Cool Cat with a Big Heart!

Here is one of the Calvin portraits in a floating frame along with a lock of his hair that the vet gave me, and a card from one of his Catster friends. The card says, cool cat with a big heart!


This house isn't the same without him!

A Family Affair!

This is beautiful Whisper looking so sweet in her Calvin Collar!

And her handsome mancat brother, Apollo, is one pawsome model too!

Not Just for Cats!

This handsome hunk is Howie! Howie isn't afraid to risk his manliness by wearing a Calvin Collar! When he isn't begging for treats or snoring at naptime, Howie is the assistant in his Mama's art studio!

His Mama is the very talented Nancy Medina! She is one of my favorite people I've never met! She was kind enough to surprise me with this gorgeous painting of Calvin. I was so touched by this special gift, and it will proudly hang in my sewing room when I get it framed.

Be sure to check out Nancy's blog where you will drool over the flowers she brings to life on canvas! Thank you, Nancy, and Howie, for this beautiful painting!

Pretty as a Picture!

These beautiful cats are some of Calvin's many Catster pals. They know how to strike a pose in their Calvin Collars!

This is Luna - the kitty that always tried to win Calvin's heart. He loved playing hard to get with the girls!

Kitty Pride won't have a cold neck this winter!

Isn't Ele' a stunning beauty with her Cindy Crawford-like beauty mark?

And here is Callie - looking so sweet!

Thank you, gals, for being pawsitively purrfect models!

Klancy and His Mom!

This beautiful boy is Klancy. He is wearing a Calvin Collar I sent him as a gift after I received a beautiful keepsake from his Mommy.

Klancy's Mom is an artist, and has an Etsy shop called JDI Couture. Klancy and his siblings are friends on Catster. One day I got this message from Klancy's Mom:

I have always wanted to paint Calvin as I thought he was the most beautiful cat. Sadly I waited too long to do it during his lifetime. I know he brought you so much joy and will be with you always. May I send this to you as a gift?

Can you even begin to imagine how I felt when I saw this? Not only did I receive this beautiful portrait, but I also received another gorgeous painting from an on-line Dogster/Etsy artist friend. I'll be sharing it with you tomorrow.

Ted and I were so touched by the thoughtfulness of people we've never met in person. Thank you, Judie, for capturing my precious Calvin!

Tonka!

Tonka knows she has been a good girl this year, so Santa better bring some catnip!

She is festive and ready for the holidays in her new Calvin Collar!

Sally's Birthday Present

Beautiful Sally had a birthday yesterday. She wanted a Calvin Collar for her special day, and luckily, it arrived on time!

Hope your birthday was as special as you, Sally!

Calvin's Pals!

Calvin has so many sweet pals who have purchased a Calvin Collar. This is Hazel Lucy. Her Mom makes beautiful afghans, scarves, hats, and fun things for pets too! She sent me some great yarn, and in exchange, Hazel Lucy has her very own Calvin Collar. Her collar is extra special because it has an angel Calvin kitty button on the front. Check out Hazel Lucy's tranquility blankets and other items that make great gifts for the holidays or other special occasions!

This is sweet Montoya modeling his Calvin Collar. Montoya was born blind due to eyelids that did not form correctly. He was rescued through the Save a Sato organization in Puerto Rico. He has a forever home in Canada with lots of loving siblings. Even though he is blind, he gets around without any problems. You can also check out a great organization that rescues and finds homes for blind cats - the Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary in North Carolina. If you're looking for a place this holiday season to throw a few dollars that will make a huge impact, please consider one of these two non-profit organizations.

And this is another amazing Cal pal named Taz! Taz is a very handsome orange mancat who looks so much like Calvin. By looking at him, you'd think he was only 10 or 11, but Taz is 20 years old! Yep, 20 - the big 2 - 0! Isn't that pawsome?

Have Your Agent Call Me!

Edgar decided that his sister, Emily, needed to share her Calvin Collar! He looks so much like Calvin in this picture!

Isn't Lilly a stunning beauty? I love how each side of her face looks like a different cat.

And here is Lilly's baby sister, Gaia Rose. She is a petite little sweetheart, and is going to grow up and be as beautiful as her big sister!

Handsome Mancats!

The best dressed mancats in town are sportin' neckwear from The Cat in the Clover! Handsome Kingsley is ready for his job interview!

Gorgeous orangie, Alfie, proudly wears his Calvin Collar!

Tate is looking fine and striking a pose in his colorful Calvin Collar!

Happy November!

More Models!

Here are some pawsome Catster models showing off their Calvin Collars! This is the beautiful Callie looking pretty in pink.

Harriet is trying to decide if she should wait and wear her collar for the holidays!

Isn't Willie so handsome and proud of his Calvin Collar?

Hope you had a Happy Halloween!

Blooming Beautiful!

My Catster friends . . . . . . . they are like the sisters I never had . . . . . . . like a family. They have shown me so much love and shared my tears over losing Calvin. And they've sent flowers. They know me. I love flowers, who doesn't?

Three beautiful roses from Amy and her sweet cats, Kittanna, Taillee, Zilla, Lilly, and Gaia Rose. She wrote on the card: A red for Calvin's passon for life, a pink for his love of family, and a yellow for all the friendship he inspired.

An orange explosion of tulips and gerber daisys from Sue Lyn and her precious Ele', Gimme, and Ambrogino. Orange, vibrant, and so beautiful!

The entire Catster community has been so supportive and caring through their rosettes, special gifts, pmails, cards, advice, and gifts. I love you all for loving Calvin. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!