Magnificent Moonlight...

[catlover11]

Just like the others who have posted, your beautifully written tribute to Moonlight touched my heart and made me cry. But it also made me very frustrated and angry. As a longtime volunteer for cat rescue I pray that somehow one day cats will enjoy the same protection that dogs who have homes do - we do NOT open the door and let the dogs out into the world without us (unless in a fenced in backyard obviously). Cats deserve this respect and supervision to keep them healthy and safe from predators, cruelty, fast cars, etc. Just in the last two months our rescue has lost two beautiful young cats - one to kidney issues (being born in less than ideal situation outside) and another to Feline Leukemia. We also had 3 cats test positive for Feline Aids and are trying to find homes for them (we already have 9 others with FIV in foster homes). These cats were all either abandoned or were born from abandoned moms. Keep in mind that when you adopt from a rescue or shelter that most do not give the combo test so if you already have cats at home please have this done by your vet (our rescue is one of two that do this test regularly - most do not!). Please, anyone reading this, think more than twice about letting the cat(s) you treasure outside - I have my own cats who I rescued and with patience, love and attention, they WILL get used to their lives indoors - these diseases spread easily and your cats can catch them and suffer through no fault of their own.

Bless you for giving Moonlight the love and care he deserved - and should have had for many more years.

[mon]

Your loving tribute to Moonlight was very touching. I was very moved at your dignified tribute to your beautiful wild friend. You and Moonlight gave each other the best of each other and the most profound gift of all. Wish you an adventurous, magical future and a case of the good stuff Moonlight was a masterpiece. Peace and love

[Momo]

What a beautiful sad story...I must say though that Moonlight was able to eat on a regular basis, and make a few friends during his short time here. May he be happy over the Rainbow Bridge!

[tatsxxx11]

As everyone posting before me, I too was so touched, moved to tears, by your beautifully written, most elegant tribute to your dear, beloved friend, Moonlight; reading of the precious, albeit too brief, time that you and he shared. He was one pure and gentle spirit, and like that heavenly body he was named after, truly magical is his ability to stir and inspire. He was only with you but a short while, sadly. But as Mon so perfectly put it, the pawprints he left on your heart, everlasting. How blessed you were to have known the gift of his quiet, dignified love and devotion, and he yours. It's comforting knowing that one very special, most deserving feral kitty knew warmth and a full belly; the loving touch of a human hand and the comforting sound of a kind voice, before leaving this earth. He was loved.

Heartfelt thanks to you, dear guardian of Moonlight, for sharing your beautiful friend with us; for givng us the chance to honor him, and pay tribute to all that he meant to you.
Bask in the warmth of the Rainbow Bridge, beautiful Moonlight, until you and your soul mate are together once more.

[lizbud]

As everyone posting before me, I too was so touched, moved to tears, by your beautifully written, most elegant tribute to your dear, beloved friend, Moonlight; reading of the precious, albeit too brief, time that you and he shared. He was one pure and gentle spirit, and like that heavenly body he was named after, truly magical is his ability to stir and inspire. He was only with you but a short while, sadly. But as Mon so perfectly put it, the pawprints he left on your heart, everlasting. How blessed you were to have known the gift of his quiet, dignified love and devotion, and he yours. It's comforting knowing that one very special, most deserving feral kitty knew warmth and a full belly; the loving touch of a human hand and the comforting sound of a kind voice, before leaving this earth. He was loved.

Heartfelt thanks to you, dear guardian of Moonlight, for sharing your beautiful friend with us; for givng us the chance to honor him, and pay tribute to all that he meant to you.
Bask in the warmth of the Rainbow Bridge, beautiful Moonlight, until you and your soul mate are together once more.

Thank you for sharing your beautful story of your friendship with Moonlight. I usually write my own messages in posts but this time I cannot
write for the tears. I do want to echo Tats thoughts & comments. I am so glad moonlight knew love & kindness before he died.

[kaycountrygal]

Oh My! How sad! I am so sorry Moonlight did not live a long life. From the writeup I can tell that you loved him and he trusted you. You made his life more comfortable and he wasn't hungry after finding you. He was a handsome boy. I am glad he was chosen as COTD!

[kb2yjx]

Sleep softly, dear Moonlight. You really had a good human who loved you......

[Sundance]

Moonlight, your story brought me to tears. My heart always jumps when I read "Deceased" on the page, but as sad as the thought is that you have gone over to the Rainbow Bridge, your story is heartwarming. You were so loved and you learned to trust the one who loved you. Big, beautiful boy, I know you are waiting for your loved one and the two of you will meet again one fine day. In the meantime, all of us who have read your story will carry the memory of you in our hearts. Maybe your story and many of the responses will encourage others to help a feral cat some day.

Rest in peace, handsome Moonlight.