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Memories of Sunshine

Sunshine, you were born a beautiful, cute, energetic playful kitten with a great kitty mom Koko. Unfortunately your littermate Honey died only after one week but your mommy Koko brought you three feline siblings a year later. You had many struggles with health issues your first year of life yet you seemed undaunted by the constant vet visits. You were so funny when you would quickly climb to the top of my head and play in my hair when you were at the vet's. The only other person who was blessed with this nesting was Sharon. You loved her thick, curly hair and she was tolerate of your nesting, tugging and pulling. You were such a little nester. You was so playful and such an entertainer. For unknown reasons you would soon struggled with anxiety and become so aggressive I thought I would have to declaw you and feared I might have to tell you goodbye. We discovered the alternative of behavioral modification and made major milestones freeing you from declawing or worse. You began to accept a treat from a kind hand and learned purring was to be shared by age 13. You were a great big sister and kitty sitter when Shadow, Sami and Blue Angel were born. You wasn't a lap kitty but my definite heart kitty. You made the best real "snow cat" in the Christmas Tree Village this year. The Christmas tree will be put up in your honor for years to come. I'm sorry I wasn't with you this morning when your life came to an end. I thought I had you all settled in from the vet visit before I left for the hospital at 10:30 p.m. I would have never wanted you to have died alone. Perhaps Shadow was nearby as he had kept viligance near you for the two weeks you were most ill. I'm so glad I was able to hold you and feel your soft body as we said goodbye. It was heartbreaking and a very special moment when mama Koko gave you a lick kiss on your head as we were saying goodbye. Sunshine Born June 14, 1991 a tiny white kitten to mamma Koko to grow into a soft beautiful Bluepoint Himalayan. Playful, stalking, and chasing the toy mice watchful of siblings Shadow, Sami, and Blue Angel. Early morning separation from your human companion eased with peek-a-boo and goodbye kisses by the door. A stringed feather toy bird flying through the air brought gigantic leaps, chases and endless laughter. Excitement and watchful window entertainment as the hummingbird and finch visited our feeders. Calmness exchanged for anxiety and aggression behavioral modification with love resumes peacefulness. Trust grew a treat offered, a caress initiated by you your purr as a reward bringing momentary surprise. Catnip the chosen antidote for pleasure eating, romping, rolling, and frolicking delight. Katmas and birthdays celebrated each year with many good memories and photos to share. Never a lap cat yet often perched nearby an occasional sleep mate never to stray from my heart. Fourteen years, seven months of brightness your light dimmed January 21, 2006 by morning death. Missed each day to be remembered for years goodbye our dear little Sunshine, shine on forever. You are so very precious and will always be remembered. Thank you for being a part of our lives. We love and miss you........mama Koko, Shadow, Sami, Blue Angel and Lorraine. Please also visit Sugar, Tiger, Koko Macademia KitKat and Shadow Baby KitKat.

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