It is with great sadness that we must announce that King Tut has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.

November 2, 2006

Tut was so many things to so many people but to me he was my lovey kitty boy. Every day when I got to the shop he came running to greet me. Over the years he comforted me with his unconditional love and entertained me with his unique sense of kitty humor. He never touched things in the shop, except for the catnip toys, which he thought of as his but he only ever took one at a time for his play toy. People coming to the shop were always greeted by his meow if they ignored him he would follow them until they showed the proper respect for the shop kitty. Tut was a healer and attended many a session of Reiki with Saundra. He changed some people's minds about black cats and cats in general with his winning personality and gentle ways. Tut had been feeling poorly for about a month. I had him to the vet several times and finally pneumonia developed. Tut had FIV a cat form of Aids which depresses their immune system making any infection serious for them. The vet said yesterday that Tut's temperature was so low he was terminal and his lungs were crackling with fluid, so I let him go to be with Bast. I held him and he went peacefully into her arms. When I get his ashes back we will have a memorial service for him at the shop and he will be placed next to Bast on her altar by our door. King Tut will never be forgotten by any of the people that met him. He will live in my heart forever.

Charlene Hacker

Tut Moments

Tut was loved and adored...and he knew it! He was so many things to the shop and its patrons. Patient guardian... meditation buddy...morale booster...cuddle puss...dinner bell (meow)...and most of all friend. He had his moods...as do we all. And some still bear the scars to prove it...but Tut could always be counted on to give a quick "Hello! You must pet and adore me now!" to anyone who came through the door. He was the heart of Psychic's Thyme for the short few years he was with us. King Tut...we love you. You will not be forgotten...and you will be greatly missed. ~ Dawn & Jeff 11/2/2006

I was very sad to see the news of this. Every visit I had made to visit to psychic's thyme was with anticipation of a greet from Tut. I will remember him sitting in on meditation and Wicca I classes. Rest in Peace oh dear familiar. ~ Shaye 11/2/2006

I am terribly saddened to hear about Tut. My visits to the store will not be the same without his beautiful Royal self sprawled on the counter. I am glad I got a chance to see him and give him a warm pat on Saturday at the Psychic Fair. My heart goes out to you all, and I feel your loss.

He is a special soul, and his presence will be greatly missed. ~ Sings of the Earth (Wendy)--- 11/2/2006

Please know that I understand how hard it is when our babies go back to mama, King was the main reason I visited the store! LOL!

He will be missed indeed, but you can't fault a cat for following the goddess into the land of endless catnip....

~ Wolfie 11/2/2006

Dear everyone at Psychic's Thyme, I am so sad to hear about King Tut's passing. I hope it was quick and painless. I will miss the chances to worship him - nothing completes a store or office like a cat or dog! I will always remember the times I picked up something "interesting" in the store, wondering what cool spiritual thing it could be, to find it was a slimy, spit covered cat toy!!! Blessings and prayers to you all, ~ Kathy 11/2/2006

Right now I'm sitting here crying, as I'm going to miss my dear friend. He was no cat, we all knew he was not a cat, he was just in a cat body... My daughter Morgan is going to be devastated when I tell her, they were buddies.... I'm hoping he didn't suffer, and we will include him Sunday night at our ritual... much love to you all. ~ Jen 11/3/2006

Oh wow Charlene :( Sorry to hear that. I know Tut liked Jonathan a lot. Jonathan also like Tut a lot too. Tut used to love it when Jon would pick him up and give him attention. I know Jon will miss him now when we go to the shop. We could tell he was a good kitty. *sigh* ~ Connie 11/3/2006

I send you my blessings and my deep empathy.

I live far from Rochester now, but in all my visits to the shop, King Tut was the brightest of highlights. He was noble, and sweet, and first, last and always........himself. No one could ask for more.

I moved two of my little ones to Hawaii with me when I moved. After quite a few years of peaceful retirement, first one, then the other went to be with Bast. I still smile, laugh and cry when I think of them. And not a day goes by that I don't think of them. But I know that they are at peace and they live on in my heart. So, too, your King Tut. He will be missed.

Sending you strength and love, ~ Kim 11/3/2006

I was so very sorry to hear of tuts departure from his sacred space. He certainly gave much love every time we came into the shop. He was quite loved as well. Please accept my heart felt sympathy and cherish your memories. Remember the rainbow bridge poem too It helped me alot. He was content in knowing his mom was there for his
rite of passage I'm sure. Sincerely, ~ Angie......Blessed Be 11/3/2006

I am so sad to hear of Tut's passing.....he reminded me so much of my kitty Ariel, who crossed over 2 years ago. It's been awhile since I have been able to come to the shop, but I remember how wonderful and strong he was in spirit. Bright blessings, ~ Keri 11/03/2006

We will all miss Tut. He was a wonderful healing kitty. As Char said, he spent lots of time healing others. His favorite place to be, when I brought my massage table in to the shop, was right on top of it...waiting for someone to heal. If someone laid on the table, he would promptly lay on just the spot that was bothering them...he just knew and went right to the location.

Tut will have lots of time to work with Bast now...he has moved on to a different plane of healing. ~ Saundra 11/3/2006

Sooo sorry to hear about Tut. I am now grateful that I was able to see him for one more time just about a week ago. He was a wonderful addition to the shop and he will be missed by me and I am sure many more.

May you all have the strength from the Goddess at this time of grief. ~ Barbara 11/3/2006

We are so sorry to hear about Tut. We will miss him terribly. My girls always enjoyed spending time with her when we came to the shop. He was great. Please let us know when his memorial service will be. ~ The Martin Family 11/3/2006

We are so sorry to hear about Tut! Love, ~ Katie & Joy 11/3/2006

I wish I had known last Monday that that was the last time I would see him.... *cries* ~ Callista 11/4/2006

I am so sorry to hear that King Tut has passed away.    He was a truly special soul, and I considered him a friend and healer.
When I used to do readings at the shop on Edmonds St., Tut would sometimes come in and jump on the table where I had my tarot cards laid out. I couldn't figure out if he wanted to "tell" me something about the client, or if he just wanted me to pet him at that moment and forget about my client. I was amused, but I'm not so sure the clients were.

I remember several years ago I was taking a class upstairs on Edmonds St. , and Tut refused to leave my lap.   Tut and I had just recently met and it clearly was love at first sight.   I was so distracted by petting and holding Tut that I wasn't paying attention in class. This irked our instructor, and he took little Tut and put him in another room and closed the door.  I felt so bad for Tut being admonished to the other room. I don't even remember what class it was now. All I remember is Tut's determined attitude about staying in my lap and the peaceful. healing effect he had on me.

Sometimes when I was ready to leave the shop and was saying my farewell's to everyone, Tut would be sitting on the counter. When I said good-bye to him, his lovey dovey attitude would suddenly change, and he'd leave me with a little "love-bite"....I guess so that I wouldn't forget him.  Not that I ever would.

He was special, and I look forward to seeing him again some day in Summerland.

Rest in peace beautiful Tut......   Blessed Be,   ~ Catherine 11/4/2006

I would like to send my condolences to you. I am so sorry about Tut's passing. FIV is a horrible disease; I give annually to Lollipop in the name of an old Kitty Friend who went this way. Anyhow, I'm sure all who knew him will feel his absence from your shop. He was a great overseer, although I'm pretty sure he will still be watching from his favorite post... Blessings, ~ Lisa 11/5/2006

My heart goes out to you. very time I visit your store, Tut has always been so polite. Blessings to you
for healing. ~ Suzi 11/6/2006

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It is with great sadness that we must announce that King Tut has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.

November 2, 2006