Saying  goodbye to him was also the most difficult thing I’ve ever done in my life, even though I know it was the kindest thing I could do. I don’t believe in the rainbow bridge concept — I find it disturbing and not the least bit comforting. But I do take some comfort in knowing I did everything I could to love him and give him the best life I could. And I didn’t let him suffer from something he could not understand because I could not explain.

I am heartbroken. The pillow he slept on next to mine is empty. The red dot that lives on the sofa is lonely.

I miss him chirping and rolling for attention on my desk as I sit and look at the computer monitor like I am right now. No cat will sit in my lap now or on my shoulders, and my lap is cold.

I miss his expressions. He had the most expressive eyes of any cat I have ever known, and he could say volumes with a look.

I miss Pierre very much, but I was privileged to share my life with him. And to share him with all of you. Thank you all for loving him, too.

In Memoriam: Pierre was originally published on Cats Herd You.

Newton: I can watch the stand while you take care of business in the litter box, Ash. 

Ashton: If you’re sure. No sampling the inventory!

Newton: Sure, whatever you say. 

Newton: Did you believe she would ever open this? I didn’t. 

Cupcake: What are you doing, Mr. Newton?

Newton: I’m watching Ashton’s new chicken stand. 

Cupcake: Chicken! I like chicken!

Newton: You might not want to do that, kid.

Ashton: Hey! No sampling my inventory! What did I tell you, Newton? I have to clean this up! Why don’t you two go wrestle somewhere else? 

Ashton: My inventory is a mess! I need to tidy up before more customers get here. 

Ashton: The chicken emporium stand is finally open! Come on by! No samples allowed. 

Chicken Emporium is Open was originally published on Cats Herd You.

Newton: I don’t think chicken tea is a real thing. 

Cupcake: It is so! Ashton gave me her recipe. Taste and you’ll see.

Newton: Yum! This tastes like chicken! 

Newton: *slurp* Oops!

Newton: Umm…Can you pour some more for me? 

Tea Party was originally published on Cats Herd You.

But when Santa tried to pick Newton up, Newt  ducked under his arm.

Santa tried the same thing with Cupcake. Cupcake had other ideas.

But Santa held on, even though Cupcake thought she had other places to be.

Finally, Newton tried to use his glorious tail to hide Cupcake’s embarrassment.

Let’s just say we’re glad this guy isn’t coming around again for at least a year!

This is part of the Pet Photo Fails blog hop today.

Holiday Outtakes was originally published on Cats Herd You.

Cupcake spent some quality time with Santa, too. She even gave him a little cuddle.

We hope that if you celebrate Christmas, you get to celebrate with the people you love today. Whether those people are humans or cats!

Santa Claus Came to Town was originally published on Cats Herd You.