Princess Zoey, If I fits I sits.

She picked us and made it very obvious that we were her persons. She chased away all the other cats at Fat Kitty City until we agreed. Even when I walked away to find a Calico cat to replace Pammy, Zoey clearly said, "Uh-uh, you need me!" She was so right. Zoey gave so much love even though she didn't appreciate when she had to move in and share her world with other cats. But she let them know she was Princess Zoey, the cherished one.

She had a fondness for feet. If she wasn't getting enough attention she'd find exposed toes and bite them. When we took off our shoes it was nirvana. She had to stick her head inside and roll around. Flip flops were also great for sniffing!

Zoey loved people. She was so friendly to everyone she met. So quick to give her love and greet everyone who came to our door or entered the house. Her heart had so much love and that's what must have caused it to fail her at such a young age. Even if you were not a cat person, she made sure you loved her. The world has lost another loving creature and we have lost a wonderful, loving companion.

Stompity-Stomp was her trademark walk, so much noise from 9.6 pounds of fur. She knew she could get away with anything. Even though Mama set the rules, she just ran to Papa when she got scolded. Her favorite spot was snuggled on a shoulder (always the left), close enough to put her nose in your ear. Even better if the ear had dangling earrings! What a better place to sleep at night, snuggled in a black furry ball on Papa's chest, or curled up under his arm, face resting on his shoulder.

Her motto, "If I fits, I sits". Any sized box was fair game and was typically claimed as a new nest in 30 seconds or less. Her other throne, a high perch on the book case above everything. A location she only shared with My Minion.

Now, the sound of her footfalls is gone, the snuggles and purring forever silenced. She's gone to a very special place where she waits with all the others for us to join her in Heaven for eternity. Godspeed my little one. Your time was so short here on Earth but dearest Zoey know you'll be loved in our hearts and never forgotten.