In Memory of Rupert 8/18/2020 – 1/13/2023
This little cutie arrived at our door all the way from North Carolina. He was found on the streets there with a bad mouth injury and taken to a shelter. They fixed him up, but found him to be FeLV + and after several rechecks staff at the shelter worked hard to be able to find him safe haven. Time was running out for this little cutie pie as he was put on the euthanasia list.
We were contacted and we had room. We had just moved into our new sanctuary and had more space. We were so happy to be able to welcome him and couldn’t wait to meet him. Lots of plans were made for his journey with help from some wonderful transporters and with the shelter’s support within a couple of days his bags were packed and he was on his way to his new home at Shadow Cats. As always you know we loved him to bits even before he arrived 😊
Well, when he did arrive cute doesn’t begin to describe him. We knew he needed a really distinguished name, of course, Elvis ( because of his lip ) was up there on the list but the name Elvis did not suit him, so he was named Rupert.
Rupert was a little shy at first, but ever so sweet. He had been through a lot at such a young age. He was just a few weeks old and such a little bitty thing when he arrived. After his initial days in our hospital room, Rupert joined the gang in Cookies. He was small but mighty! He did all the things a young un should do – played hard, zoomed about, had some great wrestling games with his roommates, and then fell asleep cuddled all up together with them. He was becoming much more comfortable with us humans too as he realized we were ok to be around.
Over the months, Rupert blossomed and grew into the most handsome young lad, so distinguished – his curly lip and four white paws made him all the more good-looking. He learned to love pets and chin scratches and sometimes a lap. He would even roll over at our feet and want belly rubs and of course we were always happy to oblige! And smart! He could tell time like so many of our kitties, always waiting by the door, looking through the glass for the staff to arrive with food at mealtimes, first in line. He loved being in sunbeams out on the catio, always front and center with all the gang to watch when squirrel activity was happening. The sweetest and most gentle boy, sometimes he looked like he was deep in thought just contemplating the world around him, and then he would look up at us and give us that crooked lip smile of his. Such great memories we will cherish. He was an absolute sweetheart. He had our hearts!
Leukemia does not play fair. At any time we know things can change very quickly and for our dear boy Rupert, this was the case. We knew he wasn’t feeling well and after a visit to the hospital a large mass was found in his abdomen. Sadly, the effects of leukemia had reared its ugly head for Rupert way too soon in his life. He came home and spent his last couple of days being loved on by all his buddies in Cookies, spent his time on the catio in his favorite place soaking up the sun, his buddies sharing the shelf with him and being with him. So precious to see.
Rupert ever so gently and peacefully crossed the Rainbow Bridge surrounded by love and light, cradled in loving arms, hearing sweet whispers in his ears telling him he was the best kitty. Our hearts are so sad and many tears are shed but knowing that Rupert lived every day he was with us loved deeply, safe and happy, brings us such comfort. He had the best life. Thank you, darling Rupert, for the beautiful memories and joy you gave us. We will miss you so much, our sweet gentle crooked lip boy, you will forever be in our hearts. Rest easy, sweetheart.
Our heartfelt thanks to all who loved Rupert from his caregivers in North Carolina to our caring staff, volunteers, his sponsors, and all at Sam Bass Veterinary Wellness. We are so very grateful.
Rupert had 4 Sponsors
Anne Llana Koob
Anne Elizabeth Fajkus
Steve and Joan Paine
“In memory of Boulder Kitty Olson”
-Julie Frank