Year 2016 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "K".

KAPONE, 2006 - 6/13/16

When our first cat, Sheckles, passed on November 26, 1999, our hearts were broken. We missed our beautiful, loving and affectionate girl. A week and a half later, our son told us that a friend of his had been feeding a stray and we should consider taking in this cat, since his friend could not keep him. The friend had been unable to find the stray's owner and the cat was not chipped. Well, we went to see the stray and saw a handsome, clean cat, who purred like crazy. Obviously Sheckles had sent this cat to us to help us get through our grief. We had sixteen and a half years of love and companionship from our sweet boy, KC. We know we did a good deed in taking him in, but he gave us so much in return. Sadly, we had to say goodbye to KC, but we believe he is now at peace and with Sheckles. 
Rhonda & Stan Parker

Kiki Leo:  Pretty calli girl.  The sweetest most trusting girl.  You loved to be brushed, you loved to eat cheese as a treat.  You loved looking out of the windows, you loved your condo perch.  I hate the times you were afraid of storms...I hate that I had to catch you and put you in the carrier for your last trip to the vet.  I hate that you felt so badly, Kiki.  I hate that I didn't see you again.  I will never forget you showing up in the bushes, right before two big events: Tony's cancer surgery and your giving birth to your four babies.  You picked a great den under the neighbor's railroad ties to have those kittens, and then you came to us every day to take a break and eat.  After following you to your den, I tempted you and then your babies, into eating tuna.  I am blessed and amazed at how much you trusted me.  You let me pick up each kitten and bring to the garage, then I came back for you.  You were scared but you knew I was to be trusted.  Kiki, your entire 8 years with us, you trusted me.  You trusted me to take you to the vet...I am so sorry I couldn't bring you back home to your perch, your windows and your Hank and Mimi.  I hope and pray that I will see you again in Heaven.  I hope you understand that I did the best I could for you...including the hardest thing of all: letting you go, baby girl.  I miss you so much already and know the weeks to come will only make it harder.  Hank cries to see you now, and Mimi is anxious about where you are.  I love you, my Kiki Leo...I have since I first saw you, and I always will.  Wait for me at the bridge, sweet girl.  I can't wait to see you.  Xoxo

KYAH, 23-2-2002 - 26-2-2016