He was a fine cat and I will miss him so much.

Losing our beloved Ed only weeks ago has made the loss of these two wonderful cats even deeper. You'd have to be the Iron Lady to not be affected by it all.
So, with a very heavy heart I wish for these two wonderful cats, and of course our beloved Ed,  to rest in peace now and I am so grateful to have been a part of their life. I will close their files now and keep them wrapped in a ribbon. Inside there are many notes and photos that will be reminders of how wonderful these little felines were and how they worked their way so deep into my heart.

My condolences go out to their owners who miss them more than words can describe.

hugs, Deb