Ariana, our 16-year old cat, suffered complete renal failure a few days ago. The veterinarian confirmed it this morning, and even with heroic treatment there was almost no hope for her survival. The vet euthanized her about an hour ago. We brought her home and buried her in the back yard. After we finish construction, we’ll plant one of our fruit trees near her final resting place.
Good bye, Ari Cat. We’ll miss you! :..(

I took this picture a while back, when it was really cold outside.

Her Majesty (red tabby in the back) normally wouldn’t tolerate either of the kittens lying near her; likewise, the kittens wouldn’t usually stay put if Her Majesty jumped onto the bed. (They like their fur on their bodies, not in bloody clumps in Her Majesty’s claws.) But they all three know that if they start fighting they’ll get put out in the cold.
Quick! Can you spot the camouflaged cat in this picture?
