? - 2009

1997-2009

1994-2008

Sinbad was beautiful on the outside and on the inside (that is, if you could see past his feistiness!) He was a no- nonsense boy, who really didn't want to be loved up alot in his early years although he did get quite affectionate in his twilight years. I was so happy the day I went over and he sat in my lap and I petted him while he purred happily. I felt like one of the "chosen ones". He especially loved his friend Nanci, who seemed to have an extra special bond with him.

I have to laugh when I think about how this prissy boy once sent me to the emergency room! I "crossed the line" with him while trying to give him some meds and he chomped down on my arm. It was obviously my fault, as I should have backed off earlier! I still have the scars from his menacing fangs! In spite of this, I still loved him dearly. I love a cat with lots of spirit who demands respect! He was a lucky boy who lived in a home full of love and comfort. We will all miss him terribly!

1992-2008

Buckwheat was what one might call "wacky"! She was always a feisty little girl who always wanted to keep an eye on everything. (See how her eyes are bugging out?!) She would "allow" me to take care of her from time to time and eventually got to the point where she would let me touch & pet her a little bit. Early on when I'd try to touch her she'd whine, look extremely disgusted, and make faux nipping gestures to shoo me off! However, she did really love to play. She would zip up and down the hall after the laser mouse like a kitten! Rumor has it that she turned into a lap kitty with her daddy, but I would have to see that to believe it! ha ha! She had so much personality and charisma, there's no way one could not fall in love with her, as I certainly did. Bye bye crazy girl. Have fun with Bosco!

1994-2008

Hershey was a sweetheart beyond compare. Every time I would go to his house, which he shared with 5 other cats, he would be the first to greet me at the door. He was always so happy to see me, which made "Aunt Cat" feel very special! I especially loved it when he would lick my face! If I picked him up to cuddle him, he would purr loudly and then commence to licking my chin until it was almost raw! He had a long happy life in a very loving home. He was a beautiful Persian boy and I'll miss him terribly, along with his brother Snickers.

???-March 8, 2008

Belly was a very special girl. She was always quiet and unassuming, just wanting to be petted and brushed. She was a calming influence on me and I always looked forward to our quiet, peaceful times together as she lay on the couch purring while I brushed her. There was only one thing that would elicit any kind of excitement out of Belly and that was catnip! She absolutely loved it! I got into the habit of putting a little pile of it on one of her toys, and soon, each time I came over she'd go immediately over to that toy and wait for me to put the catnip on it! She was a precious little soul and I'll miss her very much.

???-June 2007

Munchie was a big Daddy's Girl! She loved my husband and made it a point to climb all over him as soon as he got in the bed at night! When she first joined our family, she was somewhere between 8 and 14 years old. We were very lucky to have her with us for 7 years. She didn't put up with any crap from her "brothers" and when one of them would get too near her, she would lash out like a banshee! She would also get a bit testy with our human guests from time to time! We loved her anyway -- the ol' spitfire.

1987 - 2007

1994-November 3, 2007

Snickers was "brother" to Smoky and he ruled the house of Persians! He assumed the role of dictator and terrorized all the others whenever he got the whim! To look at him, you'd never know he could be such a force. He was beautiful and sweet as could be to me. He and his brother, Hershey, would always greet me at the door first thing when I came over. He loved to be petted and combed and to play. He would also lick the stew out of you from time to time, which I loved! He will be greatly missed.

Octavia was a little, round, gray & white bundle of love. She was always very friendly and sweet and would purr happily when I petted and brushed her. She was a delight and I'm so glad I got to know her and care for her for many years.

Amie

June 1, 1987-
September 18, 2004

Cassie

June 1, 1987-
December 7, 2005

Amie and Cassandra were delivered to me when they were only 6 weeks old. My friend Marilyn promised me to bring one kitten that was part of a litter abandoned in Hendersonville TN. I had just moved into my first home in Nashville Tennessee and I definitely wanted to share my new home with a new kitten. Amie was the destined one since she was the runt of the litter, which was my preference.

What I didn’t expect was Marilyn to bring another female littermate. Seeing the two play together gave me no choice but to keep both. Looking back, it was one of the best days in my life.

Throughout our lives together, they saw me through two graduate degrees, four different jobs, marriage, divorce, a major life announcement, and moves from Nashville to Charleston SC (our favorite since they had the best screened in porch to "sun" in) to Suwanee with many temporary apartments in-between our moves. Never once did they complain. During all of our moves, they would just look at me as if to say "We don’t care where we live, as long as it is with you".

I travel quite a bit and was thrilled to meet Cat Denton. While I always felt some guilt for traveling, I knew they were safe in Cat’s extremely capable hands.

Amie and Cassie were very small - both around 5 pounds. Cassie was definitely aging faster than her sister and had more problems - especially hyperthyroidism. She would get sick more often, but would always come through. She also lost her hearing in 2003.

