Once upon a time (about 15 years or so ago) a cute part Abyssinian kitten was born. He was adopted by an elderly lady who named him Garfield. When he was nearly 9 months old, his loving Feeder passed away. He spent a few days wondering what had happened before he was found. Then he was adopted by a couple who already had an Abyssinian Princess*. Because they certainly did not feel he was a "Garfield" he was renamed Tanis. hey use Egyptian names for their Abyssinians. Unfortunately, their Princess (who still thinks she is a Queen!) did not care for Tanis.
At the time, Sarah (Dale's wonderful daughter & my amazing step-daughter) wanted a kitten. So, of course, my husband rescued Tanis and brought him home (they were catless at the time). Sarah had been hoping for a kitten kitten but there he was. Tanis was a wee bit autistic. As he grew older he became a Grumpy Old Cat. He enjoyed being One of The Boys watching TV with my husband and his roommate (obviously before we met & married). There were only certain people he would react to and Sarah was one of His People. When she found her own place, Tanis went with her where he could have peace and quiet. No other cats around him and His Person to love on.
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Sweet Tanis...mommy has leaky eyes learning about Tanis. She said that he will have been greeted also by her Robin and Hopping John and we all know Tanis is playing and happy..waiting till he and mom's babies too, all greet us by and by.
ReplyDeleteO, brave brave Tanis, your work here is done, sweet boy.
ReplyDeleteBut we will meet again, at the Bridge.
Love & Purrs,
KC
Tanis had a wonderful life here, and we think he will have many furiends at the Rainbow Bridge, one being our little Sara who had to go there last week.
ReplyDeleteSoar high, handsome Tanis..We'll see you at The Bridge ...
~ The Bunch
Lovely Tanis, cross the Bridge knowing that you will see your person Sarah again one day.
ReplyDeleteYou will be missed, but not forgotten. Godspeed, friend.
Our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Tanis. We're thankful he had a wonderful life and hope those memories will, in time, be of comfort and not sorrow.
ReplyDeletePurrs and healing Light to all.
We are so sorry for Tanis' loss...Our sincere condolances to his family and friends; wishing you all comfort at this sad time...Love never dies...kisses...Calle, Halle, Sukki
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear about Tanis. We send comforting purrs to Sarah and everybuddy else who are missing him so much....
ReplyDeleteWe are sorry that Tanis had to go to The Bridge and send comforting purrs to Sarah and to all of you.
ReplyDeleteOH we are so sorry to hear about Tanis. We will keep you all in our purrs. Rest well dear brave Tanis.
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Abby
We are sorry to learn of Tanis' passing. We can tell you all loved him and are missing him very much. Saying good-bye is never easy. Sending purrs and tail wags for all of you.
ReplyDeleteWe're sorry to hear that Tani has gone to the bridge. Purrs, headbonks and hugs.
ReplyDeleteSniffie and the Florida Furkids
Sending mournfull purrrss and gentle headbuttss.
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Sending loving purrs to Sarah and all who Tanis left behind when he went to the Bridge. Sweet dreams Tanis!
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear that brave Tanis has gone to the bridge. We are sending our rumbliest purrs and prayers to you during this sad, sad time.
ReplyDeleteOur condolences here at Casa de Observer--from the Observer and the three furballs that keep the Observer keen.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for the loss of handsome Tanis and send gentle comforting purrs.
ReplyDeleteFarewell, Tanis ...run free at the Bridge
That was a beautiful tribute to a beautiful cat. We're so sorry that Tanis had to go to The Bridge, but it sounds like he lived a very good life and was very much loved.
ReplyDeleteRumbly purrs and love to you all
Whicky Wuudler
Oliver
& Gerry
byebye, Tanis... we enjoyed your story, sorreh we never gotted to meet you, but we know you is running free now.
ReplyDeleteI got more info when Dale came home from helping Sarah bury Tanis in the family plot where she can visit him. Tanis has always had another nick name of Fatty B Datty. But no matter what kind of stinky goodness Sarah got him, he wasn't interested in eating. Sunday night he cuddled up nest to her and purred.at one point he woke her up and wanted to go to the kitchen. He didn't want to eat or drink anything. He just wanted to pee and didn't want to mess up mommy's room.
ReplyDeleteHe kept purring to her throughout the ordeal of being at the vets again. These vets took pictures and ultrasounds (I'm taking deep calming breaths here). He was eaten up with stomach cancer. They told her that there were options. But she could see by their faces that the options wouldn't really give him much time and that time wouldn't be happy for Tanis.
So, holding and loving her cat. Tanis purring and loving his human. They gently put him to sleep and then gave him medicine to stop his heart. And he purred all the way across the Rainbow Bridge.
One of the reasons my husband has problems with pets is because they cross the Bridge. He hates saying good-bye. Da Boys are quiet today. They've all been told. Although Mister Kitten went, "Who??"