In Memory of Uggy, the Ugliest Cat in the World

Uggy passed away December 24th, 2008. She never adjusted to our home, she never became friendly with us, and we were Ok with that. It's enough for us that we were able to give her a good home with unlimited kibble, the weekly can of tuna, a peaceful place to be - and that she'd let our big goofy dog lick her face while she pawed his chest and purred for all she was worth. We know that sometimes when it comes to animals and rescue, that it's not about bringing an animal such as Uggy around to being people-ized, it's not about what they give us, or if they respond in ways that make us feel good. For Uggy, it was enough that we were able to re-write her ending from one of starvation and misery, into one of safety, comfort, peace and having at the end of her life people who stuck by her for no other reason than she was a creature on this planet who's life was significant and of value. Rest in peace Uggy.

The Forgotten, for Ugly

An ugly cat,

passed our way,

nothing to offer,

little to say,

we took her in,

anyway.

She ate and slept,

skulked the day,

Roamed at night,

would hiss and fight

And we loved

her anyway.

She lived in

corners, boxes

top and bottom

shelves,

under shoe racks,

behind Christmas fray,

We never saw her,

but we loved her

anyway.

Once we know

she was  a babe,

a kitten all pouncy

and white,

round and fluffy

and someone's

delight - - -

who's change

of fate

changed

her life.

We hope

in some small way,

while

she dreamed her last

months away,

She was happy

that we looked

beyond the

creature she'd become,

and took

her home,

and loved her,

anyway.

In memory of the Ugliest Cat in the World, Uggy. 199?- December 24th, 2008