Our Condolences to Lizzie, Neal, & fur family
Liz, this is beyond sad.
Losing someone that has been such a huge part of your life is so difficult. Please remember the love you gave to Tardy, and the huge impact he had on the CH kitties of the world.
Without you and Tardy, CH would not have evolved into the huge mission that it is today. Bless you and Tardy for all you have done to make the world a better place for all CH kitties and their families.
- Lisa Beers Kirry
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Celebrating the life of Tardy Peebucket
I put together a slide show celebrating Tardy in the link below. (Please view it full screen as his photos are beautiful)
Slide Show Celebrating Tardy Peebucket
I am very saddened as many of us were when Lizzie announced the passing of her beloved Tardy PeeBucket. I just want to again express my deepest sympathy to both Lizzie and Neal during their mourning and loss.
I am deeply touched by the inspiration of what just one cat has done with his 14 years of life. He touched the lives of a very special couple named Lizzie and Neal whom he was absolutely adored by. But not only was Tardy adored, he inspired Lizzie and Neal to reach out to others who have learned about CH Kitties as they have. But there was nowhere to go so thus became the birth of CH Kitty Club and the Yahoo Forum. Like me and many of you, as we learned this new condition we all went running to the computer to do research CH.
Well, 856 of us thru the years found one another on the CH Kitty Yahoo Forum. It is here thru Tardy's inspiration people were able to ask questions and advice, share stories and photos, rescues and adoptions but most of all friendships and support. With our friendships there we also went out on blogs, Facebook, Twitter finding more CH people out there. On the day of Tardy's passing our Facebook Page, Cerebellar Hypoplasia Cats and Kittens audience hit 1000 members .
I am extremely grateful for Tardy's inspiration and what a huge difference he has made in the world for CH Kitties. I for one know that if it were not for Tardy and this forum thru education and understanding I would not be right now writing this nor would I have a CH Kitty sitting with me. It is Tardy who made the difference in my CH Kitty to live and this is 8 years later!!! It is because of Tardy and the CH Yahoo Forum that literally 100's perhaps 1000's of CH Kitties lives have been spared and rescued and have found homes.
Lizzie and Neal, I am at a loss of words to heal your heart.. Thank you for loving Tardy as much as you two have and I appreciate all you have done for CH Kitties and for all of us. He was certainly a very lucky CH Kitty.
I am forever grateful to you Tardy PeeBucket your spirit will live in my heart forever!
-Debbie Martin
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Tardy's Legacy
It was just about two years ago when my life was changed forever. It was a cool evening in spring when I noticed a new cat hanging out at my house. After watching him, I quickly realized something was very, very wrong with him. First of all, he looked more like an Otter than a cat. But even more than that, he walked and meowed funny. No, he didn't walk, he lurched and tumbled. Finally, one rainy Saturday morning, he was still on my carport, so I scooped him up, took him to my vet and claimed him as my newest cat.
When my vet had checked him out, but could not figure out what was wrong with Otter, I turned to my Cats and Kittens group. There I found, not just an answer, but an angel to lead the way! It turns out that twelve years earlier, a wonderful angel named Lizzie had adopted a kitten who also walked funny. At this time, not much was known about these kitties who we now know have Cerebellum Hypoplasia, but Lizzie did not let that get in her way at all. She, first of all, refused to even consider having her precious Tardy Peebucket put to sleep! After also realizing that there were no online support groups for people owned by CH cats, Lizzie started her own group, with the help of Tardy, of course.
By the time Otter found me, Lizzie and Tardy's group was well established and a heaven send! They quickly helped me feel like I was part of the family. And when Tardy started the monthly newsletter, Otter was quick to add his own article to the collection. Then, last March, tragedy struck and I lost Otter to a UTI. I was devastated. Then my angels, Lizzie, Tardy and the rest of my CH family, stepped forth, giving me comfort and love. They also dedicated the April newsletter to Otter, which made my heart swell with love and healing.
