Friends and Kitties,
It's me, KonaKitty--bidding you all Aloha.
After nearly twenty years of a truly wonderful life, I have made my journey to the next world, peacefully and quietly, much as I lived my life..
I say aloha because in the Hawaiian Islands (I'm named for the Kona coast on the Big Island) "aloha" means hello as well as goodbye, and I am so looking forward to reuniting with all the kitties that have come and gone whilst I lived on: my manny Fuzzy, who allowed me to nurse on him when I was a bebbeh kitteh (he was a saint), my papa Spooky who taught me to chase squirrels in the big oak trees, Mister Max who showed me all the best vole holes.
I'll see Hooter, who washed my face (constantly!), and Sascha, who snuggled daily and sang along with me on the Long Drive from Illinois to Nevada.
My heart will be filled with joy to see Dusty again--it took me a long time to recover from his passing--we were the best of friends and soul mates. Cuddling with him again will be bliss.
I suppose I'll cross paths with Chuckles too...hmmmmm...I may have to swat him for old time's sake!
And Grayce will be happy to hear all the latest gossip, I'm sure.
Mommy, I'm sorry about the time I hid in the sock drawer and you thought I'd escaped. At the time I was only a tot and I thought it was Great Fun to play hide and seek! Thank you for all the nights you let me snuggle with you under the covers even though you were already hot, and Daddy, I am grateful for all the heaty pads and cream servings and the whole Catio so I could bask in my beloved sunbeams.
I had a great life.
Thank you.
aloha.
XX KonaKitty XX
Farewell sweet Kona. Say hi to Huffle Mawson for us too.
ReplyDeletealoha beautiful lady cat! You leave behind lots of filled with love for you hearts, you lived a glorious life and we'll miss seeing you in the hood.
ReplyDeleteMom sends her love and hugs to your people, and offers a shoulder or ear if needed.
Oh Kona! We will miss you. Purrs to your mom and dad....
ReplyDeleteKonaKitty, what an amazing life you've had! You had treasured friends along with your mommy and daddy who loved you dearly. Im so sad to read this, but you had such a loving, wonderful and full life. I know you will be deeply missed. I can imagine the sadness your mommy and daddy have, but I know how grateful they must be to have been able to have had all this time with you. Aloha, precious KonaKitty.
ReplyDeleteHave fun visiting all your furiends. Say hello to our Junior for us.
ReplyDeleteNimbus and Punkin' will be there to greet you, as will the numerous other animals we've all had to bury. Hugs for your mama, your daddy, and your friends at the lounge.
ReplyDeleteOh Kona, we will miss you so much but we know you will be young and healthy again with all those who have gone before. Watch over your humans and all your brothers and sisters. We know only too well the heartache of losing a beloved cat who has been part of your life for so long. Sending your family loving thoughts of sympathy in their loss. Fly free Kona.
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What a lovely farewell, Kona. We are glad you had such a wonderful life and have had so many friends here that will welcome you at the bridge, but we know you will be missed. A warm hug, purrs and paw taps for your mom and dad.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of that greatest tribute posts I've ever read. Aloha Kona.
ReplyDeleteKona, our Mama will always remember meeting you.She says you were a handsome, gentle and sweet kitty. We are sending all our love to your Mama and Papa. We know they will miss you. We will miss you too.Say Aloha to Isadora, Leo, Tulip, Lewis, Allegra and Masala for us. We know they will show you the ropes and greet you warmly. Rest in peace dear Kona. You were so well loved by so many.
ReplyDeletethe critters in the cottage and their Mama Sophie XO
Aloha, sweetheart. You will be missed.
ReplyDeleteFly free sweet Kona. Please say hi to all of our Angels at the Bridge.
ReplyDeleteThe Florida Furkids
Dearest Kona, you will be greatly missed. You enjoyed the best of lives....fly free lovely one!
ReplyDeleteShaggy, Scout and Lynne
Fly easy and fly high Kona. Aloha.
ReplyDeleteDearest Kona, you will be greatly missed. You enjoyed the best of lives....fly free lovely one!
