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Sensi Sutliff : May 1983 - January 29, 1998
Please take a look at the beautiful and stunning kitty above. She is Sensi Sutliff, one of the most marvelous blessings that God has ever blessed me with in my entire life. Sensi died 5 years ago today from cancer, and I wish to pay tribute to her and memorialize her on this day. Sensi came to me via my front porch as a stray kitty in May 1983. My previous kitty, Mr. Biddie had just died two months earlier of feline leukemia, and I was heavily into drugs and booze and major depression. So when I saw this gorgeous pure white kitty, I was blown away totally, and fell instantly in love with her, and I adopted her. The next 7 years of my life were extremely screwed up. I spent most of my free time totally getting trashed on booze and drugs. My life was a wreak and I was a total mess and very screwed up mentally. Yet during this whole tumultuous time, Sensi was always by my side, in my lap, sleeping with me, trying to cheer me up, being the driving force that kept me in existence and not blowing my head off with a gun that I had thought so many times of doing. Sensi always helped me to keep enough into reality so I would still be around to take care of her, thus making me still stay alive yet another day. In July 1989, my addictions came to the what we call the last big crash. I went on a non-stop 10 day drinking binge, eating nothing, drinking booze, getting stoned, getting sick, and not even wanting to take care of Sensi. But yet she still wanted to take care of me. No matter how much I ignored her, no matter how much I was off into my mood altered state, she always was there by my side, cheering me up, talking to me, giving me her undivided attention, and giving me her love. Finally, on July 4, 1989, I had had enough. I was going to kill myself that day, but I did not go through with it because of Sensi. Because every time I looked into her beautiful face and eyes, I knew I could not let her down or myself down by ending my miserable life. So, I checked myself that night into Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital's De-Tox Ward, and finally got my act and my life together. I am going on 14 years of recovery now from booze and drugs. Sensi was the major being and force behind this success that still goes on to this day. So, when I sobered up, I made a decision to dedicate my life to Sensi, and treat her as royally as she treated me, as she she so richly deserved it. The next decade, from 1989 to 1998, saw me getting healthier and Sensi going through health problems herself. She went through a kidney stone, which caused her pain and suffering. That was surgically removed. Then she developed feline hepatitus, which caused many problems with her ability to eat and maintain weight and good health. But, she was treated for it, and through lots of meds, tender loving care, and complete dedication on both our parts, Sensi regained her good quality of life. Through all these obstacles, Sensi remained an absolute angel. She was just the greatest feline in the world. She always would greet me at the door when I would get home. She would always be in my lap as soon as I would sit down. She would lay on top of me and sleep on me in bed as I would read and sleep. She was indeed my "my little baby soofus." Then, five years ago this month, right after New Year's day, she just stopped eating. She would drink but not eat. She was starving. I took her to her vet, who discovered a huge mass in her stomach that was filled with fluid, and quite malignant. She and I were told that her condition was terminal. She had only a few weeks to live. So through her sheer grit and determination, we both struggled the rest of January 1998, with her and I enjoying some of the most closest, and meanigful times of our lives together. Then, on this day a year ago, I called her name when I got up, and she heard me calling her name, and somehow dragged herself out from under our bed to come to be near me. She was near the very end. She was too sick to continue on, and we both made a pact that it was time for her to go, and we both let each other go. Sensi Sutliff died at about 10am, 5years ago today. I had her cremated, and have her ashes with me as it still keeps her near me always. I cried for the first time in many, many years when she passed away, as a true saint had left my life. I still mourn the loss of her constantly, and I miss her terribly. But what keeps me going is that she is in a better place now where she is healthy once again. Holly Sutliff is now keeping me me company. She is another stray that came into my life the very next day This was Sensi's gift to me so I would not be alone. She made sure that her Daddy would never be alone even though she had left this earthly life. It is because of my Sensi's death that I became involved with Cindy. Rather than channelling my grief into negative things, I grieved for Sensi by mourning Cindy and becoming WebMaster of these web pages. Sensi wanted me to remember her by remembering Cindy. Sensi wants me to do these web pages not only for her and Cindy, but for Holly and all the precious animals of the world today. God Bless You Sensi Sutliff. You are truly a saint. You are a miracle of God's many blessings. You are sheer beauty at its best. Sensi, you have blessed me and made my life a better one. Sensi Sutliff.....I love you.....I miss you........and most of all......I can really say today..... that we are together once again on this the Anniversary of your arrival at the beloved Rainbow Bridge. Thanks for everything Sensi. I love you. God Bless You.
Shane Sutliff
Thursday, January 30, 2004
Holly Sutliff
She's dynamite !!!!
