A Tribute to the Rainbow Bridge Cats of 2016

In lieu of individual tributes, I do a year-end tribute to all of the cats we know who have gone to the Rainbow Bridge.  I believe that every cat deserves to be remembered an honored.

If you have any additions or corrections, please let me know.

We are sorry for your loss.  Our hearts go out to everyone who has lost a precious fur baby this year.
Purrs and love,
Carmine, Milita, Angel Jewel, and Mom Sierra

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

-Author Unknown.

January
Spike from Our Furry Boys - January 8.
Stinky from 15 and Meowing - January 11.
Feline from Angel Whisperer - January 13.
Marley from Marley's World - January 23.
Meowmepurr - January 25.
Alfie from Mollie's and Alfie's One Wings - January 25.

February
Olivia from The Teacher's Pets - February 2.
Timmy Lipenda from Dash Kitten - February 9.
Bella - February 10.
Kona Kitty from Katnip Lounge - February 11.

March
Harrison from Three Cat Yard - March 3.
Lexi from Dezi's World - March 9.
Lindsay from Lee, the One and Only - March 20.
Setzer from The Cat Street Boys - March 22.
Tim from Random Felines - March 24.
Monty Q from Survival of the Furriest - March 29.

April
Spooky from 15 and Meowing - April 15.
Gree from House of the Mostly Black Cats - April 16.
Mister from Marg's Animals - April 19.
William from William's Mass Destruction - April 28.
Cinco from Playful Kitty - April 28.

May
Bennette from Cory Cat Blog - May 4.
Tanya from The Chair Speaks - May 7.
Chase from Amber Daweenie - May 9.
CJ from CJ's Paw Pad - May 11.
Frankie from Toby's Wrecking Crew - May 20.
Louie from Awesome Louie and Friends - May 20.
Jolly from Katiez Furry Mewz - May 28.

June
William from Buckwheat - June 6.
Mousie from Louche Tabby - June 10.
Daddy Cat from Jacqueline's Cat House - June 12.
Cookie from Team Tabby - June 13.
Missy Blue Eyes from Missy Blue Eyes - June 15.

Sano, who claimed my friend Joel and Jessica - June 19.
Moe from Team Tabby - June 24.

July
Jessica from Criz Cats Sanctuary - July 5.
Domino from Kwee Cats - July 8.
Adan from Adan's Everyday Lego - July 11.
Dante from All About Lacocoon Dante - July 21.
Little Bear, a kitty one of my friends used to cat sit. I only met him once or twice, but he was a very sweet mancat who loved to be pet. 

August
King George (Sidhartha Henry's father) from Purrince Sidhartha Henry an LadyMum'ss Purrfect Pad - August 1.
Ginger from Cory Cat Blog - August 8.
Suds from Daily Dose of Dogs and Cats with Your Coffee - August 9.
Shakespeare from Two Cats Views - August 14.
Cotton from Stellroselong - August 14.
Kayah, who claimed my friend Kristen - August 16.
Buddy from Four White Paws - August 22.

September
GT from Forty Paws - September 4.
Elsie from The Daily Pip - September 5.
Billy Sweet Feets from Meezer Tails - September 5.
Wizard from The Foster Failures - September 5.

October
Burt from Through the Eyes of Tweedles - October 4.
Goose from Eastside Cats - October 7.
Texas from Texas, a Parisian Cat in America - October 9.
Milou from Texas, a Parisian Cat in America - October 20.
Diamond from Diamond's Lair - October 23.
Angie from Beau Beau and Angie - October 27.
Luna from Catsynth - October 31.
Skittles from The Whole Kitten Kaboodle - October 31.

November

December
Sammy of One Spoiled Cat - December 2.
Bhu from Patty Skypants and Bhu - December 3.
Treasure from Mickey's Musings - December 3.
Fiona from The Cat on My Head - December 4.
Hunter from The Zoo - December 23.