Thanks for the support

First I want to thank everybody for all the support and kind words. It's been overwhelming to see how many people Bubbles touched and that even through this electronic medium his spirit came through.

I've had cats my entire life and loved them all very much. But Bubbles was special. He was independent and sweet, fierce with other cats and incredibly gentle with people. He loved the outdoors and was fearless out there. But underlying everything was his incredible trust and devotion to me. We had a bond that I've never experienced before.

Since Bubbles was diagnosed I've been hoping desperately that he would die in peace at home or in the garden that he loved so much. However, it was not to be. When I arrived home early on Friday he was lying on the floor, breathing heavily through his mouth. He hasn't been feeling well for a few days and I knew that it was time to help my sweet friend along. I am thankful that I was there with him at the end but it was the most desperately heartbreaking thing I've ever had to do.
At the moment I can't think about him without breaking down, but I hope that in time I will be able to only remember the wonderful days I spent with this gentle, fearless soul who will be a part of me forever.

R.I.P Sweet Friend

Still Life with Cat

Easy & Vishus deer

Ah, this is a nice sunny spot for Easy on Sunday. Maybe I will even roll around in this sandy patch later.

Is there something behind me?

What are they looking at? Do I have bed-head?

Woman, what are you doing up there? Come down this minute and pet me!

Still going strong

When I posted at the end of May, I was very worried about Bubbles. However, an adjustment in his meds has done the trick and he is doing very well right now. In fact, I think he's doing as well as he has since he was diagnosed (I'm a little nervous saying that - I don't want to jinx it).

He continues to surprise everybody and I am thankful for the extra time we are having together. Right now he is sitting on the back of the couch washing his face since he just had some delicious Steamed Wild Alaskan Salmon (Fancy Feast Appetizers). Life is good right now and I can just hope that it will continue for some time.

And here is what Trouble is doing.