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From The News Room of WTVH-5, Syracuse, New York: Thursday, April 11, 2002
Teen Arrested in Cat Abuse CaseInvestigators in Syracuse made an arrest in one of several recent animal abuse cases on Thursday. Matthew Morris, 17, is accused of tying a cat to a tire and throwing it into Syracuse’s Inner Harbor earlier this week. A DPW worker found the dead cat while cleaning debris from the shores of the Inner Harbor on Monday. Morris is being charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty. If convicted, Morris could face two years in prison.From The News Room Of WSTM-TV, Action News, Channel 3, Syracuse, New York :
Arrest Made In Drowned Cat CaseAnimal cruelty investigators at the S.P.C.A. made an arrest Thursday afternoon in the case of a cat found dead at the Inner Harbor, in Syracuse.Investigators have arrested Matt Morris, 17, of Syracuse, and are charging him with a felony count of aggravated animal cruelty. Investigators say it appears Morris had been bragging to friends about what he had done, and one of those individuals tipped off authorities. That person has recieved a $1,000 reward for their help in the case. Cruelty investigator Dan Block says in interviews with authorities, Morris claims he tied the cat to a tire, rolled it into the water, and watched it struggle for several minutes until the cat drowned. If convicted, Morris could receive up to 2 years in jail and a fine of $7,000. From The News Room Of WSTM-TV, Action News, Channel 3, Syracuse, New York :
Jeff Glor Vets say the cat has a 50 % chance of survival, but there are good signs. Doctors say the corneas of the cat, which let light into the eyes, may be okay and that could mean the cat's vision might be restored once swelling goes down. The cat has also begun to purr and they say the feline's mouth and esophagus are not as badly burned as first thought. And to reduce pain, the vets are keeping him on pain killers and medication. The stray was found over the weekend, badly burned from corrosive chemicals that had been poured over its face and parts of its body. The cat made it to the animal emergency clinic just in time. "You know it's bad enough they get hit by a car or they're attacked by another predatory animal. But it's even worse when you've got a human being who would do this," says S.P.C.A. cruelty investigator Betsy Puffer. To find the person or people responsible, the S.P.C.A. is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. If someone is convicted of doing this, they may end up with more than just a slap on the wrist. The crime is considered aggravated animal abuse, meaning several years of jail time for whoever did this. And if you think you know who did this, or have information that may help in this case, call the S.P.C.A. animal cruelty division at 454-3469.
From The WTVH-TV, EyeWitness News Room, Channel 5, Syracuse, New York:
SPCA Offers Reward in Cat Abuse CaseThe Central New York SPCA is offering a reward in its investigation of an animal cruelty case. SPCA investigators say two women found a sick cat on a street in the City of Syracuse on Saturday. Animal cruelty investigators say someone poured a corrosive solution in the cat’s mouth and face. Veterinarians spent the weekend trying to nurse the cat back to health. The SPCA is now offering a $1000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. Anyone with information is asked to call 454-3469.
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Police: 2 men beat, hung, stabbed cat "SACNYAACHS is now proud to introduce to our readers........BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT SACNYAACHS................please visit the page for this business......and support those who support us !!!! Today, we wish to introduce you to THE YACKETY SHOP.......telephone and telephone systems repair service. Click here to vist The Yackety Shop. Please visit SENSI SUTLIFF'S TRIBUTE PAGE Today. My beloved kitty died 4 years ago on January 29, 1998. And I pay much deserved tribute for Sensi here. Click here for Sensi Sutliff's Tribute Page. Click here to apply for a free, lifetime membership to SAACHNYAACHS.
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Please visit Sensi Sutliff's Tribute Page Today. My beloved kitty died 4 years ago on January 29, 1998. And I pay much deserved tribute for Sensi here. Click here for Sensi Sutliff's Tribute Page.
Click here for the latest on the horse barn fire in Nedrow. Click here for current information on animal abuse and animal awareness of the last 6 months .
Cindy The Kitten Died Two Years Ago, February 9, 1998. On this important
Click here for Cindy The Kitten's original home page. This is where it all began courtesy of its founders, Pilot Towers and Joan Conley.
The Feral Cat Friends (FCF) Of Central New York helps feral cats with spay/neuter clinics. Click here for complete information on the organization.
Click here for SACNYAACHS staff and background information.
We filled up The Kitty Humor Page with so much hot air from laughing that another page had to be created !!! Click here for More Of Kitty Humor.
Governor Pataki signs bill on 6/28/99 making cruelty to animals a felony. Click here for Post-Standard article. See Legal Section for further details. Lisa A. Reynolds is featured in two articles from The Auburn Citizen, for all her hard work with The Buster Bill. Click here for the stories.
Click here for Cindy's Tribute Page. Lisa Reynolds created the artwork and text for the page and was input online by David Chai. Click here for The SACNYAACHS / FCF Memorial Page. SACNYAACHS and Cindy's website were featured in the Sunday, 4/11/99 Syracuse Herald-American. Columnist Dick Case interviews WebMaster, Shane G. Sutliff, and gives a history of the web site, what it's all about and the cause it advocates. Please visit Dick Case's marvellous feature spread on SACNYAACHS, Cindy's Website and the people behind it. Click here for "Cindy the kitten's memory lives on Web" column by Dick Case. Please visit Sensi Sutliff's Tribute Page Today. My beloved kitty died on January 29, 1998. And I pay much deserved tribute for Sensi here. Click here for Sensi Sutliff's Tribute Page. The WebMaster's Page : SACNYAACHS WebMasters Shane G. Sutliff and David S. Chai daily column for the people who read & support SACNYAACHS on a daily basis. Click here.
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How the Buster Bill never became a law in the final days of the 1998 New
York State Legislative Session. James Tedisco tells us why. Click 
