Smudge's Memorial Collection

On December 1st 2024 my cat Smudge passed away.  She was 14 and a half.  She'd been ailing for a while, and we knew she didn't have long.  But it was still horrible.  I still think of her every day, and it still hurts.  

Even before the end of that day I knew that I wanted to create a memorial collection for her.  Some products in my style, to celebrate her life.  To make sure she was remembered.  And to raise a little money for Cats Protection.

When Smudge was a kitten, Cats Protection helped me out a lot with her and her brother Jasper.  I haven't needed their help in a long time, but a lot of people and a lot of cats still do.  Because she was nearly 15, I'm donating 15% of sales of all products in the Smudge Memorial Collection to Cats Protection.

Smudge was a stroppy little madam.  She was snooty and aloof at times, but she was also soft and cuddly when she wanted to be.  She was a complete droolie-julie - after degloving her jaw in 2013 and ending up with a little bit of a bent lip.  She was easily offended and would let you know that she was mad at you, by sitting right next to you so that you'd know she was ignoring you.  In her later life she had a habit of hijacking pillows and cuddling up next to your head (or on your head) while you slept.  She was very good at pretending she didn't care about cuddles or attention, or her brother.  But she was a very affectionate cat at heart.

I miss Smudge every day.  I hope this collection helps you remember any animals you have over the rainbow bridge too.

I've written a blog post about Smudge - with more stories and a LOT of adorable photos.