My beloved Q-Tip

Q-Tip
February 17, 1996 - August 16, 2009

I had to put my cat, Q-Tip to sleep today.
I remember adopting her when she was only 6 weeks old and so small.
She used to cry when she heard my car coming down the street and would greet me at the door.
I still wonder how someone less than 10 pounds managed to take over the entire bed. (And that I smooshed myself up against the wall less I disturb her beauty sleep.)

Her fur was soft as a feather, and she would tilt her head a bit to get what she wanted.
She liked to sit in the window and watch the birds, and plot her cute domination.
A little white tip of fur topped her tail...like a q-tip.
She woke up with me, sat on the LA Times while I read it, and would lick the remaining soy milk from my bowl of cereal.

She and I went through four moves, three jobs, and graduate school. Always there for me.

Q-Tip with her brother, Sam-I-Am (1992-2006)

Welcomed to Cat Heaven by her brother, Sam-I-Am who will now be able to groom the top of her head again.

It's the first time in 17 years that I don't have a pet in the house.
It's quiet.

And I'm sad.

I love you, Q-Tip. Thank you for being such a love. I'll miss you forever. And I'll save a space for you on the comforter.