Stories From the Rainbow Bridge
Dear fans, friends and felines,
As I sit here upon my sun-dappled cloud, which is conveniently located just a stone’s throw away from the Rainbow Bridge, I would like to confirm something for my feline friends on earth: Yes, Heaven is all that and a bag of catnip.
Been here for a couple weeks now, and you know, it’s pretty cool. The other kitties have made me feel most welcome, and it’s so nice hanging out with Karl again.
(That’s Karl Lagerfeld, in case you missed the reference.)
He misses Choupette dearly, and I try to comfort him as much as I can.
Speaking of comfort, I’ve sent my assistant… It’s weird to say that in the present tense, since technically she’s no longer assisting me, but I still feel like she’s here with me.
Anyway, sidetracked.
I’ve sent my assistant some signs. Lord knows if she’s gotten them. I have peeked over the edge of my cloud, though, and I’ve seen her looking up at the sky, eyes glistening with a smile on her face.
It’s hard to tell if she misses me or if she just has allergies. I’d like to think it’s the former…
So, I realize I’ve only been here for a hot second, but there’s already gossip around the heavenly water cooler. The other kitties have been buzzing about some cat named Grumpy? I don’t know who she is, but apparently she’s famous. Maybe she was a reality TV star. I don’t know.
Before I go, I’m sure you’re wondering what the food situation is like, because that was my first thought when I rolled up. Well, in a word: purrfection. Like, there’s unlimited tuna juice!
No, seriously, there’s a fountain that just sprays tuna juice, and it’s barely two steps away from my cloud. Oh, and someone comes by three times a day to deliver the perfect ratio of wet food to gravy. Plus, if I get a hankering for turkey slices in the middle of the night, they magically show up!
(I must have done something right in my former life as a kitty model on earth.)
Basically, I’m having a good time up here, but I miss you all deeply, which is why I’m writing this letter. I’ll keep you abreast of the goings-on, and if you want me to say hello to your furry friends, leave me a note. I’ll be sure to pass the message along.
Love to you always,
Tabs
Chelsea says
I’m glad you’re doing okay Tabs and that heaven is all it’s cracked up to be ❤️?????
Jaclyn Levy says
❤️❤️❤️ so kind of you to remember us earthlings! May the heavenly catwalk be ever so epic.
LindaLibraLoca says
Great to hear that Tabs. Please pass my love on to Strega, a former stray my parents and I picked up in Italy many, many years ago and that left us almost 20 years ago. I still miss her dearly. As well as Taiga, my sadly sick cat that only stayed with me four years, but was my first ever “own” cat after moving out.
Ellen Mackin says
Hello Tabs :
Please say hello to that big grey cat Storm he’s very handsome and certainly hanging out by the tuna juice he is a hefty silvery 16 beautiful pounds * I held Storm in my arms for a couple hours after he died I was so sad I was not there to see him one last time I hope he felt my arms around him and my sloppy tears soaking his fur , let him know the sweater I had on that day and the sundress are still hanging in the closet .
Tabs I’d like to think you two handsome boys know how very much you are loved and sorely missed
Whiskey baby still looks for you ❤️ But we both get signs from you and we cherish them
L says
Bless you, Tabs, for thinking of us. Please say hello to Amy, Kato and Ivy, Pasha, McDuff and Zoey, and Biskit and Poppy.
My dear brother is surely watching over you all, as he was a honored policeman for over 32 years, but passed earlier than his time, IMO.
And you can bet your gravy that your grieving assistant is aware of your loving essence. It’s all about essence . . your quantum particles still almost palpable in daily meanderings.
Tears flowing again for me, but it’s OKAY. . . .
Miss you, love you,
L
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Donna says
This is such a sweet post ?
Ilaria says
Hey Tabs, I’m glad to hear from you! Please, greet all my friends who are there with you: Cippi, Briciola, Viky, Kira, Full, Black, Ulla and Toby. Please, tell them I miss them sooo much, and that their friends who are still with me send them a lot of licks and purrs too! ❤️
Peg says
Hi Tabs! I love you. If you see my darling Nina give her a snug. She’s the black and white Smooth Fox Terrier that’s no doubt organizing puppy makeovers ❣️
Florence says
Love you Tabs, forever.
Dorothy Severson says
Hi Tabs. So happy to read about your adventure by the Rainbow Bridge. Please give hugs and kisses to my Smokey, Tiger and Najah. I miss them all so much. Thank Smokey for walking across my pillow and making her very special meow so I knew she was ok after passing when I was out of town. I will always feel that she didn’t want me to experience her passing. I hope to be able to read more about you in the future. Love to all the pets who are waiting for their “person” by the Rainbow Bridge!
Kim says
Tabs, I’m thrilled to read that heaven hasn’t changed you a bit. Thank you for the laugh about your assistant’s allergies. It’s so like you to make that remark! Of course, she misses you terribly – we all miss you. It’s comforting to hear that you’re doing so well, though. Keep sending those signs (dimes and cardinals are favorites around here). Please keep us updated on how things are going. You and Grumpy are sure to strike up a friendship. 🙂
Daphne B says
Hi Tabs, So happy to hear that you are enjoying Heaven so far. Please say hello to Yoda, Sidney, Ginger, Grayson, Ace and Muffin. Tell them I love them and miss them every day. All your fans here love and miss you, too, Tabs. Thank you for thinking of us and our dearly departed furbabies. You are so thoughtful!
