Purrs for a buddy and his RB Hobbes

Last week my friend Brian lost his dear cat Hobbes to complications of

Helen Miles...

I'm so sorry to hear this. We'll light a candle for Hobbes journey, and
for Brian and Ian to start recovering from their loss.

Helen M

kidney failure. He was barely ten years old.

Adrian...

Purrs and condolences for Brian, I will light a candle for Hobbes. :-(

polonca12000...

Please purr a few for Brian and Ian, and their first furbaby

Exocat...

That's so sad. Purrs of condolence to the bereaved from us lot
here in Cornwall, UK

Gordon & the FF

Monique Y. Mudama...

Purrs for Brian, Ian, and their loving cat companion, Hobbes.

Brian is the last of my friends to have stuck by me after meeting Louie.
(It takes a marriage to tell you who your friends are; I knew who the
bigots were PDQ.) In 1995 Brian moved to Florida with his partner Ian,
bought a house, and adopted Hobbes as the "inaugural cat." To Brian, a
lifelong animal lover, a house isn't a home until someone's purring in
it. Hobbes was a handsome and feisty fellow, lithe and beautifully
marked with distinct stripes, who was ornery until the very end. The
good ornery that is, the kind that says there is life yet to be had, and
strength. Then all at once, the poor fellow lost it, and collapsed in
his own litter box. The kidneys had won. He was only ten, and Brian and
Ian had had him from a tiny kitten.

I know my old buddy, how he tries to be pragmatic and says he's got the
stiff upper lip and he'd been preparing, blah-blah-blah bull. Who can
prepare for these things, even knowing it must come eventually? Brian's
devastated. Hobbes was, to him, the start of a new life and proof in his
eyes that he and Ian are a true couple. They were devoted to Hobbes,
making sure he had his medicines and fluid IV's, and loved him to
distraction. I didn't know Hobbes, but I knew he got the best of love
and care. Please purr a few for Brian and Ian, and their first furbaby
who hadn't been here long enough.

Yowie...

Purrs for Brian & Ian. I'm quite sure Hobbes has gone to RB with the
knowledge that he was a very much loved part of the family.

Yowie
(Thats the best thing about pets, they recognise love when they see it, and
don't judge that love by the type of package it comes in)

Singh...

That is possibly the wisest piece of print I've seen in a long time!

Blessed be,
Baha

Wayne Mitchell...

Purrs to ease the pain of those left behind. May their hearts
heal soon and well, and may their next master appear before too
long.

Cheryl Sellner...

Purrs for their broken hearts. May they find another furry soul to
love soon. When they're ready.

Victor Martinez...

It's never long enough. Lots of purrs.

Marina...

Many purrs for their loss.

Blessed be,
Baha

Kreisleriana...

You're never ready. Big purrs for Hobbes and his slaves.

Theresa

Make Levees, Not War

polonca12000...

Lots and lots of purrs,
Polonca and Soncek

mlbriggs...

Purrs for Hobbes on the Rainbow Trail and for those who loved him. MLB

Karen...

Purrs for Brian.

glsummer...

Purrs for Brian and Ian to gently heal, and for Hobbes for a gentle
journey to The Bridge.

Ginger-lyn

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