| August 1, 1988 - December
19, 2009 I can’t say enough about a beautiful,
wonderful cat. Ben was a bi-color, Japanese Bobtail. I took him home
in 1994 after his original owner passed away and his wife decided
to move to a different home. She thought Ben would not be safe in
the new neighborhood. Ben was 21 years old when I had to have him
put to sleep. He fought a courageous battle against Basel cell Carcinoma
and old age. In his final two years, he was blind and could not hear
very well. Nevertheless, he could still get around quite well and
would always come to my lap when I was working at the computer or
relaxing on the sofa. He would stretch up with his two front legs,
rest them on mine, and then lift his back leg up and wait for a hand
to give him a boost. I did everything for him I could, but it was
not enough. I will miss you my friend. God speed Ben. |