For some reason, even after losing Otter, I just could not imagine my life without Lizzie, Tardy and the CH Kitty Club, so I stuck around. Sure enough, just over a month later, I ended up going through the group to adopt my two CH girls, Effie and Lovey (Lavinia). Now, a year later, we sit and mourn the sudden passing of the one who started all of this, our beloved Tardy! I often wonder where I would be if Tardy had not found Lizzie and they had not started this group. Would I have rescued Otter in the first place or not done so and lost out on, not just his love and adoration, but that of my sweet girls? As I read about so many others who have said the same thing as they react to our terrible loss of our Tardy, I realize that this one, very special cat has left behind a legacy that no other cat in history can claim. Because of Tardy, thousands of CH kitties will be adopted into loving homes instead being put to sleep. Because of Tardy, we are slowly but surely educating the veterinary world about how these babies should be saved and loved and cared for because they can and do live just as long as non-CH cats. Because of Tardy, many of us know there is no greater joy in life then the wobbly head bump and purr of love given to us by these amazing creatures.
As many tears as I have shed over these past few days for Tardy, for Lizzie and Neal, for the CH community as a whole, I know that up in Heaven, at the foot of the Rainbow Bridge, sits a very proud Tardy on a very special throne. Now, more than ever, he knows the legacy he has left behind. And though I know he misses his beloved humans, he also knows that they will one day be together again, and they can sit on that wonderful throne and watch as all the CH kitties are adopted and loved and spoiled, just as they ought to be. Thank you, Tardy Peebucket, for being our ambassador! Your Legacy, Tardy, will live on forever through the hearts of thousands.
- Melissa B. Green
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I was lucky enough to meet Tardy Peebucket in person. Lizzie had contacted me through my cat's profile page (Bob deTomaat) when she discovered that we both lived in the same town. She had previously thought that we lived in Serbia, because we were friends with Martha Vitez! Too funny! She graciously asked us to come visit her two CH kitties, Tardy and Ziggy. Bob wasn't really able to go, so I went by myself and took pictures. I had never met a cat with CH before, and wasn't quite sure what to expect. Lizzie took me into the hallway and called out for Tardy and Ziggy. Ziggy came out first, slowly working his way down the hall to meet us. What a handsome shiny fellow he was! I was sitting on the floor petting him when Lizzie said, "Here comes Tardy!" Oh my goodness, this beautiful grey boy came out of the playroom and started down the hall. I could automatically tell that he was a happy kitty in the way he carried himself and the smile on his face. He made it down to where we were, and we gave him lots of scritches. Lizzie told me the story of how she got him, and explained to me how she had to groom him as he couldn't groom himself very well. She said he hated taking baths- what self-respecting cat doesn't? Of course, it's always the ones who need help with their bathing that don't like it. The indignation... We all went back into the playroom where I was shown the special padded squares on the floor that make it easier for CH kitties to walk on, and to fall down on. Tardy had lots of beds to choose from in that room, and you could tell that he and Ziggy were quite content. We took some pictures of the handsome boys, and then it was time for me to leave. Lizzie gave me a standing invitation to come back anytime. A few months later, our schedules meshed where I was able to visit again. Tardy and Ziggy were delighted to see me, as they didn't get too much company. I was again amazed at how good Tardy looked as a 14 year old. He was a purring machine. When I got home, I showed Bob all the pictures I had taken of his friends, and he sniffed all over me. I think he was jealous that he didn't get to meet them, but I'm sure he would have just hissed at them and run away. Unfortunately, Lizzie and I both got busy, and visits were postponed... Then I read the sad news on Facebook that Tardy had passed on to his reward. It still makes me cry, because he was such a sweet sweet boy. I'm just so grateful that I got to meet him and hold him. I'll never forget his smiling face.
- Beverly Ernest Pott and Bob the Tomato
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I always think about how our CH cats have changed our lives -- in big and small ways -- and I marvel at them. I'm sure we all have our own inspirational stories, but few wow me as much as everything Lizzie has accomplished because of Tardy Peebucket.