ReplyDeleteShaggy, Scout and Lynne
What a wonderful, full lofe you had, Koma! You will be missed. Sending purrs and hugs to your family tonight.
ReplyDeleteAaaaah Kona. The male person and I once had a piece of land in Kona. It is our favorite place in the world other than Montana. It was on a street called Kaiminani drive which I was told means a place of quiet beauty in Hawaiian. I hope that is what you find. The same for your humans. It's what we all need.....
ReplyDeleteAloha, Sweet KonaKitty. You had the kind of life and family everykitty should have, you loved your People and your many furbrothers and sisters and they loved you back. Your Mommy and Daddy will be sad for awhile now, but the others will take good care of them, so don't worry. Give the Human's best to Mr. Teeth and Clarkie and Booboo and Angela and all the rest. Lots of love to everyone from Spitty and His Human XOXOXO
ReplyDeleteKona, your gorgeous face will be greatly missed around the Blogosphere.
ReplyDeleteSending lots of gentle purrs and nosebumpies to all of you at the Lounge.
XOXO
Oh sweet Kona... we are so very sad to hear you've left for the next world. We know you're leaving many broken hearts behind. But that means many hearts you've touched and have left your forever imprint on.
ReplyDeleteBless you sweet kitty...
Hugs and purrs to your mom, dad and furry family.
Aloha ♥︎
Aloha Kons! Lots of purrs for your Mommy, Daddy, and the other kitties!
ReplyDeleteSorry that should say Kona!
DeleteWe are sorry that it was your time to cross over, but you lived a good, long life Kona. Give everyone hugs from all of us at Forty Paws, and especially yourself.
ReplyDeleteLuf from all of us at Forty Paws and Maw
Oh KonaKitty, we're sorry you had to move on to the next world. You're such a beautiful ladycat and our mommy remembers how very soft your furs are. We'll miss you. Sending comforting purrs and hugs to your mom and dad.
ReplyDeleteNooooooooo, our mommy said she was coming to take care of you all and she couldn't wait to feed you some toast. She said it was your favorite. She is crying now, our other mommy will cry tomorrow when we tell her the news. Hopefully you have a good trip to visit your lost fur baby friends, and that your brothers and sisters and comforting your mommy and daddy.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to see you go, Kona, but I'm sure you knew it was your time. I'm sending lots and lots of purrs to all the humans and kitties you left behind.
ReplyDeleteMiss Kona, thank you for this grand farewell and we know you passing brings sadness. But also tears of joy at the celebration of your life and the joy of having shared it with those who loved you and continue to do so, always Our bodies fail, but the spirit goes on. Join those who have gone before and play forever.
ReplyDeleteAloha Kona, we're gonna miss ya.
ReplyDeleteKona Kitty, whilst it is always the saddest thing to say goodbye, we also know it comes sooner or later, and are so happy it was later for you. We are glad your life was filled with love and wonderful companionship. We always admired your beauty, dignity and sweetness, and we will miss you. We are sending lots of purrs to your family as we know how much they will miss you.
ReplyDeletePurrs, woofs, neighs and hugs
Everye at The Poupounette
Aloha KonaKitty, we are sad to see you go but we are so glad we got to know you. Our hearts break for your mommy and daddy. Hugs and purrs to them
ReplyDeleteGoodbye Kona. Purrs to your humans who will miss you.
ReplyDeleteAloha, darling Angel Konakitty. Yes, sweetheart, I hope all is going okay for you over the Bridge (where I hope my darling, Angel Zebby Cat is now brave enough to say Hello). Mommy and Daddy and your kitty sisters and brothers will be sad, however I hope with that is a feeling of peace. Your gentle, understanding yet quietly determined way has touched not only kitties but Their humans too. I send may cuddles to all - to you, to all the kitties you have shared a home with, and to Mommy and Daddy who loved and will always love you.
ReplyDeleteXXXXXX Michelle in Wellington, NZ
(p.s. I really wish I could send good wishes etc.. from Megs only ... this small, rotund tabster feline Doesn't. Like. Cats. Not Any Of Them. Anytime. Heaven knows what she thinks she is!!!)
