Two weeks ago, when Sparkle said good-bye, I don’t think she realized how deeply her leaving would affect so many. At home, she was just a little cat who needed a big attitude to deal with Binga, but on the internet, she was so much more. She was wise and web-savvy and other cats looked up to her. She would have been bowled over by all the tributes and love that poured in after she died.
When my human decided on a figure to go with the commenthon that went with Sparkle’s memorial post, she knew she was stretching it by going for 500 comments, but you know what? With your help, the post came so close that she is going to donate the full $500 today to Tabby’s Place. But do you know what was even more amazing to her? This:
Each of these cards is someone who donated to Tabby’s Place in Sparkle’s memory. Wow! Several of them had their own commenthons on their own blogs. And a few others donated to a rescue local to them. Thank you so much for remembering Sparkle by spreading your love to help cats in need. Helping other cats was so important to Sparkle, and it is going to be one of my life’s missions too.
Many of you also sent sympathy cards to my human, Binga and Boodie. Here are many of them. Others sent emails or left messages on Facebook. Each one meant so much to my human and she is just now starting to feel up to replying. It’s been a hard couple of weeks. If you want to know how she felt about all this, you can read her post this week on CatChannel.com.
But before this post gets too goopy, I do want to let you know that I’ve been learning the fine art of photo bombing:
Again, and always, thank you.
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Sparkle was special and touched the hearts of so many. The Memorial commentathon was a wonderful success.
That is a great photo-bomb Summer.
Summer, you are a beautiful girl and I know you will help your human achieve just what she is hoping for,
Sparkle was well loved by the community so this was no surprise. Thank you for everything you do for kitties everywhere.
Purrsonally my human is happy to see Binga here again and what’s up with Boodie, is she giving us the back of disrespect?
Great job on the photo bombing bit.
Sparkle was truly beloved as are you. Mom popped back to Sparkle’s Memorial post and saw that you had 499 comments. That is truly incredible. We are all going to miss Sparkle so much, but know Sparkle will be guiding Summer, and we will enjoy watching her grow up and mature. You continue in our thoughts and prayers and purrs as you grieve. XO, Janet and Kitties Blue, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Excellent bombing Summer! Yes Sparkle was a giant in the cat world. Big paws to fill but you are doing a great job so far.
Love from all of us
Timmy Dad and Family
Honestly it was a really big shock to us. All we knew – everything was just fine till we read that goodbye post. It was such a stunning thing to know we were hearing the last words from one we have followed every day for a long time. Our Mom is still depressed over it – she sat there and cried at her computer that morning.
Sparkle was loved by many and we’re not surprised by the outpouring of love.
The Florida Furkids
Sparkle inspired so many so it’s wonderful that all those kitties will be helped in her memory! Awesome photo bomb Summer!
TW will be sending our donation by the end of the week. She’s been very sick. Lovely article on the Cat Channel. Thank your human for sharing Sparkle with us all these years.
That is wonderful you got so many comments and others did that too. What a great photo bomb. LOL.
Ha Ha! Great photo bomb, Summer!
And we are so happy about the HUGE donation to Tabby’s Place! Well done, everyone!
Purrs,
The Chans
Sparkle was special and that will live on through all of us who loved her…We adored the photo bomb, darling Summer!…Love and hugs to your Mommy…J, Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat
Thank you again. You can’t get any better than everything you all do!!!
That is nice of your mom to donate $500. I am glad she can take comfort in knowing what an impression Sparkle left on everyone. Cutest photo bomb ever!
What a wonderful post… And, great photobomb there Summer.
hugs, Bugsy and Knuckles
Our servant has the gorgeous tote bag she won from HRH Sparkle where she can see it every time she goes in there. She touches it and smiles. We know how special that little beauty was to her and it’s no surprise to us that a lot of others out there felt the same.
Your photobomb was sublime! 😉
That’s pawsome ! We’re glad that the support of many kitties of the Internet and the Cat Blogosphere helped your mom and your family to go through the sadness of the lost of Sparkle . And we’re sure that to see you photobombing Binga made Sparkle smile somewhere… Purrs
wonderful post, although we is all damp now from mommer’s leaky eyes.
you li’l photo-bommin’ rascal, you!
Such a wonderful, wonderful tribute to a special Sparkle in all our hearts.
That’s how it is when you are as special as Sparkle was. I am so glad it helped your human. And you are helping her too Summer. And even though they might not show it you are helping Binga and Boodie too.
What a wonderful post. I haven’t cried so much since my own cat died five years go. Sparkle was truly loved by all she touched. The cat community is one that embraces one another in times of need. And you, Janiss needed some really big hugs. Also you Summer seem to have taken your new job in stride, even the photo bomb was terrific. Looks like you’ve taken over Binga’s job doing the photo bombs. If you need some time we all will understand and will be here when you return. Big hugs
This is so beautiful, in so many ways. What an amazing legacy Sparkle left behind.
