1986 - 2002 

Unka, great friend, loving companion and special pet beyond measure died peacefully at 12:25 pm on August 28, 2002 of age related causes.  We will always remember our little “bottle baby” feline fighting to maintain that initial life with such tenacity.  She came to us against great odds and I’m truly convinced she was a gift from God. Unka gave us 16 of the best years one could hope for from a pet. I will of course never forget my “lap cat” who was always with me whether watching TV, reading or taking a nap whereupon she would sleep on my tummy. Then there was the mad tearing around the house back and forth whenever she sensed we were leaving for a while, especially if suitcases were involved. Unka loved to play with your finger or a pencil if she was hiding in a box; Great Fun!  Towards the end of her life she discovered the joys of catnip. I’ve saved her favorite catnip “log” as a remembrance of the many hours she spent fondling that thing. She appeared to be in pure ecstasy and indeed she played with the catnip until just a few days ago. The many other memories I have of our special pet are too numerous to lay down here but these few words written while shedding some tears may help a little with the grief and healing process. It’s amazing but I already feel this gaping hole in my heart where she was. Unka has her own special place now in the sun about 15 feet to the left of the holly tree where she will rest in peace.