Prince's Life: The Memory of a Beautiful Cat

The Other One here.  If you're reading this post you probably know about the lost of our beloved Prince Pinchi.  We are devastated about his death and our eyes haven't stop leaking since this morning.  Here's the story.

Prince used to sleep outside in his fun-park, but last night, it was raining and very windy, so he decided (well, his Mom decided it for him) to sleep inside the house.  About at 4:00 AM, Prince started meawing for his wet food, so the Mom woke up and gave him what he wanted.  A few minutes later, I heard someone coughing and, inmediately, the Mom calling me telling that something was happening to Prince.  I went inmediately next to him, called him and touched his chest.  At that moment he stopped his cough and his breathing.  I shaked him a little, touched his face and grabbed his front leg, but nothing happened.  Then the Mom told me to put some alcohol in front of his nose and I did that, too, but nothing happened either.  He was gone and we were there looking at him speechless.  Then began the crying.

Our dear Prince did honor his name.  Since he came to the house after Pirulo, he couldn't be the king until Piru died, but that didn't stop him to develop a very strong and complex "catonality". 

Stop taking photos of me!  I'm trying to take a nap!

We was strong, a fighter, a hunter and, as I used to call him, "a Houdini cat".  He was a fighter because he didn't wanted any other cats near the house.  Once, another cat came to fight with Piru, but Prince went out and put the other cat to run.  He was a hunter because there wasn't any mouse or lizard that he couldn't catch.  And he was a Houdini cat because every fun-park that we build had to be Prince-proof or he would find any tiny gap or crack to escape and go hang-out the rest of the night.  All this characteristics made him be a very independent cat; he was always alone, always by himself, coming to us only for food and letting us stroke him just a little every now and then.

Do I look sweet of what?

But, after Piru's death, Prince became more social and sweet with us.  One night, I was determined to make friends with him, so I insisted until I teach him how to eat from my hand.  That meant he put the bitey on me a few times, but it was worthed because then he loved to eat his prawns out of our hands. 

If I can't use the computer, then anyone can't use it either.

Just checking there are any prawns lost around here.

Prince began to spend more time inside the house, meawing more and, for the first time, we heard him purring.  I remember I called the Mom and said that Prince was purring, she couldn't believe it.  With the time, he became more closed to us. 

Oh, I'm really comfortable here.

I remember the first time he sat on my feet, the first time he licked my hand, when he sat on my lap and the first time he slept by my side at my bed.  Of course, he did all that with the Mom, too.

We really don't know what happened to him last night, we think it was his little heart.  But, we are sure of something, he was too young to die and we will miss him everyday, as we miss Pirulo.  We'll miss his company, his strokes, his beautiful eyes and even when he put the bitey on us. 

Prince Pinchi: 2004- December, 2011

Good bye, sweet Prince Pinchi, we love you.

In Memoriam of Piru

Hello, Prince here.  It's been a whole week since Piru crossed OTRB.  The family is still very sad, specially Mom, and we all miss him very much.  Neither Mom, nor The Other One, has been in the mood to write in the blog, so I volunteered to do it.

Pirulo Furry (2002-2011)

I think that the most special characteristic that my brother Piru had is that he was always a happy and affectionate cat.  So, I think that we should remember him that way.  Today, I'm going to share with you the last pictures and the last two videos of him.  I hope you can enjoy viewing his happy last days.

You know how Piru was always saying that he was not fat, just a husky boy.  Well, he decided to start an exercise regiment to demonstrate he was as fit as anyone else.  His favorite exercise was this one:



Of course, after an exercise routine, what's better than a good nap?

Can you burn calories while napping?

Another thing that Piru used to hate was to be brushed.  Is not really that he hated that, he loved it only if it was on his head and neck.  But Mom always wanted to brush aaaaaalllllll his body and that he couldn't stand.  But, this time he decided to give Mom the pleasure of brushing him in her lap.  He complained a couple of times, but Mom did it with caution.

First the head.

Then, the neck.

Look how fluffy he is.

He love if at the back of his ears.

A brushed Piru.

He seems so happy to be in Mom's lap.

Here's a movie of the whole process.  If you turn on your speakers you can hear his purrs and his meaws when Mom tried to brush his tail.



The family want to thank with all our hearts all the messages that Piru's friends have been sending us through the blog and the Twitter account.  We also want to thank Max, Mario,  Rumbles and Ty for their posts about Piru on each one of their blogs to remember my brother.  We are very thankful of Brian and The Cat Blogosphere for the beautiful image prepared In Memoriam of Piru (the one on the right margin). To all Piru's friends and to all the others that never met Piru, but stop for a moment to send us their condolences, purrrrs, smoooches and blessings, thank you very much.

