Ziggy

[smokey the elder]

Wow! Twice in one week I beat the Europeans for first thread. Ziggy, what a cutie pie you are. You remind me of RB Smokey the Elder.

[Daffy]

Ziggy reminds me so much of my old cat Snoopers when he was a kitty. COTD mar 9 2002. Ziggy you are a cutie.

[kohala]

There is something about kitty-love that helps us humans through those tough, healing times! And isn't it interesting how they "pick" us just when we need them (whether we know it or not). May you have as many years of love and fun with Ziggy as we have had (so far) with Grasshopper, who "picked" me right after my Dad passed away, and has been with us almost 17 years now! And what a pretty kitten Ziggy was, I'd love to see arecent pic - ? Congratulations on being our Cat of the Day!!

[Steffi N]

Little Ziggy you are so adorable. You have such a big spirit and such a big heart. And you knew where you were needed. Please continue to share love (and laundry :D) with your family for many years to come.

[Bari_d]

Felinefriend will be surprised...they are probably still sleeping and don't know Ziggy is Cat of the Day!!!!

Ziggy, all your Cat Happy friends send paw applause - we love you! I know your mommie will probably post your site, but this is one of our favorite photos of you as a big kitty!

http://www.cathappy.com/images/Temp%20photos/Virginia%20Ziggyb.jpg

Very special noserubs, snuggles and purrs...Bari and the Pride!!!

[catmandu]

:D :cool: What a Zesty little one you are Ziggy! You are a wonderful reminder that big things do come in small packages!All the Best To Zesty Ziggy COTD!:D :cool:

[RockyRoad]

Wow, Ziggy, what a cutie you are! I love that pic of you, out and about in the grass. Sounds like you have a kind heart, and your family cherishes you a lot for helping them through their time of grief. I am glad that you and Blacky are good friends. I hope you receive many special things on your special day. Congratulations on Cat of the Day! :)

[colecooncats]

Ziggy we couldn't be more PURRoud of you today as our special COTD! We love you VERY much and want to tell you what a GORGEOUS GREAT gal you are! You have done the very BEST job of making your PURRsons happy at a time when they were sad! PURRhaps your mommy should post her poem she wrote all about you!!!

You are a PURRecious gift from heaven Ziggy!

Here is Lovey, who is very happy that you and she were both COTDs this month!

http://www.somemoorecats.com/cards/pics/holidays/easter/loveeasterpot.jpg

Love to you,
From the Colecoon Cats

[felinefriend]

YAY--WOW! Ziggy and I can't believe it!!! Zig is a STAR today on COTD, and she's sitting on my lap right now as I type!! It took about 10 months to get "Little Ziglet" nominated, so this was really a surprise!

We THANK all of you for your sweet posts, and THANK YOU, Bari, for letting me know Ziggy was up today! I love that photo too you posted of her from last month, and I'm going to try to post one too here to show another recent one of her!

Ziggy, and sister, Gerri, and brother, Blacky, just got a new Pet Fountain assembled this morning! They love drinking from it, and now we realize it is doubling as a new Celebration Toy for Ziggy's big day today! She will also get some special treats in a little bit! THANKS to all for helping make our DAY very special!!!

http://home.earthlink.net/~kjalen/Ginny/Ziglet.jpg

[colecooncats]

Tommy and Candy say... Lets all lift a glass and sing, "FUR she's a jolly good feline!"

http://www.somemoorecats.com/cards/pics/celebrate.jpg

Love you ZIGGY.
Tommy & Candy

[felinefriend]

Oh my goodness, sorry the photo above got so BIG--I just learned how to post these photos using the IMG option on "Post Reply" (thank you to Bari for her wonderful instructions)

Oh, this is so fun! I might try another one now... this one is Ziggy with her brother (and best friend) Blacky:

http://home.earthlink.net/~kjalen/Ginny/zigblack.jpg

[felinefriend]

Okay, here's another recent photo of Ziggy (I'm a proud Meow-mie today), and thank you for the suggestion, Carm (colecooncats), about adding my poem I wrote about Ziggy after my mom passed away. I will include that below too (hope it doesn't look too long). Carm, your fur-babies are PURR-recious, and soooo photogenic!

Ziggy is prancing around the house today--I think she knows she is a STAR!!! Thanks again for the Special Saturday everyone!!! Ginny (felinefriend) http://home.earthlink.net/~kjalen/Ginny/CatsLife.htm

:) :D :p ;) :cool:

http://home.earthlink.net/~kjalen/Ginny/ZigCouch.jpg

THIS WAY
By Virginia (Ginny) Jalen, November 25, 1999
(with the help of Mom’s hand and Ziggy’s paw)

I feel the warmth of our peaceful fire,
Flickering lower and soon to retire,
Holding my new kitten and sipping warm tea,
Looking back on all this year’s come to be.

It just turned midnight and I can’t help my tear,
Thinking where I was this time last year.
It’s our first Thanksgiving without Mom here,
Yet always in our hearts we hold her Most Dear.

