Anders

December 4, 2008 - July 28, 2025

Anders, a orange and white cat, laying down, looking directly at the camera with a blue string around his ear.
Playing with string (2014)

Anders crossed the rainbow bridge on Monday, July 28, 2025. He had been with us for an incredible 16 years and 7 months.

Anders was known for his friendliness and was always eager to greet anyone who came through our door. A constant cuddle-bug, he was often found nestled beside someone on the couch and often already ready for bed.

He loved to bask in the warmth of the fireplace, soak up the sun by the back door, claim a spot in the middle of the bed, and generally make the home office his own.

He responded to many different nicknames, most often Buddy or Bud. Others included:

His full name was Lt. Samuel T. Anders from Battlestar Galactica.

Beth adopted Anders and his littermate Chihiro in February 2009. They were originally named Cedar and Poppy.

In March 2020, Anders was diagnosed with diabetes. He responded remarkably well to treatment and thankfully went into remission in August 2023. Sadly, in 2025, his health declined with diagnoses of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and T cell gastrointestinal lymphoma. He bravely battled these illnesses until his final days.

We would like to thank Dr. Galen Groff and the team at Chuckanut Feline Center for their help with his health, Dr. Brad Day at Larrabee Animal Medicine for performing a detailed ultrasound, and Drs. Juli K. Murphy and Jill E. York at Cedar Grove Veterinary Housecalls for their end-of-life services.

Anders is survived by his littermate sister Chihiro, his adoptive sister Rayla, and his adoptive human parents Beth and Jeffrey.

You will always be missed, Buddy. 💔

Photos and Videos

Anders, an orange and white cat, and Chihiro, a black and white cat, laying close to each other as kittens.
Anders and Chihiro at 4 months old (2009)
Anders, an orange and white cat, standing inside a dryer, looking directly at the camera with his tail straight up.
Up to no good in the dryer (2010)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying on his back looking playful with his paws trying to grab the camera.
Is this a camera? (2010)
Anders, an orange and white cat, checking out a board game piece on the table.
Is this how you play board games? (2011)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying in the middle of a blanket on his side with his eyes closed looking very content. Chihiro, and black and white cat, is laying on her belly in the background.
Happy resting in bed (2014)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying inside a foam cave with just his head sticking out looking directly at the camera.
Foam cave (2014)
Closeup portrait of Anders, an orange and white cat, looking directly at the camera with his eyes wide open.
Staring (2015)
Anders, an orange and white cat, sitting on the bed looking at the window with light shinning right on him.
Watching the sunrise (2017)
Anders, an orange and white cat, sitting at attention on the second tier of a cat tree. Chichiro, and black and white cat, is right next to him and looking at him.
With Chihiro (2017)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying on the bed, sunken into the blankets.
Lazy day (2018)
Closeup of Anders, an orange and white cat, looking up intently at something off camera.
Watching (2019)
Anders, an orange and white cat, sitting at attention on the second tier of a cat tree, looking behind the camera. Chihiro, a black and white cat, is on the top tier resting.
Ready for anything (2019)
Purring loudly (video & audio, 2019)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying on his back with his paws up in the air looking directly at the camera.
Gummy bear (2020)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying down and pushing his face into Chihiro, a black and white cat's, chest.
Cuddling with Chihiro (2020)
Anders, an orange and white cat, sitting next to potted plants on the window sill.
Plants! (2020)
Washing Chihiro (video, 2020)
Closeup portrait of Anders, an orange and white cat, looking directly at the camera with his eyes wide open.
Close up (2020)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying on a small couch for cats next to the fireplace.
Hanging out on the kitty couch (2022)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying in a sunny spot on the floor.
Sun bathing (2022)
Closeup of Anders, an orange and white cat, with his eyes very dilated looking up at something.
What's up there? (2022)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying next to Rayla, a tabby tortoiseshell cat, in a sunny spot on the floor.
With Rayla in the sun (2023)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying in a cat house that looks like a boba tea cup.
In the boba (2023)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying on a kitty couch in front of the fireplace with his paw stretched out. Rayla, a tabby tortoiseshell cat, and Chihiro, a black and white cat, are behind him.
Everyone likes the fireplace (2024)
Drawing of Jeffrey, in a hat with glasses, Beth, with long hair, Chihiro, a black and white cat, Anders, an orange and white cat, and Rayla, a tabby tortoiseshell cat.
Illistration featuring Jeffrey, Beth, Chihiro, Anders, and Rayla by Salo Comics (2024)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying in a fluffy cat bed with Rayla, a tabby tortoiseshell cat, sitting behind him in the background.
Took Rayla's floof (2025)
Closeup of Anders, an orange and white cat, laying in a fluffy cat bed looking directly at the camera.
Got his own floof (2025)
Anders, an orange and white cat, and Rayla, a tabby tortoiseshell cat, laying next to each other in a fluffy cat bed with their backs to the camera.
With Rayla in the floof (2025)
Anders, an orange and white cat, laying on the bed facing to the left.
Still photogenic (2025)
Purr sample (audio, 2025)

Sayings About Anders

Anders (aka Bud, aka Buddy, and countless other nicknames) crossed the rainbow bridge on Monday, July 28, at 16 and a half years old.

Our home feels so much emptier without him. He had the biggest heart always seeking affection, always ready for a cuddle, never understanding the idea of personal space.

He loved food, especially treats, and he never missed a chance to beg for more. He was diagnosed with diabetes in March 2020 and, like the strong boy he was, went into remission in August 2023.

He is survived by his littermate Chihiro and his adopted sister Rayla. We miss him deeply. He gave us so much love, and we'll carry that with us always.

Love you forever, Lt. Samuel T. Anders (yes, that was his full name). 💔

Anders was such a good sweet boy and loved snuggles. He was always licking everybody. And one time, when all the cats snuck treats while the humans were away, Rayla and Chihiro were ashamed and hiding when we walked in the door, while Anders was in his usual spot, like "hey guys!"