
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
Panky: Astrid- dat’s unusual way to dwink water.
Troyer: Meowwmmy! Iz can dwink like herz?
Astrid! What the heck are you doin’ there, my sweet? Are you trying to stand on your head in the water bowl? Escape your collar? EAT your collar? Inquiring minds want to know! XOXOXO
That tortie matches the counter tops… she’s a stealth drinker! – Crepes.
* squints and turns head on to side * Um, yeah kinda difficult to see – hope you got down OK too.
Harvey
When you gotta drink, you gotta drink! I see you still have snow. So do we. Quite a bit. See you in space.
Astrid, we aren’t laughing at you. Honest!
We bet the water is more delicious that way! 🙂
Well, that’s an interesting way to get a drink! 😀
There’s always one!!!! MOL
Silly kitty! I love the different ways cats and manipulate their bodies. They are so flexible! Makes for excellent photos like this one 🙂
Astrid thank you and your Mom for the lovely comments she left us today about Gracie, We truly appreciate them. ((hugs))
Does it taste better that way up Astrid?
Er….why you diving into your water bowl? Practicing for the Olympics already?!
The REAL Maple Syrup Mob xxxx
ROFL…nothing like doing things the hard way! ☺
Have a happy twisty meal!
Oh what a gorgeous girl. I know my mommy still loves Torties on accounta her little girl Admiral Hestorb who was a gorgeous Tortie. She loves me, a Tuxie too. xoxo
awww…Astrid has a tortie coat just like my kitty Peyton does. Interesting drinking position. Wish I were that flexible!
Hey, if it works for you…..
She is so beautiful! ~xo~
Are you furends with my brofur Buddy? He jumps on the counter (I never do than Heh Heh) and sticks his head into the sink to drink out of any handy thing
Meow
Astrid, do you have to swallow harder because the water is going uphill? You are really an acrobat! Love, Cali, Andy, Tater and Shelly (C.A.T.S)
We have know idea how that water will end up in you bellah. It has to go so far uphill! MOL!
Happy Wednesday, furriends.
XOXO
“No” , we have “no” idea. Sheesh, our Mommy should really proofread better!
Don’t you have an easier way to drink water ? Or is your mom training you for the next circus contest ? Purrs
Wow you sure are flexible!
Astrid, that looks like a fun way to drink water! Sampson says hello and that it’s good to see you again!
That is definitely an interesting position to be in!
Astrid, that’s an interesting water-drinking position!
Well, that’s one way to do it! Happy WW!
Astrid that pic of you made us chuckle. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
I wonder if anyone is standing outside the window admiring the ‘kitty moon’. 😉
xo Catherine
Astrid your very flexible but watch for indigestion 😉
Have a meowlicious & thanks for scurrying by 😉
That’s a very interesting spot for a water bowl…it IS your water bowl, right?
Astrid, you have boo-tiful furs!!
Astrid, I do not see a problem here!
You’ve got great balance!
Wow! Yous did nots fall in?
Yous should try out for the Circ de Soile
Kisses
Nellie
Astrid, are you drinking water from that position? You are an acrobat for sure!