Ruchita says
Love this so much. Hope you cross paths with Mingus and Ella. Miss you, Tabs and much love to your Mom.
Shannon says
I’ve been checking on your assistant by checking this blog and I’ve had to close my office door a few times because her writing about you and your life together, has brought me to tears.
I’m so happy you’ve found a comfy cloud in heaven. Two of my best friends are there too! Maybe you can meet them for a stroll and some tuna juice! Nelson or Ninja, is orange and white. He’s been there for about six years so maybe he can show you around. His brother, Dudley (Nelson might call him Spooky Spud or Spudley) is a grey with a white chin and tummy and will probably be with Nelson. By the way, they are both cats. :).
Please continue to send signs to your assistant, Karen. I know she gets them and finds comfort in them. ❤️
Christina says
Great to hear from you Tabs! It sounds like you’re having a fantastic time!
Kimberly says
Tabs, so wonderful to hear from you—you sound soooo happy up there! Please say hello, hugs & kisses to Max the Orange Tabby, as well as his doggy brothers and sister…. xx
kellly says
*sniffle* again.
What a sweet rememberance.
I don’t know if you’ll see Wolfie or Leedle up there; they might be in the dog section but they are friendly. Send them both lots of my love.
Everyone here remembers you with love. Thank you for thinking of us and keeping in touch.
Lily says
Love you Tabs! Please say Hi to Sophie, my beloved Tabbycomese, and let her know that we still love her so much.
Sarah Lowes says
Dear Tabs. Olive to think of you comforting Karl – I’m sure he appreciates it very much.
If you see a Siamese holding a spear it will be my darling Odin. Please tell him I still love and miss him so much and thank him for sending the kitten Ragnar to us. Odin’s sister Freya will be very relieved when I tell her that the gravy situation is good up there by the Rainvow Bridge – it’s the kind of thing any cat would worry about. Love always XXX Sarah
Linda says
Such a sweet post. I miss Tabs.
Cheryene says
Hello Tabs! Hearing from you made my day. We all miss you very much. Please say Hi to Julie, Prissy, Boots ,Frisky, Smoky, Dusty and both the Rustys, Jackie,Ginger and Abby. You can visit my Dad where he takes care of all the cats. He lives in a cool mountain house by a stream and lots of grass to eat. It’s awesome you’re sending Karen signs. It’s comforting to her to know you’re doing ok and with her always.
Love, Light and Lots of Tuna Juice.
Sherry says
Hi Tabs!! I’m glad that you’re enjoying the Rainbow Bridge. Please say hello to my cat Smokey, the silver tabby Persian. Thanks for letting us know how you’re doing. Have fun and love you lots!!
Rachel Runyan says
It’s good to hear from you, Tabs. Go make friends with Padfoot, Poe, and Anthony the bunnies, and tell them I sent you.
Julie says
Oh Tabs – so good to hear from you! You know your assistant is feeling your presence. Give snuggles to Gadget, Gizmo, and Gidget. They are my best friends beyond the Rainbow Bridge. Have fun! We miss you!! It’s good to hear you have a comfy cloud and great gravy! Keep up posted on your adventures!
Sharon says
Dear Tabs – Thanks so much for sending us this beautiful note, it is much appreciated! And rest assured, your assistant has been getting your messages and overall doing a lovely job of keeping an eye out for your communications. Please say hello to Waggy, Nosey, Peter, Conan, Dudley (& the rest of the bunnies), Puddin’, Blondie, Sherlocke, Miles, Bailey and Bobo, dear family members & friends that we miss very much. And to Greg, too, he’ll be in hoomins section but I’m sure he stops by there regularly to say hello to you all. Cuddles from us all and stay in touch! Love, Sharon
Sharon says
Adding one more – Bogart, Puddin’s buddy! Wow Tabs, you already have so many friendly faces to call on! Please do drop us a line when you get a free moment in your busy social afterlife. xoxo
Lynn Brennan says
Say Hi to my beloved Zuccini,you will recognize her instantly,because she looks just like you❤️
Ginny says
So glad to hear you’re having the time of your afterlife Tabs. If you see a silky black gal named Chloe tell her I still miss her. Maybe share some tuna juice—it was her favorite ❤️
Mel. B. says
Hi Tabs, miss you a lot. Great to hear from you. Please say hi to my kitty Jaspurr and his cousin B.A.B.E.
Eugenia says
Awwwww Tabs, you’re the best and it makes my heart happy to hear you’re being pampered and spoiled in your new heavenly “empire”. Now before you get all huffy, please go find my Jagger & my Rocky (yes, they’re dogs) and tell them how much I love and miss them still. Oh, and don’t worry — they’re really feline-friendly! In fact, we always wondered if Rocky ins’t part cat! Love & light, to you … and your assistant ❤️
Niki says
Hi Tabs,
I ave been avoiding reading posts about you since you moved to your new apartment because they still make me so very sad, but it’s wonderful to hear how well you’re doing!! Have you met Old Man Owen? I think he lives in your building- he’s a tabby like you, but smaller and doesn’t like the outside much. If you see him, would you please tell my sweet boy his mama loves him and misses him every single day? And see if you can get him to join you on an occasional walk around the fountain. I think you guys would be really good friends! Thanks Tabs, you’re such a pretty kitty❤️
Love,
Niki