Jack the Cat passed away of natural causes early this morning.* He was 14. Melina had raised him, and his brother Billy, from when they were the tiniest kittens. We both are heartbroken. I'm glad we have some photos of him to remind us of his blessed presence in our lives. These photos, taken a month ago, truly and literally illustrate the "Back to Back"theme - or is it the "butt to butt" theme.
Jack and Zane were friends, and very familiar with each others foibles. Zane like to use his size and high energy, sometimes, to try intimidating Jack, but Jack was onto him and never took his act seriously. And Jack would get his revenge, teasing Zane by hanging around his food bowl - as if he would eat dog food! - or pretending to steal his toys. Neither of them much liked sharing Melina with the other, or with me. They adored her!
I don't think they were happier than when they could share the bed with Melina. And Melina felt likewise. Sometimes I would join the three of them, and they didn't seem to mind...
