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Saturday, September 11, 2010

A Tribute to B


Many of you know that yesterday, our beloved Annie made one of the most difficult decisions of her life.....she let Mr. B's spirit soar free. He was one of the SPECIAL Ones.... sweet, comic, full of kitty idiosyncrasies...... one of which was - curling up in the sink!


He loved going outside (with his Brother, Spike), his "Step-brother", Max, and Zeus...his doggie "Cousin".

He was afraid of thunder and whenever he heard it - be it in the distance or close by, he would run for "cover"....be it a closet, a cupboard... Once, when visiting Ann and the Boys in Taos, I was in the middle of a bath....the storm began, B ran into the bathroom, stared at me....then stared at the cupboard where Anne keeps toiletries and other supplies, stared at me again, clearly saying: "Stupid Girl! Get out of that tub and open my sanctuary at once"! I did....


Here they are....the "Tuxedo Twins"....B (on the left) and Spike (on the right). Beautiful cats, full of spirit.


Annie, you were the very best Mum to B....he knew it. Spike, Zeus and Max know it too. And so do your Blogging Family.
B, I miss you and will keep you in my heart forever.
♥ Robin ♥
Posted by Robin at 8:12 AM
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  1. Anne Huskey-LockardSeptember 11, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Oh Robin....so sorry to hear a little fur-buddy has crossed the rainbow bridge.
    They truly are family...are they not? Many hugs.....

    XXOO~~♥
    Anne

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  2. Annie CoeSeptember 11, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Thank you sweetie. I was so out of it when I did my B post I did not list all his wonderful
    habits! Like what a cream and cheese hound he was, just like his mum :-). The last year he had dropped many of his fears and one was of thunder. I love that you have photos of him when he was big! Love you and hugs.xoxo

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  3. sukipoetSeptember 11, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    This is such a beautiful tribute Robin. And what a cute story about the bath! so sad yet glad at the same time that he is at peace.

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  4. SnowbrushSeptember 11, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Wow, I'm so sorry.

    If a pet lives 14 years, and we live 75 years, that adds up to a lot of goodbyes. We see entire generations come and go before it is our own time to depart. I just wish that all of us could die as comfortably as the deaths that we try to provide for our beloved pets.

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  5. Mary-LaureSeptember 11, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    Oh, how heartbreaking. I know it's very hard to let go a pet one has loved for years. Sigh. Your tribute is very moving.

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  6. studio loloSeptember 12, 2010 at 5:21 AM

    That's a beautiful tribute from his Auntie ♥

    We're never, ever ready to say goodbye, but bless the ones who unselfishly know when to.

    Run free, Mister B. xoxo♥

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  7. Amanda SummerSeptember 12, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    robin --- i'm so sorry about mr. b --- chances are he's curled up right now in a cool smooth sink in kitty heaven!! my condolences to annie -- losing a pet is heartbreaking -- thank you for this lovely tribute♡♡

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  8. RobinSeptember 12, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Anne, so nice you stopped by....I hope you are feeling better.....I KNEW you would understand this post.

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  9. RobinSeptember 12, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    Annie, you KNOW I had to do something for B......I loved him so much. (And still do love him.) I have several photos of him... and many, many memories.

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  10. RobinSeptember 12, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Suki, you know, all too well, what Annie is going through... it is the ONLY downside to having a pet...but as time passes, only the memories of happiness and love will stay on.

    Love to you and Bibs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  11. RobinSeptember 12, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Ah, Snow.....I am happy to have you visit me.
    You, too, know what this post is all about.... it is so hard to lose a "Furry One" who has given nothing but honesty and love.

    I keep you, your wife and Baxter in my thoughts and (sorry) prayers.... that's just me.

    I care.

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  12. RobinSeptember 12, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    Cher Mary-Laure,
    Merci Beaucoup for your lovely words.....you are another loving person who understands....

    Kiss "The Oracle" for me when you see him next, ok?

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  13. RobinSeptember 12, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Ah, Lo.....I have no words.....our hearts are completely aligned with this...... B IS running free and "gorging" himself with cheese and cream!

    Love, Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  14. RobinSeptember 12, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Amanda, I LOVE what you wrote..... it's PURRFECT and I think you are right.

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  15. MimSeptember 13, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Lovely post Robin - wish the animals would last longer...

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  16. angela recadaSeptember 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Oh - how did I miss this? What a beautiful post for a dear friend and her beloved Mr. B.
    xo

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  17. kjSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    robin and annie, every mr. b in the world deserves the two of you...

    love
    kj

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