Awww Mondays

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A Post From Hubby

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Lil’ Bit

It was early 2002. I had just retired. Sandee was still working. She was on the sidewalk talking to co-workers when a tiny fur ball sat in front of her, looked in her eyes and said, “If you don’t take me I won’t survive.”

I did not want another dog because losing them is too hard, but I can deny my wife nothing. When we lost Little Bit the dog just before her 13th year it broke our hearts, but she had enriched our lives.

Eight years later a starving almost feral cat appeared in our yard, looked in our eyes and said, “If you don’t take me I won’t survive.” So we gently began to work with Lil’ Bit and were finally able to get her inside just before the first freeze of the season. And she is enriching our lives.

We firmly believe that Little Bit the dog reached out from beyond the Bridge to Lil’ Bit the cat and said, “Go here. My parents can be yours now.”


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79 thoughts on “Awww Mondays

  1. Memories of Eric and Flynn – I started this blog to show my holiday photos but haven't added to it for so long, but you can see my other holiday photos at https://allatseawithme.blogspot.com My main blog is my cat blog at https://twodevoncats.blogspot.com
  2. My GBGV Life – Minnesota, USA – I am a GBGV, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeén - enjoying my life and sharing my experiences.
    My GBGV Life says:

    What a wonderful story and how amazing this cat has come into your home and feels comfortable with you all. Dogs are much more trusting that kitties. You are both very special people and this is one lucky kitty.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      She’s doing very well. She goes and hides from time to time, but most of the time she is with us. 🙂

  3. Eugi – Atlanta Ga – A Pushcart Prize nominee in 2025, my poetry appears in twelve anthologies, and my work is published across six platforms, inclusive of WordPress, PoetrySoup, Spillwords, BlueSky, Mastodon, and Tumblr. I am among those who received Socialite of the Year (Honorary Award) for the Year 2025 by Spillwords Press. I’m thrilled in be in the company of such a talented group of kindred souls. Now retired, I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 40 years being rewarded professionally and personally.
    Eugi says:

    Awww, such a lovely story. It was meant to be that Lil’ Bit came into your lives. Happy Monday! Hugs.

  4. DrillerAA
    DrillerAA says:

    What an awesome post. I have often said that rescue pets rescue us. But even those purebreds that are bought from reputable breeders bring a special joy into our lives. They depend on us for food, shelter, and essential care. We depend on them for their unconditional love. Pets remind us that being kind is always the best choice. Have a blessed week my friend.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes they depend on us for everything, but they are worth the effort. We love her so much. 🙂

  5. MadSnapper says:

    definitely an awww moment when lil bit looked into her eyes. so happy for her and for both of you. a house is not a home until there is a pet inside. This is a heart warming holiday story.. thanks for sharing. I love stories with happily ever after

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I hear you and hubby wouldn’t let us having any babies after we lost Little Bit. This feline was sent to us by our Angel. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      She’s doing far better than we thought she would. We are most happy and so is she. She’s warm, safe and well fed. 🙂

  6. 15andmeowing – Ware, MA – Blogger at 15andmeowing
    Ellen J Pilch says:

    Very sweet post. I think your hubby is correct about Lil Bit sending you this Lil Bit. She is a cutie. Thanks for hosting. Have a great day. XO

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      That’s true, but we’re pretty old. We’re worried the cat will outlive us. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We both love you back, too. Thank you for letting us have this precious feline. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I thought so too. We’re over the moon to have this precious soul in our home. 🙂

  7. Eastside Cats Blog – Metro Detroit, Michigan USA – Follow my three cat families and other cat antics at https://eastsidecats.blogspot.com/
    Eastside Cats says:

    What Husband school did he go to, because I need to send My Hubby there!

  8. Gattina – Waterloo, Belgium – My name is Gattina and my blogs are http://gattinawritercramps.blogspot.com/ (main blog) http://gattinamycats.blogspot.co http://gattinatravels.blogspot.com/
    Gattina says:

    We also had a dog who passed away and we were very sad. After a while my at this time little son was so sad that I told him that he can choose a cat himself because a dog is more difficult when both parents work. And he and his Dad came home happy with a beautiful silver grey cat, a little baby that kids had found in a field.He was such an intelligent and adorable cat ! After 19 years he too died, that’s life !

  9. Caz / InvisiblyMe says:

    This bought a tear to my eye. A similar thing happened when my dog died, and a little kitten found me with that same look, knowing he wouldn’t survive without a home and we could provide it. And like that, we go from dog people to cat people. I’m glad Lil’ Bit was able to find a home of such love and warm with you guys, and that he was right on time to bring a little light and comfort into your lives ♥

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes it happened to you and now it’s happened to us. We are ever so happy to have Lil’ Bit as a family member. 🙂

  10. Cecilia Upchurch says:

    Zane what a beautiful post about Lil’Bit the First. I am 100% a believer in the fact that angels working miracles from OTRB. Lil’Bit is the purrfect furry baby. Animals are excellent judges of character and both were spot on with you and Sandee. To Lil’Bit the second these folks are gonna be super duper they were trained by Lil’Bit the First.
    Hugs to all of you
    Cecilia

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes Angel Little Bit did a great job training us. We’re so happy Lil’ Bit knew to come here. Hugs, my friend. 🙂

