The little bronce cat on John's gravestone...

[moosmom]

That is disgusting. Thats SACRILEDGE!!!! I'm so sorry, Randi. That just outrages me to no end.

Are you going to replace it? I hope so. That's what it's all about. His love of cats. Did you report it to the police??

I'd like to donate something to having the kitty replaced, Randi. Would you be kind enoug to send me your address??

(((((HUGS)))))

Donna

[catmandu]

Where My Parents Is Buried Is Located In An Isolted Area In A Deserted Church So Things Like Floral Tributes Often Go Missing, I Think Taken At Least Sometimes By The People Who Maintain The Property.
To Steal From The Dead Is To Hopefully Invoke Some Bad Karma.
Thats Revolting That Anyone Would Be That Mean And Petty.

[Catty1]

Oh NO Randi...would it by chance have been turned in to the cemetery caretaker?

I'd report it to your local news people - newspaper/TV/radio - because if enough people hear about it, someone might know that person...and just the news getting out will hopefully shame him(or her). Obviously that person has no shame at ALL right now.

Just call them and say you need help - they should understand how special this is, and most people are happy to help.

HUGS!

[moosmom]

Candace is right, get the media involved. Tell whoever took it how much it means to you and that they can turn it in, no questions asked. How about if we take up a collection as a "reward" for the return of the kitty. Betcha that'll peak their attention.

[orangemm]

I just don't understand people; if they would take 10 seconds to think about how THEY would feel if someone did it to them, none of this would happen.

Yes, call the media; let's see if a little exposure will shame the thief (or the recipient) into returning your property.

Fools.

[Randi]

Thank you everyone. I don't think I'll involve the media, they wouldn't consider it a big deal anyway. On tuesday, I'll go to the office and tell them. There has been things happening before - like gravestones being turned over, as Russian Blue mentioned. They have surveilance cameras, but I'm not sure they're on all the time and at all places. It's a huge cemetary.

Our friend John O'Neill, who made the gravestone and got the kitty, is used to work in cemetaries and may know better how to handle this. I'll try to get hold of him after monday.

The cat was screwed in to the stone, so it must have taken some time and effort to get it off.

I hope the person who did this will have some really bad luck!

[Medusa]

Honestly, the things that people do. I just don't get it. Definitely report it to the cemetery office. I'm sorry this has happened.