It's not an exaggeration to say that many of us are here today b ecause of Lizzie and Tardy. And I can only wonder where we would all be today had Lizzie had never known Tardy -- not to mention had never felt inspired to create those communities.
Lizzie took the love that she had for Tardy, and used it as inspiration to help hundreds, if not thousands, of people and CH cats. She took simple steps to create vibrant online communities, and she devoted a tremendous amount of effort to them in order to help others.
Most notably, she started the Yahoo CH Kitty Club group, which for a long time was one of the few places to learn about cerebellar hypoplasia, not to mention connect with other CH cat pet parents. It's been an incredible community where we can help one another, and lean on one another. At times I don't know what I would have done without it.
But Lizzie didn't stop there. Lizzie and Neal also created the CH Kitty Club website, newsletter and YouTube channel. And they did it all for love.
And the best part about these communities is that they'll live on long past any of us. They'll continue to grow and help thousands of more cats in the future. What better legacy can you leave?
I know how much I love my CG and Ellie, and I can only imagine how deeply Lizzie and Neal loved Tardy after 14 years together. It's that love that inspires me to blog about CH cats, in an effort to inform and help others. And I can only hope in 14 years I've made a fraction of an impact that Lizzie and Tardy made.
Lizzie is truly one of the pillars of this community, and I thank her from the bottom of my heart for loving Tardy so deeply, and for helping other cats with that love. You and Tardy are, and always will be an inspiration to all of us. And for that, we'll always be grateful.
-Amanda Woodhead
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I am very sorry for your loss. My babies will greet him on the other side of the rainbow bridge and take care of him until you can meet him again. *hugs*
- Aly Cat
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I'm so sorry for your loss, he was gorgeous. (((hugs)))
- Samantha Fraser Brooks
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My sincerest condolences on your beautiful boy's passing! When I found this site I was amazed at all the info and support to be found here. Thanks to you and Tardy for helping to start this great site. And for helping people understand that CH is not a death sentence. May all your good memories of Tardy help you through the heartache of his passing... *many hugs*
-Becky Wong Mock
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(((Lizzie))) I am so so sorry. Tardy was a hero, a legend and he is the reason that so many cats are here today and so many more will forever be helped. I imagine when he got to the Bridge there were thousands of furries all lined up to honor him, all whispering "that is him, he is the reason my person loves CH kitties." I know that my own girl, Lilly Grace, would not have the same life she does now if not for your sweet little prince.
-Jennifer Jasensky
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So sorry for your loss. Stay strong with the knowledge that you gave Tardy a great home with all the love he would ever need.
-Cindy Pavusek
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for spreading the word and sharing Tardy with us all.
-Victoria Radbourne
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Tardy will be waiting for you at the Bridge...... He will have my babies to play with & keep him company till you get there.... ♥♥♥
-Pat Clow Kellarson
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I am so sorry for your loss :( Having lost my stinky studmuffin, Spook, back in January, will admit to starting to cry all over again after reading about Tardy.
-Chelsey Larson
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My condolences for your loss. I lost my love, Henry, one week ago today. He was 13. He brought so much love into our home. He had a mild form of cerebellar hypoplasia. I didn't know there was a name for his "neurological disorder" until just recently. It's been kind of comforting to read about other people's experiences with CH kitties. Henry was the most special animal I have ever known. Thanks for sharing so much information regarding this disorder.
-Zera Marvel
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I am so very very sorry for your loss.
-Dianne Brittain
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so sorry to hear. l'm sure he's waiting at the rainbow bridge.
-Tam Mapes
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Oh Lizzie, The news today has certainly has broken my heart. I keep breaking down crying. Tardy certainly is all of our hero! It is Tardy who has brought us all together on the Yahoo Forum and CH Kitty CLub it is becasue of Tardy whoe has helped so so many people all over the world and has made a difference for CH Kitties just like him by the 1000's. Tardy has brought so many of us together for the love of CH Kitties. Tardy Pee Bucket will always live on in our hearts. I know today has been the hardest day ever for you Lizzie and Neal. You know we are here for you to support you. We love you Tardy! You certainly had the best parents ever who loved and adored you as we loved and adored you from afar! You will always be my Hero Tardy, if not for you my mission to save CH Kitties would not have happened and I would not have been a CH Kitty mom of 8 years and met awesome friends thru theCH Kitty Yahoo Forum! Thank you Tardy and to your wonderful parents Lizzie and Neal! XXXXOOOO TARDY, We love you!
