LUCKY 1986-2000 Lucky Cat Rescue, Inc. is named in honor of my first cat, Lucky. Lucky was a special friend and family member for 14 years. I will forever be grateful for his companionship and love. All my cats are special, however, I can truly thank Lucky for melting my heart and opening my eyes, helping me realize every creature was created by God for our pleasure and deserves a chance. - Sally Friendly Friendly's name spoke for itself. He was truely one of the friendliest cats I've ever met. He was a Lucky Cat rescue diagnosed with FIV/FEVL and he truely captured the heart of anyone who came in contact with him. He loved to hold a conversation with you and demand from those who weren't cat friendly to acknowledge his presence and show him some affection and they were happy to give it to him. Friendly fought hard to stay with us but he is finally at peace and pain free. He was a wonderful Lucky Cat, a terrific companion and my friend. He will be sorely missed by eveyone. R.I.P Friendly *06/05/06-12/6/09* Smokey Jo Smokey Joe came to us with his brothers when they were about 4 weeks old. He was the smallest and the weakest. Little did we know that God sent him to us for just a short while. He gave love to anyone he met. He loved to kiss my nose and cuddle. He liked to play but not for long. Mostly he liked to snuggle with us!! He left his imprint on our hearts and is sorely missed. We miss you, we love you and we will meet you at Rainbow Bridge. James Gang Here is the James gang.. Little sweethearts that left the world too soon. They were loved lots and touched the hearts of everyone that tried so hard to save them. They will not be forgotten. Luke was one of the sweetest kittens we have ever fostered. He loved to run at you full-speed, jump on your lap, and then nuzzle your face and purr his little heart out - those were the best greetings EVER! Had he made it through his ordeal, he would have the first foster we've ever adopted. Though he was only with us for two short months, we grew to love him as if he were our child. We will never forget the amount of love he gave us on a daily basis and how much we looked forward to seeing those beautiful blue eyes every day when we got home from work. Whether he was using our chins as chew-toys, or sticking his nose up inside of our noses, he never failed to make us smile and laugh. He will forever be considered a part of our family and will be greatly missed. We miss you Lukie-shmukies! Love, Lauren and Dave Fred Fred AKA "Big Boy" was one of a kind. He landed in foster care with Lucky Cat Rescue when he was left behind in a burning building. Thankfully he survived the fire without injury. The moment he arrived he walked over to the area made just for him with a nice soft bed and he started kneading and sucking on the bed as if to say thank you and I'm home now. Foster care was supposed to be a temporary situation until he was able to return to his original home which was Hamilton Animal Hospital. However, God always turns a bad situation into something positive and that was exactly what happened when we "fostered" Fred for seven years. Fred blended right into our family; he was a big gentle guy, kind and loving, never caused any heartache or problem. He was the purrfect gentleman and we can honestly say he was a blessing to us and he could melt your heart when he would look at you with those big round beautiful green eyes. What a special boy that will be missed but ALWAYS remembered. Tom Bouchelle Tom Bouchelle and his family have adopted three Lucky Cats in the last five years. When Tom passed away, his family asked friends and relatives to send donations to Lucky Cat Rescue in lieu of flowers. Vanessa, Tom's wife, said Lucky, Tom's adopted Lucky Cat, brought so much joy into Tom's life, he would have wanted it this way (you can see how proud he is in the photo). Lucky Cat Rescue is saddened by the loss of such a friend to the animals, but will use Tom and his family's generous gift to continue the work that he so believed in. Flower Flower was a little sweetheart. She loved to play with her brothers and sisters and was especially fond of her Uncle Walter and her special friend Gus. She was only with us a short time but left a huge pawprint on the hearts of her foster mom and dad. She will always be in our hearts and we will always love her. RUFUS (Known to LCR as Tony) Rufus came into our lives and captured our hearts. He was a very sweet kitty who you could not help but fall in love with. He loved to play and loved attention. He was only with his new family for a short time but in that time he stole their hearts and captured their love. He went to Rainbow Ridge and is romping with other Lucky Cats. He will be missed by all the Lucky Cat Volunteers that took care of him and his loving family John, Donna, Joelle, Kelsey and Sammi. We will forever hold you in our hearts. Bubba with his companion, Nutmeg (ginger tabby) BUBBA Some cats you adopt, Some cats adopt you. Bubba adopted