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Bella
Bella was "the most beautiful cat in the world". She loved hearing that every time I looked into those beautiful blue eyes lined with white. She came to me through Carol at ASR at an adoption event. We had just lost my daughter's Balinese, Beau, bought from a local breeder. When I saw the ASR set up, I thought no way they would have a Balinese. Well Carol corrected me and pulled out this skinny kitty with gorgeous eyes and said ASR had saved cats from a breeder who could longer manage. It was the same cattery where we had gotten Beau! I can't tell you how thrilled I was. I had 7 years of loving her and unexpectedly lost her probably due to an embolism. Her cremains are behind this beautiful photo on my mantle. Bella, you are "the most beautiful cat in the world"!


Clover Cupcake
I was trapped as a feral cat in March of 2006 by a long time ASR member. There were so many cute Siamese kittens she trapped along with me. I had been badly injured and the locals thought "no one would want an ugly injured adult cat". Boy, were they wrong. I was helped by so many people the first year of my rescue. My guardian, Stephanie, still can't believe how kind people were to me. I had countless surgeries to fix my broken jaw. I raised so many funds that first year that all my additional donations went on to help other kitties in need. Turns out my "foster" mom could not let me go. She had to keep me. I lived for over 9 years with her. I didn't always have it easy due to some health issues but you would never know it. Although people could not pet me (I was semi social), I helped foster so many kittens and other adult cats as they came through this house in foster care over the years. Other injured cats were my favorite. I could relate. Turns out I must have sustained an internal injury all those years ago that contributed to my very fast decline. I decided to hide it until the last few days of my life. I left this world on August 11th, 2015. Clover was THE most special cat to so many. She is so greatly missed. " What do you do when a good friend dies? When all of the tears have all but been cried. No matter how much, no matter how hard you try, The only thing to do is say farewell and Goodbye."


Lexi
"In loving memory of Lexi who became part of our family in February 2011… Lexi – you had such a hard life for most of your life until you were rescued by the wonderful people at ASR. Pam, your foster, loved you so much and made sure the person who adopted you would take great care of you. It took a lot of love and patience but you exceeded our expectations in your ability to trust, love and enjoy life as a pampered kitty. We were so lucky to be with you for the last 3 ½ years. Your beautiful blue eyes closed forever on April 5, 2014 and you left us absolutely heartbroken. Thank you for being such a cherished gift and enjoy the Rainbow Bridge with Annie; you both will always be in our hearts." - with love from Shirley Hargrove


Annie
“In loving memory of our sweet little Annie-cat who went to kitty-heaven on August 6, 2013. We adopted you in January 2011 and it was love at first touch. All you ever wanted was a warm lap or bed to sit in and you were so happy and content. Callie, Lexi and we miss you so much. Rest in peace my little darling and know that you were loved”. -Shirley K. Hargrove


King Solomon
You captured my heart in July of 2011. A beautiful cat coming from a tough start in life. I started fostering you online through Save a Cat on Facebook. In time, my family and I decided we would welcome you as a member of our family and in October we brought you home. You were such a beautiful 3 legged wonder cat. And smart to boot. You were friendly and loving, and you really were a King in this home. I had hoped for years of sharing my lap with you but in April of 2012, you were diagnosed with the insidious FIP. In your last month we gave you as much love, comfort and outdoor time as we could, and we loved it all. On May 24, 2012, you went to Rainbow Bridge, joining our other wonderful cats who went ahead before you. We cry because it's over, We smile because you happened. Run along, little friend. -John, Tammi, Olivia, Andre

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