BLACK CAT APPRECIATION DAY

Though I have never been owned by a black cat ... I do enjoy daily life with a "black dog" who is wonderful and amazing in every possible way.  And many years ago, during another life in Florida (the years 2010 through 2012) at our home there, we tended several feral families of mostly black cats ... the mother Annie, her little ones Bravo, Charlie and Delta Dawn and about the same time, along came Annie's friend Carlacita and her brood of black kitties and tuxies.  They lived on our porch, sleeping, eating and playing there ... and romped about the backyard, often sunning themselves around the barbecue.  Over time we were able to catch and release (TNR) the kittens, though never successfully the mother cats.  At the time, life didn't allow us to bring any of them into our home ... but we loved and enjoyed them all ... and still, in my mind ... Black Cats Are Great!

Top left: Annie on the front porch.

Top right: Delta Dawn, who turned out to be Delta Don when sent off to the vet for TNR.

Bottom left: Annie and Carlacita's families sunning themselves around the barbecue.  

Bottom right:  Annie and Bravo. 

For Black Cat Appreciation Day we're joining two favorite blog hops,

FELINE FRIDAY sponsored by Comedy Plus.

and

FRIDAY FLASHBACK sponsored by FiveSibes.

A THANKFUL DAY

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Today we are thankful for all who share the stories of their beloved pets with us.

We know it is not an easy thing to do ~ often when there is a loss, the pain is deep and

one would rather just "hide away" from the world.  Yet, by sharing your story,

willingly and openly you can help ease that pain, soften that loss ~ we all understand,

as each of us has at one time or another walked in your shoes.

And it is important that others speak to your loss.  So, please remember to visit

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RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE DAY

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Be Happy!