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Memories of Arthur

Arthur came into our lives in a sunny May day and from the time I picked him up and he started to purr, I knew that we would be friends for a lifetime. He was a large brown tabby with bright golden eyes, a white chin and a soft beige underside. By the time he came to Rainbow Bridge, he was 15 years of age. As a kitten, he brightened my mother's last days by jumping to her bed trying to catch a sunny spot or just snuggling by her feet. He would always be where we were. He followed us all over the house and out to the yard. If we played Frisbie, he would run after it, although he never learned to fetch, he was a cat! He had a favorite toy, a little stuffed bunny who was his closest friend and confidant. Arthur loved to eat, his favorite food was shrimp, but he also loved turkey and chicken (white meat only). Yes, he was spoiled, just a tad... Every night, after dinner, his dad will take him on his lap and they would watch TV together and then, they would peacefully fall asleep for an hour or so. He loved taking a nap with his mommy on a lazy Sunday afternoon and he would put his head on her pillow and pretend he was a person. He didn't have any siblings, but he had 4 aunts who loved him. He also had a friend named "Blue" who was his Aunt Bette's cat. Arthur will live in our hearts and memories forever. Thank you for all the love you gave us. We hope you liked the home we offered you, it was an honor and a pleasure having you as our loving pet. The day we sent you to Rainbow Bridge was a very difficult one, your Aunt Olive was there too. We couldn't see you continuing to decline and deteriorate. We knew how proud you were and we wanted to preserve your dignity. We love you dear Arthur, we think of you all the time and we hope you like your "virtual" resting place on the hillside, at Rainbow Bridge... Rest in peace, Arthur, until we meet again... Mom and Dad 4/14/02 Note: Our most sincere appreciation to the doctors and the staff of the "Maywood Veterinary Clinic" for helping Arthur cross the Bridge with dignity and pride. Our special "Thanks" to Dr. Nisenholz, who was his vet for 15 years and to Mrs. Valerie Bracken who took good care of him each time we went away. 11/23/02 Note: Dear Arthur, we wanted you to be one of the first to know that we had adopted a kitty. Her name is "Miss Gracie" and we call her "Missy". Her coat is dark grey with a silver sheen to it and she seems to have a sweet personality. We hope you approve of our decision and know that we are not replacing you, we simply needed a companion. You are special and will always be in our thoughts and our hearts. 04/01/03 Note: Dear Arthur, today you would have been 16 years old. Happy Birthday in heaven, we miss you... Love, Mom & Dad. 4/01/04 - Today would have been your 17th birthday and we are thinking of you. Missy is growing up and keeps us entertained with her antics. We remember you every day and know there will never be a better companion than you, our dear Arthur. 10/09/04 Dear Arthur, I wanted to tell you that there is a kitty in the yard who wants to be adopted into our family. I feed him every day and I keep a bowl of fresh water on the patio for him, but we don't know how Missy will react to us bringing him home... I will keep you posted. We love you dearly! 12/19/04 - Dear Arthur, We miss you so much! Christmas will never be the same without you. The kitty that was in the yard was adopted by a lady who lives on Crest Lane, so we hope to see him again some day. Merry Christmas in Heaven. Love, Mom & Dad. 4/01/05 - Dear Arthur, today would have been your 18th birthday. We think of you, today and always, and we love you very much. Hugs and kisses, Mom and Dad. 1/14/06 - Dear baby, we missed you at Christmas! Your stocking hung next to ours and Missy's by the fireplace and will hang there every year. You don't know what I'd give to have you with us again, even if it was for just one day... We love you, Arthur, Mom & Dad. 4/1/06 - Dear Arthur, today would have been your 19th birthday, you are getting over your teenage years, buddy! We miss you... 4/12/06 - Dearest Arthur, we thought of you so many times today! We love you and miss you and we send you a hug and many kisses on your 4th anniversary in heaven. Love, Mom & Dad. 12/24/06 - Dearest Arthur, we missed you at Christmas! Your stocking hung by the fireplace next to Missy's and ours. It has been put away until next year. Tell me, Arthur, is there Christmas in heaven? Know that we love you and remember you and your gentle ways every day. Love & kisses, Mom & Dad - 2/16/07 - Dear Arthur, your Aunt Raquel told us today that Rocky had gone to doggie heaven last Thursday. We felt very sad for them and for Rocky, but would like to think that you are all together, playing and keeping each other company until your parents cross the bridge and meet with you again. If you happen to see him, give him our love, tell him his parents miss him, but that they will be all right knowing they didn't allow him to suffer or be uncomfortable. Love, Mom & Dad. 4/01/07 Dear Arthur, today we remember your birthday. It would have been your 20th and we want you to know that we love you and that you are always in our thoughts. We will think of you for as long as we live and I hope you know how much we love you and miss you. We were so fortunate to have known you! Love, Mom & Dad. 4/12/07 Dearest Arthur, today marks your 5th anniversary in Heaven and we wanted you to know that we remembered you and that we love you with the same love we always had for you. We miss you dear Arthur and wish you were still with us... Love, Mom & Dad. 12/26/07 Dear Arthur, another Christmas without you. We missed you so much our hearts ached and we wished to have you back even if it was for just one day. Your stocking hangs by the fireplace as it always did, next to Missy's and both flanked by ours. Daddy was just remembering the day he lied down and put you on his chest when you were a tiny kitten and told you that we were your parents and would love you forever. Daddy was right. You remain in our hearts and minds and we think of you every day. Love & kisses, Mom and Dad. 4/01/08 Dear Arthur, we remembered you on your birthday, as we do each year. You would have been 21 years old, a very significant birthday!!! We hope you enjoyed your birthday celebration, we were with you in spirit. We love you... Mom and Dad. 4/12/08 Dearest Arthur, We remember you again on the anniversary of the day we had to say goodbye to you. We wish we could have you in our arms again and able to give you a big hug, but that will have to wait. How long? We don't know, but it will be a very happy reunion. You will always be our dear baby and in our hearts forever. Love & kisses, Mom and Dad.

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