8-18-12 – Rupert, RIP.

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I’m sorry to tell y’all that Rupert, the white cat who showed up here in April and became one of our permanent outside cats, died on Thursday morning. Fred saw him before he left for work that morning, and then neither of us saw him again. When I realized, mid-morning on Thursday, that I hadn’t seen him, I started worrying. I looked in all his usual places and found him nowhere. This isn’t the first time he’s gone walkabout – he did it not long after he originally showed up – but I’ve become so accustomed to him always being either on the side stoop, under the side stoop, or hanging out on the steps of the blue coop, that it struck me as wrong and weird.

Yesterday afternoon Fred was walking around the property, checking all the outbuildings yet again, when he found Rupert in the ditch between our property and the church property next door. He’d pretty obviously been struck by a car and died instantly.

Fred buried him behind the back yard, where Rupert would hang out and keep us company when we were in the pool.

He wasn’t with us long, but he integrated with the outside cats (Maxi and Newt) so seamlessly that it seems like he’s always been with us. He will absolutely be missed.

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This is quintessential talking Rupert. He always had something to say.

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Rest in peace, sweet boy. ♥

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Previously
2011: Sights from around Crooked Acres.
2010: He meows, stretches, then goes down the cat tree, meowing the entire way.
2009: Have I mentioned that Sam is a back climber?
2008: Kara & babies.
2007: No entry.
2006: No entry.
2005: Yesterday afternoon Rambo and Jodie were snuggled up on the cat bed on my desk, and she sat up and stretched, and then there was this ::fwoomp!::, and she was gone.

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137 thoughts on “8-18-12 – Rupert, RIP.”

  1. I’m so sorry for your loss. I always loved your pictures and stories about Rupert. He seemed like such a sweetheart. I know he’ll be waiting for you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

  2. So sorry about Rupert. I worry my outside (though mostly considered strays) cats will get hit on the street — but I live in town, and what traffic we have is slow. Still, it can happen. Rupert was a gorgeous cat…I loved seeing him in your photos, because I’ve never had a solid white cat. RIP little kitty; they’ll be seeing you at the Rainbow Bridge someday.

  3. Another king has died on my birthday (Elvis 1977). Rest in peace, little man. I’m so glad I had the chance to meet you and see how sweet you are.

  5. I’m so sorry Robyn. I’m glad that you and Fred were able to give him some happy times before it was Rupert’s time to go.

  7. Oh. I’m so sorry. I’m kind of speechless because I never know what to say in these situations. Words seem superfluous. Imagine me just sitting next to you ready to listen if you want to talk about him and just petting the other babies. Give Fred a big hug for us. I know you said he’d bonded to him pretty quick.

  8. I’m so sorry for your loss but there’s a reason you and Fred come into these cats lives- it’s to give them good times. You’re such good people.

  11. OMG I am sooooo sorry. Rupert was an awesome guy; this news is devastating. I’m going to miss seeing …. not as much as you and Fred, I’m sure, but still. ::CRIES::

  12. I’m so sorry to read this and so sorry Fred had to find him like that. Rupert couldn’t have picked a better house than yours to show up at…you and Fred provided a great life for him while he was here.

  16. So sorry to hear about Rupert. He seemed like such a lovely, friendly guy. He had a great last few months, though, for which I’m sure he was appreciative.

  17. I am so sorry to hear about sweet Rupert. We all send you many purrs and hugs. Thank you for looking out for him, he surely did appreciate you love and care.

  18. Ohhh Robyn I am so sorry to hear the news about Rupert…may he r.i.p. poor little guy. Like your readers say above, you and Fred are good people to all your wonderful animals xoxo

  19. So sad to have to say goodbye. Rest in peace sweet Rupert and know you were loved. Thanks for caring for him as you did! I worry every day about my former feral and feral outside cats that I take care of. I tell them every day to stay out of the road but they never listen!

