Cats
Thirteen has always been my lucky number, so I'm not surprised that March 13 (2009) is Ben's Gotcha Day.
He was a stray, found on the mean streets and taken to Toronto Animal Services. Our Max had just died (see his story in the Just For Sweet Max tab), even though I was still reeling from that loss and not ready to get another cat, Casper was so sad and lonely without Max that we had to do what was best for him. Robert said he needed another buddy and I had to agree.
Three evenings in a row we went back to the shelter and basically ignored Ben (or Kennedy as he was known then) because he was only about five months old. I was firmly against adopting a youngster, since the disease that killed Max usually hits kittens less than one year or older cats more than ten years. But Ben was persistent, he would reach his paws outside his cage and try to catch us while dancing around on his hind legs, we thought isn’t he sweet as we walked on by and went to look at other cats. Finally Robert took him out and held him towards me saying “what about this little guy”? I cradled him in my arms and he lay contentedly on his back and made happy paws in the air. Well I was hooked and we took him home immediately. After two years together I constantly marvel at what a fantastic cat Ben is and how he knew that we were the right people for him and didn’t give up trying to tell us so!
Ben and Casper became fast friends. Casper took him under his wing and taught him everything he knew (both good AND bad). Sometimes I think back to those nights at the shelter and I truly shudder to think that we almost didn't pick Ben. He is a quirky little guy who is intense and emotional and a bit of a Mama's boy, but I wouldn't change him one bit. We have been joyfully rewarded EVERY SINGLE DAY with Ben as a part of our family!
Ben's very special ladycat Clemmie from Life from a Cat's Perspective send him this beautiful Gotcha Day Card.
Thank you Clemmie, I love you :-) ~Ben xoxo
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- Ben's 3rd Gotcha Day
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- Happy Gotcha Day Casper And Archie
Hello friends and thank you for popping by for Casper and Archie's Gotcha Day celebration! Ben and Jimmy help celebrate their brother's Gotcha Day Please help yourselves to food while I tell a little story. Don't forget cake And a niptini...
- The Introductions
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Cats
Happy 2nd Gotcha Day Ben!
Thirteen has always been my lucky number, so I'm not surprised that March 13 (2009) is Ben's Gotcha Day.
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| baby Ben |
He was a stray, found on the mean streets and taken to Toronto Animal Services. Our Max had just died (see his story in the Just For Sweet Max tab), even though I was still reeling from that loss and not ready to get another cat, Casper was so sad and lonely without Max that we had to do what was best for him. Robert said he needed another buddy and I had to agree.
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| Ben and big brother Casper |
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| best pals |
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| grown up mancat and big brother himself :-) |
Ben's very special ladycat Clemmie from Life from a Cat's Perspective send him this beautiful Gotcha Day Card.
Thank you Clemmie, I love you :-) ~Ben xoxo
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| beautiful Clemmie |
- Happy Gotcha Day Casper And Archie
Hello Friends, many of you already know the story of how Casper and Archie came to live with us two years to the day of each other! But because I haven't blogged in so long I will reprint the story again. Are we sitting comfortably? Then...
- Ben's Gotcha Day
Hello friends, I hope you will join me in celebrating the 4th anniversary of Ben coming to live with us. baby Ben brother Ben beautiful Ben Happy Gotcha Day sweet boy!!!! PS - look at the great Gotcha card Ben got from his special ladycat...thank you...
- Ben's 3rd Gotcha Day
Thirteen has always been my lucky number, so its no surprise that March 13 (2009) is Ben's Gotcha Day. wee Ben He was a stray, found on the mean streets and taken to Toronto Animal Services. He had been at the shelter for a couple of weeks and was...
- Happy Gotcha Day Casper And Archie
Hello friends and thank you for popping by for Casper and Archie's Gotcha Day celebration! Ben and Jimmy help celebrate their brother's Gotcha Day Please help yourselves to food while I tell a little story. Don't forget cake And a niptini...
- The Introductions
Hello folks (if anyone is reading this) and welcome to my blog. I’m very new to the medium; in fact this is my inaugural posting. I have four cats and that is the reason I have started this little project. They are the joy of my heart and the children...