| In honor of Velvet Paws and all the homeless, forgotten, abandoned, abused animals. For the nameless furchildren who gave their lives for others, for research and as a result of humankind's inhumanity. May the Higher Powers that be forgive the cruelty. We light this candle for them. As our lights shine brightly through the galaxy, may the angels smile upon us, and know that for a brief moment, we have put aside worldly differences to bond as ONE. I have sent you on a journey to a land free from pain, not because I did not love you, but because I loved you too much to force you to stay. |
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| I Saw an Angel I saw an angel today, oh what a vision to see. This beautiful angel sent only to me. My eyes filled with tears at this glorious sight, This angel so lovely made my heart feel so light. I held an angel today, in my hands it did rest Surely it had to be one of God's best. So soft, so tender, so fragile it seemed To hold such an angel was more than I dreamed. I kissed an angel today, I just couldn't resist As I looked at this sweetie I felt so much bliss My heart over poured with a feeling of love For this sweet little creature sent from Heaven above. I lost an angel today; I guess God had other plans This precious little life slipped right through my hands My heart felt so empty as tears fell from my eyes I didn't have the chance to say my good byes. I saw an angel today, one I'll never forget Those short precious moments I'll never regret He took something with him on his journey above A piece of my heart to remember my love. ~ Author Lori Lengen ~ |
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| A Taker-in of Stray Cats God sends some of us a special mission To take in stray kitty-cats in any condition, To feed them and give them a permanent home, To love them and make them our very own. They chase through the house; their potty box smells; They seem to have secrets they're unwilling to tell. They play till exhausted, then curl in your lap, And settle themselves for a long comfy nap. Some people are called to great wealth and power, To run corporations and make big bucks per hour. But others of us are only asked, To take in little stray kitty-cats. I asked God for things of importance to do, Other than loving a good man and a bunch of kitties too. He said, Don't be self-righteous; learn from your mistakes, And be glad I send kitty-cats and not My stray snakes. I dreamed when I died I heard St. Peter say, What important things did you do each day? I felt Heaven for me was an impossibility And that I should have lived my life much differently. Then God said, Come in and have food and some drink, And sit here in Heaven by your little cat Tink; For I gave you one of My most important tasks When I asked you to be A taker-in of stray cats. ~ Author Darlene Goff ~ in memory of Tinkerbell |
| ~ A Happy Ending ~ She bore them all alone No loving pats to ease her pain, No cozy house to shield her From the wind and driving rain No bowls of milk to give her Nourishment to feed Six hungry little kittens Who clung to her in need She knew she had to find a way To keep her babies alive She needed help from somewhere If they were to survive So when the night was over And the sun rose in the sky One by one she took them To a house that stood nearby Instinct must have guided her To choose a refuge where There lived a lonely widow With room enough to spare One without a child To brighten up her days One who wouldn't turn away Poor homeless little strays The mother sat and waited Till the door was open wide And she and all six kittens Were allowed to come inside And that's just where they are today A happy feline crew Purring with contentment But full of mischief too! And she who took them in And gave them tender loving care Has found her home a brighter place Because they're living there! ~ Author Unknown ~ |
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| ~ Little Paws Prayer ~ This is a prayer for little paws All up and down the land, Driven away, no friendly voice Never an outstretched hand. For weary paws of little beasts Torn and stained with red, And never a home and never a rest, Till little beasts are dead. Oh God of homeless things look down And try to ease the way Of all the little weary paws That walk the world today. ~ Author Unknown ~ |