-Deb Martin
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Thank God he was put on this earth. I'm so sorry for your loss. The Many CH kitties saved will forever honor his life.
- Tina Ferrante
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Liz, I am so sorry to hear that Tardy passed away.... my heart goes out to you and the rest of your family. This takes me back to the day when Piglet passed. ***HHHHUUUUUGGGGGG*****
-Shannon Kelly Collar
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Lizzie, I'm so saddened to hear that our special boy has died. Tardy was a champion for promoting the handicapable cats, and the reason so many thought otherwise when faced with these special little cats. I saw his beautiful picture you posted earlier, but had no idea he had passed over the Rainbow Bridge. Is that why I ended up with a street rescued CH tom cat? Now vetted, but I'mthinking/ hoping Tardy sent the guiding Angels our way to save Franklin. Thank you Lizzie for loving Tardy so much, and creating a great resource for so many CH newbies. My heart's broken for you..I knew how much he meant to you. :-(
-Jan Simmons
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Liz, this is beyond sad. Losing someone that has been such a huge part of your life is so difficult. Please remember the love you gave to Tardy, and the huge impact he had on the CH kitties of the world. Without you and Tardy, CH would not have evolved into the huge mission that it is today. Bless you and Tardy for all you have done to make the world a better place for all CH kitties and their families.
- Lisa Beers Kirry
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So mny wonderful comments for great CH kitty parents. The impact of what you have done will last forever. Continue the work in Tardy's name and never forget what we all have accomplished thru your efforts.
- Barbie Somers
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I'm so sorry, Lizzy & Neal.... We at CH kitty club & yahoo forum feel like we knew Tardy personally. He was a great pioneer for CH kitties across the globe... God bless you. ♥
-Leslee Anderson Womack
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I cried tears today for a great friend who lost her very special furry baby! Remember, he will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge, with a million stories of the amazing hunters he an Otter are! I love you, dear and I know you are heartbroken right now. Just know how much love you gave him and how much good you did for him. He is a hero, now and forever.
-Melissa Basinger Green
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So sorry.
-Tina Rempel
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Oh my heart is filled with sadness and I am shedding tears for you its soo awful to lose a pet especially so suddenly .. he has changed so many lives and brought so many people together .. thank you Tardy your a Champion and he passed on a very Special day down under where we honour heroes of WW1 Anzac Day ..A true hero of the animal world .. RIP Sweet boy .. you will be sadly Missed but NEVER EVER forgotten xxx
-Samantha Richards
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I am so sorry to hear about Tardy...
- Cindy Anderson
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For never having the honor of meeting you Tardy Peebucket you sure as hell taught me and evryone else quite a bit! RIP
- Paul Donahue
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Thank you, Tardy, for giving us all a place to communicate with each other. Because of cats like you, I will ONLY adopt CH Kitties......hugs to your humans who are hurting so bad. ♥
-Kari Novakovich
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I've been thinking about you, Neal, and Tardy all evening. I'm so, so sorry. Tardy is truly a special, special kitty who is leaving behind such a strong legacy with a TON of passionate followers. He will always be remembered, not only by you, but by all of us who never met him personally, but had our lives forever changed by him all the same.
-Elise Murphy
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I am so, so sorry to hear about Tardy's passing. Take comfort in knowing how his and your awareness saved the lives of so, so many CH kitties and will continue to do so. Again, words cannot express the sadness we all feel tonight. Rest well sweet baby, you are loved. June
-June Liston
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I am so sorry for your loss of Tardy! May you find peace and healing in your memories of your precious baby.
