Earlier this morning our pet Frosty passed away, he was around 10-11 years old. Frosty was actually adopted by my brother Justin and his wife Nicole in the Chicago suburbs. After a couple years he became part of my family by moving in with me and Spotty in our Wrigleyville apartment. It was really nice to have a second cat so they could entertain each other, and from day one they got along well.
Frosty was a really good pet and has left a lasting impression on both Loretta and I. He also left us each with a physical impression over the years in the form of a scar. Frosty was a bit infamous for being startled by a loud noise while sitting on your lap or cuddling with you, this would make him jump half way across the room and forget he had rear claws in the process.
Other things we will remember him for are; licking plastic bags, curling up in the bathroom sink, sleeping in an old cracker barrel box, hating the vacuum cleaner, hiding behind the dryer when a stranger was in the house, loving the sound of crumpling up paper, climbing to the top of the refrigerator and then announcing to the house that he was there, retrieving paper balls and playing fetch, being the primary lizard hunter in the family, and of course his most famous, drinking water from the sink.
Frosty (aka. Tubby, Tubby Bear, Big Bear, Big Boy, Tub of Love, Frosty Bear, Fat Ass) was a very loved and valued member of our family and will be missed greatly.


#1 by Justin Belt on June 29, 2009 - 2:08 pm
Poor Frosty. Very sad to hear.
#2 by Cristin on June 29, 2009 - 2:16 pm
Sorry guys, I love the tribute.
#3 by Nicole Belt on June 29, 2009 - 2:41 pm
Sorry guys:( Sad news…bye Frosty
#4 by Phil & Lerry on June 29, 2009 - 4:14 pm
If only our companion animals lived longer…but then I suppose their death would be even more difficult to deal with. Know that we understand something of what you’re going through, and that happy memories will gradually replace the sadness.
#5 by Grandma Jeannie on June 29, 2009 - 7:08 pm
Goodbye Frosty, you were loved.
#6 by Nicole Belt on June 29, 2009 - 10:02 pm
Sorry we didn’t call today…kids were sick. Hopefully we’ll talk tomorrow
#7 by Loretta on June 30, 2009 - 7:52 am
Thanks, everyone, for the kind words. Today has been easier then yesterday and I imagine everyday will get easier. We’re noticing and missing all his kitty routines now that he’s gone.
#8 by Luke on July 1, 2009 - 8:18 pm
Sorry for your loss. I just poured out a little cat-nip for Frosty.