We are so so sorry that Kona had to go to the bridge. We sure send huge hugs to the Mom and Dad. We know they are hurting a lot. And Kona Kitty, you were so lucky to have had such a loving home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful kitty you are Kona....your beauty will grace the Bridge forever now in a place where you can catch up with old friends and family and keep an eye on all those who are left behind at the wonderful home called Katnip Lounge. You will be missed but felt in their hearts ALWAYS.
ReplyDeleteLove, Sammy and Mom Pam
What a great farewell and a great life lived.
ReplyDeleteGod speed.
Dear Kona what a beautiful Aloha. You are one classy Kitty. You gave and received unconditional love for 20 years and you have left lots of loving paw prints on the hearts of your peeps and your siblings
ReplyDeleteHugs madi until we meet again
I am truly sad at this news. I knew you were an older lady but always hoped you'd be here with us longer. You know I have a real soft spot for you, Kona. This aloha post was one of the most moving I've read and me and mum are quite leaky eyed! Ciao for now sweetie ❤️❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear this news. Konakitty, you said goodbye in such a touching way that I know your trip to the Bridge will indeed be one of reunion and joy. Say hello to a couple of Toms as you make your rounds to greet everyone. RIP precious!
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear that Kona has passed over the Bridge and know you all will miss her so very much. We are sending purrs to your Mom and Dad and all your siblings.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Such sad news. I'm sending you a hug and hope each day brings more comfort with the happy memories of life with this beautiful girl. xo Deb and all at the mouse-house.
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news. I'm sending you a hug and hope each day brings more comfort with the happy memories of life with this beautiful girl. xo Deb and all at the mouse-house.
ReplyDeletealoha oy, Kona till we meet again, purrs
ReplyDeleteAloha Kona You are already missed here but I know you were warmly welcomed by all the kitties you came before you and the many friends who you have joined. Give my Angels Abby & Gracie a warm purr and rub from me. Until we meet again. Aloha
ReplyDeleteFarewell sweet Kona. We are sending your family purrs of comfort and paws of sympathy as we know they will miss you.
ReplyDeleteGoodbye sweet Kona, and purrs to your family.
ReplyDeleteOh Kona...! We're shedding far too many tears this morning, and the day is young. We're saddened it was your time to cross, but are grateful you had a wonderful life filled with love and fun. Soft purrs and hugs to your mom and dad, we wish you godspeed. Peace.
ReplyDeleteWe send our condolences. Rest easy, KonaKitty...
ReplyDeleteWe are closing on very sorry to hear about dear Kona and our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love and hugs from all of us.
ReplyDeleteSorry autocorrect messed up. We are all so very sorry. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteKona, we know you had a long, wonderful life, and we imagine you were ready to move on. We're happy that you will be reunited with many loved ones. For your family here on earth, we send our softest purrs and heartfelt sympathies.
ReplyDeleteAloha Kona Kitty! Say hi to Charlie for me. What a great life you had. Your sweet antics will be missed. Hugs and much love to your family. Its hard to see you go.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
Safe journey Kona. We know you will be well met. Trish and Scott.....we are all very very sorry and sending lots of purrs.....
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely farewell--and we know that you will be well met. Purrs to your family. They will miss you-
ReplyDeleteAloha, KonaKitty. We will miss your beautiful face at the Lounge. Hugs to your family.
ReplyDeleteMahalo,Kona. For all the love you gave to your amazing humans, and for making all of us smile at the pictures of your beautiful face.
ReplyDeleteOur purrs of comfort for all that must stay and mourn your separation.
Mahalo,Kona. For all the love you gave to your amazing humans, and for making all of us smile at the pictures of your beautiful face.
ReplyDeleteOur purrs of comfort for all that must stay and mourn your separation.
We're so sorry to hear that you've lost your friends and stopped by to leave purrs. - Alana and Crepes.
ReplyDeleteAloha Kona! My sympathies to your family who I know are heartbroken. You did have a wonderful life.
