November 28, 2023

A New Angel

 Dear Kitties and Woofies, and Parents


You may not know this blogger, but she comments on quite a few of our blogs in the CB.  Her name is Mariette.  She has five kitties but one loved one, Dido, passed last night and Mariette is saddened beyond telling as the rest of us are too, when our babies leave us. 

If you would like to leave your sympathies, this is her URL.

https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/  She wrote her memorial to Dido this evening and posted it.  

She visits many of us in the CB and many of you may be familiar with her.  You will always see her comments to Katie and she signs them "Mariette."  

Here is the boy who is an angel now.  

 He was sixteen years old, plus some months.  His momma has his story in her blog.  He looks like a black Panther in this photo. 



22 comments:

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dearest Katie Isabella,
Thank you so much for mentioning our sweet Dido boy!
Wish he'd reached 18 years... but he sure did live his 16 years happily and then almost 8 months as bonus.
It is never enough as a parent, we're so attached to them and so used.
But also grateful for all the love we received over the years!
WISH there would be more responsible pet parents out there.
Hugs,
Mariette, Pieter—Spooky, Tiggy–Tiger, Spunky and Speckie

meowmeowmans said...

Oh, that is so very sad, Katie. We will stop by and let Mariette know that we are purring and praying for her during this very difficult time.

messymimi said...

My condolences to all who knew and loved him.

John Bellen said...

I visited and sent my condolences. Most of us know what such a loss is like, yet each is unique. It's very sad, very sad.

Anonymous said...

Mark's Mews: We went to the link and commented our condolences. Every loss is hard...

Peachy, Faye, Granny and Angels Binky and Stippie said...

Oh, Katie, that's so sad😿We hop over to that sweet Angel's mom to bring soft Pawkisses. Double Pawkisses for you sweet girl and your mommy too🐾😽💞

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

What a beautiful boy. We'll stop by and pay our respects.

Purrs,
The Chans

Brian's Home Blog said...

That's very sad, we stopped by for a visit. There's a memorial posted on the CB today.

Eastside Cats said...

We left a condolence message: Angel Dido was so very much like our Celestial Chuck.

Leah said...

I'm so sad and sorry to hear this, Katie! My heart goes out to Mariette and Pieter and their kitties. I know that it's so hard to lose an animal friend.

My Mind's Eye said...

Dido had the most beautiful glossy fur and Oh those eyes
I send warm hugs to his beloved staff and all his friends
Cecilia

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

I am sorry for your friend's passing. Dedicating your blog to her is very sweet.

Jo-Anne's Ramblings Aussie Jo said...

I know and follow Mariette have done for a while I will visit her next

Darla M Sands said...

Oh, no! Thank you for sharing.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That is very sad. I have seen her comments on your blog. I will go and leave my condolences.

catladymac said...

We didn't know of her blog, but then we saw her comment on "Mark's Mews" and the penny dropped We realized we had read her words often. We sent her purrayers and POTP and hope for good memories. We always feel bad when a beloved fir friend dies.

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

We just visited and left our condolences. So, so sad.

pilch92 said...

He was a handsome boy. XO

The Florida Furkids said...

We saw that on the Cat Blogosphere. He sure was a handsome ManCat.

CCL Wendy said...

Yes, I have been to see Dido's Mom and had some hopefully comforting words to say. Dido was such a sleek and handsome fellow. I'm sure he is safe and happy at the Bridge.

Katie Isabella is on Dani's blog today, and was the previous week, as well, if you want to check them out. Hugs.

The J-Cats said...

He was a furry handsome panfur mancat. We went over to leave Our condolences.

Lola The Rescued Cat said...

We made sure to visit her and leave our condolences.