Until recently, many of you knew very little about my angel cat brother, Jamison. I mostly tried to steer clear of him so I didn’t have much to report about him.
As far as his interaction with the blog, there was the time that he hacked my blog and I caught him. I eventually hired Ernie the Attorney and took him to court where Judge Frankiefarter (aka Judge Farter) heard my case. They’re the pups behind FRANKly and ERNESTly Speaking.
You can read all about the trial:
He came through on his sentence (barely) and you can read that here.
Then there was the time I helped him ask Samantha from Musings of PuppyDoc to be his Valentine. It worked and they went on an awesome date.
Finally, there was the super gross thing he did that I posted about.
You can find more stories by clicking the tag that says jamison on the left side of my blog.
What’s not on the blog follows here:
Jamison was found on the streets in Tampa in 2007. He was found while Mom and Dad were looking for Dad’s cat, Ozzy, who had just come to live with Mom a week earlier and went missing. Ozzy was black and they had received a phone call that he had been sighted. Unfortunately, it wasn’t Ozzy but (fortunately) it was Jamison. He was so skinny and he had a notched ear, indicating that he was likely a stray TNR (trap-neuter-return). Dad was all, “You can’t leave him here,” and Mom was all, “Yes I can! I didn’t want a cat to begin with!” Well, Jamison upped his charm and as Mom was squatting to pet him, he jumped up on her lap, curled up, and went to sleep. That was it. He wiggled right into Mom’s heart. When they got back to Mom’s apartment, Dad was playing with Jamison by the coffee table. Jamison got very playful and swiped dad right underneath the eye, making him bleed. I’m pretty sure that’s when Dad fell in love. BOL!
Mom took him to the vet and found out he was approximately 3 years old and “abnormally long”, which was why even at 11 lbs and always eating, he looked anorexic. The vet said he was the perfect weight and that was just the way his body was.
As “healthy” as he was, shortly after he arrived, he got a horrible case of pancreatitis and almost died! After that he was on I/D Prescription Diet without treats for the rest of ever.
Another little while later, Khia came to live at Mom’s apartment. Khia and Jamison were BFFs when Jamison wasn’t sitting out on the patio causing the 15-cat-deep-feral colony to congregate by Mom’s patio. Mom used to call him a drug dealer because they lived in the ghetto and the feral cats would line up on the other side of the screen as if they were waiting they’re turn to see him.
They lived in Mom’s tiny apartment for another year and a half with Mom’s guinea pig, who Jamison never once tried to hurt, before moving in with my Grandpa for a year. Grandpa had a male cat and he and Jamison used to get into huge fights where it would just be a blurry tumbleweed with puffs of fur flying out.
Eventually, Mom and Dad bought a house and moved in together.
Jamison became much more loving once he no longer had access to the outside via a patio. He loved snuggling.
He loved hiding in boxes, a picnic basket, and laundry baskets.
His favorite time to try to get your attention was when you were using the computer. He would climb up on the desk and rub your “mouse hand” causing the user to click everywhere they didn’t mean to.
He loved playing with the laser pointer.
He loved stretching out as long as possible.
He especially liked laying on our dog beds so us dogs couldn’t use them.
Another one of his absolute favorite things to do was to knock ornaments off of the Christmas tree (what cat doesn’t love to do this?). Mom never got pictures of this because she would be too busy chasing him with the spray bottle and yelling like a lunatic. Oh man, it was hilarious! Next year Jamison is going to get his very own ornament on the tree. Mom says it’s the best way to honor him.
By far, his most favorite thing to do was to guard the water bowl so no one could get a drink.
He stopped doing this when Molly moved in because he knew she wouldn’t put up with it but for years, this was his trick. Mom would put fresh water in all the bowls and then he would stand in front of them. He wouldn’t drink. Just stop us from drinking it. And notice how that one bowl is alllll the way away from the wall? Another one of his favorite things to do to get Mom riled up. If any of us dogs drank from the bowl, it was “contaminated” and he required fresh water.
He was crazy, some times scary (ok…a lot of times scary), BUT he was my brother and I will miss him.
Thank you to everyone who wrote nice things to Mom, Dad, Macy, Molly, and me.
Mom is having a hard time adjusting because she doesn’t feel like Jamison is really gone. See, Jamison normally hid out in the office and so it just seems like he’s hiding as usual. It’s just certain things that remind her that he’s not here.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in yesterday’s Purrs 4 Jamison. We haven’t finished visiting you all but that’s what we’re hoping to do today. Here’s a list of all of the ones we’ve seen. If you did one and it’s not listed, or saw one not listed, please let us know so we can stop by and see it.