ReplyDeleteI don't know why, but 'So long, and thanks for all the fish' seems so totally appropriate here.
ReplyDeleteSafe Journey Kona, May you get all of that, and more. Purrs of healing and comfort for those who loved you that you have left behind.
I am so glad you had such a great life, KonaKitty. I know you will enjoy visiting with all your departed friends.
ReplyDeleteWe are sad for your 'beings loss. May you find comfort in knowing your dear one is around you in Spirit.
Debby
http://homelesscatcare.blogspot.com
http://www.YourAngelSpeaks.com
We will miss your sweet, sweet face, KonaKitty! Farewell, and hugs and purrs to your momma and daddy and the other kitties who will miss you terribly. I've got leaky eyes here in Michigan for you.
ReplyDeleteAloha KonaKitty. Have fun with all your go befores at The Bridge, and you will live on in your bean's hearts. Purrs and love to all. Mum is all leaky eyed.
ReplyDeleteAdios, Kona. You had a wonderful life here, and really it's all any of us want--a loving family, lots of friends and doting parents. We know we will see you again some day, but today we are sad for your mommy and daddy who feel the space you left behind.
ReplyDeleteAloha KonaKitty. Sending hugs to your parents I am sure they will miss you a lot.
ReplyDeletehele me Akua Kona kitty...please say hi to....well, everyone for us. You will be very much missed by your friends ~~~~~~~ we send our sincerest sympathies to your family.... dad.... & mostly mom ♥♥♥♥ have fun in your tenth life beautiful girl; aloha and tons of love from boomer, dai$y, tuna and dude and sauce too ♥♥♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteKona Kitty, I am sad to see this from you. I remember the day your went to the v-e-t while Admiral was still with us and your mom took a picture of you burrowing under her sweatshirt while the two of you were in the exam office. You were not amused one bit at being there. I know all the kitties you knew and lived with will be around you and perhaps you'll see beautiful Admiral too and you can catch her up on things when you are able to get a moment free.
ReplyDeleteFarewell darling beautiful girl. I love you. So does mommy. God speed.
Our hearts go out to your family, both human and fur. We are sending purrs and prayers your way. Enjoy the eternal sunbath, Kona. Your family will see you again. Love Toby, Simon, BobbieSue and Momma Sabina
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy to you and your family. Kona Kitty certainly had a long and wonderful life with you and I know she'll be missed and always remembered with love.
ReplyDeleteAloha sweet Kona until we all meet again. We are sending lots of love, purrs and prayers for all of your family. Hugs, Pooh, Chancy and Mumsy
ReplyDeleteKona we are so very sorry you had to fly away to the bridge. What a beautiful kitty you were, and I know your staff is going to dearly miss you. You will never be forgotten, but loved forever. You lived to be a nice old age that many kitties don't make. How wise you must have been with all those years of experience. M sends big HUGS to your staff. Our hearts are breaking because we know theirs are breaking too. Love forever.
ReplyDeleteOh Kona, dear furriend. You are basking in all the sun puddles you ever wanted now. Your Daddy and Mommy loved you to bits. We all have loved you. Paw hugs for Mommy and Daddy and paw waves to you Kona
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news.... Our mommy's eyes are leaking stuffs. She said she met Kona Kitty in purrson and she was an amazing girlcat! We are so deeply sorry, and are sending you many, many comforting purrs and gentle headbonks to Kona's mommy and daddy....
ReplyDeleteDear Trish, Scott and gang, We are so sad for your loss. It is hard when we lose a young kitty but when we lose one that as lived with us for such a long time, it is as if someone has torn our heart out. You will be in our purrs and prayers as you mourn your beautiful KonaKitty. It sounds has if she will be very busy in her new "forever" home. With much love and warm hugs, Janet, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful baby.
ReplyDeleteThe Painter Pack
Aw, man... :'(
ReplyDeleteAloha, Kona...I hope you're already having an amazing time with all our buds who got to the Bridge first. I know it's an awesome place, but it would have been nice to have you here still for a while.
