Emmett: We want you all to know how grateful we are for all the supportive emails,

the lovely tribute badge, comments and donations

when we lost our sweet Pip.

You are all amazing, wonderful friends and cannot know how much it meant to all of us.

Like Pip, I am a special needs cat too,

I have the wobblies, but can function just fine – thank you very much.

There is something about the special needs cats like Pip and I

that touches a tender place in our Mom & Dad’s heart.

That and being gorgeous mancat house panthers of course.

Emmett: But today it is all about how gorgeous I am,

as well as some good news that Mom wants to share.

Take it away Mom!

GREAT NEWS! 

HB 1818, which would create a civil penalty for Texas pet stores selling

puppies and kittens from puppy mills, is one step closer to

becoming a law as it passed through the Texas House, 85-54!

Cat Mom: Texas is moving forward on the humane treatment of animals;

most cities and towns have Spay & Neuter laws in place,

recognize the need and benefits of TNR,

and there are low cost clinics popping up all over the state.

Each step forward is such a victory for all

who have been fighting for these changes over the years.

Thanks to all who keep up with issues that they are passionate about

and get involved with their local and national politics

to make this world a better place for everyone.

Yay to all who recognize the importance of the phrase

‘Of the people, by the people for the people’!

Our precious Pip has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

He was only 8 months old.

We are heartbroken.

Pip was the last fur I petted before going to sleep at night

and the first fur I petted every morning when I woke up.

He loved to snuggle his Mom.

And his Mom loved her sweet boy so very much.

He was born with ‘swimmer legs’, and was such a brave little boy.

When Cat Dad would put on his splints and do his physical therapy,

he would just trust that his Dad had to do what he had to do

and he would fall asleep in his Dad’s lap as his splints were put on.

He loved his Dad and his Dad loved him right back.

After 2 days of splints, our little brave boy was walking!

He soon made friends and became one of the P Musketeers!

Pip, Puddin and Penelope were inseparable.

They played together, ate together, snuggled and napped together.

Everyone loved little Pip.

We don’t know what caused his death.

Thursday night, every muscle in his body started shaking uncontrollably.

Even though this must have been frightening to our little Pip,

when we came to him and talked calmly, trying to comfort him,

that high whistling Pipper Purr came out loud and strong, he was trying to comfort us.

Once that purr stopped, so did his precious little heart and he was gone.

We don’t know if he hit his head, if he ate something or what.

There was a bite at the back of his neck that was slightly infected

that might have caused it as it was so near his spine,

but we just don’t know.

Every night before falling asleep,

I would reach out and pet the Pippers and say,

‘I love you to the moon and back my boy’.

I still do and always will.