Moo Moo – named for her unique vocal calls – was a special cat in every way. Susan and James adopted her in 2019, when she was about 11 years old from Susan’s former boss. It was love at first sight, as Moo Moo adored their Persian rugs – so soft to roll on!
In 2020 they decided to sell their home and move Susan’s mom, Audrey, into a new house, so they could all be safe together during the pandemic. Moo Moo was a good “therapy” cat and enjoyed being in a happy bubble of people with multiple beds to nap on.

James gave her the nickname “kitchen shark,” as she circled anyone rattling a dish and stared intently until her humans would feed her. She had an incredibly healthy appetite! If James didn’t get up early in the morning to feed her, she would stomp on him in bed. She had an amazingly accurate, internal clock that told her when her additional noon and evening feedings were required.

Her daily routine included inspecting every room in the house and exploring open doors and small spaces – leading to one memorable occasion when she went missing overnight but was found in the morning, sleeping happily on a cereal box in a kitchen cupboard.

Susan worked from home and later retired to take care of her mom, and the two of them doted on Moo Moo during the day. Moo Moo was a good “boss” cat, who liked to supervise Susan working on her computer. She enjoyed playing with a string and packing paper, birdwatching, and chirping at the hummingbirds at the feeder. She also loved sunbathing on a sunny patch of carpet, or on the outdoor deck when the weather was warm.

The evenings belonged to James. Moo Moo would be the first to hear his approaching footsteps and would eagerly wait at the front door. They would enjoy a “welcome home” petting, preferably on one of Moo Moo’s favourite rugs. She loved sprawling in front of the fireplace, or perching on the sofa behind James and Susan’s heads while they watched TV.

When Moo Moo developed inoperable bladder cancer, she took comfort nestling in Audrey’s bed and cradling next to her. She had a last cuddle with Audrey before the time came for Dr. Olivia to give Moo Moo a compassionate, pain-free farewell. It took all of Susan’s strength to take Moo Moo from the arms of her 83-year-old mom, who patted and kissed the cat, saying “see you in heaven soon.”

The family is eternally grateful that Lifting Stars ensured Moo Moo did not suffer needlessly, and she died peacefully, resting close to the fireplace with Susan and James by her side. They had only five precious years with sweet Moo Moo but will cherish the memory of their little cat companion forever.

– Susan, James, and Audrey, February 2024