Shelter Cats and Redemption

One year ago today, Jackson's health crisis began. Several weeks of vet visits, worries, and prayers later, Jackson emerged from major bladder surgery a much healthier, thinner, happier cat. Since then he's kept the weight off and has been great. My peace, my zen, my joy, my reason for getting up and my reason for always having a warm lap when I relax in my favorite chair.  Thank you to those of you (you know who you are) that supported me in every possible way during what was a tremendous ordeal for both human and feline. I do not know what I would have done had I lost him. Thanks to you, he is doing better than ever! Thanks also go to  Animal General of East Norwich , for saving his life! Here's hoping 2016 is a much healthier year for my boy! Jackson one year later:

Tyler is back after taking a week off! The face.  2009.

It's been a while, so here are some recent pics of my dynamic duo, Jackson and Sophie!

On this Tyler Tuesday, I visited Tyler's grave. The final resting place of my first ever cat. Tyler. I hadn't visited since before the winter, so I wanted to make sure nothing was damaged, and that his gravestone was still in place. Despite some overgrowth, and some dog poop nearby, all was in order.  Ashley and I plan on doing some beautification to his grave site in the next week or so.  Well....more her than me.  She's Italian with a green thumb.....I happen to be the polar opposite. It wasn't a long visit, but I stood at his grave for a few moments.   Reflecting.  Remembering. "I love you and miss you old man"  I muttered just under my breath. If you have the good fortune of a final resting place for your beloved pet that crossed the Rainbow Bridge, taking a piece of your heart with them.....pay them a visit soon.  If you aren't so fortunate, find a favorite photo of your beloved pet.   Reflect. Remember....

Best friends, forever.  2009.

Tyler resting on his favorite flannel blanket in my old living room in Searingtown, Long Island. 2001.

This being Sophie's birthday week, it's only natural that she should take over Tuesdays as well! Sophie has taken over for Tyler in every possible way, up to and including bathing in the bathroom sink!