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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Theirs was a love story.

I will never find a better photo for Valentine's Day than this one of Mr. Ed and Lily taken last year.

                                    My heart-shaped cats
Theirs was a real love story. In all my years of living with cats I had never witnessed a bond like theirs.  It was hard to imagine such a love between two cats. We lost Ed to kidney-failure last December. He is missed every day by his family and dear little Lily.  Life is very different for her now. We do our best to keep her content with extra attention and love, as we truly do understand her loss, but there is a sadness about her that only time will heal. Our Annie has become her closest companion. I knew I could count on her.

I wish you all a beautiful Valentine's Day.

hugs, Deb
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25 comments:

  1. Shabby chic SandyFebruary 13, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    What a sweet Valentine picture. So sorry you lost Ed. Have a wonderful Valentines day!

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  2. William KendallFebruary 13, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    Such a sweet picture.

    They're proof that cats have feelings.

    Annie's actions are proof that cats are capable of empathy.

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  3. ElaineFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:44 AM

    Now that has got my Valentine's Day off to a really good start.

    I am so glad that Annie is helping Lily, and in doing so is helping you to cope with losing that dear old Mr Ed. x

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  4. SandraFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    Such a beautiful and meaningful picture. Such love...

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  5. It's meFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    ♥...Happy Valentine's Day ....♥...Love / Liefs Ria....xxx...♥♥♥ !!!

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  6. KathyB.February 14, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    You're right about your photo. People so often overlook the deep bond animals have not only with us, but with each other. Happy Valentine's day .

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    Our pets hold our hearts in their paws.
    Thanks for sharinfg the uplifting story of your cats' devotion to each other
    Gail

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  8. Maggie from Stillness at CherithFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    They are the sweetest feline couple ♥

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  9. Jane and ChrisFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    When a cat loses a best buddy it's heart breaking. Good old Annie!
    Jane x

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  10. Estelle'sFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    When I read the title of this post, I just knew it must have been about Ed and Lily. Through all of your pictures, you could see and feel the bond these two had. Incredible and so loving.....I love this Deb. Oh, what a blessing in life Ed was and Lily still is. Happy Valentine's!

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  11. Purrfect HavenFebruary 14, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    that is one special and moving shot. lovely to visit you again, Helen, Darcy and Bingley xxx

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  12. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 14, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    This photo will always make me smile! What love they shared. Wishing you and all the cats a very Happy Valentine's Day. Hugs from Linda and Charlie

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  13. CrystalMoonCatFebruary 14, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    The shape of the pair of them in their bed does look almost heart shaped! Glad Lily is being looked after by Annie. I agree I do think animals grieve.

    Linda xxx

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  14. Eastside CatsFebruary 14, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Beautiful photo! Perfect for Valentine's Day!

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  15. Ann BoyajianFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    What a beautiful picture, and what lovely memories.
    Happy Valentine's Day! Headbutts all around.

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  16. John BellenFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    I love their love story. What a pair they were, what a cat Mr Ed was.

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  17. Our Neck of the WoodsFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    This really is the perfect Valentine's Day photo. It is hard on us when we lose an animal friend, but it is also hard on the other animals as well. You have learned this with Lily and I have seen it also with my Emma when we lost Sylvester last year. It just takes time, no matter if you are human or animal.

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  18. Maureen WyattFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Awww, poor Lily to lose her love. That is a picture to treasure!

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  19. UnknownFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    So happy that they had each other. I truly understand the pain of his loss to your felines and other family members. This is a picture I know you will always cherish.

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  20. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    What a sweet photo. Happy Valentine's Day.

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  21. Pasha's MommyFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    What an adorable picture. Sad that the sweethearts are now seperated :(

    Happy Valentine's day!

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  22. Shuttle, Hook and NeedleFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Precious picture! So sad for Lily now but good that Annie is comforting her.

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  23. Mary AFebruary 14, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    Losing Ed was compounded for you. His passing broke two hearts - yours and Lily's. I think that makes it harder to bear. Thank goodness Annie is there to help fill the void. The picture is a beautiful memento of their loving relationship.

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  24. KariFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    Their's was a very special relationship for cats or humans. What a wonderful love they shared.
    Although Ed will never be replaced,
    we find comfort in knowing Peach is helping Lily through her grief. There
    is something very special aboutPeach. You can see it in her
    eyes.
    Ed has permanent place in all of our
    hearts. We all loved that little man
    like crazy.
    We hope all of your kitties have a happy Valentine's Day and know all
    of our love is with them today and
    always.
    Kisses and hugs

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  25. KnatoleeFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    It's so sad they had to be parted. That photo says it all. :(

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