We are not still sure what will happen with Piru's blog.  But we'll tell you as soon as we take a decision.

To end this post, I want to publish a little letter that I found one morning at my side.  It's a good bye letter from Piru to Mom.

My beloved Mom:


I want to tell you that I love you very much.  You have been the best Mom a cat can have.  I know you love me from the very first time you saw me, and I have been loving you from the very same moment.  I'm so very grateful of all warm cares you have given me my entire life.  Thank you for never giving me up, even in difficult times like when I broke one of my legs, when I was terribly ill or even the time I was lost for three days.  Thank you for always trying to please me by building all the fun parks (7), even though I loved to hang out freely; I know you did all that to protect me.  I know that, sometimes, I was a grumpy little boy when I wanted to go out and peed some of the furniture; but, you didn't stop loving me.  That's why you were always my favorite person in the whole world, that's why I loved to sleep in your bed and sit at your side every night to watch TV.  I know that my sudden departure have been very difficult for you.  I wasn't planning on doing so, but it was something that I couldn't control.  I want you to know that I left in peace and with you in my heart.  I don't want you to suffer for my absence any more, but to always remember the good times we had together.  Remember that I always looked up to you as my protector and that I loved been loved by you.  Remember me as the one that brought you many days of happiness with my witty catonality and my very handsome presence.  Please, never forget me.  Mom, everything is going to be okey- =^..^= Ola kala!
I love you.  Pirulo

Piru died today

Several hours ago my beloved companion Piru has died. He went to sleep this morning and never woke up. He was 8 and a half years old. We had a simple funeral at home with family members that loved him very much. We will surely miss him. We had a special bond that will last forever because, when you lose someone you love so much, the love stays the same although they are not physically present.

Sometime we will post his last video with me (Mom) and the last pictures we took of him, just days ago.

Terrible News

Do you remember Tiger, the lost Boxer-mix dog that came to my house?
Apparently, he was lost or someone threw him near my house.  Well, Mom and The Other One, out of compassion, gave him food everyday until they could find Tiger's owners or a new owner for Tiger.

Yesterday, one of the neighbors was complaining about Tiger telling Mom that he was ruining her garden, but I didn't underestand, because she has a fence in front of her house.  Mom told her that she was looking for an owner for Tiger because we can't have him inside the patio.  That neighbor have said before that she doesn't like animals, any of them.

The terrible thing is that this morning, Tiger wasn't around, but Mom had to go to work, so she left.  This afternoon, The Other One was calling him and calling him, but he never came.  She asked one of the neighbors and he told her that he thought that someone wanted the dog and, maybe, they took him.  But she said she can't believe what he's telling her.  Mom went to the neighbor that was complaining and she told Mom that she doesn't know anything about Tiger.  The thing is that, she has a party tonight.  Is it only a coincidence that the dog disappeared the night before her party?  I don't think so!!!  The Other One thinks that one of the neighbors- maybe that one- took the dog and threw him anywhere else, far away from here.  She was devastated and weeping a lot.

I think that everyone has the right to like or dislike animals, it's a personal choice.  But it's not the same to dislike something and to HATE  something.  Only a person that hates animals can do such a terrible thing like take an animal that isn't yours and threw him away. 

I wish we can find out what really happened with Tiger and help him someway, but I doubt that any of the neighbors will tell the truth.  One of The Other One's friend told her that the person that did that will have a bad karma for what he did.  I don't really know if that can be truth, but I sure hope he or she can realize that it was a terrible thing to do and be sorry for his actions.

Cousin Melo, from Texas

As I told you, all my loyal readers, Mom was in Texas visiting one of my human brothers.  He has a cat, too: Melo.  His name sounds somewhat like the word "mellow", and it's approppriate because his catonality is like that, he's sweet and affectionate.  That doesn't help my cause because, inevitably, Mom did some comparisons.  You know I'm a sweet boy and I like to be near Mom... sometimes.  I like to be stroke only on my head, not the rest of the body, and I hate to be combed.  Melo LOOOOOOVEEEEESSSS  to be stroke alllllllll over his body, LOOOOOOVEEEEESSSS to be combed alllllll over his body and LOOOOOOVEEEEESSSS to be with people all the time.  He meaws for all that and insist to be the center of attention at every minute.  How can he be like that?  It's obsessive!  Now, Mom is telling me that I should be more like Melo and let her comb me and cuddle me all she wants.  NO, I REFUSE TO BE LIKE THAT!  I love Mom, but I have to draw a line.

Well, anyway, I have to admit that Melo is a cute guy.  Here he is:

Hi, I'm cousin Melo.

I love to be with people, give and receive love all the time.  Isn't that the best?

