Stacey says:
Mark, I am so sorry to hear about Ivan. I've always enjoyed his pictures and the stories you would post about him and all of your other beautiful kitties. <3
Claire says:
That's actually a '90s era Tascam cassette portastudio Mark. I had Crickett more recently...from early 2007 to early 2009, until she had to be put down due to developing severe seizures. After that heartbreaking vet visit I swore to never get another cat EVER, but saw Claire on display at a Petsmart a week later, and she looked so lost I figured I needed to help her out.
tele_mark says:
Thank you everyone. It's strange not hearing his special meow that he developed for me -- "Ma-Maouu!" He was the "street brawler" of the litter, he had short front arms that made his jumps more of a belly flop, but he's use them in play fights to smack the heck out of everything. All the others have foot pads that are soft and smooth, his were rough, like a cat that lived on the streets. He was one of those cats that would suddenly chomp down on you while you were petting him, and once or twice he got me so bad I thought he bit me down to the bone. He also could have one of the most annoying meows you could ever imagine, and at one time, he served as my alarm clock, walking around the house uncannily 45 minutes before the alarm would go off, doing his most annoying meow. In alot of ways, he was also the most intelligent of the litter, and he obviously knew Robocat disappeared, and was never quite the same afterwards. He was very special, and it was a privilege to have been chosen to care for him.
MickeysMom says:
I just read this very sad news...sitting at my desk at work with tears in my eyes. So very sorry to hear about Ivan, but he is at peace and not in pain. You gave him an extraordinary life and a very merciful peaceful end. There is a good reason that Storm, Mikesh, and Ambercat have adopted you!