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Published: 2005-10-09 07:40:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 396; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 19
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Description We found this tom cat wandering in our garden about a month and a half ago. I captured him and took him to the vet to be neutered, have his injuries treated and a million ticks and knots in his fur removed. Now we've sort of adopted him... we already have 5 cats I named him Skotti because I found out that in Icelandic it means a White (horse) with a Dark Tail or also a ghost. Well, Skotti has a pitch black tail and appeared out of nowhere like a ghost, so this suits him fine!
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Comments: 43

Buble [2007-08-08 16:59:11 +0000 UTC]

He is absolutely gorgeous

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substar In reply to Buble [2007-08-08 19:53:28 +0000 UTC]

Yes... he *was*. We rescued him; very dirty and ragged and flea riddled; took him to our vet to have him neutered and bathed etc etc and one week later he got run over. I still cry over Skotti or little white angel I truly miss him still, even though we spent so little time together.

Thank you for ing this. It makes his memory live on.

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Buble In reply to substar [2007-08-08 20:35:29 +0000 UTC]

Awe.. that is sooooo sad!!! could cry just thinking of it!! I can imagine you miss him.. gosh what a pity I am pleased even more now that I faved him ....

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substar In reply to Buble [2007-08-09 07:37:58 +0000 UTC]

And even worse was that I printed and framed an image of Skotti, and it was destroyed by a leak from the roof that ran down the wall and got into the frame... doubley distressing to see the beloved face smeared with dirty water marks. It still gets me swamped up with sadness and tears just thinking about him

It's quite surprising what an immense impact such a short stay with us had on my life.

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Buble In reply to substar [2007-08-09 08:33:42 +0000 UTC]

I just showed my husband this shot... he too thought he was gorgeous, calls our cats 'the animal crackers'' It was as if all memory of Skotti was trying to be errased! wow water marks on that lovely shot.. did you do it anew?

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substar In reply to Buble [2007-08-09 08:40:40 +0000 UTC]

No, I did not reprint it. I can't find the strength in me to do that. It makes me so very sad...
It was in a beautiful white frame and looked so lovely

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Buble In reply to substar [2007-08-09 08:49:29 +0000 UTC]

How a animal (or person) can touch our hearts in such a short time..... it always amzes me anew, some people never really ''touch me''.. but others I love from the start.... Im a real people person though.. and way too emotional (for my own good)

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substar In reply to Buble [2007-08-09 09:38:56 +0000 UTC]

I agree... me too; way too emotional.

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Buble In reply to substar [2007-08-09 09:47:46 +0000 UTC]

we have something in common then that we understand from one another

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substar In reply to Buble [2007-08-09 09:56:26 +0000 UTC]

yes, very true.
Even if it is tinged with sadness.

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Buble In reply to substar [2007-08-09 09:58:43 +0000 UTC]

gosh.... do you have that too?

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substar In reply to Buble [2007-08-09 10:09:55 +0000 UTC]

Y E S !

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Buble In reply to substar [2007-08-09 10:15:27 +0000 UTC]

I suffer a lot of it( have my reasons though) ... it's awful

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carefulwhatyawishfor [2006-11-10 07:22:48 +0000 UTC]

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substar In reply to carefulwhatyawishfor [2006-11-10 10:03:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I can't look at photos of him without getting all morose and awash with tears... even now.
May he R I P .

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MzKitty45601 [2006-09-05 22:47:22 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous. I love the expression on the face. I have 2 all white twin males. (See scraps) This one looks a lot like my Gus.

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substar In reply to MzKitty45601 [2006-09-06 11:11:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for this kind comment - sadly dear Skotti has gone to heaven... I will check out your gallery & scraps tonight

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MzKitty45601 In reply to substar [2006-09-06 22:55:04 +0000 UTC]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I had no idea. He was beautiful.

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substar In reply to MzKitty45601 [2006-09-07 06:49:06 +0000 UTC]

Yes. Aaah, don't remind me

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MzKitty45601 In reply to substar [2006-09-08 13:32:40 +0000 UTC]

Sorry.

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substar In reply to MzKitty45601 [2006-09-08 17:52:48 +0000 UTC]

Ah well, "all things must pass" I guess

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MzKitty45601 In reply to substar [2006-09-09 19:05:15 +0000 UTC]

Maybe God needed a new kitty guardian angel for someone. I had a beautiful Persian/Siamese that got hit by a car and I found him. I cried over that for years. He was the best cat. He had such a loving personality. I miss him terribly. That was back in 1991. His name was Minnow. He had long black and white hair and the prettiest gold eyes. (long story as to why he was outside).
I've added you to my friend's list. I really enjoy communicating with you.

