|
Our 15 yr old calico cat, Kati, was relieved of her suffering and went to Rainbow Bridge on August 31st, 2007 after a brave battle against cancer. Born in the spring of 1992, one of a litter of five, she most closely resembled her great-grandmother Kali who had the same “old-soul” character and charm. All but Kati and one of her brothers were given away to other families. The years rolled by and Kati passed them exploring nearby fields, chasing lizards and other small yard critters, and of course taking extended naps in the sun. She was mostly an outdoor cat but would always be the first one in when we came home, standing at the foot of the door waiting for it to open, and then would only want back out when she started missing the big outdoors that she so loved. But she would never be the first one to get up after curling up with you on the couch. Kati was as smart as she was affectionate, learning how to play hockey at a young age by stopping kitty treat “pucks” in front of a “goal” with the reward being able to eat the puck. A year ago Kati moved with us into a new house with a screened-in lanai and big fenced back yard, which she invariably figured out how to break out of right away. She loved investigating every corner of her new surroundings. Kati will be missed so very much every day, but especially in times like the winter when she won’t be there to snuggle up on a warm body around a fire in the back yard. She left her paw prints on the hearts of everyone who came to know and love her, and her spirit will remain with us forever.
Kati was preceded in death by her four-legged family members; Mr. Brownstone, her brother; Stubs, her mother; Six-Pack, her grandmother; and last but not least, Kali, her great-grandmother. She is survived by her heartbroken human family; Mike, her dad; and Josie, her new mom. Thus comes the end of a long line of calicos. But Kati did have one litter and her descendants are no doubt out there some where, chasing lizards and finding new adventures in the sun, just like she would be doing if she were still here with us.
Good bye girl, you will be deep in my heart until we meet again. |
