Once upon a time, The White Cat was living at 3131 Homestead Road…
If somebody would ask me, “Have you ever seen an angel?” I would answer, “Yes, I know an angel, and he is living with me”…. and I would continue:
“He is so loving, smart and wonderful, I cannot imagine so many qualities concentrated in a human being, but here he is… I can even touch it”.
Pure soul. Pure love. Pure happiness…
He could be sitting in front of that fountain for hours and watch the water running… Meditating…
He loved to watch the fire in our fireplace…
Cats don’t sleep like that. The White Cat used to sleep like a human… or a child….
He loved every person around him…
…even things like a BBQ grill.
When I worked in the evenings, he would keep me company and sit next to me… pure inspiration…
Beautiful White Cat.
This yoga pose, it’s called “Upward facing dog”. Once we found The White Cat doing this one being in this position for 10-15 minutes, giving me enough time to make some photos… and we re-named this pose “Upward facing cat”…
Little Buddha… angel…
I’m sure, he would never imagine that somebody could harm him… he was so trusty, so pure, so innocent…
On August 24, 2006, around midnight, I found his breathless body on Homestead Road, just within ten feet from the entrance. A careless driver has chosen to kill him killed him…
You can see in the picture below where The White Cat used to walk (white cat icon) and on the red spot you can see where somebody decided to kill him killed him.
Some people might say “Cats should not be on the street!” I agree, but I’m just asking for a little bit more compassion. If cats are not on their place… Even if you are in a hurry, please, use your break pedal to let them go, don’t punish them and their loved ones for stepping on the road…
You wouldn’t punish children for that, would you? Why The White Cat, why Little Buddha? He was more than a cat to our family…
Why?..
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I am so deeply, deeply sorry about the loss of your friend. Regardless of how it happens, it is blisteringly-hard to lose a cat, especially when you loved it as much as I can tell that you loved The White Cat. Please know you have a lot of company out here who know what it’s like to go through what you are. I send you strength.
Hi Melissa, i’m so sorry to learn that your cat was killed by evidently a careless driver. Santa Clara? My bro lived in Sunnyvale.
I cried as i read your story, and your White Cat’s photos. oh, how so very sad to see your pet lying there dead. Cry as you must. Someday, another kitty will come into your life. And, you will see so many things that your White Cat did or liked. But, I’ll just say one thing. It is important. In this day and age you may not allow your cat to roam free. He may have been chased into the street by another cat just at the wrong time. Keep your kitties indoors.
Thumper123
I am sorry about your cat…I know how you feel, I feel the same way about mine. Please keep in mind, tho, that it was probably not done on purpose… cats are fast and small and can be hard to see when they dart out like that. Even if they stopped to help, since he did make it to your house, he probably ran away too fast for them. Even seriously injured animals often have enough adrenaline to run off initially, before they succumb to their injuries. Future advice…cats should not be outside…they are vulnerable not just to cars, but coyotes, dogs, poisons, getting lost and unfortunately, the occasional cruel human. Indoor cats live longer, healthier lives with much less risk of illness and disease. And I let mine play outside in the courtyard while I supervise…that’s enough too keep them happy! Once again, sorry for your loss…
I’m so sorry that Little White Cat was killed by a careless, thoughtless driver. We lost our dear black friend, Mr. Big Boy, when a neighbor just stepped on the gas and zoomed out of her parking space. Mr. Big Boy had time to crawl a few feet before he died. I’ll never forget him; he was such a loving friend. Cats are wonderful small beings.
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you made me cry.
Natasha,
In my heart i know, he will always be with you in spirit.
So very sorry to hear the sad news. what a beautiful “spirit” Little Budha.
When i first looked at these pictures especially the “beautiful white cat” pose, i see “the amazing spirit” in him. You were blessed that he found YOU!
Hope you’re ok, and hope to hear from you.
Mary Whitefeather
we met at the Bridgewater conference, “Drumming into dreaming” solstice.
Aww…I have a cat who looks almost exactly like that one! My condolences. Hope you’re on the mend. Thanks for sharing his pictures with us. They’re beautiful.
Natasha -
My heart is filled with tears for you and your cat. It’s such a heartbreaking loss, especially for people as sensitive and patient as yourself. May your cat be pouncing on the clouds up in kitty heaven, lapping up saucers filled with milk, and feasting on tuna fish.
Love,
Laura A.
How blessed you are. You were picked by a cat as being worthy enough to shelter and care for him. In turn, he was free to be his true cat self with you. Not everyone who “has”" a cat is really a cat person. This beautiful cat saw all the goodness in your soul. Soon you will be chosen by another cat. Open your arms and don’t miss the chance to be honored by another cat.
