Farewell my darling Scooter Boots

[ramanth]

Scooter passed away Saturday morning. Mom found him curled up in a little nest he made in the closet under the stairs. She said he was purring up to the end as he gave both my mom and dad some love Friday night.

Scooter was born a barn cat at our friends farm. My parents would go there during the hunting season and dad came home with the story of this little fluffball of a kitten that Jerry was calling Scooter. Scooter had climbed up dad's legs and promptly perched himself on dad's shoulder. Jerry told dad he could bring Scooter home but dad declined the offer.

He was foolish to tell us this story.

My sister and I called Jerry and he said we could come and get Scooter. We did and presented him to my dad as an early birthday gift.

Dad told us to give Scooter back. Mom said he could stay.

I honestly can't recall how many years ago that was. Scooter was an easy fit into our clan. Reebok, Converse, and Chance didn't take to him right away, but over time accepted the little fluff ball.

He was always purring. Couldn't meow. Just squeaked. Oh Scoots... I miss you so much.

*edit* I forgot to mention how my parents found it eerie that the other cats knew. When dad went outside with Scooter, Onneka was laying on the exact spot where he planned to bury Scooter. And Reebok was a few feet away howling so mounfully that dad's hairs stood up.

Some pictures:
Scooter
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/cats/family_cats/scooter1.jpg

Scooter and Onneka
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/cats/family_cats/IMG_3550.jpg

RB Chance and Scooter
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/cats/family_cats/chancescooter.jpg

Enjoying a tuna treat
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/cats/family_cats/IMG_5462.jpg

Snuggling with dad's slippers
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/cats/family_cats/IMG_5481.jpg

Fluffed out on the couch
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/cats/family_cats/scooter_puffball.jpg

Watching me shovel snow
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/cats/family_cats/scooterwindow.jpg

Those whiskers...
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/cats/family_cats/scooter_whiskers.jpg

Kia and Scooter competing for dad's affection
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/kiamisc/at_parents/IMG_3337.jpg

http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/kiamisc/at_parents/IMG_3338.jpg

Andy and Scooter napping
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/kiamisc/at_parents/IMG_5455.jpg

And the last picture I ever got of him on August 7th.
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/kiamisc/at_parents/IMG_5858.jpg

I miss you Scooter. So very very much.

[Randi]

Ramanth, I'm so very sorry to hear Scooter has passed on. :( I know you miss him terribly, but I hope it's a comfort that he had a great life with you. :) I love the picture of him and RB chance snuggling - they're now together again. :)

Rest in Peace sweet Scooter! Your mom and dad will keep you in their hearts. :)

[furrykidsmother]

What a beautiful boy Scooter was! RIP sweet one, you are now with your friend Chance! Play hard and have a great time at the RB!!

[RedHedd]

Kim, I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful, big fluffy orangie he was! You KNOW I'm partial to big orangies. Play hard at the RB, sweet Scooter. Please say hi to another beautiful orangie, my RB Goldie girl. :(

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kimmy, I'm so sorry to hear about Scooter's passing.:( He was a very handsome orangie and I'm glad that he had many wonderful years with you and your family. I'm sure that Chance met him when he went to the Bridge. RIP sweet Scooter.

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so sorry to hear about Scooter. What a gorgeous fluffy boy he was, obviously incabable of taking a bad picture too. He just looks adorable.

Rest in peace, Scooter.

[kuhio98]

Rest in peace, sweet Scooter. I am so sorry for your loss.

[catlover4ever]

I am so sorry to hear about Scooter. What a handsome orangie.

RIP Sweet Scooter.

[kittycats_delight]

I am sooo sooo sorry about Scooter. He was such a beautiful boy. Rest in Peace Scooter. Now you and Chance can once again be buddies together and cuddle like this
http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/cats/family_cats/chancescooter.jpg
at RB until you can be reunited with your family. Watch over your fur and skin family. I know you will.

You will be forever loved and missed Scooter.
Play hard at Rainbow Bridge, R.I.P.

