As many of you know Koko and Jean Claude divide their time between my house and CCL’s house. Lately however, they have acquired some real estate in my house – in fact Jean Claude recently built a second story. There are companies such as “Four Paws” that build such houses for cats.
Pets add so much to our lives. My friend Dwayne, recently lost his beloved dog “Shaby.” I was moved by his Facebook remembrance to his furry friend and got his permission to post it to this blog. Here’s Dwayne’s moving tribute to “Shaby.”
“Many of you have asked about ” Shaby” over the past few years. My family, friends and colleagues have all known him for the past 18 years. He was always present making someone laugh or smile. Last night, the little champ slept away to Heaven. Six rewards, pet amber alerts, 20 or more lost and found ads, a private detective and lawyers to get him back from his various adventures into the neighborhoods in Atlanta, NYC, NJ and Houston, he always found his way back to the Ashley Family. Like most of us, Shaby was curious about the world and wanted to see it–so he explored. Mom, thanks for taking great care of him for the past 4 years, and years before when I came for visits and he ended staying for months to years. And to all my friends who took care him when I had to travel over the years ( Cisco, Kurt, Leon, Gerald, Phillip, Martha and Andy). We will miss you little fella and “don’t embarrass me by begging for food when people are eating in Heaven”
Shaby
Jean-Claude and Koko both tend to be night owls. So it comes as no surprise that they wake me up very early for play, foot or whatever. This photo is very amusing.
I recently took up yoga on a regular basis. Jean Claude, our black Bombay cat struck a partial head stand today to show solidarity. Namaste.
Jean Claude practicing yoga
I recently purchased a pair of Uggs, the wonderful Austrailian boots. As you can see Jean Claude (and Koko) didn’t waste time in making a home with the box the boots came in, including creating a second level.
Cats & All That ™ 