In Memory of Tiny, Our Dear Cat...

Tiny, our cat of 8 years, passed away on Saturday-May 15, 2010, few minutes before the call for Asar prayer.

How did she get her name....? Simple.. because she is such a 'Tiny' cat.

Tiny was an independent, outside cat, used to running in the great outdoors, We made her as comfortable as possible, giving in to her every whim. We took walks with her, played with her, spent as much time with her as possible.

Tiny was one of the litters from a stray cat who befriended us, we took her in our lives, and she saw us through the ups and downs, moved with us, waited for us when we went on vacation (her favorite spot was on the washing machine). She was always there...

She has the most unique personality of any cat we'd known (she just had her pride). She wasn't the mushy kind. She wasn't the kind to sleep on sofas all day. She loved the great outdoors, loved nature... espacially birds and lizards... occasionally rats. Loved her independence.

Tiny was smart and cunning. She liked to be treated as an equal - eat the same food we ate. She got closer to us as she aged. Never would have dreamed of stepping on a bed or a sofa when she was young. She learned to love us in a way we could understand.

Even though our other female cat ' Blackie' just gave birth to two lovely kittens two weeks ago... its not the same ..The new additions are not the same... because Tiny was part of our family for years.... and a void has been left in her place..

This was the most difficult day of our lives- especially my daughter, who cried non stop. We missed her very much, so I decided to pay my respects by writing this page.

I know Tiny is not human, and it may be a bit silly to make a memorial to a cat, but she meant so much to us, its the least I could do. May your soul Rest In Peace..

Tiny was later burried in front of our yard, after Maghrib...

The memories are etched in my mind... I'll never forget...

How you used to bring us lizards, small birds and rats... and leave them at the back yard...

(Its just like saying to us... Hey.. I brought home food for you guys..!)

How you would sit on top of the washing machine and meow-ing..everytime you see me at the kitchen sink (...such a soft voice..)...

How you cared for your kittens and left them in our care when you wanted a break (.. the trust..)

How you loved cold-leftover KFC and you'd go nuts when you heard the plastic wrap being opened..

How you liked to trim your claws on my bicycle tyres when I am not looking...

How you understood everything we said to the point of surprising us sometimes...

How you loved coming to the garden with us, and following us eventhough you didn'd want anybody to know you cared about us..

How you care for us and we for you...

Tiny... you will be missed...