Some driver did not choose to kill the cat, but some careless owner decided to allow the cat to wander through a neighborhood where there are cars. Yes, he’s a beautiful cat. Yes, I’m sorry that he died the way he did. But please accept the fact that by allowing him to wander outside you are in part responsible.
Cats belong inside. Our 3 cats are quite happy not going out and they’re much safer that way.
Keep your next cat inside. It’s the responsible thing to do.
We would like to thank every person who commented the story of our beloved friend, White Cat. Thank you for your support, shared feelings and words of compassion.
It’s been very hard to take this loss and we sincerely appreciate your sympathy.
Just to address a few points from the comments…
We have (had…) three cats and two of them are pretty happy being indoors.
But White Cat was so eager to walk outside, feel the freedom, climb on trees and smell the grass, that a few times he even leaped down from our balcony (on the second floor).
So, sometimes we walked with him, sometimes we did let him walk for couple of hours in the garden, inside the apartments. We never let him wander around for the whole day; he was in the garden during only quiet hours, from 8-9pm to midnight… We were very cautious about it, but, it seems, not enough…
We feel responsible for what happened. We really do. We were going to rent a house with a large backyard, but we haven’t got a chance to find a good one.
Anyway, as you see, cats can be on the road for different reasons. No need to punish them for that…
The love you gave to White Cat made him understand things some beings want to live. The love he left in you is the beautiful White Cat continuing inside yourself.
Giving that love to other beautiful cats, may make them live and understand what White Cat did. They thank that love by caring and giving love to you…
They know it, and your love is living with him where ever he is now.
Love,
Dear Natasha
I am very sorry for your loss. The pictures of your cat are very touching and bring joy just looking at them despite the tragedy. As you know our Nightly goes out in the night and I worry about him a lot but he would be and was very unhappy not to be able to go out. I never saw a cat sleeping the way yours did and definitely upfacing cat pose is a good meditating pose for cats. Mila
I’m sorry but I strongly disagree with Bill. I’ve known Natasha for many years and it wasn’t due to a “careless conduct” that caused this tragedy to come into their family. Natasha and Pavel were the most cautious pet owners I have known in a long time. Have you ever heard of “Accidents”?
Even the most careful person can be taken of guard. If you really believe that you have everything in your life “under control” I’ll be the first one to commend you but this can happen to anybody as far as I’m concern. I really believe that it was very insensible for you to judge this lovely couple without even knowing them.
Patty
My heart breaks for you. So many of us know the loss of a dear family member, be it a cat, dog, bird, horse, or other. May you take some comfort in the fact that you had given Little Buddha a wonderful living life. He will be waiting for you on the Rainbow Bridge. For those who don’t know that story, please google it. It gives us pet companions something to believe in.
Oh gosh, so sorry about your kitty. Looked like a real sweetheart.
I lost a pet dog in a similar accident years ago. I watched him like a hawk, and he never went out unsupervised. After I found him I discovered a tiny hole in the fence behind a hedge that he must have gotten out thru’. It is absolutely heartbreaking to lose a precious soul in this way. If you are driving thru a residential area, please, please, please stick to the speed limit and keep your eyes open. Pets (and children) do get themselves out onto the road. A little caution can prevent a lot of heartache. Obviously pet owners must do their best, but things do happen. My absolute sympathy - I know how hard it is, but rest in the knowledge that you did give your cat the best life possible - while he lived, he lived the life. So many animals do not have that much. The hole in your hearts will not easily be filled, but opening yourselves up to loving another cat, and giving him the best life you can will eventually ease the pain. Love and blessings to you.
I too am sorry for your loss. There are those that say “it was only an animal”, but that only speaks to their ingnorance and lack of compassion. Your loss is real, and don’t let anyone try to tell you different.
That made me cry…stop it!
My Tailypoe was stolen, the beautiful maincoon that had his own table settings and table manner, would eat with us.
So special was “Poe”, that it has taken 4 cats from the rescue and pound to replace him.
Ebony, the victim of neglect and misunderstanding, who will only allow me to pet her.
Bonny, who was dropped at the pound by her previous owners with the request that they immediatly “euthanize” her.
Jasmine, the “street urchin” who is insepperable from me if I am sleeping or on the computer.
“Bobbly Head” who has neuro “challenges” and is def. My mother in law was in and out of the hospital for 3 months until we put Bobbly Head into her house. The curative healing powers of that def “brain damaged” cat have miraculasly restored my mother in law to health.