Dear Kona, you will be in very good company while you wait for your people at the Bridge. Much love to you, your people, and your fur family.
ReplyDeleteWith sympathy,
Maggie
Oh, Trish & Scott, I am so sad to hear of Kona's passing. It is heartbreaking to lose one of the tribe, and you are never ready to let them go.
ReplyDeleteKona, my deepest sympathy goes out to both your Mama and Daddy as well as your brofurs and sisfurs. We will miss you and seeing you lay contentedly in the sunbeams on the Catio. Goodbye sweet Kona.
We're sad to hear you are gone. Twenty years is a nice long life and you had a great one. We'll miss your fluffy fur and quiet ways.
ReplyDeleteHugs and purrs to your humans and your sibling kitties...
Oh my stars! :-( The universe is a darker place without you, beautiful angel KonaKitty. We are heartbroken. Purrs and hugs, x
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear the news and we send our deep condolences to you, Scott and the kitty crew on the loss of dear Kona.
ReplyDeleteHUGS to you all today. Run free sweet Kona!
ReplyDeleteSweet Kona, we are so sorry you were needed at the Bridge but wow, what great fun with all your friends you will have. We know you were well loved and we will miss you.
ReplyDeleteOh, my mama's sis in law lives on Maui and I know that Kona Kitty will be a be loss to those beautiful islands and to her Hawaiian friends and neighbors. We are thinking of you, Kona Kitty, dressing you in a beautiful lei to be put in a kitty boat out to sea.
ReplyDeleteMy heart hurts for you guys.
ReplyDeleteWe send love, purrs and prayers of support for you wonderful family. Say hello to all our friends and please watch over us until that day we meet again. Enjoy those beautiful new sparkling wings.
ReplyDeleteTimmy, Dad and Family
Aloha Kona Kitty. You did indeed have a great life. You were very loved and will be deeply missed. You will have so many friends to catch up with at the Bridge and talk about the times gone by.
ReplyDeleteMy consoling purrs go to your humans, Trish and Scott, and my mum sends hugs.
Aloha Konakitty. Purrs for your family from me and the kitties of the House of the Mostly Black Cats.
ReplyDeleteOh my I am bawling. Sweet Kona.....you were one of my favorites at the "Lounge"...not only because of your stunning beauty, but for your ties to Hawaii (one of my favorite places in the World) that your Mama mentioned above. You DID have a LONG and beautiful life, that in and of itself is special....but it doesn't take away from the extreme sorrow I feel that you are no longer here in the physical sense. I know you will be happy to see all whom you mentioned....my heart hurts for your furmily.........keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending much love to all...........Mahalo for the zillions of hours of joy that you brought to all of us. Love always, Caren and Cody
ReplyDeleteGentle wooooos,
ReplyDeleteNuk & Family
Aloha, sweet Kona, you'll be missed. We send your family comforting purrs and gentle headbonks. Purrs
ReplyDeleteAloha Konakitty! The world has lost another cutie, and heaven has gained another one! Rejoice sweetie!
ReplyDeleteI wish your Mommy and Daddy some comfort, since I know how much they'll be missing you!
May you have a smooth journey, Kona-Dood! And our Best Purrs Of Comfort to those left behind as they miss you...
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. Kona Kitty had a marvelous and very long life and will be so missed by you all. What wonderful memories you have, and at least some comfort in knowing she's with your other kitties who have gone before.
ReplyDeleteNo kitty could ever have a better life than in and around the Katnip Lounge. Rest well, sweet Kona Kitty.
Very sad news - sending soft purrs of comfort and consolation to all at Katnip Lounge. Rest in peace, dear Kona Kitty. We know you will be watching over your family as you run free in the Elysian Fields. Until we meet again ...
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Aloha, dear Kona Kitty. Just like you to have a post that was so joyful about an event we who are left behind feel is sad. Purrs to your humans and the kitties in your family who remain here on Earth. Please say Aloha to Audrey and Rusty for me, and to Grayce and Admiral and the others. .
ReplyDeleteKona, we are happy you got to leave on your terms.
