In Loving Memory  
 Hilltop Humane Society remembers all our special 4 legged friends and human friends who have passed on before us and are now at Rainbow Bridge. 

Whitey - (formerly named "Love Bug"). Whitey belonged to one of Hilltop's volunteers, Debbie. He was only 2 years young. He passed away due to congestive heart failure. Debbie and her family are heartbroken. Pictured here in the middle. He is missed terribly.

Patches - (renamed Lily). Patches was adopted by Hilltop 6 years ago and lived to be 18-20 years old. We were very lucky to have her with us. She passed away in February 2011.

Sarah- A feral cat whom we rescued when she was very young. Sarah lived at the shelter until the age of 17. She passed away in January 2011 from health issues. Despite not socializing with people, she got along great with the other cats at the shelter all her life.

Jack- Was one of the original kittens whom our founder/president, Roberta Keese rescued. He lived a long life at the shelter in Randolph, to age 17. He passed away January, 2011. He loved sleeping on the kitchen table. All the volunteers loved Jack and miss him.

Valentino - Was a very badly injured cat we rescued and we did extensive vet work to restore him.  He was featured in our Newsletter “For the Love of Valentino”.  He never fully recovered from his injury.  He was in foster care with Paula and she had planned to keep him.  She nick-named him Rudy.  He was so handsome and was loved by all the volunteers.

Karen - 1993 - 2010 was 17 years old.  She was the sweetest cat with the prettiest face.  She loved laying in the bed on the kitchen table and was always there to great you at the door.  Will be missed by all.

Timothy- Was a very handsome cat who was adopted but then returned to the shelter. He was about 7 years old. He will be missed by all the cats who all got along with him and the volunteers as well.

"Middy" (Midnight) was fostered by Theresa and she ended up adopting her. "Sweetest, most loving, affectionate cat I have ever known."  "He was loved and I will miss him dearly" "You were a good boy, Middy, best boy."  Love, Theresa

Trooper Dyer -  8/11/10. Trooper was 16 when she was brought to Hilltop and volunteer, Mary adopted her. Trooper brought 4 years of joy and companionship to Mary and her male 16 year old cat, Kimba (below). Trooper lived to almost 20 under Mary's care and is missed greatly. She was a joy to have around.

Ivy - Was a shelter favorite and everyone that met her loved her.  She had a paralyzed leg due to a car fan belt.  We were told to put her to sleep and refused.  She live to the age of 20+.  We will all miss her. Died 7/14/10

Sophie - Sophie passed away on 5/27/10 at the age of 15. She had been at the shelter since 1995. She was a very loveable and friendly cat loved by all the volunteers at Hilltop. She will be missed.

Kimba Dyer - 5/14/2010 Kimba was volunteer Mary's beloved, ferocious 17 year old companion. She had him since he was a kitten. Kimba will be missed.

Nicole - A feral cat who lived happily lived at the shelter since 2000. She had several cats that she spent time with and slept with. She especially liked Bobby who will miss her.

Krecher - - Ferret owned by volunteer Peggy Geyer. Passed away Thanksgiving week 2009. Peggy and her husband, Greg will miss Krecher dearly.

Marty - Was the beloved cat of volunteer Peggy Geyer. Marty passed away on 11/24/09 at home.

Holly - Passed away in her sleep on 9/7/09 at the age of 15.  She was rescued as a kitten from the Blockbuster Video in Randolph.  She was the sweetest calico cat and everyone loved her.  Don't know why she never got adopted but did get lots of love at the shelter.  She will be missed by all the volunteers.

"Skittles" - was one of the Bay State Lobster cats rescued by our founding President, Roberta in 1993. He passed away on 7/2/09.

"Melody"  was a cat left behind by her owner a year ago who we rescued. She was about 12 years old and had a tumor.  We will all miss her.

"Mickey"  - was a 4 year old cat who died 6/7/09 very suddenly.  He was in his foster home his whole life and was very happy there.  When we had our meetings at Paula's house he was always the center of attention and loved all people.  He will be missed very much by his foster mom Paula.

"Elvis" - Our resident cat, passed away (1/93 - 4/26/09) at the age of 16.  He was one of the Bay State Lobster cats rescued by our founder, Roberta.  He enjoyed his life downstairs at the shelter with other semi feral cats, soft comfy beds and an outside enclosure he could go out and enjoy the warm sun.  He was very well cared for by the volunteers.

"Jimmy" - 2/3/09 at the age of 12. He was at the shelter since he was a kitten and enjoyed being warm inside and able to go out in the out door enclosures.

"Candy" - 2/3/09 at the age of 9. Rescued cat and lived at the shelter.  Most times she was seen on the kitchen table in a donut bed with 2 of her good friend.  She was always right by the door to be petted when we came into the shelter.

"Angel" - was one of the Bay State Lobster cats rescued by our founding President, Roberta in 1993. She was almost 16 years old.