You are an AWESOME (and adorable) photobomber, Summer!
Summer bravo to your mom on Sparkle’s commentathon and to all who donated to Tabby’s Place. We were thrilled to learn about the organization. They even invited us to visit if we ever came their way. How nice!!
They say dynamite comes in small packages…Sparkle lite up our world with her TNT personality and we learned so much from her.
Lots of hugs madi and mom your bfff
PS great photo bomb
What a wonderful legacy she left for you and Tabby’s Place.
You’re a sweet photo bomber, Summer, MOL!
That is wonderful and we look forward to watching you pave your own path and carry on Sparkle’s legacy Summer.
(((hugs)))
Summer after reading the full post, we just laughed at your photo bomb. Loss and Laughter.
Drat! Mom kept promising that she would be at Sparkle’s memorial, but when the day came, she forgot. Sheesh! Mom says thanks for the idea that Cissy is just being so tormented that she won’t use another litter box. Some cat peed in the kitchen litter box and Mom hopes it was Cissy.
Spyro
That is a beautiful message, and I thank you for sharing. Many of us really get attached to our online friends, and losing Sparkle was like losing one of my own. Hugs!
Oh Summer, you are so right, Sparkle was well loved. We are soooooo glad that the commentathon was such a success. And we thank you Summer for helping your Mom get through all her sadness over Sparkle. That was such a sad day on the blogsophere. And you are certainly becoming very popular yourself. Great job photo bombing.
Sparkle was a very special cat. And we have about ten reasons to donate to Purrfect Pals coming up here… And we need to do that-
How wonderful. So many were deeply affected by Sparkle’s life. It’s so nice of your human to give the full amount to Tabby’s Place. We can only imagine how difficult it has been losing Sparkle. We’ll check out the article.
Love the photo bomb!
It is wonderful that her life will go on to help so many others at Tabby’s Place.
You are doing wonderful Summer! We are so excited that everything is going well! We love your PhotoBomb too!
Hugs,
Samantha
Sparkle was well-loved, that’s for sure! You have a generous and caring human, Summer. Keep up the good work at the photo bombing.
Sparkle that’s such wonderful news about the commentathon being so successful – we pawticipated in several commentathons from others wanting to honor Sparkle’s memory by donating to their own shelters in her memory…….she was a most special friend and we feel that way about you too!!! It’s great that your human had support as well – we ALL grieve – we ALL miss those who have gone…..and we ALL need a “little help from our friends” sometimes!
Sending hugs, Sammy (and his Mom)
Poor Binga! A little competition in the photo bombing area, eh? We got an email from Mr. Chewy this morning and even they were giving a tribute to sweet Sparkle. We still can’t believe she’s gone.
Sparkle was one special little lady and this outpouring of love is proof. And Summer, you are a natural at photobombing!!!
it is so wonderful to be part of a loving community (and nice photobomb – good job)
That’s the best photo bomb ever – Smoochies 😘
Yes, Sparkle was larger than life.
Even though most of us only knew her through the internet,
she still had a big impact on us. We enjoyed reading her posts
and loved that she cared about the plight of other kitties.
It is not surprising that so many share in your loss.
She touched your heart as she did ours. HUgs,purrs and headbumps to you.
Summer, that photobomb made us giggle! Pawsome 🙂
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
best photo bomb ever…
The boys are giving all paws up for the hugely successful commentathon, and paws up, too, for those who were able to hold their own commentathons or donate privately.
I just read your human’s post on CatChannel…I can only imagine what it’s like to deal with private grief as well as public. Sparkle was larger than life, thanks to your human’s voice, but that can come with a price–well, all things come with a price, very little in life is all positive or all negative.
I hope that your human find peace on the other side of her grief journey. We all travel that road in our own time and in our own way, and I wish her heart’s ease.
BTW, we all love your photo bomb, Summer, great job!
That IS wonderful! A super tribute to Sparkle. And we’re sending purrs to your Mum and the whole family. As for your photobombing…I think you’re a natural! **giggle**
what wonderful news! But I am not surprised… Sparkle was amazing and was loved by everyone, just as you will be summer
way to go with the photo bombing!
Wow! That’s pawsome! Sparkle really left her pawprint on the world. And you’re a natural at photobombing, Summer.
We’re glad your human has had so much support from all around the internet. She shouldn’t rush to respond to everyone. We all know how it takes a while to feel up to it, and the important thing is that she takes care of herself… and of YOU, which is probably keeping her extra-busy right now!
We are glad your human has so much love and support in this difficult time. Our mom knows what it’s like, sadly, too. Just take your time; your friends will be here whenever you feel up to responding, writing, etc. ::hugs::
Mum has just been over to read the post on Cat Channel and I was sitting on her knee and now I’ve got a wet back from her tears. Loved the photo bomb Summer.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
That’s fantastic!!!! And Summer maybe you can out-photobomb Binga for a change!!!!