ReplyDeleteGlad too, that you enjoyed your life.
We send comforting purrs to those you leave behind. Aloha Kona!
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
and mum Nancy
Oh awnty Trish we are soooooo sorry to hear this 'bout Kona. We's sendin' lots of purrayers, hugs and kitty kisses fur you all. Kona will always be missed and membered.
ReplyDeleteLuv you bunches and bunches
Dezi, Lexi and mommy Audra
We never met in this life, dear Kona, but I'll look for you on this side of the rainbow. I crossed the bridge at the end of 2015. I was 19 and am now forever young. It takes a bit of getting used to but you will see your old pals and make new friends too. Know that you are loved.
ReplyDeleteAngel Nik (Katie Isabella's brofur-in-law)
Kona,
ReplyDeleteWe loved getting to know you. Beautiful, sassy girl. You will be greatly missed. Sending your Mom and your Dad the gentlest of purrs and head bops. They took such good care of you to make certain you had a wonderful life.
Oh Kona, we weren't aware you are an older kitty. It seems to us that you chose to go on your own terms. We will surely miss seeing your floofy self here. But I am sure your pawrents have tons of photos of you to share still. OUr purrs and head butts to your pawrents. Hugs from the human.
ReplyDeleteEmma and Buster
OH Kona, we are so sad to hear you had to leave the lounge. ::sniff:: You did have quite the amazing long life in such a great place with great peeps and great cat furriends. And don't forget all your blog furriends around the world. ::bows head in honor::
ReplyDeleteCory and family
Oh, Kona Kitty - my eyes are leaking for your mommy & daddy - I know they will miss you deeply. XOX T.
ReplyDeleteOh Kona Kitty....I'm so sorry you decided to leave for the rainbow bridge. I know your mom and dad are terribly heartbroken. Other kitties, too. You did have the very best forever home and family. Had a really wonderful life. We miss you a lot, sweet darling.
ReplyDeleteAloha dear Kona Kitty... and if Dusty is anything like our family's dearest Aone who met Jason on the other side (I know because, Jason came back to tell me before he leaped through the window), Dusty was the first soul you saw purring at the feet our beloved Creator, waiting to tell you welcome home.... Purrz from Katie and the Katz.
ReplyDeleteMomKat: Do you amember the day Darling KonaKitty won the Challenge???? Come see!
ReplyDeletehttp://spittyspeaks.blogspot.com/2010/09/challenge.html
This was one of the most lovely tribute posts I have ever read; it was so special to include all the precious memories of those sweet souls that shared gorgeous KonaKitty's life=pure, true evidence that what lives in our hearts never dies~LOVE is everything, always...I am so very sorry for this huge loss to your lives and wish you all comfort and peace at this time of deep sorrow...What a beautiful baby she was and what a beautiful life she lived=so glad she had such a wonderful, loving family that shared her greatness...Big hugs...xoxo...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat
ReplyDeleteI am amazed that I could actually feel comforted by this wonderful and loving post, when the news is so sad. Paw-pats to everybody at the Catio. You may also be interested to know that as I was reading this -- literally, at the very moment -- Bugs was peeing in his bed while whingeing loudly at the neighbors. So I guess all is as normal over here, sadness regardless. Some of us have no respect.
ReplyDeleteSafe Journey, you beautiful Kona Kitty. Have a sweet reunion when you meet up with old friends Dusty Chuckles and Grayce. Love from all of us to you and your human family!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful aloha. We'll be thinking of you and those you left behind.
ReplyDeleteWe are so very sorry for your loss of sweet Kona Kitty. Our thoughts are with you, and we send you lots of comforting purrs.
ReplyDeleteWe are so so sorry for the loss of KonaKitty. We send you lots of purrs, love, and hugs during this incredibly difficult time.
ReplyDeleteFarewell sweet Kona. Sorry you had to leave for the Bridge. You had a wonderful life. Sending hugs and love to your family.
