Four years gone

It has been four years since Jasper (our older brother who we never met) crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He was the original blogger over here -- the cat who started it all. He was a wonderful big orange boy, from what we've been told.

Jasper loved to share Mom's pillow and rest his head against hers, or place his paw on her cheek just so she knew who she belonged to.

Mom and Dad say that Aslan resembles Jasper in several ways. I have a little more Huggy Bear in me, apparently. We hope to live up to the standard set by the cats who came before us. They set that bar pretty high.

Mom and Dad miss him so much...

Rest in peace Russell

Oh man! I just learned that our friend Russell (William's brother) went to the bridge right before Thanksgiving. We are truly heartbroken. There are few brothers with such a a great relationship as William and Russell and I know William must be missing his friend. Russell you will be dearly missed. williamthecat.blogspot.com

Rest In Peace GJ

I just saw that our old friend Ginger Jasper crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I always liked Ginger Jasper -- it sort of felt like having a twin cousin out there. I will miss that guy a lot. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Rest in Peace, Abby

We just learned that Abby from ManxMnews went to the Rainbow Bridge last night. She had been ill, but that really doesn't make it easier. We met Abby through Secret Paws. She was one of our first Secret Paws back in 2007. Although I don't get to make the rounds to the blogs as much as I used to, I always enjoyed keeping up with Abby when I could. She is such a beautiful cat with such a great spirit. She will be missed. Our hearts go out to her family, and to Boo, Gracie, Jinx and Ping.

Rest in peace, Eric

We are so terribly sad about the news of Eric's passing. We have followed the adventures of Eric and Flynn for a good seven years, if not more. I don't get to visit the blogs as much as I used to, but when I do, his blog was one that always made the list. I loved watching as he would explore the countryside and dig for mice. I remember him hanging out on top of the hedgerow, and relaxing in their outdoor enclosure, and taking pictures with his camera on him collar. I really feel for Flynn, who lost his partner in crime. There's just an emptiness right now. We'll be purring extra hard for Flynn and his Mom and Dad. And I know we'll be getting some extra love from our Mom and Dad as we are all reminded how precious life is. Rest in peace, old friend...

Purring for Parker

We're purring for Parker today as she crosses the Bridge. She's an old friend, and we'll miss her greatly. But she has also been very ill, and is going on her own terms, and I think that is all any of us can really ask for. We'll look out for Rudy, Puff and Powder for you. Smoochies!

RIP Gray

Our cousin cat Gray crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday. She was Uncle Doug and Aunt Cathy's outdoor cat, a master hunter of mice and birds (and the occasional bat). Uncle Doug put together a nice slideshow of this pretty cat. It is very sad, but the six-year-old did help lighten the mood at the hillside funeral -- when asked if he wanted to say any words, he replied, "Yes. She's gonna come back as a zombie cat." 

Go in peace, Twizzler

We are full of sadness today knowing that our dear old friend Twizzler is crossing the bridge this morning. We began following his blog back when it was Buzzerbee and Meep, then Twizzler and Bear, and now Fwanklin and Jack and Gracie, too. Theirs has always been a welcoming house full of love for all the cats who have come and gone -- you can see it in their pictures, in the way they snuggle, and in their posts. We will be purring extra hard for Twizzler's family, knowing that this is such a hard thing to have to do. The big guy has kidney failure -- the same thing that took Mom's first mancat Fluffy. But Twizzler is loved, and is going on his own terms -- and really, what more could a mancat ask for? Twizzy, go have fun with Buzzerbee, and Meep and Bear. You couldn't ask for better company.

Sassy goes to the bridge

Dad's parent's dog Sassy went to the bridge on Wednesday afternoon at 3:35 following multiple system failure. She was 16-1/2 years old, and a very good friend to Dad's dad. She was supposed to be Aunt Kelly's dog, and she was, but there was no denying the connection to Pop either. Mom and Dad have always commented on what a difference Sassy made for him. Sadly, she passed the day before Pop's birthday.


This was Sassy's favorite spot. Although I never met her, I could tell she had good taste, because I know I would have also sat on the landing of the stairs where I could watch everything that went on in the house too.


Sassy had a huge smile, and loved Mom, although Mom is not a "dog person." Sassy liked to lick Mom's toes, which did not always make Mom happy, but it was how she showed her love of Mom (or maybe Mom had dirty toes). Sassy was also a veggie dog. She loved to snack on radishes and baby carrots. I don't get that.


I'm sure Sassy is playing with Fluffy (Mom's cat-who-came-before) at the Bridge. They got to meet once, when Mom and Dad were moving to Iowa. I think there was some barking and hissing, but I'm sure they're getting along fine now.

Sassy, you will be missed. Rest in peace sweet little one.

Goodbye, old friend

We are so sorry to hear that Fat Eric crossed the bridge this week. We will miss him so much. Our purrs go out to his family, who were traveling in America when Eric took a sudden turn. So so sad...


See you at the Bridge, Fat Eric.

In memory of Oreo

Oreo was one of the first cat blogging friends we made. Although he had stopped updating a while back, we would check in ever now and then hoping for an update ... just not this kind of update. Mom's first cat went to the bridge the same way as Oreo, kidney failure, so this hits pretty close to home for Mom and Dad. Oreo, you will always have a spot in our hearts. You will be missed.

Goodbye meep

It is with such sadness that I even have to write posts like this -- I couldn't write this earlier because I was at a loss. Poor meep, as you know, crossed the bridge on Friday. He was one of our older, early blogging friends and one of Mom and Dad's favorites. Buzzerbee and meep were such close brothers and so sweet together. We always loved how their beans took in two sick kittens (FIV+) who otherwise would have no home. Buzzerbee crossed the bridge about a year and a half ago, and I'm sure meep missed him and is reunited with him now. At least their beans have Twizzler and Bear to look out for them, but the blogosphere just feels a little smaller right now. Meep, you will be missed.

Shy, you will be missed

Ginger's sister Shy will be helped across the bridge today. She has lymphoma and is pretty weak. We are very sad for Ginger and her family. Please send her your prayers today.

Furry Fighter Friday

You fought the good fight, now it's time rest. We will all miss you.

Rest in peace sweet girl....

Goodbye good friend

We lost a good friend today, and we are so sad. Poor sweet Bonnie Underfoot, gone so quickly. We are stunned and saddened for you and your family and little Victor Tabbycat.

Rest in peace dear friend...

Hokie - 1994-2008

Note from the McKitten-Cats' mom: Our friends, Nikki and Todd, had to say good-bye to their beloved Hokie. My heart breaks for them. Hokie has been a member of their family for as long as they have been a family. When Nikki and Todd were dating our friend, Lisa, gave them Hokie. Hokie was one the cutest kittens I've ever seen. That weekend we all loved on Hokie and wished he was our kitten, but at the end of the weekend he went home with Nikki. As Todd and Nikki's family grew from two, to three, to four, to five - Hokie was always there. I know he will be missed greatly.

Hokie - go to the Rainbow Bridge and find Fluffy and Mandy. They will take good care of you. Rest in peace.....

Good-bye Ubee, Oscar the puppycat, and Anastasia


We will miss you all...Ubee, Oscar,and Anastasia. and Brendan