Farewell, Auntie Kathy.

Back in July, many of you began helping us purr and pray for our amazing Auntie Kathy (who had been diagnosed with cancer in April).  Your friendship, love and support was -- and is -- a great source of encouragement and strength, and we are so very grateful for all of you. :)

We wanted you to know that Auntie Kathy lost her battle with cancer this past Sunday night.  She was at home, and her passing was peaceful, with her two beloved daughters, my sister and other loved ones by her side.  We miss her already, but know that she is now at peace and in a much better place.

To know Auntie Kathy was to love her.  And everyone who met her did just that.  She had a smile that lit up every room she entered, and she was a source of peace, kindness, wisdom and hope to all with whom she came in contact.  She was also a huge animal advocate, who along with her daughters (my cousins) Mari and Alysa, fostered many a kitten for their local animal shelter.  Oh, and she was an awesome Scrabble player (everyone -- and I mean everyone -- in our extended family knows well the bitter taste of Scrabble defeat at her hands). ;)

Auntie Kathy was truly exceptional and remarkable.  The world, and all of us in it -- humans and animals alike -- are better because of her.  Here's a wonderful collage of her, through the years, that our Uncle Eugene (her brother) put together:

Godspeed, Auntie Kathy.  We love you always.

         

Queen of the Castle :)

Hey, was that you who knocked on the door of my carpeted castle?  It was?  Well, come on in for a  visit, because to know me (Swizzle) is to love me!  We can sit together and play some track ball, and you can pet me and give some brushing.  Doesn't that sound fun?

Our sweet friend Swizzle is available for adoption at PAWS.  She is about 6 years old, spayed, current on all of her vaccinations, and has tested negative for both FIV and FeLV.  She is tolerant of some other cats, but does not like dogs.  She would do best in a quieter home. Come meet Swizzle today! :)

Max on Monday

Here's our friend Max, posing handsomely on this chair...

... and showing the proper technique for drinking from the faucet.

Happy Labor Day to all of our friends here in the States. Of course, we also wish all of our other friends a most magnificent start to the week. :)

Friendly Cat Friday - Jack III

Here's sweet and friendly Jack III. Seriously, how can anyone resist that adorable face?  Or those cute paws?  Or those white whiskers?

This tuxedo mancat is about 4 years old, neutered, up-to-date on all his vaccinations, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.  Bring some sweetness into your life ... adopt Jack III today! :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Sisters

Cinnamon and Ginger (she's the one in the basket) are incredibly sweet senior sisters in search of a nice quiet forever home (together, of course).  While they seem to be okay with living in the PAWS records room, these beautiful ladycats are purring for a forever home with some nice sun puddles and some windows that are always showing "Bird and Squirrel TV."

Easy Like Sunday - Sammy :)

Here's our own sweet Sammy.  As you can see, he's taking it easy like Sunday. :)

Happy Sunday, everyone!

FURever Home Friday!

Whatever your plans are for the upcoming weekend, you may want to leave some time for a little bit (or a lot) of HAPPY DANCING, because it's time for another edition of FURever Home Friday! Just get a load of the newest PAWS graduating class:

Armani and Prada (together)

Bailey

Bluebird

Chanel

Daisy and Lilly (together)

Duke (to live with PAWS alums Smith and Thompson)

Jerome

Jill

Lefty

Mali

Molly

Nazca

Popcorn

Priscilla

Spotina

Whitney

And here are a couple of those "happily ever after" reports we all love:

Popcorn is now named Georgia, and she is doing great. Her family reports that she is a very sweet cat, and great with their children. They are absolutely thrilled with her!

Remember sisters Krystal and Loreen? Well, their new mom and dad report that:

Loreen is the ultimate lap cat. The minute anyone sits down, she's right there. And she sleeps with (actually on) us at night! Krystal prefers to snuggle in the laundry at night ... clean, dirty ... she just doesn't care. She is also quite talkative. We love Krystal and Loreen. They really like their new home, especially the open windows where they can get some sun, some fresh air and a view.

Let the dancing begin!

Have a great weekend, everyone! :)
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Oh, and be sure to check out Sparkle the Designer Cat's post about PAWS cats Goldie, Derek and Andy!  Thanks to Sparkle for helping spread the word about these adoptable kittehs!