- Michelle Canzano
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I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost sweet Tardy, but what a great legend he left behind! He's watching over all the special CH kitties from above now. RIP, sweet Angel Tardy, and comfort to your wonderful mom too.
- Mary L. Millard
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RIP Sweet Boy
-Naomi Byers
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So very sorry. He was clearly well-loved, and certainly touched many lives. Fly free, little one.
-Jen Hendee
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My heart breaks for you and the loss of Tardy..RIP baby and I will be praying for you Elizabeth.
-Lisa Coconougher
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Fly free, sweet Tardy ...Yes, you saved so many and became a legend ...
We are so sorry, Lizzie and Neal, ♥ Martha & Tanja
-Martha Vitez
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Sweet dreams Tardy ♥ You were indeed a very special boy and my special cats and I would like to thank you for all you did on their behalf x
-Jules Jules
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I am so very sorry for your loss :'( may he run free while he waits for you at the RB ♥ ((hugs))
-Heather Gonzales
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Lizzie, I pray that the pain of your loss will soon be replaced with many happy memories of Tardy.
-Marie Smelcer
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I am so sorry to hear that Tardy passed. He did a lot in his life to help other CH kitties and was very very special. Prayers for you.
-Joyce Chiro Moyer
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I am so sorry for your loss. He was a hero, and you are a hero for caring for him.
-Rich Bergins
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They are pure joy, sorry for your loss.
-Andrea McCarthy
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Oh Lizzie, I have tears streaming down my cheeks reading your tribute to your little boy, and I can't imagine losing my own sweet Dotty. I'm so sorry for the pain you must be feeling right now at the loss of your sweet sweet kitty. He'll be waiting for you, always. I'm so sorry.
-Catherine Paciotti
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Oh no!!!!!!!!!! Oh Lizzie, I'm so sorry *cries* That is terrible! ♥♥♥
-Beverly DuPuy Ernest
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I am so sorry about you losing your boy! He had a fantastic life with your famliy and changed the lives for so many!
-Dylans Legacy Dylans Legacy
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♥ So sorry :( Love to you and Tardy, from Cathy, Rosie and Miles ♥
-Cathy Fisher
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I am so sorry for you to be going through the pain of Tardy's loss, which unfortunately I know too well...we lost our CH boy at only 6 years old due to a rare, genetic, incurable lymphoma and I thought the pain might kill me at the time, for he was very special, just a very happy kitty in spite of everything....the pain has subsided, though I miss him all the time, but I try to focus on the awareness that he created in every person that met him that CH kitties can live wonderful, happy, full lives, just as your Tardy did....Tardy's legacy lives on not only in your heart, but in the hearts and minds of everyone that that knew him.
-Tara P Becker
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Beautiful tribute, beautiful baby. So sorry for your loss. He was loved and that love shone to give life and joy to many. ♥
-Irene Plett
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I'm so sorry to hear about Tardy. I've been following the CH newsletter for a couple of years now. You are a great mom & he was lucky to have you. (((hugs)))
-Lesley Craig
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Lizzie, I am so very sorry. He was so lucky to have you, and as you said he knew that. Apparently it was his mission to inspire you to reach out and help other kitties with CH. You have done this so well with both love and humor and Tardy has left his pawprint on all of our hearts. Love and hugs to you during this sad time.
-Anne Baldyga
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Aww hugs to you Liz... I am so thankful to Tardy for uniting us all with a special bond... that we never would have had if it weren't for him- he is certainly having a blast across the rainbow bridge.... I can't wait until we all meet again XOXOXOOXO Thinking of you....
-Anne Marie Pizzi
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He is, without a doubt, one of the prettiest babies I've ever seen. I'm so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and may you find peace in your heart.
-Reneda Cooper Baer
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He is a Hero to many kitties! My he rest in peace! He is now healthy and running with the others at the bridge chasing butterflies!
-Terrie Tazzy's-Siamese Mohr-Forker
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It is with great sadness that Im reading this. Thank you Tardy Peebucket for bringing us all together. You were and are special indeed.
