Sweet Safari Boy

A Smart Tabby's Thoughts on Life and Love…

Many Missed Kisses

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Dear Mommy,

Bailey told me that she sent a letter telling you I crossed over the Bridge to Hyfryd with ease. I know letting me go was very hard but I appreciated you stopping the pain I was in. I almost made it to my 14th Birthday! Multiply that by 7 for each year for a cat and I was very old, but I never looked old, now did I? That is because you took such great care of me.

Mommy, we were so lucky to have had each other for so many years, so many days and even more moments. I know I was not the most affectionate cat to Papa, but I did love him, you have to tell him that for me okay? I think I miss your minimum of 100 kisses a day. Tarzan, Cheetah told me you kissed them constantly too. You are a big kisser.Does Joy miss herding me around? Gee, I feel sorry for the next kitty that comes along! Haha! You had better get another boy like me who can handle her like I could. She is a sweetheart that Joy, I do really miss her, but not as much as I miss you. You need to find another boy like me who will greet you on the toilet seat as you come out of the shower, so you can brush him like you did me with your personal hairbrush that I liked! You did everything for me that a cat could ever want. I lived quite the great life with you, then Bailey and Papa and then Joy too.

I also wanted to tell you that I really was grateful that even though you always had many kitties at once, you gave me my preference of being an only cat after Tarzan passed over the bridge.I was just a baby then! I know you wanted to get more kitties, but you respected the fact that I was fine as Prince of the house. You did that for me and I know how hard that was for you, so thank you.

You are the best mommy ever. I plan on writing you letters like Bailey does, okay? Since I always loved food so much I thought I could start a cafe! What do you think? I need a cool name, so you have to help me. Tarzie, Cheetah and Freedom want in on this idea too, so we are all very excited – as you can see I have only been here one week and one day and I am already feeling fine and wanting to get back to my old self! That is the good thing about crossing over the bridge here to Hyfryd. Not only is it gorgeous here, everyone feels perfectly youthful and productive. Oh and I wanted to tell you that my “den” as Bailey likes to call it, is right next to Tarzan, Cheetah and Freedom and of course, Bailey, made it very nice and comfortable for me with the best bed and food and everything the way I like it. It was really great to see our Bailey. She was so happy to see me.

At least you can know that I am okay and I can see and hear you and be in your heart always. I will help you find the right kitty just like Bailey led you to Joy. I know it’s been 36 years since you have not had a kitty, so we need to fix that as soon as you get back North. I know you need some time to grieve for me, but that will give me time to help you. Of course he will never be as handsome as me, but I will try to assist you in any way I can! I love you so much. Think of a name for the cafe for me and write me back! LOVE YOU!!!!

I can feel your kisses in my fur and always will. As I will always, always, always be your Sweet Safari Boy!

xoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxox Safari

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Author: Sherri Maddick

I have loved animals my entire life. I am the mom of Joy the Border Collie and Sabie the buff cat. I advocate for animals with my voice and pocketbook.

2 thoughts on “Many Missed Kisses

  1. Laurel's avatar

    Awww…I like thinking of your critters all hanging out together, and having such a happy existence in new & perfect bodies. I think the same about my own fur babies, past & present. (I’ve had EIGHT cats in my life, 4 of which are at the Rainbow bridge.)

    I hope when you return from Florida, you do open your heart to another kitty….I like to think when one special and beloved pet crosses over, the greatest gift they leave behind is a “golden ticket”…. that gives a new & wonderful life to a shelter pet….who is even now waiting to be loved & cherished.

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