"Tucker"
Tucker was born to a feral mother and humanely trapped and brought to Hearthside at 4 months of age. He was a beautiful, long-haired, tiger and white boy with serious medical issues, including a heart murmur and an enlarged heart. He enjoyed the company of his sister Tinker and the other cats in his foster home for eight years. He succumbed to his medical problems in January of 2006 and will not be forgotten.

"Clipper"
Clipper came to Hearthside 10 years ago in a 'Have-a-Heart' trap. He was a very un-people-oriented Special Needs boy. Clipper was a good friend to the other cats, and very talkative to the people and animals in the house. He could not be handled or touched but was affectionate toward his caregiver, although he nipped her in back of the leg quite regularly! Clipper passed away in June of 2005 of a sudden massive stroke. He will be missed by the people and animals in his foster family.

"Min"
Min passed away in February of 2005 due to complications of cardiac clots. She had been with Hearthside for almost 5 years after being thrown from a car as a kitten. She was born with spina bifida, birth defect which limited her mobility and required constant care. With the special needs of her medical condition, she would not have been suitable for adoption, but thanks to her generous sponsors she lived a relatively normal life with her foster caregivers.

"Marion"
Marion was left abandoned on a driveway as a kitten, along with with her siblings, before coming to Hearthside in 2001. She never really warmed up to human companionship, but enjoyed the company of other cats. She succumbed to kidney failure in December 2004.

"Bernie"
Bernie had been in foster care with Hearthside for many years after being dumped in the parking lot of a veterinary hospital by his former family. Bernie had been declawed, leaving him very insecure and unpredictable. Without his claws he sometimes used his teeth, but despite his temper, he was a very sweet and loving cat most of the time. He passed away in June 2004 and will be missed by his foster family.

"Brownie"
Brownie is remembered by her rescuers and caregivers, after spending several years in foster care at Hearthside. She was at least 20 years old and quite arthritic, but in relatively good health except for a thyroid condition. She had five wonderful years with her foster family, and died quietly and peacefully in her little cat house with her cat friends by her side.

"Ebony"
Ebony recently passed away quietly in her foster home after spending 8 years as a Hearthside cat. She was left alone at the age of 11 when her original owner died and she never recovered from the loss. She would always seem to be looking for her owner any time the door opened. She spent many happy and comfortable years with us, but we hope that she has found peace and happiness on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

"Elvira"
Elvira Crow came to Hearthside after being found laying in the center of a busy country road following a cold, blustery January storm. She stayed in foster care with us for many years before succumbing to liver failure in July of 2004. She is remembered fondly by her rescuers and foster caregivers.

"Tinker"
Tinker is remembered by her foster family who cared for her since October 23, 1998. She was brought to Hearthside in a 'Have-a-Heart' trap with her feral mother and brother. During her 5 years with us, she never wanted anything to do with humans, but enjoyed the company of other cats, especially her brother Tucker, who misses her greatly.

"Willow"
Willow passed away in the fall of 2003 after almost 10 years in foster care at Hearthside. She ruled the roost at her foster home, in spite of being quite elderly and having chronic breathing and sinus problems. She'll now be able to breathe easily and continue to boss all the other cats that passed before her. We will miss her terribly.