BUB's up there in space, eagerly anticipating a much better year for all of us. She told me it could be the best year ever. 

BUB's magical face masks are finally in stock and shipping from the BUB STORE, and benefit Lil BUB's Big FUND for special needs pets. Available in five designs, here: https://store.lilbub.com

Lil BUB the Tiger QUEEN

TUMBLR?!

I have no doubt in my mind that this is the look on BUB's face right now as she's cruising through space.

This is Pepper, she sure looks an awful lot like BUB, and she needs your help with emergency vet care. In honor of BUB's long life, I am sharing Pepper's Waggle campaign with hopes that she can get the same amazing care that BUB was able to receive during her 8 years on Earth - you can donate at http://bit.ly/LilPepper - BUB was first given a lifespan of only 6 months to a year but was able to beat those odds with the help of this amazing community, and I hope that we can do the same for Pepper. Waggle is an amazing organization that vets each campaign and administers the funds directly to the vet working with the pet. Any funds raised in excess of the goal get put towards other pets needing help on the site. Please consider helping Pepper at http://bit.ly/LilPepper

This is my first photo with BUB next our last photo together.

On the morning of Sunday, December 1st 2019 we lost the purest, kindest and most magical living force on our planet. BUB was cheerful and full of love laying in our bed with us Saturday night, but unexpectedly passed away peacefully in her sleep.. I have always been fully transparent about BUB's health, and it was no secret that she was battling a persistent and aggressive bone infection.  Even knowing this, we weren't expecting her to pass so soon or so abruptly without warning.  I truly believe that she willingly made the decision to leave her failing body so that our family would not have to make that difficult decision ourselves. 

It is impossible to put into words the profound effect that BUB has had on my life, on the lives of thousands of homeless pets, and on the lives of those of you that have cared for her as if she were your own family. She taught me everything that I know about unconditional love, she brought my wife Stacy and I together, she's the reason we have our beautiful children Rosco and Lula, and she has been a constant source of warmth and love in our lives for the past 8 years. To say that our family is devastated would be an understatement. But most importantly, BUB has made a huge difference in the world of animal welfare, and in the lives of millions of people worldwide. She has literally saved thousands of lives (both pets and humans), she started the first national fund for special needs pets, she was the subject of groundbreaking genetic and biological  research, she's helped raise over $700,000 for animals in need, and has spread a message of determination, positivity, and perseverance to people all over the world. And even though my heart is absolutely crushed by her graceful departure from planet Earth,  I know that her sprit, magic, and overwhelming energy are still with us, reminding us every day to be better.

Dearest BUB, I will never forget your generosity, your limitless supply of love, or your uncanny ability to bring so much magic and joy to the world. I am forever honored and humbled that you chose me as your caretaker. Please visit all of us in our dreams often. GOOD JOB BUB.

AHHH! The time has come! Lil BUB's BUBlack Friday Sale starts now at www.lilbub.com/store - 25% off everything plus a free Christmas Card with every order. New Knit Sweaters, Pocket Tees, blankets and lots more are now in stock. As always, a portion of all proceeds benefit special needs pets.

Lil BUB's Thanksgiving Feast!

Lil BUB's Ultimate Purring Compilation, for your enjoyment.

BUB Screams for FOOD

helping BUB with some new yoga moves

BUB looks sneaky and compact.

I posted this video a couple days ago of BUB walking towards her food. To me, as the person that cares for her day in and day out, this video shows how well she is doing after recovering from her bone infection, but I realize that to some people that don't see her every day it may seem sad or like she might not be doing so well. I am happy to see that so many of BUB's followers are concerned about her health and well-being, I also noticed that many of you are worried about her and think that she is not healthy or "looking very good". I understand that it can be a shock to see the lump on her face and how she walks if you don't see her everyday like we do.  The truth is that she is walking happily (she doesn't know it looks funny), and walks this way all over the house throughout the day without a thought.  And the lump doesn't hurt her (just a big bone left behind by a nasty bone infection), and most importantly her appetite is as strong as ever - she plows down 12 ounces of wet food every day. Since I have been with her nearly every day since she was just a little kitten, have been there for every pee, every poo, every sneeze, burp and drool, all hundred something vet visits, 6+ radiographs, three CT Scans, and a bone fracture, I am in tune with every tiny bone, lump, hair clump, and muscle in her body, I can say with full confidence that she is happy, healthy, and living the best life she knows - and her vets can too. I have been through more ups and downs with BUB than you can imagine, and I hope that everyone understands that no one in the universe cares more about her than I do. I have always been fully transparent about her health, and I will continue to be as she transitions into her senior years, which for her are much earlier than for a typical cat. Did you know that BUB had a life expectancy of 6 months? I adopted her with that in mind, and was prepared to care for her until that time came, but here we are 8 years later and and she's still truckin' around like she owns the planet. She is a force of nature and we all could learn a little about determination, perseverance and positivity from this 4 pound bundle of highly concentrated magic.

That time when BUB got to my phone while I was napping.

Clean, Cuddle and Crash with Lil BUB