I had an Aunt Bertha as well, also a great-aunt. And also an animal lover--cats in particular, although she adored our poodle too. I'm not sure how many kitties she took care of over the years, but people knew she was a soft touch and were always dumping unwanted cats and kittens on her doorstep.

She loved yard sales and giving gifts. Which meant that she'd show up at our house with the darndest assortment of stuff. I still have part of a vanity set she gave me--hairbrush, hand mirror, and some jars for creams and powders.

She passed away many years ago, but I remember her fondly. She had a kind and loving heart.