Orion Foundation - Memorial Page 24

Dolly was the sweetest kitten! She loved to play in water, to chase her feather toy, and to sleep by my side at night. She came when I called her and she said "Ik Ik! Ik!" to tell me when she wanted to eat. She was eager, brave, affectionate, and loving. Every night she would snuggle up while I read in bed, sometimes sticking her little face under my book so I would have to stop reading and pet her instead.

Within one week Dolly lost weight (she weighed under 4 pounds when I took her to the vet), began hiding in the closet, wouldn't eat or drink, and stopped purring. Her kidneys and liver began failing, she became anemic and jaundiced, and her temperature fell to 97 degrees. I had never heard of FIP. Dolly was healthy, I thought, when I adopted her, but the vet said she probably had the disease when I got her. It did not manifest for a couple of months. She was about eight months old when I lost her. I can't believe this terrible disease took her away so quickly.

Even though I only had her for a short time, I was very attached to her and I miss her terribly. This experience has made my extremely afraid to consider adopting another kitten. Dolly, I do miss you so very, very much, and I am so sorry we won't spend many years together as I had planned. I feel that somehow I let you down, even though the vet said there was nothing that could be done.

Marci

He was an absolutely beautiful baby. He was a traditional (applehead) Siamese, and he and his sister were both the most loving and outgoing kittens I have ever known. I brought them home on February 17th...my kids and I took a family road trip to go and pick them up from the breeder. Right from the start his sister was the bold and brave one, where he was more of a snuggler. He had a fierce love, however, for one particular toy, and ran around growling fiercely as he held the silly thing in his mouth.

He started with the intermittent fevers within 10 days of coming home with me, and I had to put him to sleep on his 32nd day with me because his disease progressed so rapidly. He was so brave and uncomplaining right to the end...all he wanted was to cuddle up with me to be loved.

Leaves behind Nora, Diana, Eric, his sister Carmen and old man Henry.

We called him Bunny because he used to hop around when he was very young like a bunny rabbit. He was only with us a short time- 6 months. He was very loving and had a great fuzzy tail as well.

Our darling pussy cat was only with us for a short time, but every moment was worth it. He was our first cat and a very special boy. Everyone who met him, loved him. Even people who didn’t like cats were won over by Teddy’s charms and smooching.

We will miss him forever and he will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace little man.

Shane (in back) & Sedona were the only two survivors of an orphaned litter my nieces found in a neighbor's yard in June of 2005. My beautiful former feral, Cassie, took care of them as if they were the babies she'd always wanted.

I found a spot in Shane's eye that looked strange, and he became much quieter than any self-respecting, three-month old kitten had a right to be. The presumptive diagnosis was FIP. We bonded fiercely and tightly for the next few weeks, but I had to let him go when he began having small convulsions.

Three months later, just before Christmas, Sedona began wobbling a bit upon her always spectacular landings, and didn't seem to feel like eating much. My heart was broken again when the vet said it was probably FIP. She and I spent every possible moment together. She had the most peaceful death ever, thanks to my vet, in January of 2006.

Damn this disease to hell.

Your beautiful brown face and yellow eyes looking straight at me
You spoke with your miaow– it was plain to see
How you let me know your need
Your communication and your plea.
Your soft shiny brown fur and white whiskers
And chocolate points so dark and cute
How could we not love you
You taught us much about your curiosity, personality and care
Your welcome, your love, your games and antics and ..those times when you needed love warmth and cuddles.

It has been very hard these past few weeks
To watch you fade away and yet your will was so strong
You were determined to get there though the road was so long
You would test us with your games and things you’d learnt were wrong
You never gave up except for your food
Even at the end they told us you looked goo
Its hard to believe our little furry friend has gone
But in our hearts you will always belong

Sweet dreams Kimba, as you rest in a quiet place.
Who knows one day we may again see your face
Til then we bid you farewell
Those last pats, cuddles and special moments
Will never be forgotten as we continue our life

Dear Kimba, our hearts bear indelibly your pawprint- as sharp as a knife.


	Aries was the most beautiful, gentle, loving soul. He was a master thief. He could steal anyones heart in the blink of an eye ... especially mine. He was supposed to be the king of my world for a long time. Too soon gone. Bonnie

A gentle smile, a kiss on the cheek
When I groomed myself, you'd peek
All fuzz and fluff and full of life
My loss cuts through you like a knife

I know you'll miss me,
The soft chirps and purrs
The runs on the couch
The cuddles and curls

For right now I'm distant
Yet there will come a far off day
Where it will be also instant
That will be together again, to play.

John & Tanya
Tampa, Florida


Although you were only with me two short months, know that you will be loved and missed forever. Deanna


	You brought so much joy into my life. You were truly an angel sent down from heaven. You were so sick. It took all of my strength to let you go. The morning after you left this world I found one of your whiskers on the floor in a patch of sunlight and then I knew that you were at peace and no longer in pain from this terrible disease. I love you and miss you terribly. Maria

"Ik heb je liever dan brood
al zegt men ook dat het niet kan,
en al kan het ook niet.
Liever dan vrolijkheid of regen,
liever nog dan ik heb je lief"
(by Hans Andreus)


Ellie, you lived with us only a very short time but will always be in our hearts. We miss you, my sweet calico kitten. Kim (and Katie)

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