Amie, on the other hand, acted like a kitten her entire life. She was always up to playing (her favorite was to get underneath the sheets as I made the bed) and jumping as high as she could. If Amie went missing, we always seemed to find her on top of the refrigerator.

From the day I got them, Amie slept underneath the covers between my legs and Cassie always on the top of my pillow.

On Saturday morning, September 18, 2004 I noticed that Amie didn’t wake me up in the morning like she usually did. I went downstairs and couldn’t find her. I instinctively went underneath my bed and found her - she had a stroke and couldn’t move. She was in distress. We rushed her to the vet to we had to put her down. I was devastated. The loss happened so fast. She was the first major loss that I ever had.

Cassie missed her sister, but also enjoyed being the only child for a while. She hung around as long as she could, but succumbed to old age on December 7, 2005 and joined her sister.

Both are with me in spirit, and I know one day we will be reunited.

Gary Sanginario

December 2005

1993-2005

Goldie was a beautiful girl who shared her home with two "brothers" Tango & Tiger. They all got along quite well, although Goldie seemed to enjoy her quiet times in her mom's bedroom. She would yell loudly when I came to see her, wanting to be brushed and loved on. She was a little shy at first, but before long I had won her trust and we were great friends. I'll miss this precious golden girl very much.  

1989-August 3, 2005

Nanci & Michael

May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?

I didn’t want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go, I really do.
It’s difficult to stay.

But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you’re sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.

I’ll not be far,
I promise that, and hope you’ll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too,
that’s why it’s hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.

So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you’ll let me go today."

- Linda Barnes

??-2005

We just wanted to let everyone know that Topaz lost his fight with cancer today. We had six wonderful weeks with him since he was diagnosed, and we cherished every minute, every purr and every kiss he gave us. He made it easy on us not having to make the decision to put him down, and died this morning pretty peacefully in my arms.

Topaz came into our lives from the Gwinnett County Animal Control. I was volunteering up there at the time, and at the end of one Saturday as they were closing, they came and pulled Topaz out of his cage to be euthanized. He had been there two weeks and had not been adopted so his time was up. When I found out what was happening, I said "oh, no, I’ll take him and find him a home." Well, that home ended up being with Michael and I, and we had nine wonderful years with him.

Topaz was a very quiet, laid-back cat. In nine years, he never was sick up until the end. He was such a good boy and had the prettiest blue eyes I’ve ever seen. One of the things that Michael and I will miss most about our baby is his kisses. Every night for nine years, Topaz came into our room when we got into bed and would climb up and cuddle with us and give us many, many kisses goodnight before retiring for the evening. This happened literally every night and also every morning when the alarm went off - it was like clockwork and he never missed a night or a morning until he got sick. In fact, that is what tipped us off that something was wrong with him when he missed his kisses a few days in a row. He would literally give hundreds of kisses. I think it was his way of thanking us every day for saving his life and giving him a happy home.

He was a very special boy and although we know he is happy now and running around with Mookie and Sunny, Michael and I, along with Shadow, Neiko, Murphy and Jasmine, will miss him deeply.

1994-July 2004

What can you say about one of the sweetest, gentlest, loving cats ever? How do you say goodbye to someone that has been such an integral part of your life for 9-1/2 years?

Sunny lost his four-year battle with kidney failure today. Sunny was diagnosed in August 2000, and at that time was only given three months to live. We are so blessed that we had four more years with him, although 20 more still wouldn’t have been enough. Sunny was such a fighter and had such a will to live. It was only in the last week that his body finally started to fail him and he just couldn’t fight any more. Michael and I did the last possible thing we could to show him how much we loved him, and we held and kissed and cried on him while our wonderful friend and vet, Tonia, come to our house today to help us say goodbye to him.

Sunny was one of those cats that everybody loved, even people who didn’t like cats remarked about how he was such a cool cat. Sunny was rescued from the animal shelter 9-1/2 years ago so we don’t know how old he was. He gave us nothing but love, happiness and eternal sunshine for all that time. Sunny was our official greeter when anyone came into the house. In fact, any time we had a party or friends over, he was always right in the middle of it, convinced that everyone came over just to see him. He was very good at getting people to follow him to the closet that held the treats and conning them into giving him one. Sunny purred constantly, loved to be held and was just a happy, happy boy. Sunny was quite the talker too. He meowed and chirped and trilled and barked and was always expressing his feelings. He announced everything he did, from walking into the room, to jumping up on the bed, to playing with his toys.

Sunny had to have the best fur on any cat ever. It was so thick and so soft and he never matted and barely shed. We can’t tell you how many times people would pet him and say that they had never felt a coat so soft. He was such a snuggler. You could pick him up at any time and he would purr and cuddle right in. He slept on Michael many times and got countless belly rubs. I would go and get him every night and carry him into bed and he would fall asleep with his head on my shoulder, all curled up in my arms.

