Today I celebrated a 94th birthday over dim sum with 4 generations of a family and old friends. It was a beautiful display of life coming full circle.

At the same time, I am mourning the loss of my cat. This is our last photo together on New Year's eve.

There is so much to celebrate in both life and death. I hold space for the joy of a long life and the reverence of a final goodbye.

I choose to stay in the center of both, anchored by love.

Animated illustration by Gemini when I asked it this prompt and attached the PFP "make an illustration of this photo using animated kawaii style as a memorial for my cat."

It generated baby wings and a halo for my image. I watched the film Good Fortune recently (Keanu Reeves was a guardian angel but his wings were smaller than the other angels coz...do not worry, I won't spoil it for you). Just watch that film. It was hilarious.

#Caturday #angelwings #tuxedocat

Now that some cat walk trails have been cleared, #lordpercival is content to go out on a birdwatching expedition to the backyard, pausing for a porch sit before doing some major tail swishing and bird listening. #caturday #cats #catsofMastodon #catsofFediverse #tuxedocat #snow

Now that some cat walk trails have been cleared, #lordpercival is content to go out on a birdwatching expedition to the backyard, pausing for a porch sit before doing some major tail swishing and bird listening. #caturday #cats #catsofMastodon #catsofFediverse #tuxedocat #snow

Friend who moved back to the Bay Area visited me February (2025) when my cat was well.
They sent me this photo of my dearly departed rescue cat sleeping under the reptile basking lamp where it’s nice and warm! Bearded dragon happily sitting beside kitty, atop a Valentine’s pillow. Love seeing this beautiful memory! ☺️ RIP La Vita 🐾 #tuxedocat #eepy #petphotography

Being intentionally only on fedi and LinkedIn, i don’t have (enshittified) FB or IG. 😈

Friend who married and moved away sent me this screenshot of my cat, apparently posted by my one of my family who they’re connected to on social! 🌈

Glad they have become online friends and I appreciate this making its way to me ☺️
RIP La Vita 🐾

#tuxedocat #eepy #petphotography

My #furrbaby transitioned to non-physical midday today. She lived a happy and long life and peacefully departed this plane. This is her last video at the veterinarian’s.

Grieving currently and people i know keep telling me the energy or spirit or soul never dies…

RIP #tuxedocat #rescuekitty #LaVita

I put our Christmas tree into the backyard to provide a bit of extra shelter to the birds over winter. The fact that the birds are huddled inside the tree on this snowy day has not escaped the notice of one #lordpercival #tuxedocat #cats #catsofMastodon #catsofFediverse #winter

I put our Christmas tree into the backyard to provide a bit of extra shelter to the birds over winter. The fact that the birds are huddled inside the tree on this snowy day has not escaped the notice of one #lordpercival #tuxedocat #cats #catsofMastodon #catsofFediverse #winter

#lordpercival in his front room. #cats #catsofMastodon #catsofFediverse #tuxedocat

#lordpercival in his front room. #cats #catsofMastodon #catsofFediverse #tuxedocat

Winter guardian #lordpercival sits in a stoic pose on the porch before moving to his backyard lands. #cats #caturday #catsofMastodon #catsofFediverse #tuxedocat

My dinner is very interesting to three of my furry denizens. Don’t let them fool you, they are all well fed. #catsofmastodon #dogsofmastodon #russianblue #tuxedocat #doberman

Winter guardian #lordpercival sits in a stoic pose on the porch before moving to his backyard lands. #cats #caturday #catsofMastodon #catsofFediverse #tuxedocat

My dinner is very interesting to three of my furry denizens. Don’t let them fool you, they are all well fed. #catsofmastodon #dogsofmastodon #russianblue #tuxedocat #doberman

#3goodthings in pictures
1. Palliative senior rescue #tuxedocat is feeling good today. Here enjoying heating pad RN.
2. A friend unexpectedly gifted me these colour energy bath gifts: each bottle is good for 2-3 soaks!
3. Sunny day in Vancouver earlier so I wore my fave dress: cat and flowers. I am so in love with this dress for the design theme and pockets. Yes, women’s dresses usually have no pockets, this one has two! Big enough to even fit an iPhone!
🥰 Thank you. I love you 😘

This is painting number 12 in the Close Encounters Collection, "Meow"! This tuxedo cat wants something... now.

#tuxedocat #cat #art #painting #catart #caturday

Tommy the Cat demands your servitude. Bring him treats, but do not attempt to pet him, or he will become sullen and cross.

#cat #floof #catphotography #photography #tuxedocat #longhairedcat #blackandwhitecat #fedicats #pixelcats #catlovers #cats #chats #katzen #gatos #gatti