Oh, Donna
On September 14th, 2009, Oh, Donna was found deceased in her cage when the volunteers arrived for the day. Prior to that, she seemed a little underweight, but she hadn't really appeared sick. She was sitting up when canned food was being handed out the afternoon before and she was still standing when night meds were dispensed. We're deeply saddened to have lost her, especially not knowing that she might have been ill.

Mr. Bojangles
Sad news from his family on February 16th, 2010: "I just wanted to let you know that BoJo crossed to the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon. He was diagnosed with Stage 2 kidney failure about three weeks ago and shortly after that he stopped eating. We could get him to eat a few things, but it was starting to take it's toll on him. We are fortunate to deal with a wonderful vet clinic and they came to the house. He went very peacefully. I will miss hearing his gentle snore and watching him slowly cross the yard, tail slowly wagging as he checked things out. He was a wonderful boy and now he's pain free and running at the bridge." The shelter volunteers were deeply saddened by such news, but as one of them said, "I am also happy that he had people who loved him for this long. What a good last ride he has had." May his legs now once again carry him strong and steady as he runs like the wind at the Rainbow Bridge.

Lahr
January 11th, 2010: Lahr wasn't a real people cat, but he was closely bonded with his cagemates and his fellow tabby, Detlef. Beth, a shelter volunteer, hoped for a break-through with Lahr, but sadly that never really happened. Not every cat makes the decision to want human company, but they are all still worthy in their own right. Ironically, it was when Lahr became very sick that Beth was able to love on him and coo to him. He was just too weak to resist her affection. We're glad that Beth was there to make him as comfortable as possible, and, in his short life, Lahr knew love, warmth and security, and that is much more than many know. Rest in peace sweetie.

Flint
Just a couple of weeks before Christmas, this tiny little boy was found dumped along the side of the road with his sister, Feather. Starved, mangey, and worm-infested, tiny Flint spent time at the vet's office trying to regain his health. Once back at the shelter, he seemed to be doing better. Surprisingly, during a recheck at the vet's office on December 30th, 2009, Flint passed away. Even the vet tech seemed surprised as they too thought he was improving. He truly was a wonderful little boy. Mange did not kill him as he was mite-free at the time. Malnutrition no doubt damaged him to the point of no return. What a beautiful creature he was - one who deserved so much more than he was given during his far-too-short-life......

Gizmo
Neglected by his previous owner, Gizmo arrived at the shelter in need of a GREAT deal of care. The entire time he was at the shelter, he maintained such a sweet demeanor and brought many smiles to many faces. On December 2nd, 2009, our hearts were broken when we learned that this dear boy had passed away during his neuter surgery. The vet thought he must have had some kind of heart problem. He was such a precious little guy and we were looking forward to finding him a forever home where he could be cherished.