Many of you may have already heard, but this is my first time sharing the news here, that Bart Mittenfloss, one of our beloved former foster kittens, passed away in May. I'm sure you can imagine how devastating this loss was to his mama, Sara, who absolutely adored her young boy. Bart hadn't yet turned two.
Though Sara has shared the news of his passing publicly, she has been private about the details. Please respect her wishes to remain private.
Sara, we share this loss with you. We all know how special that little dude was -- he was always so joyful, buoyant and funny. We will never forget the days we spent with that goofy boy and his brother, Darcy (who we knew then as Fielding). We wish more than anything that you could have been spared this pain.
I know many members of our Community who heard this news earlier reached out to Sara and offered her words of comfort. She expressed to me how meaningful it was to get so much love and support. Thank you for being there for her.
We have something special planned to honor the dear boy. Craig created this beautiful painting of Bart as a kitten, which we will be gifting to Sara. We've had prints made of this lovely piece, which will soon be for sale. All of the profits from the sale of the prints will be donated in memory of Bart and distributed to a fund(s) of Sara's choosing - she requested the money be divided between the Senior Cat Fund and Pet Food Pantry.
I hope knowing that the money raised in Bart 's memory will help cats and kittens will offer you some comfort, Sara. And I hope you can feel all of the love we are sending your way.
My heart is with Bart's family. It's never easy losing them, but when they're a baby...we lost our darling Lukey at a little over a year. I am so sorry for their loss. ♥
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ReplyDeleteI just made a donation in Bart's name. I've been following her kitty account since she adopted Bart and Darcy, and was utterly shocked to hear the news. Both of her cats were so full of personality and I looked forward daily to seeing their antics. Sara if you read this, again, I am so very sorry for your and Darcy's loss. Many hugs to you and all others who've lost such treasured cat friends.
Bart; may you be happy at Rainbow Bridge; too young to be there, but a better place to be till your family joins you. Thank you for the joy you brought so many during your time on Earth.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to remember little Bart. IBKC kittens seem to belong in all of our hearts. I am so sorry about Bart and send hugs to Sara.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for paying sweet tribute to Bart. We were all happy to be able to watch him grow, and I know how devastated she was when he was lost.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to Sara, and to you, Laurie, on the loss of little Bart.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sorry to hear this, Sara. Thank you for giving Bart such a wonderful life, and know that we are all crying with you.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry, Sara, to hear of Bart's loss. He was an extra-special little boy, and I know you loved him dearly. Take comfort in knowing that he knew how much he was loved, and that his passing, as awful as it is, will help other kitties in need. And thank you, Laurie, for sharing him with us during the brief time he was your foster baby; I know we all loved him, too. He was a sweet, beautiful boy.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Bart, Sara. I had the privilege of meeting the sweet little guy when he was still with Laurie and fell in love.
ReplyDeleteI'm truly devastated to hear this news and sending all my love to Sara, Darcy, and IBKC family including you Laurie.
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ReplyDeleteBart was such a happy-go-lucky goofball of a kitty. I am thankful for our opportunity to 'know' him from his IBKC days.
ReplyDeleteI wept when his loss was first shared and today. What a lovely gift Craig has created for Sara and Darcy.
What a beautiful homage to Bart! Followed Sara and the boys on Instagram and was shocked to hear the news. Love and hugs to Sara, Bart and Darcy ❤️
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and special painting Craig has done! I was saddened when I saw on the Mittenfloss instagram that Bart passed away so suddenly; I miss his goofy face and can only imagine how much Sarah misses him. I can't wait to buy a copy of this print!
ReplyDeleteOh no, I'm utterly devastated to hear this. Like others here, I'd been following Bart and Darcy on Instagram since their adoption. I loved goofy, sweet Bart, who reminded me so much of my own childhood cat (who also passed before his time). My heart goes out to Sarah; he was a special, special boy, and I know he had a wonderful life with her.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the Mittenflosses on this site and then on their Instagram site. Devastated to have heard of Bart's passing. CAN NOT WAIT TO BUY A PRINT. Beautiful tribute bit Laurie and Craig.
ReplyDeleteI loved Bart from the minute his little surprised face popped up, and I followed him over to Sara's instagram and watched he and Darcy grow into big fluffy gentlemen. I don't have an instagram myself, but I had their page bookmarked and I visited every day, usually multiple times. I wasn't able to leave Sara any messages and I regret that, but hopefully she'll read these. I am so sorry. Bart was a special sort of goofball I love most in cats and I cried when I discovered his passing. I was scared for Sara too, and am glad she has such a great support system. I wish her and Darcy the best - his instagram's bookmarked too. Thank you Laurie, for fostering Bart and Darcy, and thank you Sara, for letting us into your life and letting us all watch the boys grow up.
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