I always loved you Torbs. I will miss you forever.
by Grandma Pitter Patter, April 2, 2025
At Torby’s memorial, I couldn’t stop thinking about how much we rely on our pets and how moments like that – moments of intense emotion and overwhelming grief – are when we need them the most. Looking around at everyone, it was striking that so many people were holding their pets close (Roger held Benny to his chest for the entire hour!), and when I started crying, Linus came out from under the couch to sit on my lap. My heart broke for John and Katie then, as it finally hit me (embarrassingly late) that they couldn’t take comfort in Torby’s physical presence precisely when they needed her the most. As was made clear by everyone’s heartfelt statements, however, Torby is present in other ways. Even as the mark she left on John’s fingernail subsides, we will all carry her with us in our memories and in our hearts. I only knew her for the first two years of her life (The Peanut Years), but I still remember the moment I met her. I remember that her nose was crusty because she had been sick. I remember how impossibly tiny her little body was and how clumsy and rambunctious she was when she would get the zoomies. I remember her sprawled out in the sun on John’s bed with the pink sheets. I remember John coming out of his room with wet spots on his shirt from Torby nursing long after she was a kitten. I’m so happy you both knew her for the time that you did, that you brought each other comfort and joy, and that you could experience the kind of unconditional love that only a pet can give you. Thank you for creating this site and for hosting the memorial. It was so beautiful, and I was grateful to be there! Long live Queen Torbs. You are already so missed!!
by LW, April 1, 2025
Torby, you made an impact on your parents lives and they are better people for having known you! I feel the same way about my late kitty, Loosie. We are lucky to be in their lives and forever changed by their love. Sending love ❤
by Carlyn Thompson, March 30, 2025
torbi! i don’t think we ever met but i know for sure you lived a life surrounded by so much love and tenderness 🐾💖
i bet you’re out there purring about all the good times you had on this earth! long live the queen 🐱
by lily, March 28, 2025
she is so special!!!! i loved seeing pics of her over the years, she reminded me of a dilute version of my kitty buffy. i could tell how soft and sweet she was and she was sooooo loved!!! cats make the world go round, especially for cool girls in caring professions!!
by Emily Quinn, March 27, 2025
Torby Forever 