In Mom's visit to Texas, she went to San Antonio, and she loved it there.  The place she loved most was the River Walk area.  Here are some pics she took:

Oh, I would like to go to Texas sometime and visit Melo.  But I don't think I'd go to the River Walk, too much water there.

Ola kala!

Our Realm

We have taken over Mom's bed.

Ola kala!

Have you missed me?

Hello, my friends.  I've been away on a forced vacation.  Everything is all right, don't worry.  It's only that, Mom and The Other One have been so busy that neither have had the decency of lending me their computers.  That's why I keep telling Mom that I should have my own computer.  Don't you think?  Or, she can buy me an iPad, I'm not really that demanding.  I think that, an iPad will be even better and more easy to use with my paws.  I can do like this guy:

Anyway, let's hope Mom brings me one from Texas.  Yes, she left me and went to visit my human brother that lives there.  Don't worry for me, The Other One, The Guy and my human sisters are taking care of me.  But now that Mom's away, I'll have her computer all for myself and so I can catch up with my friends blogs and post about the finished Ultimate FunPark.  Keep in touch!

Ola kala!

Anipal Photo Hunt #10: How Annoying!

I love cameras, when I see one I make poses and show my floofy belly.  But, Prince hates the flashy box, so, he gets annoyed when Mom or The Other One gets near him with that thing.  Here's what happened to him:

It's time for a little nap.

This is a great place: it's high, with shadow and just a ray of the Sun...

... and there's a great view.

Oh, no!  Here comes The Other One with the flashy box to interrupt my nap.

LEAVE ME ALONE!!! DON'T YOU SHOOT THAT THING TOWARDS ME!!!

MOOOOOMMMM!!! TELL THE OTHER ONE TO LEAVE ME ALONE OR I'LL PUT THE BITEY ON HER!

I was late for the linky list, but I couldn't let go of the opportunity to show these funny pics.

Ola kala!

I was lost, but Mom found me

Yes, I got lost yesterday.  Uf, what a terrible experience!  This morning, Mom let me go to my hanging out time at the backyard.  Later, the garbage truck decided to visit my street.  Prince and I got very nervous.  Prince went to the door of The Other One and meawed, she opened the door and let him in.  I, instead of doing the same as Prince, decided to run away.  What?! Those trucks make a terrific noise, you wouldn't expected for me to think clearly during that stressful situation, would you?
Anyway, The Other One went out to go to her work, but didn't find me around, so she called Mom and told her that I was gone.  Mom walked around searching for me, too, but didn't found me.  So, she jumped into her car and drove all around the block several times calling me like crazy.  I was inside a neighbor's backyard.  I don't know how I got there because there's a very tall fence.  When she returned home I heard her and, when she stepped out of her car, on the other side of the house, I called her.  "Meaw?", meaning, "are you done yet driving around?  Can you come pick me up like NOW?"  She was so happy to see me.  I was so happy, too, but acted cool (don't tell her).
After that, Mom gave me some prawns and left to work.  I'm home safe with my family.

I want to thank all my old and new Twitter friends for their purrrs, meaws and pawcircle.  It worked!!!

Here are some of the messages: (as you know, Twitter puts first the last Twitt, so it's like reading it backwards- he-he)

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SantinaKitteh Erika K Saunders

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@pirulofurry piru my furriend! ize so glad nofing bad happened to you, stay wif Momsy, they iss gud for kittehs! YAY!

6 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

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flicka47 Ruthi

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@pirulofurry Oh,I just now saw your tweet! Yeah,most cats hate big noises. I'm so glad it turned out OK!!And you are back where you belong!!

16 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

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BlindMaximus Maximus

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@pirulofurry What?! You were GONE?! *runs around frantically*

18 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

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mariodacat Mario

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@pirulofurry hi buddy. It is so very nice to see you tonight. Did you find your own way home or did your mom find you?

18 hours ago Favorite Reply

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toughteddybear Teddy Bear

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@pirulofurry thanks so much for the link. You're a very handsome mancat too. Human sissy is part of staff(hee hee) Hope Mom's foot is better

18 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

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toughteddybear Teddy Bear

@pirulofurry We don't know each other but so glad you got back home. Also my human sissy is puerto rican. xxx

20 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

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wheatiethecat Wheatie the Cat

Good news! @pirulofurry is back home! Yay! :D

20 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

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SantinaKitteh Erika K Saunders

@pirulofurry ize soo glad you were found so fast! ***bik kitteh smoooches***

21 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

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mariodacat Mario

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@wheatiethecat hi Wheatie. We're very happy to announce that @PiruloFurry is back home now. We're so happy.

22 Oct Favorite Reply

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wheatiethecat Wheatie the Cat

RT @mariodacat: Immediate #Pawcircle needed for @Pirulofurry who ran away from home due to loud scary noise. Positive energy needed.