Madi & Mom: https://downhomeinnc.blogspot.com/2017/01/purrs-4-jamisons-family.html
Christmas the Dachshund: http://www.pawprovince.com/2017/01/purrs-4-jamison-day.html
Murphy & Stanley: http://murphyandstanley.blogspot.com/2017/01/purrs-for-jamison.html
Lexi’s Family: https://lexitheschnauzer.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/purrs-for-jamison/
Tails Around the Ranch: https://tailsaroundtheranch.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/purrs-for-jamison/
Jan’s Funny Farm: https://jansfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2017/01/baking-invisible-biscuits.html
Frankie & Ernie: http://frankiefurterprice.blogspot.com/2017/01/tribute-to-jamison.html
Idaho Pug Ranch: http://idahopugranch.blogspot.com/2017/01/purrs-for-jamison.html
The Book of Barkley: http://thebookofbarkley.blogspot.com/2017/01/purrs-for-jamison-day.html
Dory’s Backyard: http://dorysbackyard.blogspot.com/2017/01/see-beautiful-see-blogville-see-jamison.html
Princess Leah: http://princessleahthecav.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/friday-feline-furfriend.html
The Daily Bone: http://thedailybonebychester.blogspot.com/2017/01/purrs-for-jamison.html
Small Tales: http://foleymonsterandpocket.blogspot.com/2017/01/tails-from-rainbow-bridge-purrs-for.html
Onespoiledcat: https://onespoiledcat.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/farewell-jamison/
Ruby the Airedale: http://www.rubytheairedalepup.com/2017/01/purrs-for-jamison.html
15 and Meowing: http://www.15andmeowing.com/2017/01/friendly-fill-ins-week-36/
Benji & WaWa: https://edgar62.com/2017/01/13/passion-and-purpose-the-road-to-take-me-home/
Our Paw Pad (Doc & FozzieMum): https://ourpawpad.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/purrs-for-jamison/
Canadian Cats: https://canadiancats.com/2017/01/12/elfin-johns-lost-was-he-filled-in/
Da Phenny: https://easyweimaraner.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/furever-jamison-friday/
Hailey & Zaphod: http://kten-haileychronicles.blogspot.ca/2017/01/purrs-4-jamison.html
Purrince Siddhartha Henry: https://nylabluesmum.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/under-a-winter-moon/
Katie Katz: https://katiezfurrymewz.blogspot.com/2017/01/angels-kicky-toy.html
oh I remember this court case… and I always call it into my minds when tears are on the way… it works not always but it is a little helper to deal with the sadness…. the photo of khia mya and jamison with your mom is just wonderful… I just thought how blessed I am that I had the chance to meet them all at your blog….
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Re-reading the court case made us laugh so much. It’s hard to believe everyone in that picture, aside from Mom, is gone. Wow. I just realized that.
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We are sorry we didn’t get to participate in Purrs 4 Jamison yesterday, Socks has been taking up a lot of our Mom’s time so we haven’t been keeping up with our friends like we should. Thanks for posting more about him. We got a good laugh out of him guarding the water bowl. ((hugs)) We are so sorry Jamison had to go to the bridge.
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No worries, friends. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a message for us. We hope everything is okay with Socks. *Ear licks*
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Monika, Sam and Elsa participated: https://tailsaroundtheranch.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/purrs-for-jamison/
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We have them on our list!
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Oops. 🙂
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Wonderful tribute to a cat gone too soon.
PS was Jamison a black cat or a brown cat?
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Thank you, Chris. He was black with a brown undercoat. In the sunlight he looked chocolatey. *Ear licks*
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Sweet Noodle, that was such a loving tribute about your cat-bro. Thank you for sharing details about his life. He sounded like quite the little kitty. Please know we are 💔 heartbroken for you. Thought and prayers flowing your way.❤️
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Thank you, Ms. Monika. He was interesting. We could’ve written a book on his antics. *Ear licks*
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That would be a lovely read no doubt.
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Thank you for telling us the story of Jamison. I am glad you got him out of the ghetto and his life of crime. 🙂 He sure kept the dogs on their toes. But I can understand not wanting to drink dog slobber. 🙂
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BOL! Oh, Mrs. Lexi’s Mom, you crack me up. *Ear licks*
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So sorry to learn Jamison has crossed the rainbow bridge. Kali, Kloe and I ascend our deepest condolences. Take care.
