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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Angel Yoko's Gotcha Day and Mother's Day

Sweet Yoko last summer.
 Today would have been Angel Yoko's 21st Gotcha Day.  She left us for the Bridge just 5 months ago.  We miss her so much and still look for her at the foot of the bed where she always slept.  Yoko was special and is forever connected to Mother's Day because she gift from Pop to Mom back in 1993. 

Yoko when we first got her.

She was very ill when we got her - none of her food would stay down - she either vomited or had diarrhea.  Mom made up a substitute for her cat mom the vet they went and Mom was right - Yoko had a parasite.  Once she was treated she was fine and gained weight.


She became a big girl - bigger than her sis Chica.  Yoko was a mellow, sweetie who loved to greet the peeps who came to visit.  She would crawl on their lap and just settle in, soaking up the scritches. Yoko loved bags, finding odd places to nap and eating cream cheese. 




We know she is happy, healthy and with her sister Chica, Mom's Mom and Pop's Mom celebrating a wonderful Mother's Day at the Bridge.  We will always love you Yoko!  Happy Mother's Day to all Moms everywhere, human and other!


Yoko loved to lay like this as a youngster


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25 comments:

  1. Summer at sparklecat.comMay 11, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    Purrs and happy Mothers Day to you.

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  2. Fuzzy TalesMay 11, 2014 at 5:42 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day to Yoko, as she celebrates at the Bridge.

    Purrs to you as you remember her today, and happy Mother's Day to all the human servants. :-)

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  3. MargMay 11, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    A very Happy Gotcha day to you Angel Yoko. Happy Mother's day too. Take care.

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  4. Brian's Home BlogMay 11, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day at the Bridge sweet Yoko and Happy Mother's Day to one very special kitty Mom!

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  5. Fur EverywhereMay 11, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Yoko was a very beautiful kitty, and it sounds like she was very loving. Happy Gotcha Day, Angel Yoko!! And Happy Mother's Day to your human mommy!

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  6. Quill and GreysonMay 11, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Send happy Gotcha Day wishes over the bridge and Happy Mother's Day!!!

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  7. Seville at Nerissa's LifeMay 11, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    I imagine she's havin' a great Gotcha Day at the bridge. She'll be missing you, of course, just as you miss her but she'll also be remembering all those wonderful years, filled with love and comfort that she had with you. They will be happy memories, for sure.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  8. Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs May 11, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Hugs to all of you as you celebrate Mother's Day without Yoko. We bet she was the best Mother's Day present ever.

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  9. ANGEL ABBYGRACEMay 11, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Yoko that is a very special Gotcha and we know that today is a very difficult day for both your Mom and Dad here on Earth.
    (hugs)
    Such beautiful pictures. We miss Yoko too, very much. Her eyes were/are extraordinary and you had some spectacular photos of her face.
    ♥♥♥

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  10. LuiMay 11, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    Happy Mothers day, Cheri!
    I hope the furbabies are OK.
    Have a happy week!

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  11. Cats Herd YouMay 11, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Big purrs to all of you today as you remember Yoko on her gotcha day. and Happy Mother's Day to a great cat Mom!

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  12. The Florida FurkidsMay 11, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day at the Bridge to Angel Yoko and Happy Mother's day to you.

    The Florida Furkids

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  13. Old KittyMay 11, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Awwww sweet angel Yoko! What beautiful memories - happy Gotcha Day! Take care
    x

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  14. My Mind's EyeMay 11, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Happy Mother's Day to you Cheryl! Your kitties are lucky to be loved by you. The last picture of Angel Yoko is adorable.
    Hugs Madi and mom

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  15. meowmeowmansMay 11, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day at the Bridge, Yoko. We sure do miss you, but love that you are celebrating with Mom's mom and Pops' Mom, too.

    Happy Mother's Day to you all, and to all moms everywhere!

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  16. The Island CatsMay 11, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Happy Mother's Day....and purrs to you as you remember sweet Yoko on this day. <3

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  17. Debra TaylorMay 11, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    I truly understand how hard it is to lose a kitty when they have been such an integral part of your world. It was lovely seeing your photo review of the past with Yoko.


    Debby in Arizona
    http://homelesscatcare.blogspot.com/

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  18. Just MagsMay 12, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    What a sweet post. Happy Gotcha Day to sweet Angel Yoko. Hugs, purrs and prayers for you!

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  19. Ms. PhoebeMay 12, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day and enjoyed many sweet memories of your beautiful Angel Yoko. I remember when she passed, I sadly lost my Ms. Phoebe about a month after Yoko, so reading your post was bittersweet for me. It is not easy to lose a family member, one who is like a child to you. You were fortunate to have 20 years with Yoko, I consider myself lucky to have had almost eleven years with Phoebe even though that doesn't seem like a lot. Phoebe was diagnosed with a genetic, rare auto immune disorder at age 3 shortly after she adopted me, and I was told it would be a miracle if she made it to age 6 or 7. Well my Queen was a typical tortie: dominant, no nonsense, independent, strong, yet loyal, loving, and gentle: she was in charge and overcame many serious health issues proving everyone wrong by living almost twice as long as expected! I was smitten from day one and she taught me more about life than any human has.
    I know she is forever healthy and young watching over us along with Yoko and all our other fur kids there. I still miss and long for just as much as I the day I had to make that difficult decision and probably will until the day we meet again.

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  20. Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ®May 12, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Happy Mothers Day and Happy Gotcha Day to Angel Yoko!!!

    Bestest purrs

    Basil xox

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  21. da tabbies o trout towneMay 12, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    happee bee lated moms day...N chica & yoko sendz loves bak....

    10,0000 fold....
    we promise

    dude & sauce ♥♥

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  22. Marty the ManxMay 12, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    Purrs to you as you remember your sweet baby! Hope you had a great mom's day since you are such a special kitty mom!
    Marty

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  23. JCMay 13, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    What a nice way to remember Mom's day.

    Aren't they silly when they do that with their legs. I think as they get older, not so much but as kittens and puppies, they do that.

    XO,
    JC and The Purr and Fur Gang

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  24. Timmy TomcatMay 14, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    This is such a fine remembrance on Mothers Day. She really was a special lady. Purrs Sweet Angel Yoko Watch over us until we all meet again
    Timmy, Dad and Family

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  25. Kitties BlueMay 15, 2014 at 11:28 PM

    What a lovely tribute and wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing. XO, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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