Mitzi had lived with lymph cancer for the past year, and had done remarkably well on a regimen of steroids and vitamins, continuing her daily schedule of patrolling the back yard, sitting on laps, and keeping the family company. She was taken acutely ill on Friday morning, and passed later that day.
Adopted by the family when she was a small kitten, Mitzi had an endearing personality that combined curiosity with restraint. Everyone loved her nose stripe and chin dot, like an exclamation point on her face.
She loved to nap with the boys, Robbie and Eli, and enjoyed following family members around the house. She had very good manners, and was very polite when asking for a taste of someone's ice cream. She knew her name and came when called.
Not much of a hunter, she could be trusted to stay in the yard and not harm small critters living there except for the occasional butterfly. She enjoyed rolling in garlic mustard and mint plants while outside.
One of her favorite pastimes was to join the family as they played board games, first walking over the board and pieces, and then sitting with her back to everyone. She was a good kitty, and the family often told her so. They will miss her very much.
The funeral will be held on Sunday or Monday, depending on the weather. No flowers; please send memorial donations to the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