  21. So very sorry, Robyn. You let him be himself and live they way he wanted to live and enjoy the company of you and Fred and all of the Crooked Acres Gang. He couldn’t have wanted more. Sorry he will be missed along with all the dear departed kitty friends. :'(

  22. Oh no sweet Rupert! You are truly our ceiling cat now at the Bridge… I am glad he had a good life with you and Fred although it was too short! *hugs*

  23. Sorry for your loss. As others have said, you made Rupert’s life happy, that’s what every cat deserves.

  24. {{{Hugs}}} I know how it feels to lose a cat. Lost serveral over the years and they are all still missed especially my last cat Sooty.

    Not much else I can say as everyone else has said much better than I could – He looked an really handsome little cat too.

  25. I’m so sorry for your loss. And I will miss Rupert too, even if it’s just over the internet thousands of miles away. RIP, Rupert.

    (hugs)

  26. I’m so very, very sorry and terribly saddened to read this, Robyn. My heart is breaking for you, and for poor sweet Ruper – I have lost too many cats in the fourteen years we’ve been living here, so damned close to the road.

    I am so sorry for your loss, Robyn But always know and hold this in your heart: that Rupert knew how much he was loved, and how much you and Fred loved him and cared for him. You made him happy; you gave him love and care and affection. I wish there were soemthing more I could write to make the pain and the heartache subside – Rupert, as with all the kittens and cats who’ve passed away, will always live on, in our hearts, in our memories, and in our love for them. Rest in peace, sweet and beautiful Rupert.

  28. we are so sorry and sending healing purrs to you. you will never know his past, but the time he spent with you was precious and he was SO well loved. safe journey Rupert….

  31. Robyn, you and Fred provided Rupert the love he was denied early in his life based on his tipped ear. He knew he was loved. He chose to stay with you and Fred. He paid you the greatest compliment possible. Cherish your memories of him and know you will see him again at the Rainbow Bridge.

  32. Robyn-so sorry for you and Fred. My thoughts are with you both. May the healing powers of your other kitties and the friends here help you get through.

  34. Im utterly gutted by the news, somehow Rupert felt so much like a long term character,Im so sad for you, but at least he had been well loved and cared for since he came to you and it souunds as though he didnt suffer.Many purrayers and hugs, theres another furry angel at the bridge!

  35. I am so sorry! Rupert was such a sweet and handsome boy. I am very glad he got to spent the last months of his short life being loved and spoiled on Crooked Acres. He’s hanging out on the Rainbow Bridge with Mr. Boogers making all kinds of trouble, I’m sure! My condolences to you all.

  37. He was such a sweet, handsome boy, clearly so happy to have found his home at last. Robyn, my heart goes out to you and Fred. Thank you for letting Rupert be Rupert and for loving this special white kitty.

  42. Oh Robyn, I am so sorry about this. They get inside our hearts so quickly and when they leave it hurts so much. I am glad Rupert found you. Although his stay with you was not long, he is now part of the legend of the Anderson family. Please let Fred know we are thinking of him. Some of these kitties get closer to us than others and I am sure Fred is feeling this deeply. I suppose the only positive side of this is that you found him and did not have to wonder what happened. That is a blessing I guess. Hugs.

  48. I’m so sad to hear that Rupert is gone. This must be so heartwrenching for you and Fred… Sweet, beautiful Rupert was loved and appreciated while he was there, both by you and by a lot of people who never met him but could see how special he was.

  49. I’m so sorry to hear about Rupert. Although he was a recent addition to the permanent residents I was enchanted with him from the start. Somehow his personality just came straight through and sucked me in. I always enjoyed seeing new pictures of him and his amazingly clean white coat. Thank you Robyn for sharing your time with him with all of us.

  53. Such sad news, but thank you for welcoming, caring for, and appreciating this special boy. Farewell, Rupert.

  56. My family knows exactly how you feel. Poor Rupert.
    Plus the photo of him in the grass – he looks like a lioness (hopefully no offense to his masculinity)

  57. I am so sorry. At least he had a good life while visiting Crooked Acres. And may the bastard who hit him and didn’t stop get the nasty karma back that they deserve.

  59. Doesn’t matter how long or short a time they are with us, they leave a big hole in our hearts when they leave. We are very sorry about Rupert. How nice he had a home, even if for a short time. Purrs and pawhugs.

