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| May 28, 2018 - After over 17 years together, we lost our beloved Mabel. today. We will miss you so much, beautiful girl. Thanks to our cat-sitter and friend, Anjie, for this amazing portrait shot of "Baby Mabes" |
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| She was a beauty from the start with big curious eyes, a strong personality and a loving heart that liked to cuddle...once she accepted us, of course. We got her from the Chattanooga Humane Society and was the first real decision we made as a married couple. Ashlee had her eyes on a pure white kitten, but Mabel came bounding out of a group of kittens with a "take me home, now!" look on her face and the rest is history. |
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| Mabel loved sitting in boxes and even riding in boxes. She would stay in a box as you dragged it around on the floor at dizzying speeds...yet, pretty much hated car rides of any kind. |
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| Cuddling was her specialty. |
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| More box time. Mabel led a pretty great life. The two biggest "scares"over our time with her was the time she passed out after smelling some weed killer out on the patio and being accidentally locked in a closet for 3 plus days while we were at Bonnaroo. Sorry about that, baby. |
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| My favorite picture of them all. Did I mention she didn't like riding in cars?? Man, if looks could kill! |
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| She fought oral cancer for almost 6 months as we tried expensive chemo treatments in Knoxville and Chattanooga (she was a trooper about being in the car then). When she started to lose her balance and ability to eat, we knew it was time to make a very hard decision...the hardest we've ever had to make as a married couple. |
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| Mabel loved us equally, but I know Ashlee misses her snuggles very much since our other two cats are not into it very much. |
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| I have always loved how mystical this picture looks. She's so very serious and concentrating on something. |
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| Mabel was even a local award winner although the subject matter could have been a bit embarrassing...but not to her! |
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| Mabel's best friend was Ms. Bea who showed up as a stray many years ago and slowly became the best of buddies. The quilt they are laying on was made by my dearly departed mother, so this picture is of immense value to me. And, yes, I am sure "The Nore" would frown on cats laying on her quilt she made for me! |
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| Mabel's biggest enemy was Zippy. Another stray that she never really got used to not matter how hard he tried to be friends. |
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| Some toleration of Zippy occurred later on, especially if there was a mutual interest...like watching it rain. |
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| Good lord she was cute! |
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| We love you, Mable, and miss you so much. Thank you for your love and attention for all those years. |
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