Our dearest Monger departed for the Rainbow Bridge a year ago today, February 23. We have missed him very much, but we are consoled by remembering all the funny things he did and what a good and long life he lived with us. Monger ran the roost, so there have been some adjustments in the pecking order among the furry set. Tiger has moved into the position of Alpha Cat, a status Tiger has always known he was destined for. It was very hard on Gold Kitty to lose his Great Mentor, but GK has adjusted, and he and Tiger have even begun to get on rather well.
I adopted Monger from an animal shelter in early 1990 when he was about a year old. The staff thought Monger was a pretty neat guy, so they kept him long past the prescribed period in the hopes that someone would adopt him. I named him Sebastian, but somehow started calling him "The Kitty Monger," and Monger just stuck as his name. Monger was handsome, intelligent, willful, affectionate, and wonderful.
Monger and his protege in early 2009:
Sleeping on BB's pillow, 2008:
At the back door in the early 2000's:
Lounging on BB's baby stuff, summer 2000:
Christmas Bookends -- Monger and Norman*, 1998:
Playing at Gold Kitty's 1st Birthday Party, June 1998:
*Norman was another beloved kitty who I found abandoned in my neighborhood in 1993 -- He was the sweetest and most devoted boy, but sadly died of complications from feline asthma in January, 2002. We miss him too.
11 comments:
LOVE the book end picture. They all are characters and leave us with such wonderful memories.
Ane
Our purrs are with you. Looks like you have some wonderful memories.(((hugs)))
What a lovely tribute to the ones you've loved before. Great cats you can see that!! Purrs
What cute memories you have. Poor little Addie Cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge last night. How weird reading about yours now.
The bookends pikh was our favourite too!
Thanks fur sharing the special memories!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Hello sweet kitty -- thanks for sharing, it's good to remember those who have gone to the Bridge.
Hi my name is Remington. I hope we can be friends. It is sad to lose our friends. They will never be forgotten....
Has it already been a year? We remember when Monger went to the bridge, it was only shortly after we had met all of you. It was nice seeing pictures of him is his prime, what a mancat! You must have so many memories of him. We're sending sweet purrs. Siena, Chilli and mom Britta
It seems that today is a day of remembering for many of us. Monger was a magnificent fellow and he had a wonderful life. Remembering him with smiles and great stories is the best way to honour his memory.
What a wonderful post... Gone but never forgotten..
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
What a wonderful post of rememberance. Monger was one handsome and well loved fella.
It is hard when our friends go to the Bridge but you have some wonderful memories to cherish.
Purrs, Goldie,Shade and Banshee
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