WCB: Roundup!

It's hard to accept the hard fact that Sundance is gone. I often find myself looking to see if he will rush out of a bedroom, almost tripping me.  Then at other times, it's all too easy to realize that he will never cuddle in our laps or play fetch with the tennis ball.  I want to thank every person who sent messages or comments of support.  They've meant the world to me, and acted as a balm to my aching heart.  Blogging has been one of the best experiences in my life, meeting people all over the world with a bounty of compassion and sympathy. Thank you so much.  I treasure you all.

This week there were so many wonderful WCB posts, with cats up to all kinds of things. Just look at this Roundup!  Thanks to everyone for taking part.

What cat doesn't love feathers?  Well, Dragonheart at Dragonheart's Domain is having tons of fun playing Whirlybird, which I know drives most kitties into a frenzy.  Go see him in action.

You will see this beautiful guardian angel at Lamiacucina.  It helps any cat in trouble when it's near. I think that it also helps cats find the way to The Rainbow Bridge

I can always count on the wonderful Whaleshaman And Taboo at Jelly Pizza to lift my spirits. Thank you friend!

  Sometimes you need special words of wisdom to help you in difficult times, and Kate at Kate In The Kitchen has a beautiful description of Cat Heaven that a friend gave her. And now it's there for all of us read and use for comfort.  Thank you.

Boo_licious at Masak-Masak is a woman of great compassion.  She has been an angel to so many homeless cats and she's protecting a pregnant momma cat. Here is a marvelous picture of a "tough guy" (actually, a sweetie pie) who is visiting her yard.

Poor Sebastian at Chat Katze.  He fell into a fish pond and was quite soaked. But, his mom soothed his spirits with the new toys from Kashim and Othello! 

  The fabulous Astrid of Paulchen's Food blog offered to do WCB hosting duties, if I wasn't feeling up to it.  She's always thinking of others, AND she's making lots of cats happy with the gifts she sends their way!  Aren't Kashim and Othello lucky to have her as a mom?

The beautiful Luna and the super talented (and handsome) Amar at Cat Synth.Com put together a very nice salute to Sundance. Thank you!  Sending good thoughts your way with the job search!

Oh my goodness!  Wait til you see the adorable pictures of Riley at Hollow Happenings.  He's one year old!  Happy Birthday!

It was great to hear from Albert at I See Through You.  He has two very cool cats to keep him on his toes, named Mimi and Rocco.  And it looks like one of them plays tennis!   

At Rosa's Yummy Yums, the always energetic, and full of trouble, Fridolin takes a break from all his activities (which are extensive).  I bet he is exhausted! 

Over at Scamperdude.Community , John is trying to create a new website--but his every move is being watched and directed by his supervisor.

At The World According To Pia Siri celebrates great weather by showing off one pretty spectacular tummy!  Look at those leopard spots.

There's a wonderful post by Tara over at Tara, Princess Meezer about Baby, the cat her family adopted and loved before he died of cancer. Baby sure was a great cat, and is greatly missed.

If you want a chuckle go to Skeezix's Scratching Post and see how Skeezix found his nose twin. I'm not going to spoil the fun and tell you what the twin looks like--you'lll have to see yourself.

At Music and Cats, the very brave and beautiful Miss Lyra is teaching nephews how to pet cats!  Well done, Miss Lyra.

Wow!!!  Over at Marie The Defender the kitties got a rocking package from Kashim and Othello.  It's got all kinds of neat things for a cat!  Very cool!

Wow!  There's a ton of things going on over at Bad Kitty Journal.  They have special songs and Hallmark Cards and....well, you should just go see yourself.

Well now, Parker, over at Perfectly Parker, gets some beautiful flowers. And she's getting ready to celebrate her mom's birthday.  That's a busy kitty.

Pepi is just exhausted over at House of The (Mostly) Black Cats.  And why not? They have been partying like crazy over there!  Party down, dude!  I hope they helped clean up the mess.

Look at the adorable Kamikaze over at I Got Two Shoes.  I just want to cuddle him so much!   He and his mom, Jenn, are super nice!

In Wisconsin, and at Bonnie Underfoot And Victor Tabbycat, the adorable Victor is dreaming about feathers and birds.  Maybe Victor wants to start a personal bird list?
 

If you like championship boxing or wrestling, hurry over to Life From A Cat's Perspective.  Tigger and Samantha get into it--and it's all captured with photos!