Your White Buddha came to enlarge your heart, so there will be room for more cats to dwell with your soul.
It is not the manner of passing on which we should focus, but rather on the manner of living that we endeavor to follow.
My personal blessing, learned from my many hours with cats -
May all of your happiest dreams come true,
Sincerely,
Marcus Fender
I Stumbled upon your website purely by accident, and now i’m sitting here in a pool of tears. Doesn’t matter that you lost your beloved friend nearly a year ago; it hurts, and it hurts for a very long time. I’m so sorry, even as I am glad you had the joy of having had such a lovely friend as he was.
We have nine cat-children–all neutered and needled, most rescues. Over the years we’ve lost a couple to the road, and now only the four most senior go outside–and they stay away from the road, even though we live in a very rural community. All of our cats are blessings in our lives, and we’re better people for their willingness to love and be with us. Even though your family and mine will never meet, I know from reading this entry about your Little Buddha that he had a happy life with you; and that if there is something beyond this world, you and he will meet again.
peace, jodi
i understand. thanks for sharing your story and your lovely pictures. i too had a white cat…but he was black and white…his name was pablo…he was a truly a mystical being…i let him out…something i regret…i wish that i had gotten him a companion instead….i lost him on a street in berkeley, ca…he was hit by a car before he was 2 years old. i screamed and cried for days. i will always miss him.
i have had 2 others ani & ella for 9 years now. they are very different than pablo…but i love them just as much…
emily
I’ll pray for him.
I’m going to be straight with you. That doesn’t mean anything bad, but truth is not subjective. And yes, there is truth.
Attaching malevolent intent; “decided to kill him” is assigning evil to a loving being. Now, sometimes people do do bad things intentionally. But those people very likely were not driving around looking for some adorable kitty to kill. Their hitting White Cat was no more murder than your allowing him outside. Dear one, things happen in ways that we would not prefer every single day. But to realize that some people who love and laugh and cry and feel, just like us, just like you, “left the door open” in a sense and either let their sppen get a little too high or looked left when he was coming from the right, and their paths simply crossed. Not bad, not good, just is.
Now, I do not fault you for yoour pain. But there is no one to hate, my dear. And hatred only defiles your memories of White Cat, tarnishing his short time here. Let those things go.
I know. That was not your intention. You must understand that pain can simply be pain without evil attached. One day my mate or I will die. Maybe a shortened life or a long, peaceful decline, but either way, it will cause brokenness and hurt. But it will be hurt because of the missing of a wonderful love. Never will we mix some evil, either imagined or actual, into their sacred memory.
I celebrate White Cat.
A wonderful love. A love never forgettable. The high point of your life, perhaps. What a treasure. What a priviledge. What a joy.
Meditate. Release. Relax. Send them peace, forgive them, send them his way, his love. Honey, he’s still here. His life is bigger than the method of his death.
Your friend.
OMG. I was just looking for cat art on google images and was amazed at how much your little guy looks like our newest family member, Pico (short for Picasso). He even has that little heart on the back!!!! Your little buddha DEFINITELY had some seriously amazing energy. YOu can tell from the pictures. We lost our little buddha kitty in 2005, it really sucks. Fortunately, it led us to end up volunteering for a cat shelter and now we have 5 of our own and always a few fosters!
I would love to hear from you to share some of our pictures of our Pico with you. WHen he was little, he got sick and we have a bunch of pics of him in front of our VERY similar fireplace!!!! It’s too eery.
Hope to hear from you,
Amanda and Kim
alwright21@yahoo.com
u have the cutes cat in the world…
awww. hi im savannah im 12 years old and I was on google images looking for a white sleeping cat curled up becuase i found a picture of a rose and it would look so cute if a white cat was sleeping in the middle.I have two cats of my own, Charm a pure white blue-eyed cat who is not deaf(amazing), and a big fat grey and white manecoon(i thinkthat how you spell it..) who loves to sleep in strange positions.I used to have a Tabi cat and she was so special.but someone hit her and god i hope it was a mistake.I cried when i read you stroy:’( .ummmmm….just email me back please because..well id like to know that you got this message.thanks
-Friend of felines
I came across this quite by accident while doing an image search. I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I know losing someone you love and care about and who loved you so much is incredibly difficult. I too lost a very dear kitty friend this past March who incidentally bears quite a resemblance to your friend.
Thank you, friends.
