Well, we’ve arrived at another Friday. I hesitate to say my usual “Happy Friday” because of the news I have to share. We said goodbye to Eddie last week. Here’s what I shared on Facebook over the weekend:
Eddie ran off to the rainbow bridge on Friday. He shared 17 years of his life with us and was our first pet. Eddie played big brother to three cats — and more recently tolerated our last two additions. We adopted Eddie on June 22, 2003. We said goodbye on July 3, 2020. He had a long, full life – and we miss him terribly. RIP, Eddie. (Grass photo is one week after we adopted him. Bow tie photo is after one of his last grooming sessions this year.)
Here’s what the cats were up to this (sad) week.
Mean Mama
Mama: What are you doing?
Woodrow: Giving you my best can-I-haz-some-of-your-food look. Is it working?
Mama: Did I give you any food?
Woodrow: Now I’m giving you my I-haz-a-sad look.
Mama: Aww, that’s a cute one.
Woodrow: It’s supposed to be sad!
Mama: I guess it needs work. Better luck next time!
Woodrow: Mama!!!
#meanmama
4th of July Treats
Mama: Olive, want to wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July?
Olive: I kind of just want the treat that’s in your hand.
Mama: Can you at least say it first?
Olive: Treat!
Mama: ∗sigh∗
#notwhatimeant #happyfourthofjuly
More Butter!
Mama: Why are you staring at the neighbors?
Dexter: They’re grilling salmon.
Mama: You seem very concerned.
Dexter: They didn’t use enough butter!
Mama: The horrors.
Dexter: I should write them a letter on how to properly season salmon.
Mama: I think it’ll be okay.
Dexter: It’s not okay. Bring me my typewriter and letterhead!
#concernedcat
Box Hideout
Mama: There you are! I’ve been looking for you all day.
Harley: You could’ve called me.
Mama: I did. Like 10 times!
Harley: Ooo, so close. I would’ve responded on the 11th time.
Mama: Somehow I doubt that.
Harley: Well, now we’ll never know.
#boxhideout
Our Little Secret
Mama: Sophie, did you ask Harley for permission to get in his box?
Sophie: I don’t need no stinkin’ permission!!
Mama: …
Sophie: ∗whispering∗ Don’t tell him, kay?
#ourlittlesecret
Handsome and Sweet
Mama: Who’s the handsomest boy cat in all of the land?
Woodrow: Harley!
Mama: I’m talking about you!
Woodrow: But Harley says it’s him. So it must be true.
Mama: Aww, you’re the sweetest.
Woodrow: No, Harley says that’s Olive.
Mama: So what are you?
Woodrow: He says simple. Isn’t that great?!
#thelovabledumdum
The Plan
Mama: Someone’s on high alert.
Olive: There’s an introoder in the house!
Mama: It’s just the plumber.
Olive: You’ve locked me in your office!
Mama: It’s for your own safety, so you don’t get out.
Olive: Or is it for his safety? Let me at him!
Mama: Are you going to attack him with your cuteness?
Olive: Perhaps that’s exactly my plan!
#readytorumble
Bonus Friday Photos
Here are some photos of Eddie with his cat siblings.
Stay safe, everyone!
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Oh that last photo on this post is so dear and darling – I see a LOT of love in those dark eyes……I know Eddie sure had some fun with the cats when they arrived one by one but I also just bet he enjoyed being “big brother” to each and every one. So sorry for your loss – it’s so hard – I know. Love the other conversations this past week as always. Your kitty crew knows just what to say ALWAYS.
Love, Pam and Teddy too
Rest easy sweet Eddie, you were a handsome dude.
What a special guy, handsome Eddie. We send a circle of love to all of you.
RIP sweet Eddie! They always leave us too soon. He was a very handsome and good pup.
hugs to you all… we are so sad that your Eddie had to go….
Farewell, Angel Eddie!
Looks like you trained your feline housemates well.
Eddie; may your journey to heaven be swift, may your new “house” be in the shade of a biscuit tree. We are truly sorry…..♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Eddie wuz a cat whisperer
Hugs to everyone there. Will the cats miss him? Sometimes they “know” before we do.
So sorry to hear the sad news about Eddie. 😿😿😿
We always enjoy your chats and you out did yourselves during a sad week. We’re all so very sorry that dear Eddie had to depart and we all send hugs to you.
Condolences on Eddie. That box photo is priceless! It really does look like he’s trying to figure it out. Sweet little man.
What a precious pup, run free sweet Eddie! Hugs.
What a wonderful life you had, Eddie, with the best Meowmy. Free to be a kitten again.
Eddie’s picture at the end says it all. He loved his family with all his heart. What a long life he had….but no matter, no length of time is ever enough. Big hugs my friend.
The others sure had their say this week like always. I loved their shenanigans.
Jean
My heart goes out to you. Eddie was such a big part of your family even if he wasn’t “one of the chatty cats.” Wishing you peace and comfort during this sad time.
Sending comforting purrz on Eddie’s passing. He was cute … I mean for a woofie. Olive has it working. Treat first.
We are sending purrayers to you and the kitties about Eddie’s passing. It looks like the cats will be missing him as much as the humans.
We’re so sorry about Eddie. What a cute guy. Purrs….
I am so sorry about Eddie’s passing.
Woodrow, don’t listen to your mama. You did very well with your sad look.
Eddie was a cutie. I am so sorry for your loss. XO
I’m sorry for your loss. Sending comforting thoughts.
It’s so clear that Eddie was an awesome dog, and an amazing sibling to your cats. Sending you all gentle purrs of comfort as you mourn his passing.
Fly free, Eddie. You are forever loved and cherished.
What a lovely collection of kitty photos, and we’re so sorry to learn of Eddie’s passing. Our hearts go out to you.
So sorry to hear about Eddie! What a wonderful dog! Clearly he had a great life–i love the photo of him trying to get into the box!
So sorry for your loss! Eddie looked like such a good big brother. Sending you big hug, purrs and soft woofs.
I’m so sorry. RIP Eddie – thank you for being kind to the cats and for being a really really good dog.
We’re so sorry about Eddie! He was a good brofur to all your chatty cats! I keep saying this … but Woodrow and Ellie would be besties! Then again, they’d need a lap big enough and food enough for both of them ALL THE TIME … so maybe they would turn into rivals and not besties …
On another note, Harley has quite a few opinions!
Eddie was just darling. I’m so sorry for your loss. I bet the cats are missing him as much as you and hubby. Precious photos of all and of course, crack-up content. Those cats and their antics never cease to make me smile.
Sending a big hug from me and Bobcat.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Oh, how very sad. So sorry for the loss of your sweet boy Eddie. Alltough we had tears in our eyes, we had a smile on the pictures of this purrecious little angel too. Soft Pawkisses to comfort you. Fly free beautiful Soul💗💗💗
RIP adorable cuddly Eddie <3 <3 <3