There's so much excitement over at Mosaic Cats.  A gorgeous interloper, named Dreamboat Annie, has taken over her foster home. And the resident kitties aren't very happy about it. But, she sure looks like a fine addition to anyone's home.

Kitten alert!  Kitten alert!  They've got adorable kittens over at Missy, KC, and Bear.  Now that should put anyone in a good frame of mind!

Beezer at Beezer Song  is resting up. He's entitled, because he has been spending lots of time harvesting on his farm!

Go read a wonderful story about Sammawow, the sweetly cranky kitty. I adore a feisty cat and she sounds like a cat I would have loved, (even if she might have hissed at me).  :):)

Zazen In The Starlight has a lovely post about the "hard to love" kind of kitty--that winds up holding a special place in your heart. Those cats usually wind up being very special friends. Sounds like Stasia is like that.

Thanks everyone!  Let me know if I left anyone out!

Comments

[astrid]

Sher,
What a wonderful round-up!
many hugs and love to you,
Astrid

[Megan and bad Kitty Cats]

Hi Sher... we are still thinking of you and sending lots of purrs.

Great round up this week - so many awesome Kitty Cats!

Sending loves and purrs and hugs too.

[MyKitchenInHalfCups]

Beutiful!

[Barbara]

Wow, I've never cried like this over a blog. There was something so unique about Sundance's face and expression that he was one whose pic I'd come to look for every week. He seemed shy but affectionate just like my tiger-and-white cat, Mekoh. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Katie]

Nice round-up. Puddy's sorry she couldn't join in this weekend. We are still thinking of you during this hard time. *hug*

[The Big Piney Woods Cats]

We are all so sorry for your loss. Looking at that beautiful face, we feel such a lovely cat has lost a horrible battle. Now Sundance is at peace and had a wonderful life with you!

CalicoMom Toni

[joeo]

My wife and I always enjoyed your pictures of and stories about Sundance. We're going to miss him too.

[whaleshaman & taboo]

thank you, sher, for sharing this journey.

and yes, i too find that acceptance part so confounding. the heart's sorrow is so well known when we are parted from loved ones, but sometimes what i call the mental shock makes me, at least, just want to smack my head, my brain crying out: i just can't believe it!

keep up the good work, dear friend, to orphaned and needy animals.

this morning i'm reminded of a favorite quote when i think of your "work," really a gift you share:

"I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contained, I stand and look at them long and long."
Walt Whitman, Song of Myself, 1855

[though teen squirrels could hardly be considered placid!]

and i know that what you do so lovingly for your needy critters, you do for all of us.

hush, upsie dear...your diet and meds are good for you!

oops, gotta run, the tropics are churning and my battery supply is running low. later!

ps: everyone's response is totally amazing!

[Victor Tabbycat]

Fank you furry much! Hugs an purrs

[Karen Jo]

That's a really awesome roundup. I am glad that you felt up to it.

[Callipygia]

I'm so sorry Sher to hear about you and your husband losing Upsie. What a sweet face- no doubt he's chasing his sister around. Big hug to you!

[Jennifer]

((((SHER))))

Just wish I could hug you.

[Samantha & Tigger and Mom]

Thank you for the great WCB! It was wonderful to see all the great cats. We are purring and purraying for you. Thank you for sharing Sundance with us. We will miss him,too. Have a blessed week.
Your FL furiends,

[Tiger Lily]

I'm so sorry to hear about Sundance. It sounds as if he had a wonderful home with lots of love, even if not for as long as you'd have liked.

[sammawow]

Thanks again for a wonderful round-up of all these great cats. Very nice to see Sundance at the top leading the round-up. He is in many hearts forever.

[Glenna]

"Give him peace".

[Kitikata-san]

Wahhhhh. Wahhhh. I am sorry to hear about cute Sundance. He was so cute. He had a lovely color. He played a good game of hiding the leash. I am sad he is gone. Wahhhhh.

[Belinda]

Oh, how terribly sad, Sher. I somehow missed this post about poor Sundance, and I peek in often so I don't know how. I am so sorry...I remember commenting about the cute little rascal just a few weeks agao, if I'm thinking right. He is definitely a kitty cat angel now, running and playing with the pesky squirrels to his little hearts content. I know you will miss him very, very much, and I just hated to read this.