
I am a feline fanatic. My license plate reads “PRRFCT.” I have lived with and cared for 22 cats over the past 40+ years. The Cat on My Head is a website dedicated to the mostly comical and often exasperating antics of eight cats and their four- teen angel predecessors.
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YOU
For Fiona
It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.
Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.
You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.
I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.
© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016
YESTERDAY
Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.
© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017
ONE YEAR MISSING YOU
One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.
© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017
UNTIL
I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.
© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND
I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.
© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018
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YOU
For Fiona
It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.
Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.
You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.
I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.
© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016
YESTERDAY
Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.
© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017
ONE YEAR MISSING YOU
One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.
© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017
UNTIL
I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.
© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND
I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.
© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018
Oh, LOOK AT THAT HUG! Purrs….
Oh what a beautiful hug x
That is just so very nice.
Astrid sure does love her Dad
What a nice photo session with Astrid all snugly on her daddy’s chest! I remember how our kitty loved sleeping on my shoulders while watching TV. Sadly, my allergies got the better of me and we no longer have a kitty. That’s been almost 26 years now. Maybe one day I can get some outdoor kitties to love. They don’t seem to bother me so much. Thanks for visiting!
Awwww… you’re melting our hearts!!!
xo
Ah, what a sweet hug – makes your day better I bet.
Wow.. she is so cute, i want to hug her :*
*nice to meet you, i’m Desy from Indonesia n i love cat too 😀
OMC! That is soooo cute. I guess somebody loves their daddy 🙂
We knew right off it was Sister Astrid!! She is such a darling.
Sending prayers & love for you to feel better soon!
Love Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue =^..^=
soooo incredibly sweet!
Aww…what a sweet baby!
So sweet, although those claws look a little dangerous!
Aww she looks so comfortable and content! Very sweet.
How very sweet. I love everything about this. Hugs, indeed.
Awww… LOVELY.
Purrs,
Nissy
Oh Astrid you melted our heart. AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Love kitty hugs!
–Purrs (and wags) from Life with Dogs and Cats
Happy hugs are the best!
Awww, lovely… Such a sweet hug ! Purrs
so very sweet
Awe, how precious!
Aw, snuggles with Dad! Astrid, you are just plain adorable! 🙂
Astrid is a Daddy’s girl just like ME!
Oh, this just melts my heart! What a sweetie Astrid is!
Our mom has been wondering how your mom has been doing. Is her ankle better?
Aww! how sweet is that heheh!
Beautiful Tortie!
Ooooh what a sweet girl Astrid is! Sampson laid like that on me all day yesterday. They are two peas in a pod. He is very happy to be seeing her again today in your photos. He says that she looks stunning as always. Enjoy your day with your sweet girl!
Kitty-kisses from Sampson to Astrid, and hugs and love from all of us!
So sweet! I do that with my mum 🙂
Purrs xx
Athena
Now that is precious. I am so happy that mom and I did not miss this. xxoox
Sweetness 🙂
Aw, Astrid…we can see how content you are there.
Those are the moments we cherish…adorable 🙂 hugs and loves Fozziemum and gang xxx
That is a dear, sweet HUG……… 😉
Sammy
Very cute.
How cute! Is Astrid a daddy’s girl?
There is nothing like a good cuddle we say. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
We can do good hugs! Good for you, Astrid showing how it’s done 🙂
Aaaaaaw Dat’s so purrecious. 🙂
Luv and Hugs and Kitty Kisses ♥♥♥
Dezi
You look just like my Aunty Sienna she does Tortue cuddles!!
So sweet. Astrid looks like my childhood cat. Purr-fect!!
So sweet!
Such adorable photos of Astrid! Of course, it is not so adorable when I see Binga doing that…
Pure happy – true love and pure happy!
<3 🙂
Oh yes, that is a “hug” indeed! What a sweet picture, hope you all have a wonderful week!
What a precious Astrid!! Give him a rub on the chin for me.
Isn’t it lovely when they do that? total trust.