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We Remember Garbo |
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Garbo is in Heaven
On Wednesday, July 14th, Garbo came in from chasing a dragon
fly around the pool, and was breathing heavily. I rushed
her to Dr. Annie who confirmed that she was in the final
stages of cancer. As I had promised her, she didn't suffer
-- she went out on a sunny day, just after eating a treat
and chasing a bug. . . And with unconditional love.
Thank you for all her care.
Christine Blum |
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Our thanks to
Christine Blum for this beautiful tribute. |
We Remember Jade
This is an ode to my
late cat, Jade. Thanks to everyone that took care of him, Sandy, Robin, Eva,
and so many more. Thanks to all the times Dr. Hernandez, Dr. Yuan, and Dr.
George operated on him for his fight injuries. Thanks most recently to Dr.
George for his beautiful origami note and a whole lot else. You guys are really
loving folks. I am so happy that Jade was fortunate to have been in your care.
Day is
Done
When the cat is
gone
no lazy yawning flat on the lawn
no meowing at the break of dawn
no wild jade eyes far and withdrawn
when the cat is gone
When the fight is
done
no lamp shade to sulk in the sun
no ears and eyes to sew back on
no gatekeeper or that big cat brawn
now the fight is done
When the purr
fades out
no glass belly stretching shouts
no regal sphinx strutting about
no secret spots to find out
no voice to hear you call out
your purr has faded out
When there is no
track
no footprints to retrace or retract
all the kitty things you can only reenact
he went out one night and never came back
jade the cat
Former kool cat, Jade (also known as Jerry, Scraggle
Tooth, Lamp Shade, Champ, Gatekeeper, Pisser, Little Prince, and Panther), 13,
is believed to have died on Thursday, October 30, 2008 of renal failure. He had
a wild, independent, loving spirit and charmed pretty much everyone he
encountered with his free and untamed ways. A real fighter, tough cat, Jade
fought many a time. He fought through countless serious injuries -- a broken
jaw, a brain injury, nearly lost a cheek, an ear, an eye, a limb but never quit
on his resilience and managed to remain unusually handsome throughout. He also
had an amazing talent for assuming ingeniously artistic, sculpturesque poses.
The last 3 weeks were hard on Jade's body, but he weathered what he was given
with bravery and nobility. He really rose above it all. The fella was the best
cat ever.
We Remember Biff
May 14, 1988 - June
6th, 2007
Biff was “free to
a good home” in The Recycler in 1988 and spent his first week at my house hiding
behind the stove. At 8 weeks old he was a tiny loony thing and it took about
three years before he would deign to be picked up and cuddled. He loved water
and would wait outside the shower stall until I came out, then hurtle into the
remaining water and paddle around. Other favorite tricks were throwing himself
at great velocity into whatever newspaper you were reading and ripping it to
pieces, and unrolling the entire toilet roll during the night. He grew up to be
a wonderful, funny, sweet and loving companion despite a lifelong preference for
hanging out in closets that caused most people to accuse me of having an
imaginary cat.
At the age of 15 Biff had successful surgery for pancreatic cancer and suffered
from diabetes, but with the tender loving care of Dr. Annie Hernandez and staff,
he miraculously gave me four more years of precious companionship and passed
away a month after his 19th birthday on June 6th, 2007. I miss him every day.
Our thanks to Annmarie Dalton for this tribute
Bodhi
November 1, 1994 - June 19, 2007
Our precious
Bodhi transcended into spirit Tuesday in Dawn's arms with David close by. We
are grateful that he had been very happy and healthy up until last week when on
Thursday afternoon he became ill. Many medical tests and several ultrasounds
later it was determined that, along with other issues, his gallbladder was
greatly enlarged and diseased. It was surgically removed on Monday.
Unfortunately for us, he experienced lethal complications on Tuesday. While we
are feeling enormous loss at this time, we find solace in knowing in our hearts
that his spirit is happy and free.
We will always hold Bodhi in our hearts as a highly treasured member of our
little family. He brought great love and joy to us constantly during our seven
years and eight months together. He added a beautifully innocent and
consistently loving energy to our home. He loved all the wonderful people we
encountered together on our daily walks, and everywhere we traveled together.
We so enjoyed the smiles and opening hearts of many who delighted in his gentle,
friendly greetings and adorable presence.
We pray that all the love we all have for him lifts him on wings of divine joy
ever higher in realms of heaven.
Some favorite images of our beloved Bodhi:
http://dawnvalli.smugmug.com/gallery/1434403#69121495
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