In Loving Memory of Tai Jen Sapphire ~ "Tao"

November 9, 1990 ~ June 25, 2005

"T" was a wonderful Siamese cat & cherished family member who blessed us with endless hours of happiness, unconditional love & companionship.
He will be greatly missed, but fondly remembered for his loving soul, comical antics & spirited nature.

I remember bringing you home. You were so small and cuddly with your tiny chocolate paws, soft fur and crystal blue eyes. You bounced around the room with such energy. Once in a while you let out a loud meow, just to let me know you were there. You were talkative and always had to have the last word! Making a mess of the house and getting into mischief became your passion, but you always made me laugh. You amused yourself by taking flying leaps at the drapes, hanging from the clothes in my closet, knocking over my treasured cactus plant collection time after time, or shredding the toilet paper. And I recall waking in the middle of the night on one occasion when you were a kitten to the sound of glasses clinking together. At first I thought it was a burglar, but soon realized you had mastered the art of opening the kitchen cupboards and climbing inside. If I weren't looking, you would occasionally sneak food from my plate or come running and "beg" for a piece of cheese every time you heard me open the package. Your favorite game was playing fetch with a bottle cap or chasing a crumpled ball of paper. You enjoyed visiting the family cottage at Falcon Lake and intently watching the birds and chipmunks through the patio doors. When I had a tough day at work, you would be waiting for me by the door with your long tail waving just to say, "Welcome home. I missed you." You never had a bad day and I could always count on you to be there for me. You kept me entertained when you ran through the whole house, howling like a wildcat, as if the "boogie cat" was after you! When I sat down to read a book, watch TV or eat dinner, you would jump up onto my lap and purr, looking for attention. You never asked for anything more than to have me scratch behind your ears or under your chin and then you would curl up happily and go to sleep. At night you loved cuddling with me under the covers. You also liked cuddling next to your ol' canine pal, Rayne the Labrador Retriever. As you got older you moved around more slowly and starting losing your sight, but you were still quite the character --- always mischievous and playful. Then one day, you curled up in your favorite place in your basket by the front window; you loved the warmth of the early morning sunshine. It was there you passed away….peacefully….in your sleep. Thank you for everything, my little buddy.

We would also like to thank Dr. Stewart-Hay and all of the staff at Dutch Hill Veterinary Clinic, Winnipeg for their compassion and care in looking after our special boy throughout the past 14 ½ years.