Post #553723 by AquaZombie on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 10:42 AM

All of you know Otto and Doe but not everyone knows that they had a cat named Chungking, a very sweet, suave tuxedo. When they adopted him, his name was "Chunky," since he was a big boy, but Doe decided "Chungking" sounded more dignified, and at least somewhat "tiki." When Monica and I shared a duplex with Otto and Doe, Chungking began to come visit us, apparently because our place was quieter (their son Vander was very young, and Dash was on the way.) Eventually Chungking stopped going back upstairs, even to eat, so we all agreed Chungking could live with Monica and me, especially since we have no children of our own. This was back in 2005, when Bubba was already 9 years old. Bubba and I especially became very close. He followed me everywhere, reminding me of a cat I lost in 1995, a Russian Blue called "Puss." He was literally like a son to us.

Since then, Monica and I bought a condo in Alameda, and the Von Stroheims moved to a different house here on "the island." Chungking - whom by now we simply called "Bubba" - moved with us, along with our young female cat, Tiki.

I am posting this as a tribute to Chungking "Bubba" Von Stroheim Cortes Viharo, who lost his battle with intestinal cancer on Monday, September 13, 2010, at age 14. He was peacefully put to sleep here in our home, listening to "Over the Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.

We all miss him more than words can say. Our grief is indescribable, but these pictures reveal what a cool cat he was.
Aloha, little buddy.