Rest in peace, Noki...

[John Prengaman]

I don't think there will be any new Sandusky strips for the rest of the week (or possibly longer), as I just found out that the biggest influence on the strip, and Sandusky's real life counterpart, had to be put down this morning.

Noki stopped eating a few days back, and when they brought him into the vet to figure out why, he was found to have a very advanced form of cancer. He was such a strong and healthy cat. It's hard to believe he could be gone so quickly.

I know you are all animal lovers, so I'm sure that you will understand.

Rest in peace, Noki.

[cougarhearted]

Doh man... only four years old? That just seems too young for such a vibrant-looking cat to succumb to death..... hope you are doing well, John.

[bigcatguy]

So sad :-(

[John Prengaman]

Here's a painting I did for the sanctuary in remembrance of Noki.

[meckelbu]

Belatedly, but... I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of Noki. Take your time and come back with more Sandusky if/when you feel like it.

He does look so adorable and healthy in the photos, indeed hard to believe he could develop cancer at such a young age and succumb to it. Sadly, it happens.

[whisperpntr]

That's a beautiful painting and tribute John. Very said that Noki died. He looked like such a beautiful and friendly cougar.

[dbjrab]

very belated and was wondering why the strip not been updated in quite awhile. am so sorry to hear of your loss i love your strips and look forward to when/if you feel the urge to continue. The painting is very gorgeous and they are lucky to have someone like you to've done such a piece for them. He looked like he was a friendly wild animal.