-Paul Donahue
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so sorry to hear this! What a little hero he was to bring all of us crazy cat people together. What a Beautiful baby! R.I.P. Tardy Peebucket! Enjoy the Rainbow bridge.
-Angela Donahue
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I am so sorry to hear about Tardy, my condolences to all.
- Suzanne P. Hart
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I am so sorry to hear this! But Tardy leaves behind such a remarkable legacy that he will never ever be forgotten. So many CH kitties have you and Tardy to thank for their very lives!!!! let Lizzie know how sad we are...but still...Tardy did so much for so many other CHers!
- Tammy Trujillo
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Liz.So well spoken....truly a hero. Janice and Jewel
-Janis Branwood
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Lizzie, We're all so so sorry about Tardy's passing. Living with them makes them family so it's losing a member of our family.
-Sandy
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Awwww. So sorry to hear of the loss of Tardy. Sending you much love and light through the sadness and grieving process.
-Cody, greta and Anzo
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Some change us like no other have or ever will. I am so sorry,
-Liz
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I'm so sorry to hear of Tardy's passing. He was truly a prince among cats and his life has helped so many others. My sympathies to you.
-Beth Strand
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Ahhh, my heart is breaking with yours, Tardy was an inspiration to us all and I am so very sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))
-Donna
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So sorry Lizzie, I am sure he knew how much he was loved!!! No words can help the sadness Right now ... Thanks so much for all you do!!! XO
- Barbara Newman
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I am so sorry about your sweet little angel, Tardy. He will always be a true hero and his life has left a special and wonderful impact on all of the ch kitties that own their humans. RIP sweet baby! You will be forever loved by many! Love and purrs,
- Sherry Sinclair Przybylski
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Lizzy~I'm so very sorry. Tardy was the best, he will be missed by many, as he had touched all of us in one way or another. Bless you & Neal for giving him a
wonderful long life. I know Tardy is saving a place for you..... & probably chasing a few butterflies on the other side if the rainbow bridge.
- Leslie Womack and Kewpie
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Lizzie, I'm so very sorry for your loss. He was a very special kitty. Bless him, and bless you.
-Fallon Jones
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I am one of those who has loved Ch kitties and knows about them because of tardy, because of him i have my Luke and my wonderful Dear heart
-Ann Lavine
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So Sorry for everything your going through! We are all very gratefull for hiomas well so that all of us crazy cat people could come to gether to save kitties like him. RIP lil one and enjoy the Rainbow Bridge.
- Angela and Paul Lots of Love Cat Rescue
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You and Tardy have been a hero to many, including myself and my newly acquired CH babies, his legacy will live on. I am so sorry
-Tammy Siers
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Oh Lizzie... I am so sad to hear this news. Tardy and you and Neal have put together such a wonderful community and affected the lives of so many kitties.
You have welcomed with open arms new members who are scared of the way a new cat is acting and made them feel safe with all of the knowledge that the people of CH Kitty Club possess. Tardy was the inspiration for it all, and clearly your baby. He was so lucky to have you, as you were to have him. Words can't really help the sorrow you feel right now, only time will. Tardy is a legend who will never be far from the spirit of the CH Kitty Club and he will find a warm cozy
spot to nestle into in your heart forever. We are crying with you :(
-Karen Stevenson
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Dear Lizzie, I am so sorry! Our Beautiful Tardy was so special, and so well loved. This is a shock to all of us. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Tardy has left a lasting legacy that has helped and inspired so many. I know the next time we see him, he will be front and center, President of the Rainbow Bridge.
- Kristie A Iwamoto & Riley Dean
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I have no words that can express my surprise and sadness for your loss of Tardy. I know I never would have been given the gift of FlipperDoodle if it hadn't been for you and Tardy making the world a better place for all CH kitties. My heart is with you both!! Love and hugs,
-Christy Stevens and Flipperdoodle
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My heart is sore on reading this. I know the pain you must be in. I am so very sorry. Tardy will live on and on with all the other CH kitties. I thank you and him for allowing me to learn about CH kitties.
