Memorials
This is a special page devoted to those near and dear to us, both human and feline, who have made special impacts on our lives. Their enduring legacies will always live on in our hearts and in the happy endings that many hundreds of needy cats will receive as a result.
A donation to the memory of Deanna Ross, by Josephine Raap was made 4/25/13. Deanna was always a strong supporter of SPCR and her presence on our Facebook page will be missed.
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IN MEMORY OF SHAGGY
SO THAT THOSE THAT ARE LOST MAY BE FOUND
Gifts received in his honor from: The Good Works Company; Jeanne Smith; Andrea Mayes; Jennifer Boudreau; The Bean; Carol Larson; Angela Marie; Diana Rodriguez; Roxanne Bernard and the memory of Rudy; Jill Vergenz; Kyle Gerretsen; Merrie Thornburg; Nacho Verissimo; Kathy Smith; Lauria German; Kristin Hahn; Sherry Poetzl;Dara Drew; Cindy Pittelkow; Lissa Wengronowitz; Susan Wente; Kathy, Kibby, Khloe, Percy, Sir Winston and Baby Bentley Propheter; Samantha the Terrible and JuliAn the Fluffy; Kathryn Mordini for all who care for our feral cats; Gloria White; Nancy Cardarelli; Cindy Pittelkow; the Palmer cats; Cheri Youngs
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF RICHARD CALLAN…A VERY SPECIAL BOY WHO LEFT THIS LIFE ALL TOO SOON. IN HONOR OF JAMES, FROM MEREDITH
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF STELLA, A SILVER AMERICAN SHORTHAIR AND THE SWEETEST CAT EVER! DEARLY MISSED BY THE FAMILY WHO ADOPTED HER FROM SPCR THREE YEARS AGO AND ADORED HER ALL THAT TIME.
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IN HONOR OF SALLY NAYLOR KERN, A TRUE CAT LOVER. From Meredith Callan.
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Jonas “Possum” Hirsh-Haines was the first child my husband and I adopted in December 2007 (via the Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue). To us, he was never just a cat…he was our son. Though by appearances this scruffy little cat with his snaggle teeth, scratched face and missing hair would have been deemed the runt of the litter, he was perfect to us (Jonas was a “natural” Sphynx…a domestic cat born with the hairless gene, meaning he had no undercoat, just a layer of course outer hairs). By bringing Jonas into our life, my huband and I transitioned from newlywed couple to a family. Jonas was our son, nurse, therapist, friend and confidant. His unconditional love has left an indelible mark on our lives and the lives of his rescue terrier brothers, Oliver and Maxwell, as well as anyone whom he cuddled.
Jonas passed away on May 27th due to complications from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)…his heart was literally to big. We would like to thanks the amazing staff members of Berglund Animal Hospital in Evanston, Il., as well as the Chicago Veterinary Emergency Specialty Center, Dr. Howes and Dr. Leuthy–we are grateful for the care you provided to our son.
Specialty purebred Cat Rescue, thank you for showing us the opportunity to have Jonas in our lives. He was one in a million.
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Our best buddy, Bento (Jason 2005), lost his battle with congenital kidney disease on Thursday, August 25, 2011. He was nine years young. Bento provided endless amounts of laughter and joy in our lives and never met a person, cat, dog or baby that he didn’t instantly love. Only with time will our thoughts that lead to tears eventually end with smiles. Bento certainly taught us a thing or two about life and we hope he knows how much we loved him. We will be making a donation in his name and we hope it can help make the life of another special-needs kitty a little more comfortable.
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In loving memory of Sugar, who pasted away so unexpectedly in 2009. She was the friendliest and most loving kitty anyone could have asked for. Sugar was beautiful inside and out, always there to cheer her people up, with her meow and head bumps. She showed her love for her humans even in her passing, I cried and comforted her as they put her to sleep and she purred in my arms even though in great pain and her last moments. Sugar will always be missed by our family and has touched our hearts forever.
