Ed Ed came to us from a colony where he had taken up residence. We took him in and were able to get him into Crash's Landing's program. He was dearly loved by all who knew him. Ed sadly passed from kidney failure this year.

Kennedy Kennedy came into our foster program this past year. We were trying to socialize him and became quite attached. Kennedy passed from a tumor in his intestines late last year.

Ross Ross came from the same colony as Ed. We knew early on that he would not make it. Ross's age was estimated at about 14 yrs old. Gina kindly took him in to make his last days as comfortable as possible. Ross passed from kidney failure this year.

Munchkin Munchkin was a feral kitten we found back in December. She was such a tiny baby she came by her name quite naturally. Sadly Munchkin never got adopted so she stayed here with us. Recently we found out she had Hemobart, a blood parasite. It was not detected until it was too late. Munchkin passed away in the beginning of August.

Bailey Bailey came to us from one of our ongoing T-N-R colonies. He was a beautiful sweet boy who deserved better than living on the streets. He passed on this winter from complications brought on by the Calici Virus. He was much loved and we are grateful that he spent his last days indoors and warm.

Peat Peat and his siblings were born on a farm in Lowell. Sadly, but all too commonly, their mama was hit by a car when they were barely a week old. They were still nursing and no moms in sight. In comes our wonderful surrogate kitten mommy Stephanie to save the day! She took these sweet fragile babies and cared for them day and night. Sadly, Peat had a heart murmur which eventually caused a blood clot and subsequent partial paralysis in his hind legs. Stephanie gave him a warm safe loving home to spend the remainder of his days. Bless you Stephanie! A Note From Steph... With many tears of both sadness and joy - Peat has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge today. I had a very special bond with him ever since we met. Sounds crazy I know. He was a week old when I first seen him. I loved how his personality just shinned . He was a funny little guy. Never wanted to be away from me. He would cry until I would hold him. Even long after the others fell a sleep we would be awake cuddling. He liked to hear my heart beat. He would purr until he fell asleep. I tried to convince myself that he needed a forever home and it was out there somewhere . Many times I thought of not bringing him to the adoption events. I so wanted to take him back from HS . I just couldn't do it even though my heart was breaking. Things happen for a reason. I had my baby back in my arms to cuddle and love. He knew this was his forever home . I just didn't know it. We had a short time together , but it meant so much. Peat will always know me as his only mommy ... I will always know that he was my special little buddy. For this I thank you both for the time we had together. He truly had and always will have a very big place in my heart . I loved him so I didn't want to let him go. I can say he was happy up until the end. Purring in my arms as I told him he will now be able to run , jump and play . I had to let him go ........ Peat is now free. :) Stephanie >^..^<

Neve We lost our sweet little Neve on July 1st from a combination of the Calici and Distemper viruses that were just too much for her delicate little body to overcome. We had the pleasure of saving her and her littermates from life on the streets. What a sweet kitten she was right from the start, and we will miss her gentle spirit. But we take comfort in knowing she feels no more pain, and is free to run and play like all kittens should up in kitty Heaven.

Oliver Hi Gina, Oliver passed away yesterday . He had: Nephrotic syndrome, is characterized by the combination of protein in the urine, low protein level in the blood, high cholesterol and abnormal fluid accumulation in any part of the body (edema). He was very anemic, low white blood cells, low platelets. He was sooo sick... I took him to see Dr. Bruce L. in Lowell and he was awesome! He at least knew what was wrong and knew that we couldn't save him. We are devastated! He was the most amazing kitty!!!! He 'worshipped" me!! It was sooo cute! I think he knew that his Mommma (me) was the real reason why he was saved. He would not leave my side. At night, he would claw at my neck so that I would raise the covers so he could tunnel. Then he would get as close as possible to my body. Then he would move up by my mouth! I swear sometimes I thought he would of climbed in if he could. If I ever got up from bed he would follow me and cry. Every morning we would play the revolving bathroom door game, where he would want in then back out! He cracked me up and drove me crazy at the same time. He recently started sleeping with our middle son Xavier, because he was scared to sleep in his own room. Xavier would not go to sleep without him! One afternoon, he came outside with me and was sitting next to me watching me weed my flowers, the phone rang and I went into the house. I forgot that he was outside and the next thing I know it's morning and I can't find him anywhere. So i go looking outside and throughout the house. Well you won't believe it but he was stuck in a tree about 80 feet up! Lord knows how or why he went up there! So, I know this sounds crazy but we had to cut it down to get him. The tree was situated over a creek and really soft, woodsie grounds. the tree fell on another and Oliver landed on all 4's and ran as fast as he could for the house! He wasn't hurt at all..just cold, scared and hungry. Our one regret is that we didn't adopt his brother. He desperately wanted love and acceptance from our other cats. Sarah would sometimes be nice to him but would never allow him to lay next to her and oh, how he wanted that. It makes me cry to think about that...that's all he wanted someone to snuggle next to. But as my husband says..he had us and sooooo much love and companionship. We loved him so much Gina. Thank you for rescuing him and bringing him into our lives. We just wish and wish that it would of been much, much, much longer. My oldest son Ethan, said the cutest thing, he said, " that his live would not be the same without him". We buried him yesterday in our backyard. We are making him a grave stone bearing his name. We would also like to make a donation in is name to your organization. I will also submit a picture of him, it's a beautiful picture, you'll love it. We miss him so much....He will never be forgotten... Sincerely, Angela Walser

Harlowe Little Harlowe was rescued on September 21st, 2008. A good samaritan brought her to a farm in Lowell, where they are known to take excellent care of strays. She was tiny and sickly, and they called FOF for help. I took her in with the best of hopes. She had a horrible flea infestation, earmites, and upper respiratory infection. All of those things are treatable and after 2 weeks of meds she seemed much healthier. She was running around and playing with her 3 "brothers". But even then I knew she wasn't "quite right". She was very frail and had a strange, kind of stinky, smell to her, though she had been bathed. She became seriously ill on October 23rd and passed away on the 24th. An autopsy revealed her kidneys had only minimal function, they had never developed properly. She basically died of kidney failure. It is always heart breaking to lose a kitten. She never got the chance to grow into the beautiful cat I knew she would be. However, she was loved and cared for, and had the best life has to offer these innocent creatures, right up to her last day. As one of my volunteers says...."It is our job to make their end better than their beginning". And if we have done that, we can ask for no more.

We have been comforted in our loss by the knowledge that these guys would have died horrible deaths outside and alone. We were able to give them comfort and love in their last days with us. They will be in our hearts and live on in our memories...