Hello sher_mark, I was thinking of you this weekend as this marks the 2nd year since Rusty joined the angels. I know you will always miss this special, sweet kitty boy, and just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and wishing you well.

Rusty's story sounds so similar to my Fane. He's been gone over 7 years now and it feels like just yesterday. Reading your tribute made me remember.I just lost his sister (20years old), Gatsby last Monday from renal failure. The end of an era. My kitties went through so much with me and were always there. Now that Gatsby is gone, my final connection is gone. I always said as long as we had her, we had Fane too. So sorry for your loss.

Dear Tclmom,
Thank you for your kind words. It is 2 years ago today I that my beloved Rusty died. It does feel like yesterday. The kitty who was not a sister but who lived with him all the time I had him, Siegel, is still with me but she is very thin. She has the issues of old age going on but is still full of life though so I am grateful for every day we have together.

Gatsby is a wonderful name for a kitty. I'm sorry for you loss and I'm thinking of you because I know how difficult it is.

Hi DannysMom,
Thanks so much for thinking of me. Yes it is two years ago today that Rusty died. This anniversary comes at a sad time. My dad died May 6. I was with him when he died and we had a wonderful visit at Easter time. Said all our good-byes and talked a lot then. We talked about Rusty and I know now my dad gives him pets like he did whenever he came to visit me. He and Rusty were pals. Dad also knew my Simon (died in 1998) and I know they are all together. My dad had dog friends in his life when we were growing up (Sasha a feisty lhasa apso and Scampy a beagle). Neither would have been fond of cats so it makes me smile to think about all of that going on around my dad. I'm so grateful for the love of animals in our lives. Can't imagine ever living without their gentle and unconditional love.

Think of you often DannysMom. I watch the Humane Society website and whenever a black and white cat is pictured, think of Danny.

Because it is May 26 - here to tell you I love and miss you Rusty!
I will always love you my friend.

Christmas time is never the same without you Rusty! Love you forever.
I know you are with Dad this year.

Hello sher_mark, I am so sorry you lost your Dad. I hope that despite missing your Rusty and your Dad you had a good Christmas. The holidays can be tough as they remind us of loved ones we wish were there with us, and all we have left are fond memories. I am glad that you were with your Dad when he died and that you had such an Easter visit with him. I hope this year will be a good one for you. Sending kind wishes and hugs your way!

DannysMom