ReplyDeleteAngel Normie, Mika, Sasha & Grady Lewis
Kona, we are sorry you had to go to the Bridge, and will miss you and love you forever. Sending purrs, prayers and gentle hugs to Mom and Dad, and all the other kitties. <3
ReplyDeleteAloha, beautiful kitty ! You and your friends will be running free ! Purrs and prayers for your humans and the fursibs who will miss you so.
ReplyDeleteHawaii kitties are special...we always buy lots of kitty kibble when we go there to keep in the car as we travel and feed the feral colonies...dearest Kona...what a grand life you led in so many places...to sleep forever in paradise is a just reward. You look like the 3 feral kitties mommy tends in our back yard...they are 7 years old now...we will tell them about your special life. much love to your mommy and those left behind who loved you.
ReplyDeletethe cozy cottage kitties and Karla
Aloha, Kona! What a wonderful Aloha letter - and what a wonderful and long life you've had!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to be the ones who are left behind at the rainbow bridge - our thoughts are with Trish, Scott and your feline friends. We're so sorry for your loss.
Aloha Kona! You will be missed! What a beautiful memorial post. Sending you all love and a hug from us here at MTM!
ReplyDeleteMarty, Mom and the Gang
Aloha, KonaKitty. We didn't know you, but what a beautiful Soul you are. Fly free <3
ReplyDeleteSoft Pawkisses for comfort <3
When my "best kitty ever" died, I felt so sad. After some time I realized I was continuing to grieve not for Shadow, but for myself! I hoped/knew he was in a better place...the Rainbow bridge! I explored the Rainbow Bridge after a dear friend send me a card. I know Shadow isn't here on Earth with me. And that hurts and still makes me cry when I think of it that way. But when I think of Shadow Kitty I know I gave him a better life than he most certainly gotten as he was scheduled to be "put down" at the humane society. After rescuing
ReplyDeletehim I know that we shared 17 wonderful years together. He purred, enjoyed the warmth of the sun on his furs, loved a good old fashioned dirt bath with lots of good rolling and stretching, chatted with lots of birds even catching a few! He was a wonderful tree climber and used my husband as a substitute tree jumping up on to his shoulders nightly! Oh how the both enjoyed that! I tear up now writing this now, but not for Shadow Kitty for me..my husband..our loss. I know that Shadow Kitty isn't in any more pain. That is what I take comfort in knowing now...11 years later. Why do I tell you this long post you may ask? Because my Shadow Kitty looked just like your sweet Kona Kitty!!!! And Kona Kitty, along with your wonderful sense of humor and style of writing is why we have followed your blog for oh so many wonderful years. Occasionally posting as just another anonymous person. Please take comfort that lots of people---people that you may never, ever know feel sorry for you and your husbands loss now. I know Kona Kitty is in a pain-free, warm happy place and you will see be reunited again. Take time and let yourself grieve now. One minute at a time now one hour at a time...but I promise your load/sadness will lessen and happiness will shine again. You will rescue another unknown named kitty again and provide that new baby a wonderful life. Our new joy is named Buffy. She is a polite, polite little lady...buff in color. So much the opposite of our Shadow Kitty. But that is the wonder of cats! Similar but yet so different and wonderful. We still miss Shadow Kitty daily, but know that he is fine for now. And look forward to seeing him, along with all of our past and future ones yet to come...when we will all be together again. My concern is I hope all of their different unique personalities will get along together!! Ha Ha! Take care my friend. I look forward to meeting your next friend in the future. Bob & Kathy McCreary
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Kona Kitty.
ReplyDeletePlease have a lovely weekend with lots of happy thoughts...
Noodle and crew
Farewell sweet Kona kitty and what an enormous blessing for having reached the age of 20!
ReplyDeleteLet's hope that one of our 6 kitties will ever reach that.
Our eldest will be 12 on March 17...
Sending you hugs and blessings,
Mariette
What a sweet and special kitty you were... So many wonderful memories that will purrever be in our hearts. Purrs from Deb and the Zee/Zoey kitties
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ReplyDeleteKonaKitty what a beauty - you will be missed. Have a good trip across the Bridge and our Dash Kitten will show you some of the fun stuff he gets up to.
