Year
2016 Tributes
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For pet names beginning with "N".
Natalee Tess Trimm, May 7,'99 - June
21, 12
Squeek...
it's been 4 years now and I miss you like you just left on that
day..
I remember you and all of you kitties and Digger alot...
Love All of YOUS
Mom and Dad
Navi, 05/08/2012 - 03/15/2016
Navi,
I never imagined when I first brought you home that I would one
day so soon be mourning the loss of your sassy little self. I
still remember the first night I had you as if it were
yesterday.You were only six weeks old and sad because you didn't
have your litter mates anymore; you slept directly on my face
the entire night but I couldn't even be upset because I was
already so in love with you. You were my best friend and my
soulmate. I feel so blessed to have been able to be your cat mom
even if it was for such a short while. I don't even think
forever would have been enough time with you. I've never met
another kitty so full of sass in my life and I blame a lot of
that on how much I spoiled you haha. I miss your slowblinks a
bunch right now. You were such a precious gem in my life and I
don't think there will ever be a day that goes by that I don't
miss you. Life isn't as excited since I can't come home to you
running for me and making me hold you. I can't even turn a
corner without almost hiding because you always loved playing
hide and seek with me even if you were a cheater. I don't know
if I will ever love another animal as much as I loved you. We
were definitely partners in crime. I finally was able to get
your tattoo! I never intended for it to be a memorial but
regardless, you are now memorialized in a piece of art that
captures your beautiful little fluffy face perfectly. It hurt
and it took four hours, but it was worth it. Nothing hurts as
much as missing you anyway. I love you princess cat. I hope
you're waiting for me in heaven. I can't wait to see you again
and when I do I don't think I'll ever put you down. I hope
heaven doesn't close their doors because I know how much you
hate that haha. Behave yourself. Tink misses you. You'll always
be my favorite.
Nellie, 03/15/2003 - 01/12/2016
My sweet Nellie - my heart is broken into a million pieces with
you gone. You were the only family I had and, without you, I don't
know how to go on. You were my heart, filling my life with love
and joy, comfort and companionship. I miss starting each day,
sharing breakfast with you. I miss our long walks, the games we
played together, cuddling on the couch. I miss your sweet kisses,
your bright little eyes, your velvety ears. Every moment of the
day is filled with thoughts of you. You were with me during the
hardest times of my life, providing unconditional love and
support. Your wiggly little body in my arms was the greatest
feeling in the world. My sweet baby girl - I will miss you
forever. Remember what mommy told every night at bed time - "I
love you to the moon and back, and back again." Be at peace, my
Nellie Belle, and I hope to see you again.
All my love,
Mommy
Nellie Belle, 10/2001 - 8/14/2016
How do I begin to tell you how much I’ll miss you, Nellie
Belle? Nearly 15 years. So long, but went by so fast.
Our bond was known to only you and me. Made me feel so
special. You were so shy and skittish to the rest of the
world. You moved like the wind. So silent to the rest
of the world, but oh the hour-long conversations you and I had in
private! You were my “Chatty Cathy” as one old friend had
suggested.
All the names I had for you, I suppose I’ll never say again
-- Nellie, Nellie Belle, Baby Girl, Miss Piggy, Lumpy Girl,
Missy Miss. I used to tease you sometimes and call you
Victoria since that was your original name (on your adoption
papers) when rescued as a wee kitten from the feral nest.
But I always thought this name sounded too formal and aloof for
you. Nellie Belle – that was you. But your ears would
perk up at the sound of Victoria – I don’t think you ever forgot
your early days and the kindness of your first human rescuers.
I think one of my long-lasting memories will be the way you would
stare into my eyes for minutes at a time—crawling up on my chest
in bed and nearly placing your nose to mine. I’ve never
quite seen this intensity of focus in my other cats. I
always wondered what was going on behind those big, green pools of
your eyes. I’ll never know. But I’ll always feel that
those moments were sacred. You did this one last time a
couple of days before you died. Maybe this was “Goodbye,
Mama/Old friend.”
I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to you that final night, although I
think you probably were ready to go. Your “buddy” Louie
knows things are off kilter, although I’m not sure he knows
why. Either way, he’s been leaving a single treat on the
floor after I give him a few. I can’t help wonder it that’s
meant for you, Nellie Belle. I’ll never forget you, and look
forward to seeing you someday on the other side.
Newbe, 08/20/00 - 06/08/16
I wasn't sure I wanted a pet but Newbe found a way to win me over.
In the summer of 2000, a friend mentioned her families cat had
kittens. Would I be interested in seeing them? Who doesn't
love kittens? I went to their farm where a litter of kittens were
all crawling over each other. As I sat down to play with them, the
family dog rounded the corner and the kittens all scattered in a
flurry! Except the little calico kitten who stood her ground
and hissed at the dog. I decided right then and there she was
going home with me.
Like most calicos, Newbe was spirited and independent and super
smart. To others, she was very guarded and didn't warm up to
people. But to me, she was sweet and gentle and very loving. As I
see it, I was her one and only. She was a big girl, with thick
lush fur, and a beautiful face. She greeted me every morning at
her water bowl, met me at the back door every night, let me scoop
her up in my arms without any hesitation, and purred loudly
whenever I nuzzled her neck. She brought me comfort and
peace when it was most needed. She had to have an ice cube in her
water. Would only eat dry cat food. Loved cold milk from the
bottom of my cereal bowl. And watched over me constantly.
I had 16 sweet years with her. I miss her very much, but I'm
grateful for every day we had together. It will be hard to fill
the void she has left in my world, but I take comfort in knowing I
gave her a good life, that she brought me great happiness, and
that I know somewhere down the road, I will again scoop up that
sweet bundle of fur in my arms and hold her close. I miss that
most.
Thank you for being my kitty.