I “lost” one of my fosters today. Leche had a long life, not all of it pleasant. She had horrible pain in her mouth and over the span of years, had many surgeries to remove all but two of her canines. Thankfully, she was able to go for the last year or so with not to many problems, and she lived a pampered life. She had her own electric blanket set up on the couch and would often be “cuddled” as we were watching movies or tv. Leche is missed, but I know she is waiting for me over the bridge.

This is milkweed…

I left this pretty ugly plant grow, in hopes that I would have a very special group of visitors. Today, I checked and was very happy to find this little visitor.

This little guy is a monarch caterpillar, hopefully he (or she) will grow into a beautiful butterfly before too long.

I was sent a birthday picture of a couple of my kittens from last spring…this is them as itty-bitty-kitties

and allllllll grown up.

My second foster, Bruno, has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Bruno lived with me for 3 1/5 years. We found out 3 months ago that he had cancer, and put him on some medication that would give him a little more time. But this morning it became obvious that he was failing. So, this morning, I said goodbye to my “old man”

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….

Author unknown…

I found this picture while going through my dads things…

I just got a note that one of my favorite cats at the shelter died overnight. Lenny came when he was a little kitten, very shy and scared. He had the biggest eyes, looked like a little owl. I used to pick him up and hold him, hoping that he would get used to the love. I will miss Little Lenny…my little Owl Eyes. See you on the other side of the bridge…

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….

Author unknown…

a friend asked me about my cats, this was my reply…(which he suggested I post)

Well…

Socks and Bruno are in trouble. When the mom cats and their babies came,
Socks and Bruno started spraying…so they get to go onto the porch and into
the basement. Abby is being as approachable as always…which is never.
Blackies asthma is a little better, but he will need an inhaler soon. Dexter is
being Dex. Bonnie is now a big cat, not a kitten anymore, but she will
always be my baby and she still comes up to me to cuddle like she used to
when she was little. She still loves to hog the computer. Tammi is doing
good. Duke is a pig, stealing everyone’s food. Princess is being bossy, but
also good. Toughie had problems with her mouth…again, but they gave her a
shot and it cleared it up. Duchess is happy, she didn’t play at all when her
kittens were here, but they left and after a couple days she is playing more
like a kitten than they did. Macy is still feral. Samantha is still having
trouble with her bladder. She has a broken tail and spinal damage, she cant
pee basically, without medicine. Tinkerbell is getting fat, Mama cat is
still annoying, Dee is getting fat too. Melina is doing great, Gracy is
coming along, still a little shy, but getting better. McKenzie is doing
good, she is not happy with some of the downstairs cats but gets along good
with Socks and Bruno. She has also learned how to open the door to her cage,
so I often find her wandering around the basement. Layla is doing her best
to hate all the other cats in the house, and monopolize all human
attention..

lol…you asked

I have had some pretty bad days lately. Migraines are a pain…but hopefully we will have some sort of answer to why I am getting them. I am keeping my fingers crossed…

Anyways. New arrival at the house is McKenzie, she is an FIV+, very friendly girl

Last week, with all the other happenings, a very special day passed. Bonnie turned 1 year old on June 12th. She is no longer a “kitten”. She was so little, now baby kittens are scary to her…she gives them a quick sniff and then she leaves, awaiting the time when her mom wasnt quite so occupied with those little smelly things. Hard to believe that just a year ago…she was a tiny baby.


She has grown from a little bitty thing, that would sleep in the crook of my arm to a beautifully athletic girl, her breed showing through in more than just her spots. She has gone from eating almost nothing but canned food, to eating only dry. Canned food gets a quick sniff then she is off to await her bowl being filled with her favorite dry food.


Places and spaces that she once fit into, she can no longer go through. Her personality has changed from a little cuddle bug, to a “I will cuddle on my terms” She still loves to play…but now her favorite toy is not fake mice…it is the shower curtain. And of course, the only good toy, still has to have a human attached. So she makes a bee-line for the bathroom whenever I go into that room, for whatever reason…she has to have her playtime. Thankfully she doesn’t bite through the shower curtain or scratch it to bits.


And now her favorite sleeping spot, is not merely cute, she takes up half the screen, as you can see.

So, Bonnie, I know it is late, but Happy Birthday my little kitten… you will always be a kitten to me.