Frankie

Frank the cat passed away today, November 4, 2011, after a long and happy life with the Stone family. He came to us in Laramie, Wyoming, from neighbors who wanted to give him a good home. Frank and the Stone family were a perfect fit. We think he lived to be 12 or 13 years old. He will be remembered as being a very smart, affectionate cat. He would communicate with his voice in two syllable bursts that sounded more like words than cat meows. He loved to hunt prairie dogs and mice. He loved to play with cat toys and balls. He would chase and jump and bat them with his paws. He and his adopted brother, Oreo, loved to rumble and hiss at each other. They loved to chase and pounce and pretend to bite. Frank gave Oreo a final hiss today as if to say, "Be tough little brother--don't be sad." Frank's best attribute was his love for his people. He was just part of the family. He loved to snuggle in the warm laps of Jean, Michelle, and especially Emily. He and Emily had a special connection: a bond of love that best friends enjoy. He was known to all who loved him as "Frankie." He will be greatly missed, but always have a special place in our hearts.