GreyTzu Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Kimba came to live with us in March of 2000, shortly after Kevin had by-pass surgery. She belonged to Kevin and his first wife and had stayed with Arleen when they separated. After Arleen passed away, Kimba stayed with Kevin’s son and then was given to a neighbor. Kevin went to check on the house one afternoon as we were trying to sell it. As he walked out of the house, Kimba walked out to the bushes. Kevin had not seen her in a few years and Kimba was never an outside cat. The story goes that Kimba had disappeared from the neighbor’s house the day before. Kevin grabbed Kimba and brought her home. I guess Kimba was about 5 years old or so on that fateful day. Kimba had never lived with dogs or other cats until she arrived in our home. After a few days of isolation in a bedroom, I said to Kevin, “It’s either now or never. Open the door and let her adjust.” He did and she did. We had two greyhounds Dancer and Dylan, two cats Aggadore and Xena, and one ‘Tzu James Dean when she walked down the hall to greet her new life. I seriously doubted she ever missed her old life. She was a regal and elegant cat who simply took life in stride as it came her way. I seldom saw her get ruffled by the dogs or other cats. Kimba had striking blue eyes. She had a way of looking, that would just convey her message. Kimba welcomed 6 more greyhounds Dixie, Donner, Disoc, Dessie, Danger and Deuce, along with ‘Tzu Rocky, and Crestie Freddie, and cat Quinn into our home over the years. She greeted each one of them with her patented blue-eyed look and they immediately respected her. Never was a raised paw needed to keep them inline. She was the feline queen of the house. She also missed each animal when they made their journey to the bridge. Sleeping in my hair was one of her passions. She would often walk back and forth over my head until I stirred enough to fan out my hair so she could sleep. She loved to hide in cubbie holes that she found around the house. She had found a new cubbie to sleep in the morning we were trying to evacuate from Hurricane Jeanne. It took us an hour to find her and we were not leaving without her. For the past year or so, Kimba started the slow old cat decline. She stopped jumping on the counter and was eating less and peeing more. We did things to help her and keep her comfortable. The last week or so, her began to change her pattern again. She resumed sleeping in my hair and greeting us with her soulful way. It was her way to letting us know she was getting ready. This afternoon, I woke to find her under our bed, not moving. I knew her time had come. Sadly, Kevin was at work. I called our friend and vet tech Yvonne and met her at our Vet’s office. In the quiet of the clinic, Kimba gracefully slipped away. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valencia Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Oh, Y, I am so, so sorry. What a beautiful cat. And what a wonderful, full life. I am so very sorry for your loss. :grouphug Quote Shannon, mom to Shae, Jesse James and Linus the Chinese Cresteds,and bridge angels Sydney Sue and Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Kimba was beautiful. I'm sorry for your loss Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffyDuff Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I just love the story of her life that you gave us. She seemed like a wonderful cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Wendy and Kevin, i'm so sorry for your loss. Kimba was one lucky cat to have you both in her life. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 What a beauty, and what a fine character. I'm so sorry she's gone. Godspeed, pretty Kimba. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I am sorry. Kimba was very beautiful. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I am so very sorry for your loss of beautiful Kimba She sounds like a very special cat, and you gave her the life she so deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 What a pretty girl. I'm so sorry. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Pretty girl So sorry she had to leave. Godspeed, Kimba... Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 What an interesting life Kimba had with you, starting with how she arrived. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'm so very sorry you lost your special Kimba. Godspeed angel kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kamsmom Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 My thoughts are with you. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Calm and self-possessed, she found the perfect home with you. I'm so sorry she had to go. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I am so sorry Wendy and Kevin, you lost your beloved Kimba. Parting is very hard . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I am very sory for your loss of Kimba. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I am sorry that your Kimba has crossed Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGrey Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss of this sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'm so sorry. She was a beautiful cat. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 What a special cat she was. I'm so sorry. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NSGREY Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'm sorry that Kimba is gone but she looked like she was a very well loved girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyinMadison Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 What a pretty girl, thank you for sharing her story. We are sorry you had to say goodbye and know you will miss your Kimba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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