| ~ Paws For A Moment ~ Pause For A Moment, Let Your Spirits Lift Then You'll Be Blessed With Life's Greatest Gifts: A Brilliant Flash Of Lightening The World Then Suddenly Brightening The Quick Blink Of An Eye A Smile From Someone Shy A Soft Wisp Of Wind Rustling Through The Trees The Sweet Smell Of Lilac Drifting On A Breeze A Flickering Shadow Cast On A Wall A Creaking Floorboard Heard Down The Hall Little Velvet Paws Tip-Toeing In The Night A Little Life So Brief, Yet Forever In My Sight From Precious Little Creatures Memories Are Sent Laughter, Love, And Tears. Just Paws For A Moment written by Dianne, Mommy of Spooky for Velvet Paws December 1, 2002 |
| ~ Just A Pet ~ I met some insensitive people today, They did not understand that my baby had passed away. That my baby had four legs, this is true, But my baby was every bit a person Just like me or you. They could not comprehend the joy my baby gave, Or the sorrow I felt when my baby passed away. They only saw my tears, as I thought of the precious years They rebuffed my feelings with insults and jeers. It hurt my soul to see such people laugh or scold, I thought to myself, what happens when THEY get old? Will they be mourned in the hour of their passing, Do they really understand love that is everlasting? I pity these people who show so little concern, What a valuable lesson they could have learned. To have someone who loves them for who they are, And pass no judgements,living Life's journey, not matter how far. I look into my baby's eyes and see love earned, And total devotion a hundrefold returned. Rest easy my baby, it won't be long, When we're both together and singing a heavenly song. ~ Author Wizzardwolf Dave ~ |
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| Velvet Paws' Litter Sister Peanut at 2 months, which is closest to the age Velvet Paws was when she died. |
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| Poem for Cats And God asked the feline spirit Are you ready to come home? Oh yes, quite so, replied the precious soul And, as a cat, you know I am most able To decide anything for myself. Are you coming then? asked God Soon, replied the whiskered angel But I must come slowly For my human friends are troubled For you see, they need me, quite certainly. But don't they understand, asked God, That you'll never leave them? That your souls are intertwined for all eternity? That nothing is created or destroyed? It just is...forever and ever and ever. Eventually they will understand, Replied the glorious cat For I will whisper into their hearts That I am always with them I just am...forever and ever and ever. ~ Author Patricia N. Olson, D.V.M., Ph.D. ~ |
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Significance of Mother's Day 2002 my story is short my story is sad my name is velvet paws three weeks i had on this earth my feline mom ran out of milk and a human mom took over for two weeks she pampered me and did all my feline mom could not with homemade formula and clean cotton guaze and two days before i left earth i ate like a pig,used the litter box and then fell ill. on a sunday afternoon(mother's day) i took my leave flying to the bridge leaving behind a devestated mom and my sister peanut for four years i have played at the bridge and seen many babies come way too soon leaving behind sad moms and dads but i have also seen many others greet their earthly parents learn from my life all u days are numbered my number was 21 |
TO MY SWEET VELVET PAWS YOU'VE BEEN GONE 4 YEARS NOW AND MOMMY STILL THINKS OF YOU. I LIKE TO THINK YOU MISS ME TOO. YOU HAVE 2 NEW SISTERS AND 2 BROTHERS NOW. LUV BUG, MONKEE AND FELLA AND WILD THING, ALL RESCUES. U SISTER PEANUT IS ORNERY AS EVER AND U BIG BROTHER MICHAEL AND BIG SISTER LEAPURR ARE STILL WITH ME AS WELL. I HOPE U ARE DOING WELL AT THE BRIDGE. SADLY I CAN NO LONGER VISIT YOUR GRAVE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL. BUT I KNOW THE REAL YOU IS AT THE BRIDGE FREE OF PAIN AND SICKNESS, RUNNING AROUND AND CHASING WITH MANY OTHER BABIES. GIVE JEWEL A KISS FROM HER MOMMY FOR ME. SHE GOT THERE A FEW MONTHS BEFORE YOU. SHE TOO HAS SOME NEW SIBLINGS. BE PAITENT BABY AND SOON MOMMY WILL BE WITH YOU AND WE WILL NEVER BE APART AGAIN. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. UNTILL WE ALL MEET AGAIN AND U AND MY BABIES BEFORE YOU ALL MEET ME WITH FLURRY F WINGS AND PAWS, I LOVE YOU VELVET PAWS.... HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!! MEOWMIE |
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