December 14, 2011

Goodbye Kitty.

Moggy was the exact opposite of the sweet cartoon kitty you see in every store. He could be surly and mean if you got in his way or between him and his kibble. He wasn't particularly fond of young children and did not like it if you interrupted a nice nap on your lap for a potty break. He purred loudly and often though and was mostly sweet. We found him abandoned at the Home Depot by an arguing couple who dumped him in the lot. I wasn't sure about bringing this hissing ball of black fur home, but Robert was not leaving with out him. Once at home he would occasionally hiss and screech out of a dark corner and jump onto your legs biting and clawing. "THAT CAT HAS TO GO!!!" I would scream in reply. Robert would calm me down and bring out the band-aids and long pants. Some how he stayed long enough for us to have him fixed which mellowed him considerably. He got to know us and our home and eventually burrowed his way into our hearts. He was large and warm and loved to sit in the sun, even in the summer. We spent 16 years with him and will miss him awfully. Goodbye Moggy.

15 comments:

Kym Hunter Designs said...

So sorry about your sweet kitty. It's funny how they wriggle into your heart, even when they want you to think they don't want to be there.

Alice said...

So sorry about your Moggy. Sixteen years is a long time to own a pet, especially one that you were ready to get rid of. He was a beautiful cat.

Kalei's Best Friend said...

I am so sorry ... I was just talking about pets passing away w/my hair person... I am sure yours will be deeply missed..

SummersStudio said...

I'm so sorry. I'm sure you will miss that beautiful boy deeply.

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry for your loss Gaea. Our fur babies mean so much to us and I'm sure Moggy will be missed deeply. ::hugs::

~Diana

Dawn Doucette said...

Awww, sending {HUGS} your way. I'm so sorry. No matter where they come from those fur babies have nothing but love (even in the scratches) for their human rescuers. Hope your family is doing okay.

Marie Cramp said...

Sorry for your loss! <3

Cillaw said...

Sorry to hear about Moggy.
16 is a great life. I lost my beloved Max on Christmas Day 5 years ago and It still makes me well up with tears. We love our kitties!
Huggs!!
Cilla

adlinah said...

I'm so sorry about Moggy. I'm glad he found a home with you and had a good long life. My own kitty is turning 19yo in a couple of months and I'm loving him as much as I can. I'm so grateful for every day he's with us.

Spirited Earth said...

sorry about your kitty,what a wonderful, open hearted thing Robert and you did by giving Moggy a lovely home all these years.

Shai Williams said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Animals become such a part of the family

Gaea said...

Thanks guys. I know we have all been there...

Unknown said...

Gaea Im so sorry hes gone! He heard his own drum didnt he? But he was his own little kitty for sure. He was so blessed to have such a good home as with your fmily can you imagine if you hadnt taken him in I shudder to think. Huggsss oxoxo

Pamela said...

I knew I loved you for more than just your talent with beads! I have to really respect someone who will blog about their kitty, as well as blog an obit when they lose a precious one! I lost my best friend in November, he was 21 (yes 21!) and I still am unable to write my blog about him....so my sympathies to you and your family on your loss. Moggy was a gorgeous kitty! He is lucky to have had a family who loved him!

CraftyHope said...

I'm way behind on my blog reading because of the holidays, but I just wanted to extend my sympathies. HUGS!