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A Great One Passes Over

My gardening buddy Yardley passed over the Rainbow Bridge today. Although he was given only 2 months to live with colon cancer, by the grace of God, he stayed on patrol over 2 1/2 years longer. My Vet who knew him well had me write a short eulogy for him. This is it below......

Yardley was the best cat at being a cat I've ever owned. He did his job of keeping the vermin and stray cats away, all the while being as sweet as honey and smart as a whip. I've never had one like him before and most likely never will again. He caught the express to Heaven and is now with my beloved Bonita. They played together here on earth and will make good company for each other until mama comes up to join them.. He was my little boy.

Maryl

Bonita and Yardley together:

Comments (14)

  • 9 years ago

    Maryl, sorry to hear you lost a furry family member. It was great he was able to share the extra years with you. I know he will be forever in your heart.

    Sherry

    Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a) thanked sherrygirl zone5 N il
  • 9 years ago

    Oh, sweet Yardley.....you were so loved and so lucky to have Maryl as your mom. You were such a good, loyal son to her and because you loved her so much you gave her an extra couple years of companionship. You remind me of my big boy Nemo who you and Bonita may have met now that you are over the rainbow. I hope you are all playing and chasing each other and I know you would want me to tell your mom that I am sorry that she is without you now. She will have wonderful memories and will always love you, till she sees you again. You were a lovely boy.

  • 9 years ago

    Very sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet Yardley. Sounds like he was an excellent gardening companion. I am glad you were able to spend two extra years together. Lovely photo of Bonita and Yardley together.

    Lori

    Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a) thanked tarheelgirl_7b
  • 9 years ago

    I always loved the name Yardley for your boy. And I love the Rainbow Bridge. I have shared that with many friends who have lost dear pets. It is always hard to lose one but when they have such sweet characteristics it makes it even harder for us, and it sounds like Yardley was one of those dear ones. Sorry for your loss. Glad you had him.

    Kate

  • 9 years ago

    Wonderful eulogy for your boy! Fly free little one. Mama Maryl, take comfort in the thought of all pain and worry gone. Now is a time of peace and joy and rest, until we come again.

    Alex

    Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a) thanked samhain10 - 5a
  • 9 years ago

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Maryl. I feel like I know many of your pets. I always liked the name Yardley too, so I really noticed him. I know how much you will miss him, but Bonita is happy to be with him again I am sure. I'm so glad you had the extra time with him.

  • 9 years ago

    I too am sorry for your loss and am glad you had more time with him than expected.

    Brad

    Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a) thanked Brad KY 6b
  • 9 years ago
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    All your kind words mean a lot to me right now. It has been a worrisome time these last few months. I Thank you......Maryl

  • 9 years ago

    Love and Light to you and your beloved Yardley

    Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a) thanked bloominghaus7/LI/NY
  • 9 years ago

    So sorry to hear of Yardley's passing. We sure do miss furry friends when they are gone, don't we.

    Nancy

    Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a) thanked HoosierBob SW Indiana Zone 5
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Appreciate your thoughts Bloominghaus and Nancy. Yardley was such a part of our life. We let him out every morning and had him back in the house with us by 3PM until the routine would start again the next day. Yesterday my DH put down Yardley's usual afternoon meal before realizing he wouldn't be coming in to eat it. It will take awhile to adjust. Again, thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts......Maryl

  • 9 years ago

    Maryl, I am so sorry for your loss. Garden companion cats are special, and I hate that you lost this one. It is incredibly hard to lose a pet. So sorry.

    kay

    Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a) thanked organic_kitten
  • 9 years ago

    I know we have many kind hearts on this forum as shown by the nice words people have offered me on the loss of my Yardley. Yours is among them Kay and I thank you.........Maryl

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