Bootsy

Hello beautiful Bootsy! You have good genes and good care to be so healthy for so many years. You made a good decision to move in with your new family when the first one moved away. I hope you have many more healthy years. The little girl, now a young lady, loves you bunches.

What a beautiful Tuxie lady you are! 17+ - Hey, same as Grasshopper! But I think Bootsy hasn't worn out any of her 9 lives yet! (Grasshopper is down to 7, I'm sorry to say :o ) I know how you must feel for Bootsy-girl, 'cause I feel the same way 'bout 'hopper!!
All our very best wishes for many more years to come!!

Hello cat lovers,

I am Bootsy's owner. Unfortunately, my baby girl passed away in November (I had submitted her to catoftheday several months before). She was such a sweetie, and like the message says, I'd had her since we were both young little girls. She was with me through grade school, high school, college, a move to two other states, and she survived all of the them like the tough cookie she was. She was in the best of health until about the last month of her life. She suddenly developed a tumor on her face that the vet said was benign, but began to grow rapidly. In the last few days she stopped drinking water and seemed to be in a lot of pain.

I had a hard time deciding that it was time for her to go, but we shared a lot of great times and I hope that she was ready to leave her "old granny" body and have fun frolicking with all the other fun kitties in cat heaven. I still talk to her and send her hugs from her favorite human down here.

I have another kitty now, Neko. She is supposedly about two years old; I got her from the shelter. She is a very different girl, young and playful, and extremely affectionate. I think she and Bootsy would be great buddies if they had a chance to meet.

Thank you again for all your kind words about my special girl. I'm sure that she's feeling a lot of love right now!

I'm so very sorry about Bootsy. She was with you for so many years that her passing leaves a void in your life. I'm glad you have a new kitty in your life. Neko is her own kitty and a whole new experience for you. Bootsy was a beautiful girl and will always have a place in your heart.

I forgot about the time lapse that sometimes occurs between submission and posting the Cat of the Day! I am so happy Bootsy was chosen, as she is delightful. I am happy to hear that Neko has come to be with you - it encourages me to know that finding another feline friend who needs you when one that has been with you for so long has gone on is probably a healthy thing to do. I know Grasshopper is getting up there, and with her health problems a couple of months ago, I have learned to let go. I appreciate your post, as it encourages me to consider another cat when 'hopper leaves.