A Tribute to Ammu October 1999 - October 2007

She came to me as a kitten – the last unwanted runt of the litter became my Christmas gift from a friend. Somewhat knock-kneed back legs and always a little funny-looking she was loved from day one. She stayed at the Shelwell house with me until I moved into digs in Scottsville. Ammu made the journey across town to rule the Ridgeford house. When I moved into a flat, she once again live in the Shelwell house where she made a home firmly in the hearts of mom and dad. (Rumor has it dad would even share his breakfast yoghurt with her, and mom would make her hot water bottles in winter…). When Michael and I moved into Green Acres, Ammu came too. Her favourite place to sleep was on the back of Michael’s legs. She would sit by the bathroom window and wait for us to come home when we stayed out late, running to meet us while trying to pretend indifference. She loved to play with anything on the end of a string, but if that wasn’t available an unsuspecting pair of legs would do just fine. We didn’t think Atamelang would be quite in keeping with the lifestyle to which Ammu had become accustomed, so she went to live with Caryn, Richard, Griffin, Mille, Riley and most recently Hannah. She soon put the puppies in their place and rekindled a friendship with Griffin. I know she was loved and cared for, and when she got sick, got the best possible care. Ammu Katty (meaning little lady) was my friend and I will miss her.