"Honey Bear" was one of the Bay State Lobster cats rescued by our founding President, Roberta in 1993 @ 6 mths old.  She lived her live @ the shelter and was able to go in or outside in the enclosures.  She loved to sleep with Elvis or Angel and they will miss her.  She died 11/2/08 @ the age of 15+

"Ginny" Ginny was a stray found in Randolph when she was 2 years old.  She spent the rest of her life very comfortable and loved at the shelter.  She loved sleeping under the stairs or on a shelf in the pantry.  She was 13 years old.  1/95 - 1/08

"Norman" a long-time Hilltop shelter cat who was rescued by our founder, Roberta Keese in 1997 passed away on August 30th. Norman loved to sleep on the bed, and that is where he could be found most times. All the volunteers will miss Norman tremendously.

"Katie"  Bresnahan, a beautiful Maine Coon who lost her battle with cancer. Katie's owners,Gene & Joanne Bresnahan are heartbroken and wish to memorialize her here with our other four footed angels. RIP Katie. - Love, all the volunteers at Hilltop Humane Society

"Bruno"  - Bruno was a beloved life-long cat who lived at our shelter. He was 14 years old We all will miss him standing at the door to go out when we arrived each day.

"Angel" Doyle - Succummed to feline diabetes after over a year of struggling. Our Volunteer, Mary helped Maureen and Angel with caring for Angel's diabetes. Angel left her loving owner, Maureen on January 3, 2007. Maureen misses Angel very much.

Our founder, Roberta's mothers cat, Nancy, died the end of November 2006 at the good old age of 22.  She was a real sweet tortoise shell cat loved by all the volunteers.

"Painter" - A resident foster cat at Hilltop, passed away from an illness in August 2006. Painter was a special cat who will never be forgotten.

Zak Savalio - Passed away on 7/18/06. Zak was a loving, happy FIV+ cat who was in foster care and unfortunately didn't make it through a routine dental procedure. His foster mother, Karen misses him very much.

Smokey Bandit Kroboth - Placed to rest on 4/19/06 - Smokey's owner, Jan is heartbroken over the loss of her special friend who was 11 years young after a long battle with kidney disease.

Roberta Keese - Our first President and Founder. Roberta passed away February 3, 2006. Roberta founded Hilltop Humane Society in 1965 and has rescued thousands of animals on the south shore and in the greater Boston area. Her family, the volunteers and animals will miss Roberta dearly, and we will continue on with the determination and spirit that she put into all the animals.

"Fred" - Hilltop volunteers Myrna and Russell lost their Fred in January of 2006. Fred's best friend was Ethel who is one of our "special cats" up for adoption still.

Donna Lee - One of Hilltop's finest animal volunteer and fundraising coordinator passed on in October, 2005. Donna will be sorely missed by all as a friend as well as a critical source of fundraising help for Hilltop Humane Society. Donna also worked tirelessly at rescuing cats. We miss you, Donna. Our hearts go out to Donna's family.

JP, one of the cats rescued by Hilltop's President, Roberta back in 1993,  passed away on August 2nd. JP was a petite, very sweet,  little black cat who stayed very close to her  pal  Elvira, pictured here with her.  She was rescued from the Boston Waterfront along with a number of other cats who were scheduled to be trapped by an exterminator.  JP will be missed by all the volunteers and especially by Roberta who has a special place in her heart for the Waterfront cats.

"Bubbin" - Bubbin's foster mother, Chris, misses Bubbin very much. He passed away in July 2005. Bubbin was a special rescue cat who endured a tough life but it ended with love and compassion from Chris.

"Darla" Dyer - Darla struggled with diabetes, pancreatitis and hepatic lipidosis for 3 years and went to the Rainbow Bridge on 6/8/05. Her mommy, Mary and step-brother, Kimba, miss Darla terribly and are broken hearted. Darla was of course, a Hilltop cat when Mary adopted her in 1995 from Roberta.

Gerald  Keese - Gerald passed on in 2004 at the age of 9 years. Gerald was a LOVABLE, GENTLE GIANT.

Soozy Finney - Barbara's loving calico cat. A loyal friend who died at the age of 18 in 2004.                       Soozy passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Stella Mainiero - Joanne's gerbil who lived a full age 3, passed on in 2004.

Scruff Feldman - Myrna's faithful friend and cat who passed away in 2002.

Baby Feldman - Myrna's special baby who left us in 2002.

From Friend to Friend
by Karen Clouston

You're giving me a special gift, So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days, Your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts Will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes, Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will Once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess, Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done, For it's the only way.

That strength is why I've followed you, And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these years... My partner 'til the end.

Please, understand just what this gift, You're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost, And all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf, For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right, For I believe it too.

So one last time, I breathe your scent, And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you, To now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here, Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady cat, My pain and struggle done.

And don't despair my passing, For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart, And memory I'll stay.

I'll be there watching over you, Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I'll run, ...a young cat once again.