us. He came to our home sick and scared. We helped him become healthy and he found his place in our home. He loved belly rubs and mornings in the sun with his best friend, Nutmeg. He passed in our home surrounded by the ones who loved him the most. We will never forget all the joy he gave us. We miss you Big Guy, Nutmeg, Jim, Amy, Kaiya, Evan and Aldyn. KELSEY 1991-2008 In 1991, a 6 month old kitten, dirty, hungry and homeless, made her way into the apartment building and up the steps to the door of Cindy Lamp?s apartment. When Cindy opened the door, the kitten came barreling in as if she lived there. Little did Cindy know that was the beginning of their life together. ?Kelsey?, as the kitten was named, would be the ?queen? for 16-1/2 years living with Cindy. She was a little trooper surviving the surgery 4 years ago to remove her cancerous front leg. But missing one leg didn?t keep her from giving and getting lovin?. In her later years, she became quite fond of rolling around on the floor waving her front leg and wagging a rear leg, thus the game of ?Rolley, Poley, Olley? was invented. She played this game with Cindy on a regular basis and looked forward to this time spent together. However, recently the cancer came back and it spread throughout her body and would take her from this world. Kelsey will always be remembered as such a good companion and sweet kitty who picked her very own home so many years ago. Pretty smart kitty she was! BOSLEY Bosley was a sweet good old guy. Very scared and never liked to be seen. He liked to play with Barbie dolls. He was a special feral cat who lived out his last months in the warmth and comfort of a volunteer's basement. Bosley will never be forgotten. DENVER Denver was a warm loving little guy who touched the heart of everyone he met. He lived in a nice house until his family moved away; they left him behind to fend for himself. He took up residence on a kind woman?s porch. She fed him but could not take him in, but she did call Lucky Cat for help with getting him seen by a vet. Her intention was to get him neutered and then release him back onto her porch. He was such a good kitty he walked right into the carrier as if to say, "thank you for caring about me." Once at the vet's, it was obvious he had the courage and will to survive, but not on the streets. Denver was totally deaf and his kidneys were failing. He never complained about his fate and until the end, he was a kind, loving gentle little man. He took up residence with one of our volunteers and fit right in with the rest of the gang. Lucky Cat Rescue promised him a warm loving home for whatever time he had left. He gave us much more then we could ever give him. There are kitties and people in this world who touch your heart the moment you meet them. Denver was this sort of fellow. We miss you Denver and look forward to the day we meet again at Rainbow Bridge. MR. MISTER 1996-2001 Mr. Mister was proof that feral cats do enjoy having a family and loving home even after many years of living in a colony. Mr. Mister honored us with his presence for two years, which allowed him to say good-bye with dignity. TOM & LORRAINE BALDUCCI In memory of Tom and Lorraine Balducci who loved all of God's creatures. Their love lives on and on forever and ever. - Patti Sprinkel TUX April 2001 - April 23, 2002 Tux was not only beautiful, but gentle and loving -- even though he suffered greatly. Unfortunately, daily medication and all the love Joshua provided wasn't enough to heal his badly infected body. It is not the ending Tux deserved, however, he no longer has to fight for each breath and is resting peacefully. SUNDAY 1997 - 2002 Sunday was an adorable alley cat with lots of personality. She survived approximately five years through summer heat and bitter cold winter. Unfortunately, Sunday had a severe heart murmur and she passed away in loving hands at Academy Animal Hospital. Sunday --- Tux, Inky, Patches and Bandit miss you very much! MADDIE Maddie went to Rainbow Bridge after complications during surgery. She was a sweet, loving kitty, who will be sorely missed. TIGGAROTO (left, with brother Tee Tee) Tiggaroto passed away after a mass was found. He will be dearly missed by Evelyn and his brother TeeTee. KITTY Kitty was a truely loving little girl who is deeply missed by her family. She waits for them at Rainbow Bridge and until they come for her, she sits by the pool eating ice cream and whipped cream. MISTY May 29, 1997- March 29, 2007 Misty will be dearly missed by all of us. We have many fond memories of her life and how much joy she brought to our family. MEL, MIKEY & DAVEY Mel, Mikey and Davey were abandoned and brought to Lucky Cat Rescue. These little guys were loving and playful but not strong enough to overcome the loss of their mom and the terrible illness that took their young lives. They left their little paw prints embedded in the hearts of their foster mom and dad and all the Lucky Cat volunteers who tried in vain to save them.