Sandy Kat a "rescue" kitten born approximately late March of this year, in the back of an abandoned car. From the start he was different, more human than kitten. He even ate baby food from a spoon rather than his dish! He always slept touching me, my back, stomach or side, depending on how I was sleeping. Every morning of his short little life he was the first thing I saw upon waking because he would be right next to my face on the pillow. He followed my like a little puppy, and that actually became his nickname after a while because he would leap up and down the stairs following me. I think it's still too soon for me to write about his illness and treatments because he's only been gone for a couple weeks and I'm still not doing well....missing him with all my heart.

Chris

Brookes, our brave little sweetheart.....What pain you must have suffered during the 2 months that we were made aware of your illness. We are so very, very sorry that this has happened to you, our little sweetheart. Please know we tried to do what was best for you while you struggled to give us time to accept that you were leaving.

We love you very, very much and miss you terribly! There have been many tears shed over your death. If only we could hold you one more time; have one more day with you. There will always be a void in our lives without you roaming around! This void is felt every day since you have been gone! May you rest in peace now and be pain free! You will always will be remembered and loved.

We Love you, Brookes!

Sandy & Kenn

To my beloved little Cleo - I miss you so much. You had the most beautiful spirit - you radiated light and grace and touched the hearts of all who knew you. You touched my life in an amazing way and nothing has felt the same since that Friday afternoon. God bless you, little one. I take comfort in knowing that your spirit is finally free. I love you and will carry you with me forever.

-Courtney

Clyde was my pretty baby. He will always be very much loved and missed.  He was a very brave little guy until the very end. I only wish I had more time with him. Even at the very end - he tried to follow me everywhere I went, and slept with me every night, purring every time I woke up.    
 

We Will Always Love You
Mommy and Sister Bonnie

He was a beautiful kitten, typical Aby in that he loved to play non-stop, but he also craved lap time with his MomKatt (me) and warmed my lap many a night last winter. He was loving, purred all the time, and would sit on the floor next to my desk chair in my office when I was working on the PC, looking up at me until I noticed him and patted my thigh. Then he would jump up into my lap and curl up.

My husband and I had never heard of FIP before this, and we never want to encounter it again. Kukla died June 21 and we had him creamated and brought home. Now  he peacefully watches us from an Egyptian funeral urn I purchased and had placed on my dresser in our bedroom. He's safe now; no pain or discomfort can touch him.

We've since gotten another ruddy Aby boy, named Feisal, who's just as loving and sweet as Kukla. Feisal has helped to heal our hearts, but Kukla's spirit lingers in our house and I'd give anything to have him back again right this minute.

Laura Carter
Reidsville NC

Leopardo (Leo) was still just a baby when he was euthanized yesterday. He was sweet, spoiled, beautiful, smart and loved everybody. He played fetch. He would bring a toy and plop it in my lap for me to throw. He taught my little girl kitty, Mattie, how to fetch and they would both bring me toys, run after the same one and wrestle for it. I miss him terribly and my other cats miss him, too. I miss the beautiful babies he could have given me in my Bengal breeding program, too. It is so sad. This disease is so awful. Pearl

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