Wellsley
Wellsley came to us from the streets. He was sort of rag tag and very hungry. One of our volunteers rescued him and he moved into Cat Corner. Wellsley was a senior citizen when we found him and he had a number of health issues but he adjusted to life at Cat Corner. He was a favorite of a number of our volunteers and they spoiled him with lots of attention and special treats. Wellsley always loved to eat and when he stopped eating, we knew something was wrong. He was diagnosed with advanced kidney failure and we had to send him over the Rainbow Bridge on Friday 18 Dec 2009. We are glad we were able give him this special care and attention in the final months of his life.

Mackerel
Our friend, Mackerel, crossed the Rainbow Bridge peacefully on 7 Dec 2009. He leaves behind many friends who will miss him greatly. Mackerel became a member of the Cat Corner family when he and his brother joined one of our feral cat colonies. He lived happily in the colony until he became ill and had to be relocated into The Cat Corner. Although he was cured, he continued to stay inside because his back legs were not strong enough for him to survive outside. He was reunited with some of his former pals and soon settled into The Cat Corner routine. He achieved a certain measure of status when he became a member of "The Breakfast Bunch" and was allowed to come into the kitchen to eat in the morning. As he aged, it became difficult for him to get around. He adjusted to his condition and never let it stop him from getting around, climbing and being with his friends. Finally, his condition worsened to the point where we had to tell him good-by. Mackerel was a very special kitty to so many. We're glad we had the opportunity to be a part of his life.

Shadow
Shadow crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Friday, 27 Nov 2009. She was rescued from an owl hole in a tree where she was trying to take care of her tiny kittens. The wind and rain took a toll on her babies and only one, Arbor, survived. Arbor and Shadow moved into The Cat Corner and became part of our family. Arbor was quickly adopted but Shadow was waiting for that special family who could appreciate all she had to offer. She found her family and shared 10 months of mutual love with them. A few weeks ago, Shadow was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer and despite all efforts, she died on Friday, 27 Nov 09. Although she was only with us for a short time, she brought love and many happy times to so many. Shadow is gone but her spirit will live in our hearts forever.

Otis
Otis came to live with us at The Cat Corner when she was an older girl. Her family could not keep her because they were expecting a baby so Otis lost her home of many years. She made the best of it and let everyone know that she wanted things her way. We all appreciated her spunky attitude and she became the favorite of many of our volunteers. Otis enjoyed all the extra attention she got and settled in as a Cat Corner resident. Over the last few months she began to have various medical problems and even through she was not feeling well, she always cooperated with the volunteers who were giving her medicine. She seemed to understand that we were trying to help her. Otis crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Monday 23 November 2009. We will all miss her but we're glad we had the opportunity to get to know this special cat.

Paula aka Miley
Miley came to live at The Cat Corner after someone abandoned her. She was a very sweet girl with bright blue eyes and long soft fur. She was quickly adopted into a loving home but she couldn't stay. Miley crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 16 November 2009 after a short illness. She will be greatly missed by her family and her Cat Corner friends.