-Vivienne Edwards
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I'm so sorry for your loss! Haven't lost Madeline recently, I know that thousands of dollars and lots of love doesn't always work to keep them here. Did the vet say what was the matter? Sometimes, we just have to remind ourselves that they wouldn't want to be here, staying only forUS, in a painful existence. Tardy's mission wacomplete, he changed so many kitty and people's lives! He lives on in every CH kitty. He'll be waiting for you on the other side, allhealthy, happy, and without any wobbles!
- N Brenn
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So So very, very sorry!
- TaillessCatRescue
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So sorry to hear about Tardy. He doesn't need to save you a spot, Tardy is just keeping your spot warm!
-Amanda Maurer, CG, Ellie & family
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Oh Lizzie, I'm so desperately sorry to hear about Tardy's passing. My words can only echoothers' and say that Tardy was truly loved, by all of us, and it's because of the both of you that we're all here today. Thank you so much for loving Tardy that much -- so much that you wanted to save and help out other CH kitties andfamilies. Truly, thank you for making the world a better place.We're all here for you. Lots of love,
- Susan Mertz
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Lizzie My email was bombarded with condolences for you and Tardy. It is apparent that Tardy was quite the popular and special cat amongst the CH group! My heart is with you during this time. You and Tardy will be together again but for now it's in spirit and memories. I am new to this group and have just been gathering info as I am fostering a CH mom and her 3 kittens and am seriously thinking about adopting mom. Again, my sympathy is with you.
- Paulette April & 3 Babies
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A hero indeed! Tardy will be missed by many around the world. May his blessed spirit be free. Hugs to you, Lizzie. And extra hugs and kisses to my own kitties today.
-Kimberly McCloskey
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What beautiful words and a great tribute to him! As the mom of a very senior ch kitty I dread the time that will come sooner rather than later now. My kitty is also my 12 year old daughters best and closest friend which will make this even harder. Our silly cat has been the babysitter as we call her from the first moment we brought the baby home from the hospital.
So heres to the special kitties that don't know that they are special.
Thank you for all you have done. Both of you.
-Liz Nowak
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Lizzie, my heart is broken for you. We CH parents live every day with the subconscious fear of losing these beautiful little beings (I know I do!). They are so, so special, rescilliant, determined and so many other things. Tardy was obviously a very special, wonderful boy, and he will always hold that special place in your heart. Again, I grieve for your loss and dread the day I will have to say good-bye to my sweet Mazel, our CH of 6 years.
God bless you, and Tardy, and I hope you will be with him again.
-Richard Rogers (& Mazel)
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He was a true Hero and will always have a place in my heart. His work will continue through those he helped over the years My tears are flowing as is my love to you and to Tardy.
- Karen Severson
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Oh, Lizzie, I am so sorry about Tardy. I've been hearing about him since 2001, when I joined the group for Mikey. My thoughts and prayers are with you...........
- Karen
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Thank you Tardy Peebucket and thank you Lizzie Barrett. Tardy for being born and in the care of a wonderful woman named Lizzie, who had the thoughtfulness and know how to get the word out about CH kitties. Two years ago, I found your website out of desperation while searching for information to help four kittens of my own, that were not quite right. I took in a pregnant stray and ended up with 4 ch kittens. They are moderate to severe and the severe one is also blind. The vet said to put them to sleep, as did the next four vet's that I took them to, I refused! Then I found the chkitty club and a wealth of information to help them. I do not participate with the website but I read it everyday for any bit of advice or information. Tardy is not gone, his spirit is in my four special kittens and thousands more, that you are helping without even knowing it, like me. I had to let you know and again, Thank you. Our sincerest sympathy.
- Melissa Strobel and Moses, Tubbie, Rocky and Susie Q.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your precious little peebucket...he was a great ambassador for CH and neuro kitties everywhere. I'm sure many kitties owe theirlife to the knowledge you both imparted. Rest in peace Tardy.
