L'il Bub

She passed in her sleep on December 1at at the age of 8. :(

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...l-Bub-2013.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil_Bub

"Lil Bub was the runt of her litter born to a feral mother.^[8] She was born with several genetic mutations, had to be bottle-fed, and had difficulty being adopted.^[3][8] Lil Bub has an extreme form of feline dwarfism that causes her limbs to be quite small in comparison to the rest of her body.^[9] When Bridavsky first picked her up, he said "Hey, Bub!"^{[3][3][8][10]} Her tongue always hung out because of her short lower jaw and toothlessness, but her appetite was unaffected.^[3][8] Lil Bub also suffered from a bone disorder, osteopetrosis, for which she received medication.^[11][12] In late 2012, during the filming of Lil Bub & Friendz, she had a serious health episode and was diagnosed with osteopetrosis by a specialist in Indianapolis.^[11][13][14] Lil Bub's short legs and osteopetrosis restrict her movement but she is "a fantastic waddler."^[3][8][12] Vibrations from travel also break down the osteoclasts.^[15][16] She was recorded running at the Strand Bookstore after her book signing.^[17][18]
A group of scientists launched a campaign on the website Experiment.com to sequence Lil Bub's genome.^[19] The purpose of this project is to better understand Lil Bub's unique appearance (for example, her extra digits). The campaign reached its funding goal on May 25, 2015.^[19] The scientists found Lil Bub has a mutation in gene RANK/TNFRSF11A, a mutation that has also been found in one mouse and fifteen humans so far. Their research on Lil Bub is published at bioRxiv.^[20]
Bridavsky sells a variety of merchandise, such as Lil Bub plushies, coffee mugs, and tote bags.^[21] He donates much of the profits to animal rescue groups.^{[3] "}

Thank you so much for posting this, Candace.

I have been one of Lil BUB's followers/fans/friends for years! I got the sad news of her return to space from her dude Mike today.

What a beautiful sweet soul of a kitty! Loved, missed, and mourned, and never to be forgotten.

Thanks again, Candace.

Bless you, dearest BUB, and rest in peace. We will meet at the Rainbow Bridge, One Fine Day...

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

Here is her dear dude Mike Bridavsky's announcement and farewell message about Lil BUB's passing:

https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=...&id=c79759faee

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

Dear Li'l Bub, you gave so much joy to countless people. You never let any of your health issues slow you down.
Rest in peace, sweet kitty!:love:

Rest in peace, pretty girl!

Rest in peace in whole, unrestricted health and body, beloved Lil Bub- you brought inspiration and happiness to so many, and you never let your being dealt a lousy hand slow you down in the slightest. Our Tripod cat George sends his warmest regards- you were an inspiration to him, too, never to be 'handicapped' in any way.
Thanks for everything, you beautiful little girl- our deepest consolations to your human caretakers, their loss is beyond comprehension.

Fly free Lil Bub- always remembered and loved-

bowlkat