On aug 27th 2007, my cat chico, exactly to yours also got run over by a car. my neighbour had told me after he heard me calling for him. he said it happened in front of his house. i cried and i am still crying. I know he was an angel sent from God. now i see yours and they same thing happened, i think they were all angels and God neede them back because they belong in heaven. I know that i will see him again there. Do you know where i can find a similar cat, i know it may not be healthy, but i am looking for one just like him…do you what this kind of cat is called. if you email me back i will send you some pics of my cat and u will see the resemblance!
My sister Pam who just wrote on your message board sent me a link to your site about Buddha and I am in complete shock. I can’t believe that your beautiful cat looked just like our little baby “chico”. They had the same patch on the head, striped tail, white fur and the side patch. Another similarity is that chico was different from our other cats. He craved attention every minute and of course we were always willing to give him love and tons of kisses. In fact we would pick him up like a little boy and hold him in our arms with his little head on our shoulders and he loved it. He would purr and talk as if saying, “Thank you for your hug, I love you!”
Unfortunately our little angel was taken away from us a few days ago and it left us all in shock. We never imagined anything would ever happen to one of our cats in our quiet neighbourhood. Just like in your case some idiot was not paying attention and killed our baby just a few seconds away from our home. I just wanted to say that your story and pictures have made my family feel more at peace because we truly believed that chico was angel before seeing your site, but now I know that he was sent from the heavens. Chico was also special just like Buddha and the similarity is quite amazing. If you would like to see our chico’s pictures please let us know and we will send them to you. Another coincident fact is that chico passed away on Aug 27th, 2007 almost an exact year after your cat.
Also, I think as pet owners it’s very hard to decide whether to let your cat out or not, for us we felt guilty not letting chico out because he could cry for hours just to go out and play. We also wanted him to be happy and being in the fresh air, rubbing his back on the dirt and eating grass made his beautiful eyes light up.
Chico is an angel just like Buddha, they’re in heaven - eating grass, jumping on trees and enjoying life – enjoying a life without dangers.
I came across the White Cat’s story by accident. I am very deeply sorry to hear about your loss and how he passed away. He was so cute and adorable. We keep our 7 cats inside the 3-floor house and they seem happy because they have never cried to go out. We also provide them with lemon grass and a certain plant (sorry, I do not know the common name in English, but it’s not catnip!).
Ohhh my goodness I’m so sorry about buddha! =(
I came across this page from google. I was looking up cats that look exactly like my kitty and your buddha looks exactly like my Bubba! I was going to try to put pictures on here but I cant figure out how =( AND Bubba sleeps exactly like buddha!! I also got really excited because Ive never seen bubba as a kitten and im soo happy you have pictures of him when he was a kitten because it’s like looking at Bubba =)
Im really sorry to sound so excited when I know your in pain. I could never imagine if something like that happened to bubba. =(
I just thought I’d write to you and hopefully this brings a smile knowing Buddha has a little twin somewhere.
I read your story and saw the photos, it made me cry we love cats, we have 5 and they are our special little beings. We hope that another little cat comes to choose you soon.
Best wishes
Terry
I’m so sorry to hear about your kitty. Your story made me cry. Your angel reminds me of my white cat Milo who was also recently killed by a careless driver. He was my angel and my little honey pie who brought me so much joy. My thoughts are with you. I know what you are going through all too well. . .
all the best
rae
i was reading this and was thinging how cute then i read the last bit and i almost cryed, it makes me so angry when people don’t think that it’s not just a cat or a pet their family they are loved, i wish all people that hurt animals should die in the worst way, im very sorry for your loss, he was and still is a beautiful cat. xx
Hi,
Your cat is absolutely adorable, Im sure.That really is very sad, I love my cat(he is white) and I would feel so hurt and angry if someone ran over my cat.Poor kitty…^^
Like everyone else, I’m so sorry for what happened to your lovely cat… only last week the same thing happened to my angel- and yep, an angel she was- white all over with a black patch on her head and a huuuuuge fluffy grey tail, and only 18months old when she was taken. Heartbroken just as you were… she was one of a kind- her nickname was in fact “perfection”…highly suitable as she was stunning! Cats really are angels…those who are lucky enough to befriend one know how true that is.
A kind neighbour saw it happen, and took my baby off the road and found where she lived and gave her to us saying how sorry she was…bless that lady.
Wish people would just drive that bit slower, then maybe cats would have a chance to get out the way.
your cat is so nice well he looks nice anyway you are lucky my cat passed away last week i’m sad and he was allergic to beef and wheat so we had to buy $50 food well i hope your cat does awesome bye bye
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