Our Belle

We are sad to report that our beloved cat Belle is gone. Belle was sick for awhile, and, despite our best efforts to medicate her, it was her time to go. We are obviously devastated to lose such a special member of our family. I think it's the hardest when Reese asks "Kitty Belle?" and we have to explain that Belle is now in heaven and happy.

Belle "chose" Todd 14 years ago in Lodi, California. She was homeless and wondered aroud his apartment complex always making a special effort to be near Todd's door at 5pm when he got home from work for some petting. One night she invited herself inside his apartment. He left his door open a crack for when she wanted to leave that night, but he woke up to find her snoozing away on his bed. She never left and became part of the family.

Belle loved Reese from the moment we brought the baby home. She stayed close by Reese as an infant and would circle around the room when Reese cried - not because she was nervous, but to make sure we heard it and were going to help Reese. As Reese grew, Belle let Reese crawl then walk and chase or almost herd her - never swatting and always tolerating it for awhile before hiding under a table. One of Reese's first words was "Kitty Belle" and she always offered "Kitty Belle Treat". We thank Belle for accepting and being such a great friend to our baby.

We will always miss our sweet little Belle.