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Welcome to Whiskers MemoriesA Memorial Home for your Beloved Pet To donate to Whiskers and leave a memory of your lost loved one, click on the "Donate & Post" button. Your donation will help us continue our mission to provide abandoned, abused, and stray animals with a place of comfort, safety, and health and ultimately find them loving, responsible, permanent homes. 
CheckersCheckers was my first "furbaby." I was 10 years old when my family adopted her. We grew up together. Checkers was such a sweet and loving kitty. She used to let me pull her around on a sled in the winter and push her around in my Fisher Price shopping cart in the summer. I know of no other cat that would put up with my constant mauling her with kisses and hugs. She was a wonderful kitty and will always be in my heart. I love you Checky! -Julia - May 9, 2013
Ivan IvanIvan, you were the amazing cat of my sister -- you and your sister Nadia, who died a few years ago. You lived way beyond anyone's expectations, especially the past several years. But, the last time I saw you, you were still meowing, purring, eating and getting around. You are part of over 20 years of memories in our family. Right from the funny discovery that you were Nadia's sister, not her brother ... your moves from the east cost to the south west and back again. We even saw the addition of a dog and a child to your household during all this time. We will always miss you Ivan. Love, Lori - April 3, 2013
Ali AliAli, you were the soft spoken of the two cats at your home. Your "brother," Semme was always at the door, meowing at me when I came to take care you both. You would emerge later, silent, but soft and loving. Very handsome. You seemed to stay well for quite a while with your illness, but in the end you had to leave us. I'm sure your brother will still be very outgoing and talkative when I come over, but I will always be looking past him to see if you are coming out to say hi. I know your mom is missing you. In memory, Lori (20Toes) - April 3, 2013
Dempsey DempseyDempsey, we were so shocked at your sudden passing ... you were such a young guy. So sweet. You and your pal, Arlo, came to help fill an empty spot from an earlier family cat who passed away. Your family misses you and I know the next time I see Arlo we will "talk" all about you. I think about you. Fondly, Lori (20Toes) - April 3, 2013
Annie AnnieAnnie was the sister of Ralph and Merlin (see other post, below). At first I admit I was a little nervous about giving her the medication she needed... she was not too pleased with getting meds! Over time, though, she let me pet her and the last couple of times I took care of her and her brothers, she met me right at the door and led me right to her food dish! She was pretty small and frail when I got to know her, but I have a special place in my heart for these kitties. I felt honored that she warmed up to me. I will always see you greeting me at the door in my mind's eye, Annie. Lori (20Toes) - January 10, 2013
Ralph and Merlin Ralph and MerlinI first met Ralph (red) & Merlin (silver)(and Annie, see another post) when their sitter couldn't make it because of a snow storm ... I filled in for her. They were interested to see me! They were all litter mates, and even though this photo is of them as kittens, they did grow up and keep each other company. Each one was a character! Ralph would jump on the counter to wait impatiently for me to get his food ready, and he would eat in one special spot there. Merlin was kind of conflicted -- he wanted to get attention, but he was a little worried and would run away. I was supposed to give him some pills ... but he found the one hiding place I could not get him out of. He would dive in between the basement steps into a crawlspace behind the stair case. There were no other entrances to this space, so I was sunk! Smart guy. Ralph used to get insulin, and he was always very good about his shots. The three of them all left us in a short span of time in under one year. I can't imagine their home without them. Lori (20Toes) - January 10, 2013
Rowdy and Noire Rowdy and NoireRowdy and Noire left us in the same year -- very sad. Their mom said this is kind of an old photo of them, as Rowdy was only a kitten when it was taken. He did grow up to be a big boy! At first glance, when they were both adults, they looked like twins. But, when I met Rowdy, as his cat sitter, he had a medical problem ... possibly an inner ear issue or maybe even a brain tumor. It caused him to walk with his head tilted ... he kept right on trying to do all the things he used to do, like run and jump. Noire was smaller than him, and she had some health issues later in life and needed to gain some weight. Of course, she ate very very slowly and Rowdy wanted to eat everything in sight, right away! They kept me or my employees busy at meal time! Their food was in a large jar with a screw-on lid that had to be kept in a high cabinet in the kitchen, as their mom said they figured out how to open the jar! We miss you two! Lori (20Toes) - January 10, 2013
Diego DiegoI came to take care of Diego in his older years, after he had been diagnosed with heart problems. He needed pills every day, and I have to say, he was a master at pretending he had swallowed those pills ... At first, Diego used to hide on me. I even had to call him mom up one time because I absolutely could not find him anywhere in the house. She said "Oh, I bet he's behind the office desk ... squeezed in between the back of the file drawers and the wall," and indeed, that's where he was. This year, he decided he would be friends with me after all. I'd come in the house and he would come into the kitchen to eat, he would meow at me, and purr and purr. I really felt honored when he decided I was "OK" after all. Diego, I will always see you in your spot on the sofa and I will probably find myself putting a dish of food up on your special table for your breakfast. I will miss you, big guy! Happy we were friends, Lori (20Toes) - December 14, 2012
Zoe ZoeZoe lived with 8 other cats in her home. I have notes in my cat sitting files that Zoe loves people, but does not love cats. When I would go cat sit at Zoe's house I thought I saw everyone, and I did eventually learn who was who. Then, Zoe needed a pill. I went over and consulted my notes -- Zoe was a gray striped cat with white feet. There were two other gray cats with white feet -- but I didn't think either one of them was named Zoe. I had to text Zoe's dad to make sure I was finding the right cat. He told me where she might be hiding -- and once I found her I said "I don't think I've ever seen this cat!" Zoe was a good girl and she was glad I finally found her for some attention. :) Her downturn was sudden, and I know I didn't expect her family to lose her that quickly. Zoe, I am glad we met and I think of you. I will always remember you, Lori (20Toes) - December 14, 2012
Pepper PepperPepper was the Queen of her home when I first met her a couple of years ago, as her new cat sitter. She was always in her spot on the bed, with five or so of her housemates around her. Being old, she had some health issues, and part of my job was to give her a pill. She was always great about it. In her final weeks she went blind and I'd find her curled up under the hollow of her cat steps to the bed. Once she realized I was there, she'd come out and somehow navigate her way to the kitchen to eat. Her favorite treat was a little dish of milk. Pepper, your home is not the same without you and I will always "see" you in your spot on the bed. You are missed, Lori (20Toes) - December 14, 2012.JPG)
CopperIn October of 1997 my husband and I adopted two brothers, Copper and Brass, from a Whiskers foster "mom". They quickly made our new house a real home, and convinced my husband cats were just as great pets as dogs. Over the past 15 years, Copper established himself as the alpha male of our eventual 4 cat and one child household. He was my husband and daughter's very favorite of all, and we were devastated when he died from heart failure on March 3, 2012. For the past 4 years, I donate monthly to Whiskers through SEFA at work, and we are now also helping another cat rescue group as fosters. We hope to share the joy of well adjusted kittens with others. Thank you, Whiskers. PS: Brass is still with us, and adjusting to his new role as King of the House. Love, Wendy, Dan and Nora Samson - June 6, 2012
Goldie GoldieWe love you and miss you so much. You were truly a special kitty who will live on forever in our hearts. Brooke and Daniel Todd - October 25, 2011
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