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Thank you for stopping in and leaving kind words for us. *Ear licks*
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Noodle, I knew Jamison was a special kitty but didn’t know very much about him. Thank you for sharing his story and pictures with us.
Cuddles and hugs
Mrs. Margret
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Thanks for stopping by to read about him, Mrs. Margret! *Ear licks*
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Are you sure Jamison wasn’t a tortie in disguise? He sure had “attitude. 🙂
A very nice tribute to him. It is hard to adjust when they go. 😦
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BOL! I think it’s because he was really a jungle panther. *Ear licks*
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Sounds like Jamison was quite the character! Our mom loves pets with personality. From the way you described him your mom most certainly will miss the guy. Sending hugs to all of the family.
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He definitely wasn’t lacking in the personality department. Thanks for stopping in to see us and to leave a message. *Ear licks*
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SO happy to hear more about Jamison’s adventures while he was with you – he sounds like he was QUITE a little character who made his mark with everyone in his time with you……heart and soul. He was full of fun and mischief…….So many people pawticipated in “his” day yesterday I think it’s a wonderful tribute to the fact that even if some of us didn’t know him that well, we felt close to him because of the sadness we felt and we CARE about all of you. Angel Jamison is doing fine at the Bridge – he’s guarding water bowls and hogging all the beds……he’s happy…….he’s right there in your hearts too!
Love, Angel Sammuy
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He was such a troublemaker, Sammy. He’d recently started to calm down. Mom was so curious to know how he’d act as an old man. We were so shocked to see how many participated. It was very comforting. Thanks for letting us know how he’s doing. *Ear licks*
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We do calm down in our older age! People were so upset about poor Jamison and everyone wanted you to know we were so sad about what happened…..and I wanted you to know that Jamison is fine here at the Bridge and as soon as he’s adjusted he will be visiting you – especially your Mom – she will feel him the most I think.
Love and Angel Hugs, Sammy
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Mom thinks he showed up the other night. She opened her eyes and saw him laying next to her!!!
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That’s wonderful……..I visit my Mom too – it’s nice that we can comfort our humans who miss us!!!! ❤
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Thank you Noodel, this is a beautiful tribute for Jamison. Sometimes this life is so unfair…
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He deserved a spotlight. It certainly is unfair. *Ear licks*
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He had a good life with you Noodly Doodly. I love the red dot game!
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He was King around here. I love it too! *Ear licks*
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Run pain-free at the Bridge, handsome boy! You’ve left your pawprints on so many hearts.
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Thank you, Amber! *Ear licks*
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Jamison was a special boy. I am glad your folks got him off the street and showed him what it feels like to be loved. XO
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He sure was!
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Lovely post, we all knew Jamison was a special fella and this post just proves it!!!!
Sending you Noodle andALL your family lots and lots of luffs and hugs
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
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It was nice to be able to spill his secrets 🙂 Thank you, Princess Leah. *ear licks*
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Since we don’t blog – we could not participate yesterday – BUT we wanted to say what a very lovely tribute to your fremisis (friend+nemesis). We know you loved him deeply and will miss him terribly.
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Fremisis – I like it! No worries, friends. We know you care. You are good friends and we are thankful to have you by our side in good times and in bad. *ear licks*
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Jamison left many pawprints on the hearts of those who knew him!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
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He sure did! *ear licks*
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Jamison Lived a GOOD LIFE… and he did it HIS Way… We will all miss having him… IN THE BACKGROUND… heheheehe… while he guarded the Water Bowls.
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BOL! It’s been almost a whole month since he bit my back leg. I kind of miss it in a weird way. *ear licks*
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Oh noodle mee Moodle there isn’t a dry eye here reedin yur luvley tribute to Brofur Jamieson!!! Boy did wee look alike! An when mee stretchess out mee goess on fur evurr all so….
Mee not get a chance yesterday to bloggie about Jamieson butt mee DID menshun him today an putted his window foto inn a frame on mee bloggie….
Yur poor Mumma; shee has lost so many 4 leggedss……mee sends lotss of ❤ LUV ❤ an ~~head rubsss~~ to her (an you) an LadyMum sendss {{{{huggiesss}}}} all so.
