I Guess this Makes it Official-

hissy · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by MAXCAT08

R.I.P Sweet Shell...you are so special...

Could someone post a link to the blog. I, for the life of me, can never find anyone's signature or the info contained in it...thank you so much.

you probably have all ads turned off and that used to mean signature ads as well.

Here is the link to my blog www.feralcatbehavior.com If you backtrack, Shell passed April 1st, it was no April's Fool joke.

carolina · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by MAXCAT08

R.I.P Sweet Shell...you are so special...

Could someone post a link to the blog. I, for the life of me, can never find anyone's signature or the info contained in it...thank you so much.

Here is the link for the blog (you might have to cut and paste as I am posting this from my phone): http://www.feralcatbehavior.com

MA, we have been talking somewhat often since sweet Shell's passing, and there hasn't been a moment since than that I haven't thought about of her, about what she brought into my life, into our lives...
To think that a little 4.3lb kitty a "just a cat", as some would say, has brought together so many people all over the globe, with huge open hearts... This little kitty brought the best in hundreds, made flourish some pretty amazing deeds... Made some people donate their last available dime, made some rescue other strays, more kitties, donate time, educate children, be more loving, more compassionate... This little, tiny 4.3lb "just a cat" made a 10 year old child get her allowance to buy a little sweater so a kitty would feel warmer, a teacher use a her blog to teach his kids to be more compassionate... People got creative anyway they could... To help... Not for money, not for fame, not expecting something back, but just simply to help this little kitty, who they had never seen, met, touched... Out of pure love. It was so beautiful to watch...
Then she was gone... Silence...
Today I see that all those people cried, they all shed tears, all over the globe... Again, out of love. Our hearts broke into million pieces...
But Shell's legacy continues- surprises happens everyday, people continue to come together in Shell's name, her legacy keeps getting stronger.
To me, watching all this, I can only think Shell had a mission... She came in with a purpose, and when her mission was accomplished, it was time for her to leave. She was surrounded by angels, and is now one of them..
Now it is our job to keep her legacy alive, the legacy she fought so hard to leave behind...
Shell, thank you so so much for enlightening my life- for some, you might been "just a cat", but for me, there is life before and after Shell;
I love you, it's been an honor!

maxcat08 · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by KittKatt

http://catblogosphereauctions.blogsp...ellweek-2.html

I believe this is the link you're looking for.

Thank you so much. I found it on another posting and have just finished reading the story of Shell. It's sad, it's heartwarming, who is more blessed...the kitty because someone special helped her....or the person who found the kitty? Shell's story brought up so many memories of my stray, Buddy....I hope Buddy greeted Shell at the Rainbow Bridge...they are both determined little sweeties with so much personality. Is it any wonder that I can do without people, but I can't do without cats...R.I.P. Shell, you were truly loved.

maxcat08 · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by hissy

you probably have all ads turned off and that used to mean signature ads as well.

Here is the link to my blog www.feralcatbehavior.com If you backtrack, Shell passed April 1st, it was no April's Fool joke.

Thank you, Hissy. I will look into my User CP and see if I can change the settings.

Bless you so much for taking care of Shell. You make the world a better place. Shell is out of pain and misery, mind you, you took her out of a different misery when you brought her into your life. She knew love, warmth, friendship and hopefully realized that humans do care. She couldn't be saved...but she'll live forever in your heart and memory...

hissy · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by Carolina

Here is the link for the blog (you might have to cut and paste as I am posting this from my phone): http://www.feralcatbehavior.com

MA, we have been talking somewhat often since sweet Shell's passing, and there hasn't been a moment since than that I haven't thought about of her, about what she brought into my life, into our lives...
To think that a little 4.3lb kitty a "just a cat", as some would say, has brought together so many people all over the globe, with huge open hearts... This little kitty brought the best in hundreds, made flourish some pretty amazing deeds... Made some people donate their last available dime, made some rescue other strays, more kitties, donate time, educate children, be more loving, more compassionate... This little, tiny 4.3lb "just a cat" made a 10 year old child get her allowance to buy a little sweater so a kitty would feel warmer, a teacher use a her blog to teach his kids to be more compassionate... People got creative anyway they could... To help... Not for money, not for fame, not expecting something back, but just simply to help this little kitty, who they had never seen, met, touched... Out of pure love. It was so beautiful to watch...
Then she was gone... Silence...

And the silence, my friend was deafening~

feralvr · Apr 4, 2011

Shell was truly an inspiration. I am so thankful to have been touched by this angel

and her story and I thank you, MA, for bringing it to all of us and sharing Shell with us. You filled her moments these last weeks of her life with so much love

and thank God you were there for her in her final days on this Earth to show Shell what it felt like to be loved

and treated with dignity, kindness and compassion. I will never forget this cat and her story for the rest of my life.

Shell

you are finally pain free, you were loved by many, and you deserved so much more than the life you had. The bridge is lucky to have you

my4llma · Apr 5, 2011

I'm so sorry to read that Shell died. She was a beautiful cat. Lynxx will be there to greet her at the bridge.

mrblanche · Apr 5, 2011

RIP, Shell.