ReplyDeleteAloha wonderful kitty.
Marjorie and the Dash Kitten Crew
Aloha KonaKitty. We are sorry to hear you have left your family here behind, but thankful for all the love and care you were granted in your long life.
ReplyDeletePurrs for mom and dad bean and your fursibs too.
Sasha, Sami, & Saku
Aloha, beautiful KonaKitty. I'm so glad you had a long, happy life. Purring for your family and those of us who will miss you.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to a beautiful kitty who had a full and rich life with you. xoxoxoxoxoxoxox I hope my floofy Julius also gives a warm welcome!
ReplyDeleteAloha KonaKitty, what a sweet tribute. We are so sorry to hear that it was your time to go and know that you will be dearly, dearly missed. Sending our gentlest purrs and lots of love to Lounge Mommy & Daddy and holding you all in our thoughts and hearts.
ReplyDeleteAloha, beautiful KonaKitty. We know your mom and dad must be very sad without you. You had a beautiful life, and they have given you a beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeleteWe send you and your pawrents purrs of peace.
That is the best tribute we have seen. Hugs to you and Aloha, sweet KonaKitty. Thank you for going on ahead so you can be there to meet the rest of us when we arrive. Hugs and much love to your pawrents, sisfurs and brofurs.
ReplyDeleteIt's never easy to say good-bye, even after a long, full life. Kona was undoubtedly loved and cared for, but it would have been nice if she could have stayed a bit longer. Godsped, Kona.
ReplyDeleteShe is sure a beautiful kitteh. She will be sorely missed by all.
ReplyDeleteAloha, KonaKitty. "You have left your forever home, but now you are forever home."
ReplyDeleteOf course, I am crying, but it's for your family, not you. When you were done greeting all the friends and family waiting you at the bridge, you might see a cat waiting in the background, to see if you would like one more greeting. She is black, quietly friendly, and was known in her forever home as Shadow-Kitty, more formally as Shadow. Secretly, she was the kitty princess of the Shenandoah.
What sad news. KonaKitty sounds like a very special kitty who had a wonderful long life. I hope to be reunited with all our pets one day.
ReplyDeleteWe just found out about Kona Kitty's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are heavy, but we also rejoice knowing that Kona had a wonderful life with your family. Fly free Kona!!!
ReplyDeletePurrs,
Clarissa & Co.
Aw, Kona...you are truly a loss. I know it will be wonderful to be with all of your kitty friends again...
ReplyDeleteStill...you will be very missed here.
Hugs and love to Mom and Dad.
Aw Kona....we are so sorry for taking soo very long to write to you ... we hope you will get this there on the other side of the bridge. What a beauty you were and the world is sad without you, but you said it so eloquently...how you will see all your old friends and knowing this, it made us a little less sad that you have left us. Yes, we, too will join you one day. If you see Lautrec or Tiny over there, could you please tell them Mom still misses them HUGELY? I'm sure your Mom and Dad also miss you enormously...humans are like that...they get really attached to us because they don't know or really understand the other side of the bridge like we naturally do...we love the humans, too, but we know that we will be together, forever some day. This knowledge allows us kitties to live shorter earth lives in tranquility. Never the less, do be sure to watch over your humans and to send them little kisses from time to time...they need that. See you later. Your friend and BadCat, Elioth (and my sister Chouchou and my dawg brother and sister, Ellwood and Ginger) at WeezDaBadCats & DaMeenDawgs (yes, we are still here...our Mom is just too lazy to let us get on her computer and keep our blog up to date...bahhhd Mom!)
ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry to hear about KonaKitty. She had a long and wonderful life with your family. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteRIP at Rainbow Bridge dear Kona - we will miss you. Please give Biscuit, Whisky, Sam, Kitten, and Mischa a big nuzzle from their "little" mum.
ReplyDeleteHugs to your Mum and Dad.
I've been away for a while and missed your passing. Sorry to hear your time to go came but I trust you are running free and enjoying reconnecting with your pals. You'll be missed on this side of the bridge. give love to my Max. - purrs
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