Yur BFF, Siddhartha Henry Penry =^,.^=
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You guys could have been twins! Well, you’d be the angel twin and he’d be the devil twin. BOL! We just stopped by to see your tribute. Thank you ❤ *ear licks* Noodle
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Mee-you Noodle mee Moodle mee turlee finkss Jamieson an mee were ‘Brotherss frum other Motherss’….Thee foto with his sweater on lookss so like mee!
Mew mew mew mee has been a notty devil kittyboy at times all so…..
Yur well come Noodle an Lady Samantha. Wee gotted yur FANKSS card today an wee appurrciate it.
***ear licksss*** an **paw patsss** Siddhartha Henry Penry xxxxx
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We are so sorry fur your loss 😥 Sending lots of love and pawrayers!
xoxo,
Matt & Matilda
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Thank you for leaving kind words for us to come back to. It helps having friends by our side. *ear licks*
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Mixing laughter, love and tears is a wonderful way to honor the passing of a loved one.
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You have to have the laughter and love to make it through the tears. *ear licks*
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We are so very sorry your bro had to leave. We didn’t know Jamison but feel like we did with this special tribute–he sounds a lot like our old bro. Could be they’re buds now! We loved the photo of you all on your mom.
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Thank you, William. We appreciate you stopping by and leaving kind words for us. *ear licks* Noodle
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thank you for taking the time to post this wonderful tribute and photos. i heard of your loss at tails around the ranch. checking into day to see how you are all doing.
your cat’s rubbing the mouse helping you out reminded me of our own black cat faith.
our computer desk is all black. when faith, our black cat was alive she loved to crawl up into the desk out of our sight then pop out from under the compter monitor her green eyes alight with mischief. her stealth mode worked every time.
it took quite awhile to get used to her no longer being with us esp. when working on the computer. we would forget untill that moment. there will be times when you will forget. but what I’m hoping for you as time passes your ‘ remember when ‘
will be filled with laughter instead of tears.
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Hi, new friend. Thank you for stopping in to see us. We are doing a little bit better. It’s always hard going into the office. We still think we are going to trip over Jamison or sit on him because he used to sit on the black leather computer chair. Again, thanks for stopping by. *ear licks* Noodle
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I was in tears when I read about Jamison… hard from me to post. I love black cats and to find out he was hurt by a dog… it was too close to home. I will post my tribute on Wednesday. Right now, his lovely badge is on my blog and he is listed in the Honoring Past Bloggers… Purrz and Loves, Katie Kat.
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Losing a furry family member is always hard but when it’s due to an accident, well that just makes it harder. Thank you for being here for us, Katie Kat. *ear licks*
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What a lovely post.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss…
The other Noodle and crew
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Thank you, Noodle and crew. “Other Noodle” made us giggle. *ear licks*
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What wonderful stories and memories. Mom has an awful head cold that brought home so we’ve not been online much. Hopefully she feels better tomorrow.
Abby Lab
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Sorry I’m just getting around to your comment. Mom has been slacking. Lots of *ear licks* for your Mom
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We know da feelin’. In da end sis Lexi would hide out and sometimes mommy still expects to see her. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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It’s hard. *ear licks*
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Oh sweet friend. We read about Jamison’s passing and we were so sorry. We followed your updates but were out of town on your Purrs for Jamison Day. Your tribute is so very beautiful dear friends. It brought tears to our eyes here. We are sending you much love – including hogs and snout kisses. XOXO – Bacon
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Wanted to let you know that my memorial is up today… Purrz of Paddy Paw Hugz
-Benjamin Lil Bear – Black Panther at Katiez Furry Mewz
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Hi, Friends. Sorry we didn’t get to this sooner. Heading over now. *ear licks*
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Dear Samantha, Greg, Noodle, Macy, and Molly
This is such a touching post about Jamison….he was quite a stately looking cat in spite of his beginnings. Jamison was for sure the purrfect name for him very dignified.
And we wanted to say you are welcome we sure did hope and purr Jamison would over come the injuries
Hugs madi and mom
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Thank you, Madi and Mom ❤ ❤ ❤
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I’m sorry that I didn’t see this beautiful tribute to Jamison when it was first published. It was hidden among some bills that I was trying to ignore. I didn’t know his back story. RIP Jamison.
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No worries. Mom has lots of bills she would like to ignore. She completely understands.
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We are new to your blog. We are very sorry to hear about Jamison’s passing – he seems like a very fun cat!
Monty, Harlow, and Ramble
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Thank you, new friends. We appreciate you stopping by and leaving kind words for us. *ear licks*
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