I deal with "rough" cats on a regular basis at the shelter. Some are successes. Some are failures. But they all touch my heart.

kittkatt · Apr 5, 2011

Originally Posted by Carolina

Here is the link for the blog (you might have to cut and paste as I am posting this from my phone): http://www.feralcatbehavior.com

MA, we have been talking somewhat often since sweet Shell's passing, and there hasn't been a moment since than that I haven't thought about of her, about what she brought into my life, into our lives...
To think that a little 4.3lb kitty a "just a cat", as some would say, has brought together so many people all over the globe, with huge open hearts... This little kitty brought the best in hundreds, made flourish some pretty amazing deeds... Made some people donate their last available dime, made some rescue other strays, more kitties, donate time, educate children, be more loving, more compassionate... This little, tiny 4.3lb "just a cat" made a 10 year old child get her allowance to buy a little sweater so a kitty would feel warmer, a teacher use a her blog to teach his kids to be more compassionate... People got creative anyway they could... To help... Not for money, not for fame, not expecting something back, but just simply to help this little kitty, who they had never seen, met, touched... Out of pure love. It was so beautiful to watch...
Then she was gone... Silence...
Today I see that all those people cried, they all shed tears, all over the globe... Again, out of love. Our hearts broke into million pieces...
But Shell's legacy continues- surprises happens everyday, people continue to come together in Shell's name, her legacy keeps getting stronger.
To me, watching all this, I can only think Shell had a mission... She came in with a purpose, and when her mission was accomplished, it was time for her to leave. She was surrounded by angels, and is now one of them..
Now it is our job to keep her legacy alive, the legacy she fought so hard to leave behind...
Shell, thank you so so much for enlightening my life- for some, you might been "just a cat", but for me, there is life before and after Shell;
I love you, it's been an honor!

That is just beautiful, Carolina.

I'm bawling all over again.

lovewhiskers · Apr 6, 2011

Oh MA I am so so terribly sad to read this. I too was hoping and praying that little Shell would be for a while longer with you. I am convinced she lived through this terrible ordeal for so long just so that the two of you could find each other.
RIP sweet baby

eilcon · Apr 6, 2011

I'm so sorry, MA.

Bless you for loving Shell and having the courage and compassion to let her go. She touched many people and will not be forgotten. RIP sweet Shell.

ldg · Apr 6, 2011

It could only be that such a very special little kitty in need would find that one very special woman to tell her story and unite a world of such diverse people in a flood of compassion.

It could only be that such a very special woman would take on the care of such a very special little kitty without a thought in the world as to "how:" just knowing she needed and wanted love was more than enough.

Now people all over the world have been inspired to follow in your footsteps, MA.

Shell is truly a miracle, MA, and you are a gift.

And to think - "all" it took was to do what you do best: care. Shell was carried to the angels by the heart of an angel.

ldg · Apr 6, 2011

And don't think I'm not completely bawling my eyes out.

kittkatt · Apr 6, 2011

Originally Posted by LDG

It could only be that such a very special little kitty in need would find that one very special woman to tell her story and unite a world of such diverse people in a flood of compassion.

It could only be that such a very special woman would take on the care of such a very special little kitty without a thought in the world as to "how:" just knowing she needed and wanted love was more than enough.

Now people all over the world have been inspired to follow in your footsteps, MA.

Shell is truly a miracle, MA, and you are a gift.

And to think - "all" it took was to do what you do best: care. Shell was carried to the angels by the heart of an angel.

I really have to stop reading what y'all have written. It's breaking my heart all over again.

hissy · Apr 6, 2011

Don't think I'm not either- every day

kittkatt · Apr 6, 2011

Originally Posted by hissy

Don't think I'm not either- every day

I'm sure you are, MA. Probably more than any of us.

ldg · Apr 6, 2011

Originally Posted by hissy

Don't think I'm not either- every day

If we are, of course you are.

Oh MA, she wanted to live, she was just too damaged before she found you. Her condition was beyond heartbreaking, and that makes us cry in pain, but her spirit gives us a happy cry, and the fact that things like this happen, are allowed to happen, makes us cry bitter angry tears...

But the hope is that just one kitty will change the fate of many, and maybe they'll be rescued before it is too late.

That thought makes me smile. (While crying LOL).

calico2222 · Jan 11, 2012

I really hope I'm not opening old wounds here but I wasn't around this spring and I just stumbled upon Shell's sorry (in the marketplace, of all places), and I how have tears streaming down my face. In the hour it took me to read through the thread I fell in love with her and her spirit.

MaryAnn, I don't have the words to explain how much I admire you and what you did for her. The entire thing just amazes me...what you did for her, the love she had for you (leaping up on the bed to be with you), and how so many people came together to try to help her. I'm just speechless right now. Who knew a tiny little cat could touch so many lives. And that she did. I know I will never forget her story...I just wish I was around when it was happening.

Anyway, I hope you don't mind me resurrecting this thread, but I wanted to thank you for being her angel and to tell you how sorry I am.

jennyr · Jan 12, 2012

MA, I am so sorry to hear this news. SHell was so special and she di not live in vain.

shyestblossom · Jan 17, 2012

Shell was very lucky to have found you. RIP little one

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