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substar In reply to MzKitty45601 [2006-09-10 09:25:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much; I'm 'watching' you too - great to meet you
It's heartwrenchingly soul destroying to lose a beloved pet.

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MzKitty45601 In reply to substar [2006-09-10 11:05:37 +0000 UTC]

Nice 2 meet U 2. Yes, it tears your heart out when a pet dies. I thought I'd never recover. I said I'd never have another cat again. I've had 4 since then.

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substar In reply to MzKitty45601 [2006-09-10 17:22:22 +0000 UTC]

Yes - it's so terrible. My husband, before we met, lost two cats within a month of each other, bawled his eyes out and swore not to ever have a cat again. And here with are now with SIX

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pikab2001 [2006-02-06 23:40:22 +0000 UTC]

the detail is absolutely amazing! I love how you can see every stran of hair!

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substar In reply to pikab2001 [2006-02-07 04:33:39 +0000 UTC]

I sincerely want to thank you for this comment - you know, Skotti lies buried in our garden and I took this photo some months ago. I was very surprised to see it here in my messages coming up as a favourite, and I truly do appreciate you choosing it and visiting my gallery.

Many thanks (and I still get tearful about Skotti)

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pikab2001 In reply to substar [2006-02-08 05:17:06 +0000 UTC]

AWEE!!!! no... I'm kinda upset now to know that your beautiful cat is not with you anymore. I know just how hard and aweful it is to loose such a precious member of the family. I'm so sorry for your loss, I'm sure he/or she, was a true blessing in your life!

I hope your week is going well!

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substar In reply to pikab2001 [2006-02-08 16:07:03 +0000 UTC]

Yes... he was a very special blessing, but with us for just so short a time...

MANY thanks for adding me to your - I hope to get some new stuff together soon, currently having camera difficulties with Nikon. (Read journal entries).

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pikab2001 In reply to substar [2006-02-08 20:00:18 +0000 UTC]

alright well i hope your having a good day!

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LindaLee [2005-11-20 00:21:09 +0000 UTC]

What a wonderful story of Skotti's rescue! I am so glad he has you to take care of him. I have a feeling he wants for nothing now! BTW, I have five cats also!

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substar In reply to LindaLee [2005-11-20 04:10:41 +0000 UTC]

This is very sad; I don't know whether in the meantime you read the rest of the story, but Skotti was knocked down by a car only five or six days later. He is buried in our back garden - I cried and cried literally for days and even now the wound is still raw.

I still miss him.

I thank you for all your very kind comments and the s!

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LindaLee In reply to substar [2005-11-21 00:48:06 +0000 UTC]

I am horrified by the news! Oh my, I am crying for him! He plays in Rainbow Bridge with my beloved Pepper & Maxwell. I am so very sorry!

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substar In reply to LindaLee [2005-11-21 03:57:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your compassion and sympathy. It's truly been a most distressing event. He was only about a year old...

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LindaLee In reply to substar [2005-11-21 18:12:48 +0000 UTC]

He will live with you always, forever, in your heart.

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izzyvision [2005-10-09 08:32:14 +0000 UTC]

That's a sweet story. His name really does suit him... and he's got the face of an angel.

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substar In reply to izzyvision [2005-10-14 07:57:14 +0000 UTC]

SADLY this little vulnerable angel has gone to heaven all too early. Knocked down in the street.... We have had to bury him. I am still crying.

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izzyvision In reply to substar [2005-10-16 01:14:33 +0000 UTC]

I'm so sorry. I've had that happen to a feline friend before. It hurts a lot. Hope you start feeling better soon...

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substar In reply to izzyvision [2005-10-16 11:51:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your compassion and sympathy. Let's hope for happier days! Bye

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substar In reply to izzyvision [2005-10-09 09:14:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. I've just been playing in the garden with him. All his beautiful white fur is now covered in dirt!

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Jadra [2005-10-09 07:43:55 +0000 UTC]

he is cute

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substar In reply to Jadra [2005-10-09 07:46:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I think so too... he looks so vulnerable all snowy white and pink. Love your crazy penguin avatar, btw!!!

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Jadra In reply to substar [2005-10-09 08:13:52 +0000 UTC]

hehe thanks

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