I don't think I have shared this here ever, but I was not a cat person either at one time

Oh, no!  Now Holly is out of the closet too!  I feel I'm somewhat responsible for the reputational damage you've just done to yourself on this cat forum.  

Purrkins said
You know I got these emails and knew I did not want to open them!

We are so sorry to hear Raven had to get her Wings. She was a rockstar kitty on three legs, and her humans are brilliant. You always wrote wonderfully and in the worst of times carried on with humor. We always enjoyed reading what Raven was up to next. I agree her life was a celebration and what a warrior kitty!

Wow, three cancers that SUCKS and yes they warned us of this in oncology. Cancer can come back in different types and different places that is why we do rechecks with Purrkin like you did with Raven. It is not all that popular with kitties, but hey we took a leg we feel it is the least we can do. We hope god forbid it decides to come back we can help Purrkins but cancer has it's own rules. We do the best we can and try.

I love the story how you were not a cat person. I don't think I have shared this here ever, but I was not a cat person either at one time;) Yes we can all be converted and to love and be loved by a cat or dog both are gifts from above no matter the species!

Thanks for writing all this Mark you know you will help countless people here by doing so! Raven will always be remembered here!! Do you remember I was asking for Ravens photos post 154? I could not share then why.

We wanted them for a book we were working on Cool tips or Tripawd Cats The Tripawds Feline Amputation Recovery and Care Handbook,

Raven story is in the book FYI. So know she is and will continue to help others in this post and in the book. The book links to this post so all you wrote and all of Raven's story and recovery will help countless kitties. So PLEASE leave the photos of Raven on this time ok;) Here is a screenshot of Raven's story in the book. (I hope it is ok that I'm sharing this) 

Big Hugs to you and the Warden and thank you for sharing all this with us and the community & we will celebrate Raven's life and look up knowing she is having all sorts of fun on 4 pain-free and cancer free thanking her people for giving her such a wonderful life on 4 and 3!! Until you meet one day again!!

Run free Raven we will miss you!

Hugs!
Holly & Purrkins❤️  

Wow!

You could not have made me more happy!  That is fantastic!  I am very touched by the idea that Raven's experience will be shared to help other people and their pets.  That's what makes life's tough challenges tolerable--the ability to derive purpose and meaningfulness from it all.  Perfect!

I have all of those photos.  The pictures in this thread were uploaded/linked to the tripawds website.  I recall reading a rule that if you did not do a blog post, the uploaded pictures would be auto-deleted.  I think that's what happened.  I got busy immediately after recovery, and forgot about it.  But the photos are still on my phone.  I'll upload them to flickr and add them to the thread later in the week.  The warden's homecoming is tomorrow after being gone quite a while, but I'll get on that task if you give me a few days.

Thank you!  What a wonderful thing you've done for folks by putting that book together!

reilly95 said
I am so sorry to hear about Raven and the challenges your family has been through this past year.  I am so glad you will have the wonderful memories of Raven to treasure, refusing to use the handicap access, insisting on being with her daddy, and just simply being Raven.

thank you for being an inspiration to me and other Tripawd parents. 

Gina and Nick

parents of Rusty   

Thank, Gina and Nick!  I hope the Bunnyman is doing well.

Super Stu! said
My deepest sympathies to you and The Warden Mark! I was deeply saddened to read your posts. As always, your eloquence gives Raven the full credit that she deserves!

You and the Warden both saved her life not once but multiple times... you gave her a chance when nobody else would! You gave her a lifetime of love in a very short (but sweet) period of time. (We are never given enough time to spend with our most precious loved ones!) You taught her to trust not only other fur-siblings, but also that (non)CatMen can give love and not hate, they can laugh at their crazy antics, they KNOW how to use Duck Tape like Wardens don’t always approve of. And what Cat doesn’t love the challenge of winning over a non-believer! And as for the Warden... well done in your persistence to teach Mark what a wonderful GIFT Catsss are in our lives! Your care and attentions is obvious through Mark’s writings, as to how well you take care of ALL of your family! 

My deepest sympathies to you both for the losses you have experienced over the past few months, life sometimes gives us way too much on one plate and I love that you give credit to Raven for teaching you resilience and endurance, in order to help you get through your family troubles, I believe this too! 

For me, Raven will furever be the Super Cool TriPawd Cat that had The Coolest CatDad and the Best Warden in the World! Plus she reminds me of an old friend Larry, she looks just like him! A Purrrfect friend to meet at the 🌈 Bridge!

im grateful to you for making this post a celebration of Raven’s Life, it allows us the chance to celebrate with you and thank you all for giving us all a glimpse into the two wonderful years that you spent with your very special girl! 

Keep that sense of humour and good outlook on life Mark, you have ensured Raven’s Legacy will be remembered in this community for years  to come! Thank you for your enlightenment!

All the very best to you and your Family.

Petra, Paul, Super Stewie, Spitfire Spikey, ChesterField, Pretty Miss Lily and Hungry Ted

  

Thanks for those wonderful words!  And you managed to weave a duct tape reference in there!  It's funny what people remember.  Well done!