In Loving Memory

Our sweet boy will be greatly missed. He was loyal, loving and fearless. He taught us what unconditional love really is and for that alone, we are forever grateful. Rest in peace sweet boy and please Wait for us at The Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again…

We weren’t ready. We aren’t ok. But you gave us everything you had and we tried so hard to make sure you knew we loved you just as much back. Everyone that knew you loved you, my sweet girl. My princess of sweetness and cherry pie. My purrbox. My cuddle bug. My love muffin. My precious little cinnamon bun. The perfect pie filling in her little hammocks and pot pies on the cat trees. I’ll always wonder if I loved you enough because you always were ready to drop everything and love on me, like we were both desperate for it. And I’ll always wonder how I didn’t know it was time or how long you were trying to tell me. But I tried to give you the best life that I could, and the best last day that I could. It just feels like so little to have given because you gave me everything. You were perfect from the day you were born to infinity and we are lost without you. We always will be.

Mitzi was our beautiful Nebelung, who left us far too soon at just 7 years old. She was the undisputed queen of our home, with her regal gray mane, beautifully full tail, and sparkling green eyes. Mitzi was a true "person’s cat." She chose her small circle — Chuck, Courtney, and me — and loved us with a fierce, unconditional devotion. To me, she was the ultimate cuddlebug. Whether she was consulting on my work calls or covering me in a cat blanket alongside her sister, Mochi, she always knew exactly where she belonged: right on my lap. She always gave me "kissies," many times unprompted, boring her way right into my heart and always cheering me up when I had a bad day. In fact, when we got the call that she was terminal, she heard me crying and, though she did not feel good, her first instinct was to climb on my lap to comfort the both of us. She was small, but sassy with the loudest purrs I've ever heard from a cat, was incredibly headstrong, and always knew how to get her way. After adopting her in September 2018, I quickly learned that I couldn't pet her; she had to pet herself against my hand because only she knew how she liked it best. She only drank water if it came trickling out of the tub tap, wouldn't eat food unless it was exactly what she was expecting, and always made sure to meow or "love bite" me when I wasn't doing something up to her high standards. Though she was considerably lighter than her sister, Mitzi always knew how to keep Mochi line, ensuring she had the best cuddling spot and the first bite of food (her favorite was salmon). Mitzi was also the smartest cat I've ever met. She would figure out her food puzzles and her toys so quickly, which made it hard to combat her boredom. The only things that truly kept her attention were lasers, light reflections, being nosy, and exploring the outdoors. Though she was an indoor cat, Mitzi had a love of plants and the outdoors. There wasn't a flower or blade of cat grass in our house she didn't like to sniff and nibble, or an outdoor space she didn't love exploring. She adored watching the birds and squirrels out the window, and loved even more when she had a chance to soak in the sunshine and fresh air for herself. We will forever cherish the memories of her rebellious side; jumping railings to eat grass in Chapel Hill, getting wrapped up in and eating cobwebs or leaves on the porch, and soaking up the Baltimore sun on our shared terrace. It is a cruel irony that she loved chasing lights so much, because she lit up our lives every single day. Her life was cut short, leaving a queen-sized hole in our hearts that can never be filled. We love you, sweet girl. May you find the tastiest blade of grass, the smelliest shoe to sniff, and perfect light to chase.

Shelby Lou..forever in our hearts and home ❤️

We sure are missing you, you little peanut. For such a little squirt, you had a huge presence in our hearts and in our home and we miss you like crazy. We hated to see you go, but we are glad you have your wings. As one of your sisters said, “Fly high little sissy!” We will love you forever.

On the 29th of January, it will be one year ago that I lost my sweet Katie. She made my life so much better. I've often wondered how could a little ball of fur make such an impact in my life and in my heart. All I knew was, that it did. I love you so much my little Katie girl and I always will.

I love you forever Molly girl

My Zarah Princess Girlfriend, we miss you so much!! 5 yrs was just not enough time with you. We miss your sweet love, your cuddles, and your sassy little self. I’m sorry Mama couldn’t make you all better. I’m so proud of how brave and how strong you were. You were a fighter until the very end. I know you felt the love we surrounded you with and it makes my heart happy knowing that you knew how loved you were. You’re a special girl, my best friend forever and always! I love you!! Please continue to leave signs that you’re here with us. I’ve already seen a few and that gives me so much peace and comfort. Until we meet again…thank you for always being so loyal and so good to Mama… love you my Zar Zar

Thank you for being an amazing fish Bubbles. We will never forget you and we will always love and miss you Bubbles. From me (Carla),mommy,daddy,Chrissy,Oma and Checkers. Bubbles 1/1/2026 - 1/17/2026

Alli loved to swim and she loved food. She was the sweetest dog ever. She was the only dog I ever had that spit out all her baby teeth when she was a puppy. She will be missed.