There is a saying that I have found to be true- “Dogs have masters, Cats have staff.”
In 1998 a sweet grey cat was sitting on my porch one day. I gave her some water and explained to her that I had a cat who did not play well with other cats. She showed up day after day and Big Foot (resident Queen) did not seem to mind her. Neighbors from across the back field arrived one day, informed us she was their cat and took her home. The next day she was on the porch looking quite pleased with herself. We had been adopted. On July 4, 1998 she was suddenly much thinner. Three weeks later she brought her kittens out into the light. Big Foot passed the next year at 21 yrs old. The mother Cookie and her son Fluffy (we thought he was a girl) came to live with us. Two months ago I lost Fluffy to kidney failure and this week Cookie left to join her kittens. Animals teach us about unconditional love. I am grateful for the years we had together.
mountainmae 
I am sorry for your loss – they add so much to our lives…
LikeLike
Thanks for your kind words. I miss them pretty much. I keep trying to get my dog to purr without success.
LikeLike
Such an honour to be adopted by a cat.
I know the absence of loved pets lingers on. We are so lucky to have such lovely memories to sustain us and make us smile. Love to you.
LikeLike
Thanks for your kind words. They were each characters. Cookie sounded like a dove when she purred.
LikeLike
Great photos of beautiful cats! I’m so sorry for your loss.
LikeLike
Thank you for your kind words. I will miss them.
LikeLike
So sorry! I lost one of my girls to kidney failure in February…They are always missed!
LikeLike
I will remember their love. Thanks for spotting by.
LikeLike
That is so sad! Really sorry for your loss
LikeLike
Thank you so much. Their love is still with me.
LikeLike
So sorry, I know the feeling and its a tough one! I still think about my dogs and how much I miss theme. The wonderful thing is the memories you kept, that is what will keep theme alive in your heart!
LikeLike
Thanks for your kind words. They were so huggable.
LikeLike
So sorry for your loss of Cookie. The pictures of Cookie and Fluffy are beautiful! I feel sure she is reunited with Fluffy and her other kittens now. Such “tender spirits” our pets are, and always will be.
LikeLike
Funny thing is that I can hear the echoes of her very very loud purr. RIP. We won’t forget you Cookie.
LikeLike
Our furbabies are definitely family and take up a permanent residence in our hearts. Rest in Peace, Fluffy and Cookie. Big hugs from a few miles away, Mae. xo
LikeLike
Thanks for you hug. They may be gone but not forgotten. I planted a mini rose for each of them.
LikeLike
Rest in peace Cookie… xxx
LikeLike
How sad!
LikeLike
Touching tributes to such dear beings that grace our lives. Thank you for shaaring this tender piece of your life. Big hug. Carol
LikeLike
Thanks for your hug. It is nice to have a place I feel safe enough to share from my heart.
LikeLike
Aw it’s so sweet that you wrote this post. Beautiful kitties. I’m sorry for your losses, but you’re right, they have so much to teach us and I’m so glad you embrace the times that you had with these precious cats.
LikeLike
You’re so right, animals do teach us about unconditional love.
*hugs*
LikeLike