  11. Pam Jackson says:

    HI HUBS! I love that the little babe sat in front of Sandee and y’all took her in. I love it. I have a Lily Bit. Her given name is Tigerlily, she is part tortie and and tabby with spots of color here and there. Tigerlily’s have spots of color…but around the house she is called Lily Bit. I have had here six yrs., I got her for a pet for my dog. He was ten, I had retired and before that he went to moms house everyday to stay there and play with her dogs. When I retired he got to be grumpy, so I got my very first cat of all times (Lily Bit). He was ten, she was 12 weeks. They were the best of friends, slept together, ate together, and played all the time. He is gone now, so three yrs ago I got Misty River (cat) as a pet for Lily but Lily resents the bond that Misty and I have, she was abandoned by her mom and I bottle fed her. Okay…..sorry for rambling on. Sandee, thank you for your comment about helping me move if we lived closer. So sweet. Yes, I am pushing but I have no choice…..I will rest later.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’ve followed you a long time with your furbabes. Some are angels now. I love both your kitties. They make me smile often. Have a fabulous day and week. Soon you’ll be moved and loving your new home. 🙂

  12. Bette A. Stevens – Central Maine, USA – "I'm a writer inspired by nature and human nature!" ~ Bette A. Stevens Bette A. Stevens is a retired teacher, a wife, mother of two and grandmother of five. Stevens lives in Central Maine with her husband on their 37-acre farmstead where she enjoys writing, gardening, walking and reveling in the beauty of nature. She advocates for children and childhood literacy and for monarch butterflies, an endangered species. Stevens’s children’s activity book, THE TANGRAM ZOO and WORD PUZZLES TOO! was first published in 1997 by Windswept House Publishing, Mt. Desert, ME; a second edition was self-published by the author in 2012. AMAZING MATILDA , Stevens's second children's book, self-published in 2012, won a 2013 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Honorable Mention for Excellence in Children's Literature - Ages 6 and older category) and placed #9 on The 2013 Gittle List TOP 10for Self-published Children’s Picture Books. Stevens has written articles for ECHOES, The Northern Maine Journal of Rural Culture based in Caribou, Maine. In 2013, the author published her first book for the YA/Adult audience: PURE TRASH, a short story of a boy growing up in rural New England in a family whose poverty and alcoholism mark him as a target for bullying by young and old alike. This short story is a prequel to Stevens's debut novel, DOG BONE SOUP, A Boomer’s Journey released in January of 2015.
    Bette A Stevens says:

    Precious! 😍 Thanks for sharing… HUGS!

  13. Rosey says:

    Almost feral, you say? I think you have the wrong adjective… pampered, spoiled, loved… is more what it looks like to me. 🙂 How wonderful to rescue those babes in need. We have an old girl with a story. She was born in the shelter. Rescued for a few years. Returned to the shelter and was 10 when we got her. That was about 6 years ago! My first cat. She picked the boy when we walked through… workers were saying, ‘you’re sure you want the old cat?’ How dare they try to talk us out of our gift. 🙂 She’s snoozing next to me as I type. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      She was very wild when we first started to feed her. She would run from us. It took hubby weeks to get the kitty to get near him. Treats helped. 🙂

  14. Natasha says:

    OMG! I’m so glad I stopped by dearest Sandee. What a blessing to arrive into your lives just around Thanksgiving. Lil Bit is back in a new beautiful avatar and life wont be the same again for you both.

    I’m so very happy for this purrr-y love in your life. Bless your beautiful souls.

    Biggest hugs and loads of festive cheer, sweet-pea. <3

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We are thrilled she chose us. She’s such a precious soul. Big hugs and tons of love, sweet Natasha. 🙂

  15. Natasha says:

    Also Sandee, I have been unable to access Brian’s Home page for a while? And I just saw here on your page that Brian also crossed over. :=((
    I’m heart-broken. Is their page not functional anymore?

    Do update me dearest.
    Love ya. And Big love to Brian’s family, Simon and Seal. Please pass on my message to them, or better still do share their email id. I am at: natashawrites@gmail.com.

    Kisses xoxo

  16. Peabea – I was always a wife and mom first. A homebody. A mom to a fur baby named Razzy. A lover of photography, reading, writing, crafts, and anything that has to do with my children or grandchildren.
    Peabea says:

    So glad the furbaby happened upon you guys. She made a wise choice it sounds like from your post. Such a cute kitty.

  17. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Cat and Dog Chat With Caren says:

    OMG I LOVE THIS!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!! No doubt your woofie “Lil Bit” wanted you to give your love to another animal…….(Lil Bit just didn’t want it to be a woofie lol)……I am so happy you are now Cat Parents!!! Bless you both for taking this sweet baby in, “Lil Bit the Cat” is ONE LUCKY KITTY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m sooooooo happy!! Keep photos coming please! xoxo

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We are over the moon happy that Lil’ Bit chose us as her new parents. She did have help from Angel Little Bit though. Love and hugs to you and scritches to the boys. 🙂

  18. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
    Tails Around the Ranch says:

    Lil Bit is preciously adorable. Sorry for the delay in commenting, a poor signal and no wifi had me in limbo. Happy week, dear Sandee. Bless you for keeping both ‘Bits’ safe and loved. 💙

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      She’s such a joy. We are so happy she chose us to be her parents. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to Elsa. 🙂

  19. Michelle – Hi, I am Michelle, I am married to a wonderful Christian man & my best friend ever, in the world. We live in the Peachy state of GA. I hope to inspire and encourage you through my blog posts.
    Michelle says:

    Love this! I am so glad you have Lil’ Bit.💕

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