  61. I am so, so sorry Robyn and Fred. I’m sure in the 4 months that Rupert was welcomed to Crooked Acres, and taken into your family, he finally knew a life and a love he’d maybe never had before. I know he’d thank you for that with all his heart. *Hugs* to you both.

  62. I’m sorry he is gone. At least he had a bit of the good life when he moved in on your yard.

  63. So very sorry to hear about Rupert. He had a good life while he was with you, and that matters a great deal. My heart goes out to you & Fred.
    RIP Rupert.

  64. Oh Rupert, I’m so sorry Robyn and Fred.

    He was lovely, had an independent spirit but still cared for you and your family.

    Wondeful, wonderful soul with an angelic aura and celestial fur. Loved how even Brandy fell for him.

  65. I’m so sorry!! What a lovely boy he was, and what beautiful pictures of him. Stupid cars. I know you couldn’t keep a cat like Rupert inside, but it always breaks my heart when they get killed by cars. So glad it sounds like he didn’t suffer. My condolences to all of you (have the other outside cats noticed he’s gone?).

  66. I’m so sorry, Robyn. But it’s good to know that his last few months were spent so happily with you and Fred and all of your fur children.

  69. I am so sorry for your loss. he was a beautiful cat and you took great care of him for as long as he adopted you. I will miss his pictures and stories.

  70. Whenever I think of Rupert, I always envision him in the photo that Fred put on his blog while he was having the well dug. Rupert looks like he’s singing to the radio while he’s digging up the back forty. I love him so. I can only imagine how much you miss him. Thank you for giving him a place to be Rupert.

  73. SO very very sorry about your boy. He was so pretty and when you said he’d only been with you since April, I was absolutely shocked because it seemed like he’d been there forever. We’ll miss you, Rupert. {{{}}}

  76. I’m sorry Robyn. 🙁 Rubert had a little special place in my heart because he reminded me so much of my Smudge, who is a pure white cat. I’ll miss seeing him!

  78. Awww Rupert, beautiful boy. I’m so sorry, Robyn. He had a wonderful life and lots of love during the short time that he was with you.

  79. Why does loving an animal have to hurt so much? I am so sorry Robyn and Fred, he was beautiful.

  80. I’ve so very sorry. He seemed such a gentle soul when he first arrived. At least he was well cared for and loved for a bit.

  81. RIP Rupert. I’m glad you had Fred and Robyn for the amount of time that you were with them.

  83. I’m so sad to hear about Rupert. I’m sure he enjoyed his time with you and I know you’ll miss him so much.

  84. so sorry to hear this, and my sympathies for your loss. It’s wonderful that you were able to give him the love he deserved.

  85. I’m so sorry, you guys. He was such a sweet kitty. So glad that he spent the last months of his life being loved by you and Fred.

  86. So glad that Rupert had the chance to live the good life for a time. So sad to learn he is gone.

  89. Oh, Robyn, I’m so sorry to hear the news about Rupert. It’s amazing how quickly a cat can incorporate him/herself into a family. Rupert was a lucky cat to have found you and Fred – almost as lucky as y’all were to have been found. He’ll be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge, I’m sure.

  94. Oh, I’m deeply sorry to hear this. Rupert looked like he was an old soul, his beautiful eyes looked to have so much wisdom behind them. Sending good thoughts your way, Fred and Robyn

  97. Oh Rupert,you were here for far too short a time,you will be missed by all us readers who come to Love and Hisses every day,and will never be forgotten, just like Coltrane and Mister Boogers¤

  98. we came to offer our tears for your loss of your beautiufl outside kitty boy….he knew he was loved while he reated his life in your care…know that you made a difference in his life no matter how long he was with you…soft hugs to all of you from the cozy cottage

  99. we came to offer our tears for your loss of your beautiufl outside kitty boy….he knew he was loved while he rested his life in your care…know that you made a difference in his life no matter how long he was with you…soft hugs to all of you from the cozy cottage

  100. Robyn, I’m so sorry to hear about Rupert. Please know that you and Fred gave him love and kindness. Maybe he’s somewhere over the rainbow bridge with my Shortie, Doc and Kramer……

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