RUGRAT, Sasha's Kitten -- An update on Sasha, The Queen Calico's story...

We loved Sasha dearly and miss her very much. Sasha's 5 Kittens were born on the 18th of July 1995 in the City of Monreal, Quebec, Canada.

We named them: Carmel, Licorice, White Nose, Black Nose and Rugrat.

Carmel lives with his his family which includes two other cats. His humans are acquaintances so we do hear how he is doing, mainly through the exchange of cards during the Christmas -- Hanukkah holiday season.

Licorice, White Nose and Black Nose: they were placed into forever homes though a third party recommended by our veterinarian, the late, wonderful Dr. Dan Urtnowsky whom I dubbed TBC (The Big Chief). We never knew who adopted them.

Rugrat was a very cute Brindled Calico kitten who grew into a gorgeous cat. Like Carmel, she was adopted by people we trust and know. In fact, her human Mamma, Linda, is a good friend.

Rugrat passed away today, at home, the place where she was loved and that she loved. Rugrat took a turn for the worse; most likely died of a heart attack.

Rugrat's wonderful boxer dog, Chef and cat sibling, Merlin will comfort her human family and help them though the pain of her loss.

RIP, darling Rugrat b. 18th July 1995 d. 9th April 2011
Play well at Rainbow Bridge...your Mamma Cat, Sasha is there, overjoyed to have her kitten back! And your kitty sister, Beauty is there for you too.

Ode to Rugrat

A tiny bit of furry fluff
The wee one of a litter of five --
You stole Daniels' heart all those years ago
And went to live with Daniel, Beauty, Linda and Morrie.
Lucky you! A loving family with good hearts.

I loved you, dear Rugrat
and played with you during your kitten time
with Sasha and your siblings...
Sasha was my darling and is always in my heart
and you were one of her five parts

A tiny bit of furry fluff
Whom I so dearly loved.

Ode to Rugrat
April 9th 2011(c)Susan Elizabeth Dykhuis aka (c)Sasha Canadian aka (c)Sasha Gold

Another beautiful rescue, Minou and her five kittens, read here:

http://sashacanadian.blogspot.com/20...elizabeth.html

Sasha and her Kittens
Beginning with the kitten closest to Sasha's nose:

Black Nose; Rugrat, Carmel, Licorice and White Nose.

Black Nose and White Nose were Tuxedo looks; Licorice was black with darker black stripes on his back.