Simba Puppy Rover by Geri P. / Your songwriter,

This is a well deserved tribute to Simba Puppy Rover who, unlike his name, was a CAT not a DOG!!
Simba was found in the street in 1996 – friendly,hungry,and craving affection. When he would climb up my legs to be pet, it brought to mind the actions of a puppy – hence, his “doggy” name! Simba was a classic orange tabby, with the unusual habit of always having his tail curled up over his back – rather monkey-like! After I adopted him, November 17, 1996, he was very active, playful with my cats & 1 dog, & would run to meet any visitor to my home.

He was my “official greeter”! I also sang “his” special song to him, letting him know how glad I was that he lived with me. (he either liked it or just “humored” me!!)
Even after being diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, he remained active & happy until he suddenly showed effects of his illness. Although he was supposed to be originally adopted to an elderly man whose cat ran away, the man changed his mind at the very last minute & I couldn’t NOT keep Simba – I’ve never regretted that decision.

He was a real trouper & always maintained his great disposition. He now joins his former close buddy,Mr. Tinkerbell, – another one of my rescue cats, who passed over to the Rainbow Bridge 1/19/04, after succumbing to the same disease as Simba. May they rejoice in their being together once again, playing & cuddling as
they did so often in the past.

 

Simba will be missed by many.