Our beloved Taz, aka Princess Taziko, Jazzy Spazzy Tazzy or simply Girly-girl lost her battle with lymphoma on Monday afternoon. She was almost 8, as near as we knew - she was a rescue- and had the sweetest, saddest little chocolate face, even when she was eating her favorite treats (Ferretvite and animal crackers were her two great loves) or snuggling with her buddies Mitsuko and Ryuichi. Tazzy was rescued by Melanie Hawkins from a teensy, filthy cage in which she'd been kept for so long, she couldn't even balance on her hind legs. It was a joy and an honor to be able to give her three years of love and play, to watch her grow strong and learn to dance. She was such a lady, always scrupulous about the litter box and keeping her "babies" (fuzzy mouse toys) in a neat pile. Her fur was always kitten soft.... Sandee, please make sure our little girl meets up with her big brother Ryuichi, Melanie's big boy Norm, Austin the Levitating Poodle, and with the nameless love who lived with her and died in that little cage without ever getting to dance. I'm sure she'll want to dance with him now. Thank you, Sandee, for watching out for our little ones, Marin, Ricky and Raul (humans) and Mitsi missing Ryuichi and Her Royal Highness Princess Taziko of Cushionia [Posted in FML issue 3868]