So much has happened, I can’t believe,
We found many new joys, but our hearts still grieve.
I hold our baby kitten and it’s ironic in knowing,
Last year a disease spread; this year a kitten’s growing.

Ziggy won’t allow me to get fully sad,
She’s so lovable, innocent and sometimes bad.
I feel a little guilty that I’m happier today,
Then Mom tugs at my heart and says, “I want it this way.”

I sometimes feel I just want to sob,
Yet I have a new husband, new friends, a better job.
Dad has found a joy amidst his pain,
With his new sweet love we can only gain.

Our family’s growing and our hearts taking charge,
Fueled by years of love through Roger and Marge.
They cared so deeply that even though they’re gone,
We feel their presence carrying us on.

As I pet my new kitten, she kisses my hand,
The same one that bears Mom’s engagement band.
I can’t help but laugh as Ziggy starts to play,
And Mom whispers to my heart, “I want it this way."

[missprissy]

What a wonderful tribute to your special kitty and the moving, heartfelt poem. Miss Prissy came into my life at exactly the same time. How amazing it is to have these awesome animals in our lives. Thank you for sharing your story. ZIGGY ROCKS!!!!! :) :D :)

[TMBoy1234]

THAT CAT IS SO ADORIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should really put that cat in a cat show... she would probably win!!!:D :D :D :) :) :) :eek: [I]:cool: [COLOR=orange]

[rg_girlca]

Oh Ziggy you were as cute as a button when you were a little kitty and now you've grown into such a beautiful girl.

Congratulations on being our COTD.

I know you will be getting lots of kitty hugs and kisses on your special day. :D

Felinefriend, your poem was so moving, it brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful tribute to your special kitty.

[tatsxxx11]

Beautiful Ziggy, thank you for returning the joy to your Mommy's heart; for lightning her load and bringing her much needed comfort. There is no greater gift a living being can give to another than the gift of love. For all of her days, I'm sure she will never forget the moment you entered her life, leading her out of the darkness and into the light. You surely hold her heartstrings tightly in the grasp of your precious little paws. :) Congratulations to you sweet, beautiful, healing Ziggy! You are a most deserving, extra special Saturday Cat of the Day! It was an honor to have met you. And many thanks to your Mommy for sharing her touching tribute with us all!!:) You are truly, truly loved!!:)

[kylesgranny]

:p What a beautiful cat you have grown to be Miss Ziggy! Have a wonderful day! I hope you get to really celebrate. You are an amazing kitty! :)

Lots of Hugs,
Kylesgranny and Boofuss kitty

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Ziggy
You have the name of one of my favorite comic strips too. It's a cute name for a cute kitty! I'm so glad you brought lots of love with you when you moved into your forever home. There's nothing like lots and lots of kitty love to help heal a heart. Congratulations sweet one, on being our special Cat of the Day today.:D

[elliecat]

A well deserved congradulations to Ziggy!!! You are a little angel in a fur covered package. You are soooo adorable and you have brought such joy to your family. What a wonderful gift you are Ziggy. God bless you and your family and many, many happy healthy, fun years together!!!!:) :D :) :D :) ;)

Ellen from the Yahoo gang!

[Dan Holder]

She's a sweetheart. In every photo she looks happy as can be. Good for her.

[bluekat]

Ziggy, you are such a cute and adorable cat! you look so beautiful! I'm sure your mommy is just so proud of you. Congratulations on becoming COTD!!!!!!!

[colecooncats]

Ziggy,

I told mommy I wanted to send my own greeting to you on your special day! I sure hope I can be COTD some day! Look how I could flex my muscles when I was just a little guy!

http://www.somemoorecats.com/cards/pics/kittens/prideandlove.jpg

Could I be your boyfriend??? I think you are PURRetty cute...

Love,
Pride

[felinefriend]

Hawo Everyone, this is Ziggy!!!! Gawsh, I had such a busy day getting hugs and kissies and treats from my Meow-mie and Dadda! They keep calling me an "International Star-let" or some silly name like that. I feel like a special little lady, and I wanna THANK all of you for your sweet messages to me today! I am gonna have a happy Catnap now with a BIG smile on my face because I feel so good inside! Meow-mie says she must get busy nominating Sissy Gerri and Brother Blacky now!

Thx again to all of you... oh, and Yes, Pride, you sure CAN be my boyfriend (blushing now, hee,hee)--you are so handsome, and I hope you get up there on this CatoftheDay soon too!

Nighty, Night All... Wuv and Kisses, Ziggy:cool: ;) :D :) :p

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Hey Ziggy

Congrats on being a very precious COTD! "What goes around, comes around" as they say, so I am sure that you will have a wonderful life filled with all the love and attention you deserve, little one!

Kitten Kisses from Ally in Bahrain

[Steffi N]

Went to the website to see more of Ziggy as a big girl and Gerri, Blacky and RB Tommy. They are all adorable. Nosekissies to all.

[Cataholic]

Ziggy,
I had to pop back in time to see your cute little face! Sounds like you needed your hoomans as much as they needed you! The best kind of match. Congrats on our very best COTD!