...farewel, sweet Murphy, and Mackie too...

Ms Murphy Brown left this world on her own schedule, about 9 AM on August 28, 2013, on the way to the vet.

She is survived by her brother Mackie,[on the left in the top, the right on the bottom]. They came to me, along with Miltie, their brother, 15 years ago this month and were devoted to each other. Mack sat with Murph for almost an hour the day before she died, washing her face. They always did that. It's taken him a few days, but he's got his appetite back and though I know he misses her, he's better, as we all are, every day. UPDATE: on November 9, Mackie lost his fight. He rallied towards the end, but he was really missing Murphy and when he started passing a lot of blood, it was time.

Murph, I'll miss your trilling calls, your ready purr and kitchen radar, always knowing when I was fixing something with chicken breast. Your lofty perches, amazing leaping ability and ability to put everyone in their place... [including me...] Mackie, I'll miss you sleeping on my bed, perching on the mantle clock, fluffing you lovely tail and parading it around the room. You were so sweet... rest well my sweet kitties, next to each other in the garden,you were a pleasure to know and be managed by and I can just see the joyful reunion that must have taken place on November 9 when Mackie arrived in Kitty Heaven and was instantly pounced on by Murph...