Welcome to Hopi Cheyenne's Rainbow Residency

Memories of Hopi Cheyenne

Hopi came into my world after being "dumped" at a pet shop. She was the runt of the litter, had ear mites enbedded in her ears, her one eye shut from a terrible eye infection, and was not yet weened from her mother her neglected her. I had to take her home and make her well. I did just that. She became healthy, and loved her companion, Cheyenne, who was only about four months older than her. She was my first "baby" since I had to feed her with a bottle right away. I nursed to into perfect health, and she remained that way for fifteen more years. She was my best friend, my forever love, and her and Cheyenne taught me the meaning of unconditional love. They made me a better person. Through them, I loved all animals, and respected every form of life. I became involved with ASPCA, Humane Society, local animal shelters, rescued and found homes for other cats, World Wildlife Fund, and many others. I thank them for that. When my daughter, Melody, was born, Hopi never left her side. She slept under the crib as though she was watching over her to protect her and keep her safe. When Melody graduated to the toddler bed, so did Hopi. She let Melody dress her in baby clothes, and they played many games together-Hopi was 10 when Melody was born. She was truely special!!! When Hopi got sick in May of 2009 with chronic urinary tract infections, we got real scared. She then began her decline-kidney infections, weight loss, and then chronic renal failure. I was pregnant with my son, Grant, and suffering from horrible back pain. But, no way was I going to give up my Hopi girl!!! I gave her subcutaneous fluids every day along with medications, and whatever I could get her to eat. I would do anything to buy more time with her. The vet gave her about four months. Then, Grant was born, and what a joy-that was September. I felt that my family was now complete. Unfortunately, two weeks later we found a tumor the size of Texas in her abdomen, and she began to bleed out. We had one last weekend with her which was full of love and caring for her the best we could-I did not want to make the decision to let her go, and was praying God would take her from home. Unfortunately, that's not what happened, and I had to decide to let her be free of her suffering. I think Hopi waited for my son to be born before she let herself go thinking that I would be Okay. She was so wrong. I could never be okay. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life. My family had now lost one of its most precious members-my beloved Hopi girl! It has been nine months, and I miss her every single minute of every single day, and my heart absolutely aches for her. Our other sweet cat, Cheyenne, Hopi's beloved companion, then died four months later. I have never felt more alone than I do now living without them. I have a beautiful family, but I will never be complete with Hopi and Cheyenne. There is an empty place in my heart now, and I try to fill it with their memories and love. I know that when I cross the Rainbow Bridge, I will run to them, and hold them forever!!!! Cheyenne (11/19/93-2/13/10) was our first baby-we got her from an animal shelter about three months before Hopi. She was also one of the greatest loves of my life. She was also my best friend-with me through all of the ups and downs of my life. She was a sweet, loving cat who slept with me until the last night of her life. She was healty, until the end, and still the vets are not sure what her downfall was. I believe it happened when Hopi died. I believe that even though she had us, she missed her best companion, Hopi. I will forever miss her cuddling with me, and laying her head next to mine. She was everything to me, too. I miss them both every single minute of every single day.

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