Sunny loved food. It didn’t matter what kind — jalapeno cheese, Doritos, spaghetti - he loved it all. He was quite the beggar and would steal things right off your plate if not careful. We’ll never forget the time Michael and I were sitting in our living room eating ribs one night many years ago and before we knew it, Sunny had reached up, grabbed one with his paws, put it in his mouth and ran down the hall with it, leaving little barbeque paw prints all the way down the hall.

Sunny was definitely one in a million and our hearts are breaking that he won’t physically be here anymore to get his daily kisses and hugs. He was loved more than we can ever describe and he will never be forgotten. We know he and Mookie are together now - - happy, healthy, playing and watching over us.

1990-March 2004

I was one of the few lucky people that got to know this pretty, shy girl. After taking care of her for several years, she finally started to open up to me. Boy, did that make me feel special! She was strictly a mama & daddy's girl, excluding anyone else until she finally decided I was "OK". At first she surprised me by coming to ME to get treats. She even started letting me pet and love on her (just a little). I knew she was my buddy when she jumped up on the sink and demanded that I turn on the faucet so she could drink out of it. In the end she even tolerated me giving her medicine. I passed the test with Mookie; she trusted me. I will miss seeing her little fuzzy face looking askance at me from her favorite bed in the corner of her parents' bedroom. Mookie was a challenge, but that made me love her even more. I'm so glad I got to know her!

1998-August 2002

Gianni was the sweetest Siamese boy! He would be the first to greet me when I would come to his house and he would "talk" and "talk" to me while I got his dinner ready. He also loved to be combed and petted, and loved to play with his red feather wand! He would lie on his side while I combed him with the most content look on his face. He made the house happy with his positive attitude and sweet disposition. He was so fun and friendly. I know if there's a kitty heaven, he's up there stirring up things and putting a smile on the angels' faces!

1985-October 20,2003

Elsa shared 18 wonderful years of love and companionship with her mom, Dawn. It was obvious how much they loved eachother! There are paintings and likenesses of Elsa all through the house. To say Elsa was pampered would be putting it mildly! She was beautiful, loving, and trusting. I loved how she would "plop down" purring, wanting to be brushed. She was so huggable, too. There were many times I buried my nose in her fur and got a good "Elsa hug" during hard days. I'm so glad I got to share in this special cat's love.

?-February 9, 2002

What can one say about a little fellow who left us way too soon and took our hearts with him?

Elvis was  lucky boy who showed up on his mom's doorstep as a very scared stray. With infinite patience and love she turned him into a total "house" cat. He shared that house with his "sister", Elsa, for two years before dying recently of heart complications. When he was found, Elvis was so tiny everyone thought he was not full grown, but much to everyone's amazement, the vet believed him to be about 2 years old! He was like a miniature, compact, version of a cat, perfect in every way - fit and muscular with a very sweet disposition.

Everyone wondered how the QUEEN Elsa would take to this interloper on her territory, but she grew to love him as much as the rest of us did; I've even seen the regal Elsa licking Elvis' head a few times!

A person had to win Elvis' affection, though. He was quite shy, but when he "accepted" you, you could consider yourself "special". I was one of those lucky special ones. I'm so glad I got to know him. We'll miss you, boy.

1986-February 14, 2002

Bosco was a beautiful Siamese kitty that brought calm and serenity to all who knew him. He shared his home with the wild and winsome "Buckwheat", who would just as soon bite you as look at you! The two sort of balanced eachother out in a wierd way! I'm so thankful to have known Bosco. He lived a long, happy life full of love and comfort.

?-2002/03

Molly was one of the sweetest kitties ever! I loved to hear her pretty voice. She loved to "talk" to me when I would come visit. She and Sammy were some of my first customers so they were extra special to me. Sammy was a delight. He became blind in his later years and I was so amazed at how loving he still was. Once he got my scent and realized I was a "friend" he would sit and purr like crazy while I petted him. I sure will miss these two!

1988-February 2003

Maggie was the tiniest petite little girl! At first she was shy with me but once she got to know me, she was an angel! As you can see she loved to roll on her side and be petted. She had a tiny musical voice to go along with her tiny body. I sure am glad I got to spend some time with this lovely kitty. She is missed by her mom and dad, her "brother" Amos, and of course her "Aunt Cat".

1998-May 2002

Atti shared a loving home with her sister, Scout. Atti was very sweet, but sometimes exhibited an "attitude"! She certainly had some spunk! She would let me pet her until she decided it was time to quit, and then she'd let me know! I adored her, though. She had such a beautiful black coat and looked so healthy. She loved to play "laser mouse", as does her sister, and enjoyed playing hide-and-seek under the "tents" that her parents created by draping sheets over chairs. I still miss her everytime I go over to see Scout.