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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MrTibbsatAP Mr Tibbs

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@pirulofurry Am relieved. Have been worrying about this!

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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flicka47 Ruthi

@pirulofurry Oh Piru! so glad to hear your "adventure" turned out well,darned trucks!

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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mariodacat Mario

THANKS everyone for #pawcircle for @Pirulofurry - he's back home safe with his mom. YAY - we're so happy.

22 Oct Favorite Reply

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mariodacat Mario

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@pirulofurry YAY - we were all so worried. Did you come back on your own or did your mama find you?

22 Oct Favorite Reply

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SantinaKitteh Erika K Saunders

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@danapixie @pirulofurry Piru iss home YAY! ize twitter iss all broken Auntie, fanks for gud news!

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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danapixie dana moody

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@SantinaKitteh kitten, did you see? @pirulofurry came home! Yay! It was your magic paw!!

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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tweetypie54 sheila odom

RT @SantinaKitteh: @danapixie #pawcircle @pirulofurry Piru ran out when loud truck scared hims come home Piru/ oh do hope he comes back xx

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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SantinaKitteh Erika K Saunders

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@danapixie #pawcircle @pirulofurry Piru ran out when loud truck scared hims come home Piru

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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femmekatz Kathe Garbrick

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@pirulofurry Yay!! No more running away, ok? Stay safe at home ;)

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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LilyLuWhoT Lily T

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@pirulofurry YAY! So glad your Mom found you-I was worried! Bet your Mom feels a lot better now that you're home too! Purrrrs @mariodacat

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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BZTAT BZTAT

Yay!!! Purrrrrrrrr RT @pirulofurry: @BrewskieButt I'm back, thanks for the purrss!

from Plain, OH

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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YourDailyCute YourDailyCute

BIG yay! RT @pirulofurry: @YourDailyCute @bztat Good news!!! Piru is home safe!!! Was at a neighbor's backyard. Thanks 4 purrrs. #pawcircle

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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BZTAT BZTAT

Yay!!! RT @pirulofurry: @YourDailyCute @bztat Good news!!! Piru is home safe!!! Was at a neighbor's backyard. Thanks 4 purrrs. #pawcircle

from Plain, OH

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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AmberAlert4Pets Amber Alert for Pets

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@pirulofurry Glad he's home.

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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danapixie dana moody

Great news! RT @pirulofurry: @danapixie Good news!!! Piru is home safe!!! Was at a neighbor's backyard. Thanks for the purrrs

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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danapixie dana moody

#Pawcircle needed for @Pirulofurry who ran away from home due to loud scary noise. Positive energy needed dat he returns home. RT

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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YourDailyCute YourDailyCute

RT @bztat: RT @pirulofurry: Please, purrrs for Piru, he got lost this morning; ran away cause a loud noise of a truck. #pawcircle

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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BZTAT BZTAT

RT @pirulofurry: Please, purrrs for Piru, he got lost this morning; ran away cause a loud noise of a truck. #pawcircle

from Canton, OH

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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BrewskieButt BrewskieButt

RT @pirulofurry: Please, purrrs for Piru, he got lost this morning; ran away cause a loud noise of a truck. #pawcircle

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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BZTAT BZTAT

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@pirulofurry Oh dear! I hope he is found soon!

from Canton, OH

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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LilyLuWhoT Lily T

@mariodacat I hate it when I hear abt lost anipals-makes me sad until I know they r home. So I'll keep PURRRRING 4 @Pirulofurry 2 go home!

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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LilyLuWhoT Lily T

RT @mariodacat: HEY PALS-we nd lots of purrs for @Pirulofurry dat he come home. Ran away 2day cuz of loud scary noise. purr purr come home.

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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femmekatz Kathe Garbrick

RT @mariodacat: HEY PALS -we need lots of purrs for @Pirulofurry dat he come back home. Ran away today cuz of loud scary noise. purr purr...

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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keatskatz katz cats

RT @mariodacat: HEY PALS -we need lots of purrs for @Pirulofurry dat he come back home. Ran away today cuz of loud scary noise. purr purr...

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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MaggieTKat Maggie Tortie Kat

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@mariodacat oh no! Love @pirulofurry Come home!!!!!

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

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GatoTheo Theodoro Jones

OhMyGodNAngels... pls, help Piru back home! #PawCircle RT @pirulofurry Piru ran away cause a loud noise of a truck. Mom is searching him

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

SantinaKitteh Erika K Saunders

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@pirulofurry oh noes #pawcircle ***scrape scrape***chufff chufff***chuff chuffff** Piru, feel da power, follow beam home!

22 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

Ola kala!