#1 here. Today is a very, very special day at Poupounette Central as we celebrate Queen Tama's 17th Birthday. When we got the diagnosis of a liver tumour for her in September 2024, we were not sure she would be with us for Christmas, and we never dreamed we would be celebrating another birthday together. Each and every day has been a gift, extra time to cherish her and make sure that her every moment with us is filled with all the things she loves.
It' hard enough to write a birthday post for a 5 year old cat, but 17 years means so, so many photos and such difficult choices to make. Looking over the previous couple of years' posts, it seems that the photos have often been the same. So, I have made a concerted effort this year to use different photos. I also tried to limit myself to one or two photos per year, but did not always succeed. Please sit back comfortably and fasten your seatbelts for a ride through the past 17 years!
This is one of the first photos I saw of her. She was five weeks old and had already decided she would be queen!
Dear Tama. We have known you since your were a lil baby and now you’re all of 17. You’re a beautiful Queen and long may you reign. Stay safe and be well. From Just 3 cats and san.
ReplyDeleteHappy 17th Birthday, Tama! We loved seeing pictures of you through the years. You are such a beauty!
ReplyDeleteDo not concern yourself one teeny tiny bit ... you may go on and on and on with sharing photos of this beautiful kitty lady, this true queen ... Tama-Chan, Happy Your Day dear one. Precious in every way, special beyond words, loved beyond measure.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to celebrate her 17th birthday. And the photos just show how happy she is and how well loved she is. I wish her many more good years.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! I think your photos are AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Tama-Chan!
ReplyDelete#1, what a wonderful display of pics; Tama was adorable from the beginning, and has aged beautifully.
Happy Birthday, beautiful Tama-Chan!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and memories. The one with Tommy really made me smile ...I shouldn't have a favourite but this photo is it.
ReplyDeleteWishing Tama continued good health and a very happy 17th birthday.
From Jan Marshall, and Alfie 😽 xx
My #1 is jealous of those eyes!
ReplyDeleteAnd all the love and fun she's seen and felt!!
Happy Happy #17 to Queen T! Belle Reine Mais Bier Sur!!!
H&K&W
Willow & Phyll
PeeEssWoo: Hi Ollie - we were entertained watching the NAT colored Springers behind Khousin Emmy's - they were racing and chasing - Auntie Di thinks they are girls
Happy Birthday, Queen Tama! We loved seeing all the pictures of you over the years. #1 did a great job picking out great pictures of you and shouldn't worry about how many she used. We expect you will be getting meals fit for a queen all day.
ReplyDeleteOnce a beauty, always a beauty Queen Tama. Happy Birthday from all your friends at Brian's Home!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Queen!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe only got back home today, but just in time to wish you a very happy 17th birthday, Queen Tama. All of the photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCharlee: "Happy big one-seven, Queen Tama!"
ReplyDeleteJava Bean: "¡Feliz cumpleaños!"
Chaplin: "We loved seeing all the pictures of you through the years ― we hope we get to see another retrospective on your big one-eight in a year!"
WOW! 17! What an accomplishment Tama! You ROCK! Now I, Marvelous, Kozmo, Jo Jo and Nutcase er...Nutmeg shall sing you the SONG!
ReplyDelete♫♪♥♥[̲̅̅H̲̅][̲̅̅A̲̅][̲̅̅P̲̅][̲̅̅P̲̅][̲̅̅Y̲̅] [̲̅̅B̲̅][̲̅̅I̲̅][̲̅̅R̲̅][̲̅̅T̲̅][̲̅̅H̲̅][̲̅̅D̲̅][̲̅̅A̲̅][̲̅̅Y̲̅] ♥ ♥
♥ ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*• ♫♪Happy Birthday to you♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥
♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥
♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday dearTAMA!!!!!!! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥
♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥
Love your #1  Fan Boys - Marvelous and Kozmo and #1 and #2 Fan Grrls - Jo Jo and Nutmeg
So many sweet memories, such beautiful photos through the years. Happy 17th Birthday, dear Tama. We wish the best of everything.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Misty and Timber
Happy Purrthday lovely Queen !
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday beautiful, I am so happy you beat the odds and hope you continue to do so well past your 18th
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Tama-Chan! What beautiful pictures of you through the years!
ReplyDeleteI do hope you've had a wonderful birthday and wish you much joy and happiness!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beauteous Queen of your home and furmily!! Happy Birthday to YOU, Tama-Chan!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photography spectacle! She doesn’t look a day over three years old. Seriously, she is gorgeous and it is so nice to see her looking so healthy.
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