We will love them always.

In memory of Tyler

Tyler was incredibly social, playful and affectionate, which is amazing since he started life as a feral cat. He was frequently seen (and heard) galloping from one point to the next just for the fun of it. Tyler was famous for giving head-butts and Eskimo kisses. He was thrilled to go to the vet. He had such fun helping everyone at the clinic that it was hard to get him in his carrier to go home! Tyler was FIV+ when adopted. After 9 healthy years, he became FeLV+. He was one of the rare cats that harbored a latent FeLV infection in his bone marrow. It surprised everyone when it appeared in 2009. At age 10, Tyler lost his battle with FeLV and a piece of me went with him. Tyler, you will always be much loved and sorely missed. Thank you for letting me share life with you.

Diane Thomas

You can help us remember Tyler and thank Diane by donating to the Tyler Memorial Fund that will be used to help other cats with FIV.

In memory of lovely Leo

When a foster parent adopts their foster animal, you know it is because they have formed a very special bond, and so it is with great sadness that we remember Leo's passing. Leo was adopted by his foster mom in 2007, and was a sweet and loving companion to Joni and her katz Zoie, Maya, Ranger, and Milo. He will be missed by all.

To Joni from all your friends at IAR, with love
and thanks for all your care of this sweet boy.

In memory of our beloved Harry

We adopted Harry and his brother Ozzie from IAR in January 2008 when they were about one year old, and they immediately stole our hearts! Harry was the wild one, the fearless one, the exuberant one. He would run up and down the house at full speed and jump way higher than he should have been able to, with no fear of what might be in his path when he landed. He loved to be petted, and invited--no, demanded--our attention when he wanted it. So we were devastated when he died suddenly on May 8, 2009, of what our vet thinks was probably a complication of cardiomyopathy, one of the most common causes of sudden death in young cats. Now we think of him as the James Dean of cats--he lived his life at full tilt and died young. RIP, Harry. We and Ozzie miss you.

Richard and Emily Joiner