Finn's Little Brother Crossed the Rainbow Bridge

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Finnegan's (feline) brother - Mistral Sky--crossed the Rainbow Bridge early this morning.  It feels like there's an empty space torn into the fabric of our lives.

Mistral is now with his beloved dog Teddy.  Truth be told, he never thought much of Finney and it was only at the insistence of his little sister, Song, that the two of them became friends. But Teddy befriended this 5 week old tiny white bundle with ice blue eyes who began his life in a field in a drain pipe some eleven years ago and if a cat can love a dog, then Mistral loved that old Beardie with all his heart.

I've always thought of myself as a "dog" person, but Mistral taught me the mysteries and wonder of being owned by a cat. A friend named him Mistral, although she insisted the kitten told her that was his name and she had no idea what it meant.  It's a wind that blows across the south of France with such force that it's said to drive people and animals mad.  We shortened it to Misty.

Misty lived up to his name. He could be quite a handful at times, and after a bout with cat scratch fever, my son said if I had any sense, I would drop him at the shelter and not look back, but I would not give up on him.  Eventually he became as loving and loyal as any dog. Never much for toys, I discovered by accident that he loved Native American flute music.  When he was having a meltdown or in pain, I would play it to calm him and he would drift off to sleep in the crook of my arm.  Only that.  No other music would do.

Whenever I took out the camera, Misty would silently disappear so I have very few pictures of him but he will live with me forever.  Finn doesn't seem to know that he's gone, but Song does. Instead of being curled up asleep in the sun, she's been staring into space all day.  Thanks for listening even though this is not doodle-related. R.I.P. dear Misty.  

  

[Gail and Bailey]

So sorry for your loss, Cheryl.  Misty was a gorgeous boy...may he rest in peace.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

So to hear of a loss in your pet family. Beautiful cat.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Cats are wonderful and I am so sorry you have lost yours. Misty was a lucky cat.

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

So sorry for your loss.  My sisters beloved Lily cat crossed over yesterday so Mistral has a beautiful orange girl to keep him company..

[Jersey, Jasmine, Jypsy and Diane]

RIP Misty. Cheryl~ I am so sorry that you lost your fur kid. I know how painful this is. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Misty looks a lot like my daughter's cat. Cat do love dogs, I have proof. This is my daughter's cat with their English springer.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

OMD, Diane!  Yes, they could be twins.  How sweet  :)

[F, Calla & Luca]

Exactly.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss. I am also sorry for little Song. How hard to lose your buddy! Hugs to all of you!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

I'm so sorry for your loss Cheryl.  Misty was a very beautiful cat and I know how hard it is to lose a member of the family.  Sending hugs to you!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

I so appreciate the kind words from each and every one of you.  And the hugs :) Thank you! 

Sadly, I know you all understand :(

F, he was such a handsome boy.  Thank you!

Carol, what a beautiful thought and I'll keep that close when I feel a breeze.

Cheryl, I love the candle (it brought a few tears) and the thought that he'll be met by all the other furry souls we love and miss so much. Thank you.  

Jane, I know you understand.

Elizabeth, please tell your sister I'm so sorry for her loss. I hope Lily and Misty have found each other.  Hugs!

Nicky, I know how worried you are about Boris right now.  Thank you for taking the time to post and I hope he's doing better with those sutures today.

Laurie, Song is having a hard time.  She's been taking extra special care of him for the last few weeks and she seems a bit lost right now.  I have the fleece pad from his carrier so I'm going to put it in her bed and see if that helps her to sleep.

Lonnie, thank you!

As sad as I was, I also felt so blessed to have Finn and Song waiting for me at home today.  And I have no words for how special all of you are. 

[BG and Gavin]

So sorry for your loss Cheryl. Misty was a handsome guy and it sounds like you taught you many great things. RIP.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

BG, you're right so I made a list last night of all the things that little fur ball taught me and it was of some comfort. Thank you.