In Memory of Bosum

Bosum died today, the best cat I've ever known. Unfortunately he died slowly and with pain. It took two days. My wife and I were with him all the time, comforting him until the last moment of his glorious life.

Such was his character that there is no way I'm going to let him go without a mention.

We first met him when he kept trying to stay at our place. We use to chase him away because we already had cats and other pets. But Bosum persisted. He just wouldn't go away, so we welcomed him into the family.

He was a gentle and dignified cat, a handsome black and white who always kept incredibly clean.

From the beginning he became one of the family, as if he had always been or was destined to be.

He not only got along with the other pets but acted like a mother to them - playing with them, washing them, sharing food with them and protecting them.

The other pets included cats and kittens, puppy dogs, rats and birds.
Bosum was their good friend and they all adored him.

He never fought, except to defend himself outside the home. Normally he would protest and try hard to avoid fighting.

Outside he was the fastest cat I've ever seen and could dash to the top of a high tree in a second. He used to chase birds but I never saw him kill one.

He was a great talker and liked nothing better than to cuddle up in my lap. He was constant company. He would sleep on the bed and next morning be standing next to you at the breakfast table ready for his share.

He always greeted you with an hullo, especially when you had just come back from outside.
When he looked at you it was with a gentle knowing gaze, full of love and warmth.

If he had been human he would have been an angel and I hope he is an angel now. I've prayed so hard for him. I loved him so very much. I will never forget him. For about 20 years he was my dear dear friend and I miss him so much. My tears are flowing and my heart is full of sadness.
Farewell, dear dear Bosum. I love you.