[Glacier]

What a beautiful boy. Rest well, Scooter.

[skneisel74]

Rest peacefully Sweet Scooter Boots
Play Hard and Enjoy your new release on life, Purr for you family left her to miss you and nuzzle them as they sleep wishing yu were still with them.......

God Speed to RB

[Poo]

So sorry to hear about Scooters passing :( RIP sweet boy.

Nicki x

[finn's mom]

Beautiful Scooter, rest in peace.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh Kimmy, I'm so sorry. :(

It sounds like he had a peaceful passing though, and that's the most we can ask for our sweet babies.

RIP, Scooter. :(

[Logan]

Kimmy, I am so sorry. :(

You know, Debbie is right, and I know you realize that. Isn't that a wonderful way for them to leave us, just peacefully in their sleep.

Rest in peace, Scooter. Your family will miss you, terribly, but I know you are their angel now, watching closely over all of them.

Logan

PS. Your last picture is priceless, Kimmy. You should have it printed out and frame it.

[caseysmom]

I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was a happy kitty right up until the end.

[jazzcat]

I'm so sorry. Such a handsome boy.

Rest in Peace sweet Scooter.

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(

So very sorry you and the Folks lost Scooter. :(

Take comfort in remembering all the Good Times you shared with him.

Rest In Peace, Scooter.

/s/ :( Phred

[rosethecopycat]

Sleep sweet Scooter, and Godspeed to the bridge.

[Laura's Babies]

Scooter, may you rest in peace and your family be comforted by your memorial....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/Grammy707/ScooterRBBaby.jpg

[epistoliere]

So sorry for you! What an affectionate and beautiful cat... Warm thoughts to you.
http://www.athensstonecasting.com/img/20030902143455.jpg

[ramanth]

Thanks everyone. It's so weird going to my parents and not having him run up to me and curl up in my lap. :( :(

Laura, that is beautiful. :) :(

Thanks again.

[Cataholic]

Oh, Kim, I am so sorry to hear about Scooter. May he rest peacefully, until you all meet again. I am sure Chance was the first to greet him

May time comfort your family's hearts.

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Oh, I am SO very sorry about Scooter!!:( He was a beautiful cat!

[catmandu]

I AM SO SORRY,TO HEAR ABOUT SCOOTER.
ON THURSDAY,HIS GOOD FRIEND CAHNCE,WILL ESCORT SCOOTER,TO THE CHINESE BUFFET,AND HE,CHANCE,AND SKELETOR,WILL BE GUIDED BY GCK,AROUND THE RESTAURANT,
AND THEY WILL BE,THE FIRST CATS,TO FILL THIER PLATES,AS A TRIBUTE,TO THE WONDERFUL COMPANIONS,AND FRIENDS THEY WERE.
AND THAT WAS SO GOOD,OF YOU,TORESCUE THAT BARN KITTEN,AND GIVE HIM,THAT FANTASTIC FURR EVER HOME,FOR ALL THOSE YEARS!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/catmandu/catphotos1165.jpg

[Kfamr]

I'm so sorry Kimmy. :( Scooter was a handsome fellow.

{{HUGS}}

[Rachel]

Kimmy, that was the most beautiful tribute/memorial you did for Scooter. I feel honored to have read it and shared this moment with you. Sometimes I wish we could have music on Pet Talk because this is a thread where it would be very appropriate.

You were such an intregal part of Scooter's life and I'm sure he will always remember the part you played and the good life he had on Earth with your family. My condolences to you and your family and all the other fur kids.

[BigCharles]

Sorry to hear about Scooter. He was a handsome cat. We love them all and each one touches us in its own special way.

[Tinkerboots]

What a beautiful little boy. RIP Scooter. You are missed dearly.

[Medusa]

I'm sorry to just now read about this. What a handsome boy Scooter was! The pix were heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I'm sorry that he is no longer w/you but glad that he can romp and play at the Rainbow Bridge.

Blessings to you all,
Mary