1989-January 2003

Sasha was a "one-person" cat. She loved her mom, but didn't want anything to do with anyone else. Usually I would find her under a bed or couch. She would give me the "Back Off, Buster!" look! However, her mom tells me that she was loving and sweet with her. What a lucky girl to have a patient, caring mom who pampered and petted her for 14 great years!

1986-August 2001

Tash was such a gentle and sweet boy! He was always the first to greet me when I would come visit and was always ready for a treat or his canned food. At my earlier visits he loved to play with my "laser mouse" and would get pretty frantic about trying to catch it. He had a very loud, deep purr which I heard alot, especially when I brushed him! He always made me feel welcome; in fact I always felt that he was delighted to see me, which makes an "Aunt" feel really good! I'll always miss the dear fellow.

1982-2001

I'm so thankful this sweet Himalayan decided to stay with us here on earth for as long as she did. She shared her beautiful home with the much younger and rambunctious "Giselle", her Himalayan "sister". Sheba was the picture of composure and dignity as she watched the boisterous Giselle tear through the house! She would allow me to pet her, but things had to be on her terms. She was always very polite to me, though, and sometimes even seemed glad that I was there! Her quiet beauty and classy presence will definitely be missed.

1989-December 2000

I remember the shock I felt to learn that sweet Lani was gone! It seemed just yesterday that we were playing with the purple ribbon she loved to chase. As you can see, she also loved to be petted and brushed and would roll over so I could rub her side and belly. I always feel that a cat who will let me rub or touch her belly is showing the trust she has learned from loving parents. Sometimes Lani would play "hide and seek" with me, hiding on a chair under the tablecloth or somewhere downstairs, but she always made herself a little too easy to find! I'll truly miss this playful, adorable bundle of joy.

1988-2001

Mona had the most beautiful coat! It was so plush with rich orange and black. She was a shy girl at first and I had to win her trust, but after awhile we became great friends! To say Miss Mona lived a sedentary life would be putting it  mildly. Sometimes I would try to pick her up and move her just to give her a change of scenery! She would struggle and whine, but then when I put her down in the new "spot" (on the bed or on the couch) she would settle in and seem as content as could be! I would pet & brush her there, while she purred. However, one day the amazing "Fancy Feast" came into the picture, causing Mona to motivate. I was amazed to see her hoofing it toward the kitchen after the F.F.! This unique and beautiful cat will always hold a special place in my heart!

1988-April 2000

a.k.a. "Governor", "Vindaloo", "Cups", "the Baby" etc. etc. etc.

This wacky cat delighted us for 12 years with her silly antics. There are too many special things about her to list (like the time she "saved our lives", the time she got into the heating system, the time she burned her eyebrows off, and many more.) She was a Mama's girl and had a beauty mark in the exact same spot as her mother (on the right side of her lip!) No one can ever take Burl's place!

1987-October 1998

a.k.a. "Queen of the Whole Damn House"

This little girl always played "mother" to any new kitties that came into the house, and would discipline them sternly if they misbehaved. Even though she was spayed, I think she always wanted to be a mother, so I hope she's getting a chance to be one in heaven. We love you, girl!

August 5, 1988 to
April 9, 1999

This sleek fellow was a joy to know, although I didn't get to know him nearly long enough. He was dearly loved by his mother and father and will always stay in our hearts and minds.

July 4, 1993 -
November 2000

a.k.a. "Furworm", "Wormy", "Mustafa", "Boysenberry", "Bison", "Fuhr", etc.

I got Xerxes for my husband for our 5th anniversary and they were extra special pals. He would wait patiently at night until my husband came to bed and then he would jump up on his chest and purr with the most total expression of serenity and contentment I've ever seen. We always thought he was spiritually advanced and we strove to have the peace he seemed to possess. He loved everyone and everything, even the other cats that came and went in our household. He especially loved our little kitten, "Bubbles", and took him under his wing as a Papa, licking and grooming him.

One thing he REALLY liked was whipped cream and/or ice cream. He learned to come running when I yelled "cream" or "treat".

Xerxes taught us so much about life. He was one of the dearest souls God every put on earth.

1985-2000

Darlin' was one of the smartest cats I've ever known, and also one of the toughest. She was a "wild child" and never spent a night indoors until very near her death of cancer. She lived right next to a VERY busy road, but had the sense to never venture onto it. An amazing thing about Darlin' is that she actually got run over twice! -- by the owners themselves! She ran off for a couple of days and then came back good as new. She was tough as nails, but also so very loving. She would drool and purr like crazy when petted. I know this unique and precious fur-person has a special place in heaven -- maybe as a "Guard Cat" !!