Love your Family,
Lenny, Pam, Lisa, Brittany and your best buddy Echo
On Saturday, August 11, 2007 we drove 12 hours from Tulsa to Kenosha to take a chance on making a connection with a cute little hairless rescue pictured on the SPCR website. We don’t know whether Kirsten thought we were dedicated cat owners or just plain crazy for driving that far, but take the chance we did and in the end it was worth every mile we drove. When we first saw our Mijo the next day, it was love at first sight and Kirsten allowed Mijo to adopt us. Thank you, Kirsten, for having faith in us when we told you he would have a ‘forever’ home with us, no matter what ‘issues’ he brought with him. After just 2-½ years, our beloved Mijo left us the morning of March 28, 2010. His heart threw a clot that paralyzed his back legs and his lungs were filled with fluid. He gave a good fight, but the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy got the best of him. Three months from diagnosis to death. Mijo was just five years old when he left us. Sadly missed, lovingly remembered, rest in peace little one … you were ‘the best cat who ever lived’.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JEANNE MCCANLESS
A donation has been made by Jean Walenta. Jeanne, a dear friend, had rescued many a cat from any number of
demises. Her last rescue, Fergus, stayed by her side until she passed.
He is now with a new Momma, in very good hands.
IN LOVING MEMORY:
Boston Blackie (Bossy)
The little black Persian who comforted me and could always make me laugh. You are Missed.
Len Rogan
A DONATION HAS BEEN MADE TO SPCR
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES MADISON
A donation has been made to SPCR by Ardith Ann Richter
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JACKIE YOUNG
Jackie was a huge fan of this rescue and the website, and helped us to place several special needs cats in terrific homes . In recent years she adopted two cats from us (Ella pictured with her in this photo, and Hughes a bi-color Persian) She also had a Spynx named Onslow. Jackie was a remarkable woman who is dearly missed and remembered fondly by her friends, family and kitties.
Donations were made to SPCR in Jackie’s honor by:
Grace Graham, Margaret Gruenwald, Susan Dolinar, Pat Schmidt, Joan Korn, and Rosi Soergel
IN MEMORY OF GIZMO KRAZKA
Who departed too soon at the age of 2 years. A memorial donation has been made to SPCR by Lara Krolczyk. Gizmo is very much missed by his family.
IN MEMORY OF REMMY KROLL
Memorial gifts were given to SPCR by Jill Endries, Kirsten Kranz and Cyndi Lou Kranz. Remmy was a very special little man who left us way too soon and is sadly missed by all.
5/7/2006 – 7/27/2010
Memorial gifts were given to SPCR by Susan Wrigley and Kendall Yahr.
IN MEMORY OF JACQUELYN K. YOUNG
A memorial gift was given to SPCR by Linda Counsell of Oconomowoc, Wi. to help cats in need.
IN MEMORY OF BELLA THE RAGDOLL
A memorial gift was given to SPCR by Marlene Deck to help heal the lives of other cats not as fortunate.
In Memory of Damon
My donation is in memory of Damon (formerly known as Scoozi), rescued from your organization in November 2005 (the day after Thanksgiving).
He was a wonderful cat and I loved him. Everyone loved him, he was the most friendly and vocal cat anyone had ever experienced.
He died from renal failure a couple of months ago.
Thank you for your service and allowing me to have him as my friend for 4 years.
Cathy Muszynski
In Memory of Meisha
Meisha (above) brought 16 years of love and joy to Lisa and Mike Queznell. A donation in his memory was made by Lisa’s co-workers to help SPCR’s mission in rehoming cats like Meisha. He shall be greatly missed.
In honor of Dino Rinaldi’s wedding, a donation of $100 has been made to SPCR! Congratulations on your marriage!
~Kathryn & Richard Madison
In Memory of Jimmy the Himmy
The ‘Muggeroos’ (above) left us way too soon, but his legend will live forever in our hearts and memories.
With love from the families of Michael and Jenn
In remembrance and honor of Brittany Zimmermann
A generous donation was made by her boyfriend, Jordan Gonnering. Both Brittany and Jordan were devoted followers and supporters of this website.
In remembrance and honor of Margaret Willes
(seen here with her friend Jody, a rescue kitty) Margaret was a fan of our website and adopted many cats throughout her life. She is remembered fondly by her family and her granddaughter, Meredith Callan, who also adopted a cat from SPCR.