Monday, March 31, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Our Journey Together Has Begun . . .. .
My
darling Otis--one week together and I already love you more than words can
express. What joy you bring to my life
with your sweet and humble ways. Each
day I learn more about you and each day I grow to love you more.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
Love Story
Deepest
and most heartfelt appreciation goes out to my friend Terry. P. for putting
together this lovely video. It’s just
too wonderful and touching for words.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
The Story of Otis
Even
the most casual of readers to this blog know that the light went out of my life
on March 1 of this year when my beloved Kikki passed away in my arms. He was my constant companion and the loss has
been nearly unbearable. Kikki was there
for me during the toughest times, always offering a silken shoulder to cry
on. Burying my head into his soft fur and
receiving his consoling kisses somehow made everything OK.
Everyone
deals with the loss of a beloved pet differently. In my case, I had to look for another
cat. NOT a replacement for irreplaceable
Kikki but rather a similar, special feline that would continue the
unconditional and extraordinary love story that we shared. I immediately began searching . . . and even made two adoption attempts . . . both
were failures. And then, late last Friday
evening, the ad below appeared on Petfinders.com
(please click on image to embiggen)
When
I saw Kikki’s signature pose, the paw drape, I started to cry. It was
like a sign from the Rainbow Bridge!
Plus, the cat himself, named Binion, looked just like Kikki!
On Saturday I called Arnell Memorial Humane Society in Amery, Wisconsin and they were kind enough to place Binion on hold until I could come in on Monday. From that point on, everything fell right into place and the karmic wheels moved smoothly. A feline leukemia test was necessary before he could come home but the Painted Sky Vet Clinic in Amery couldn’t have been more accommodating and offered to get us right in.
With a clean bill of health in hand, my beautiful boy and I began our life journey together. A new start deserves a new name and he is now Otis. Sweetpea and I are so lucky to have found him and to have him in our lives. We love him so much! Thank you Arnell Humane Society and Painted Sky Vet Clinic for your help in making this fateful adoption possible! Welcome to your fur-ever home, darling Otis!
On Saturday I called Arnell Memorial Humane Society in Amery, Wisconsin and they were kind enough to place Binion on hold until I could come in on Monday. From that point on, everything fell right into place and the karmic wheels moved smoothly. A feline leukemia test was necessary before he could come home but the Painted Sky Vet Clinic in Amery couldn’t have been more accommodating and offered to get us right in.
With a clean bill of health in hand, my beautiful boy and I began our life journey together. A new start deserves a new name and he is now Otis. Sweetpea and I are so lucky to have found him and to have him in our lives. We love him so much! Thank you Arnell Humane Society and Painted Sky Vet Clinic for your help in making this fateful adoption possible! Welcome to your fur-ever home, darling Otis!
(please click on images to embiggen)
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| "I can't believe I ate the WHOLE thing! Me love catnip!" |
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Two cats: one in each office window seat, by my side. Life is good! |
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Introducing . . .
contributed by our dear friend Jeff
With much joy, we proudly introduce the newest member of the
Bon Bon Acres household,
Otis the Maine Coon.
Bon Bon Acres household,
Otis the Maine Coon.
(click on image to embiggen)
Monday, March 24, 2014
Another Blog Milestone
Today
we reached 150,000 page views! On behalf
of Sweetpea, Otis and all the critters of Bon Bon Pond, we send out our
sincerest appreciation for the continuing support of our readers.
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