- Janette, D'Arcie-Dodger, Angels Poppy & Thor
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Lizzie, Our heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you. We so sorry to learn this. What a special boy - and a special mommy you were to this sweet, beautiful kitty. Thank you again for all that you have accomplished and all that you do for CH kitties everywhere. It is in Tardy's memory that we forge on. Godspeed Tardy Peebucket...
- Jennifer, Miles, Dali & Arabella
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Lizzie and Tardy brought me here when My little ms flipper came into my life and guided me through all of my other ch babies lives, thankyou izzie
-Anna
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I am soooo sorry to hear of your loss of Tardy. She has been a fixture in this group. I know she knows you loved her very much. I believe she knew she wasspecial. All our kids are special right? Happy memories will heal your broken heart. There are many you have saved because of you 2 finding each other and many more in just keeping up the work you have done. She is right beside you always sharing your love of CH kids. I cannot even think about loosing litte Cassies' Dream. I joined this group because of her and found help around every corner. Thank you and Tardy for that. I my not post much but I lurk alot. Prayers are with you at your time of loss.
- Sherry of Cassie D and Me
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Good bye sweetheart. You were one of a kind and made big footprints on our hearts. Safe travels. We'll see you again some day. ♥♥♥
-Kathleen Grube
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Awwwwww.... My condolences. Sorry for your loss.... 14, that is way too soon.... RIP sweety.
-Wilhelmina C. Wasik
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tears and hugs
-Margie Taulbee
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MAY HE REST IN PEACE FUREVER NOW. GOD BLESS TARDY PEE BUCKET.
-Leanore Sansone
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I am so so sorry! He was a very handsome and special guy. :*(
-Melanie Zenor
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So sorry for the loss of this beautiful kitty, thinking of you all and thanking Tardy Peebucket for being who he was and bringing awareness
-Mona Milford
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Rest in peace sweetheart! I am very sorry for your loss.
-Mary Ann Smale
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Oh no! He was how I first learned about CH when we took in our first CH foster. I fell in love immediately. RIP little wobbler.
-Tammy Frahman Neumeister
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God takes the best! Will Be with Him again one day! Taught the world So much. Thank You Sweet heart.
-Hope Shepherd
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My heart breaks for your loss and the loss to the CH Kitty world! He was obviously a very special kitty. The only way to honor his memory is to keep the pages going and helping people by giving them an outlet and a place to gather. God bless you and God bless Tardy Pee Bucket!
-Ann Marie Abrahamsen Podskalan
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Yes, memory will be best served by keeping the pages going! So sorry for your lost! :(
-CaroleJean Willis
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I'm so sorry. ♥
-Linda Stanley Dalton
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♥ what a sweetheart kitty
-Sarah Freeh Rogers
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Awww. RIP, Tardy Pee Bucket. Fly free at the Bridge! You ansa your family will be together again. The rescue world thanks you for your contributions. You are a very special baby and will never be forgotten!
-Pearl Magee
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RIP Tardy Pee Bucket.. You have touched so many lives and brought many of us ch families together. Condolences to you Lizzie and Neal..
-Deanna Koens
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RIP Tardy Pee Bucket now you can welcome all the CH kitties who cross the Rainbow Bridge. God Bless!
-Michele Moyes
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Rest in peace little one and thank you for helping so many... I'm sure lots of them welcomed you at the bridge!
-Jane Bautista Olawoye
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Rest in Peace sweet baby; sleep well knowing you helped so many.
-June Liston
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What a gorgeous boy. Don't forget that because of Tardy many people will no longer be afraid to own a CH Kitty which means many more cats will get homes that normally would not. His life has shined the way for others to accept CH Kitties as just as great of a cat as any other.
-Cathie Penalagan
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Thank you and Tadry for helping to bring CH cats into the mainstream. RIP, Tardy.
-Brian J. Coffey
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My deepest sympathies for you I know this is so hard. For you, Tardy and your other kitties are not just pets, but so much more - inspiration, joy, & just plain family. Love you so! Peace be with you....
-Pj Leslie