December 04, 2021

CATURDAY ART ~ CHRISTMAS MEMORIES (UPDATED with News About Marg)



Our archives go back to the summer of 2007 when Zoolatry first published ~ and now we begin to share our fifteenth holiday season with friends and their pets from around the world, and what a joy it is to have met and come to know and care about so many!  Looking back into those archives, today we've chosen to share the pets who have filled the pages of our blog over the years, featured for Caturday Art during past Christmas holidays ~ 

Chesapeake Red "Chessie" and Brandy ~ the beagle and the basset hound, the two family pets who grew up with our family as our young family grew up.  Chessie was with us almost 18 years, even sharing her life with our grandchildren.  Annie, her kits Bravo, Charlie and Delta Dawn.  Our Florida feral family who became the "permanent porch kitties" at our Florida home.  We cared for many other ferals during our years there, but this little family became "ours".

ZOEY, the clown, the character, so loved by so many, and her Daddy's pride and joy.  Ever amusing, ever curious.  Part of our lives for 7 years, then moving on to bring fun and laughter and memories to her "other mother and father" for another 7 years.  Now surely, heaven's silliest angel kitty!

Zoey and Maggy.  Sisters in "name" only.  Living together in the sunshine state ... competitive, passing by with tails held high.  Together at the window, intent on watching the porch kitties out front and the ferals out back.  Never quite getting along. Only toleration.  Equal in beauty, spirit.  Beautiful, loved so much "himmies". 

Maggy, the Magster, Magoo, the lady.  Strong and independent.  Gorgeous color points, worth just sitting and watching, she could bring calm to your heart and mind.  Lived her life on her terms.  Possibly the most photographed pet in my life.

Dougie Dog!  After the loss of my husband in 2012 and a move from Florida to Maryland, I lived for a time with family and with this extraordinary chocolate Lab who stole my heart each day, and gave it back each night ~ only to steal it again the next day!  He is still with his loving family and I do miss his exuberance and the deep and thoughtful look in his eyes.  Big and strong, yet gentle and loving.  





29 comments:

  1. What a wonderful post full of lots of dear friends old and new...
    Hugs Cecilia

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  2. thank you for the info on Marg! 🐱

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  3. you know my heart loves big dogs, and Dougie has a place in my heart. I enjoyed all your precious memory post, i never tire of seeing beloved pets whether mine or someone else.

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  4. Such sweet holiday memories of all your past pets.

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  5. It is wonderful to know Marg is on the mend and will soon be home with her family. Lovely pictures of memories.
    Purrs
    ERin

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  6. We love those memories of Zoey, Maggy, and Dougie Dog. Thank you for letting us know where Marg is. We will work on getting something out to her. XO

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  7. What lovely artistic photographic memories. All so beautiful.

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  8. wow 15 holiday seasons! amazing and congratulations. and thank you for sharing these wonderful memories.

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  9. What wonderful Christmas Angel memories you keep in your heart. You are such a thoughtful and kind soul to see to it that Marg is thought of as she recovers. Mom, dad and I will certainly be sending something her way. Bless your heart.

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  10. Those are some wonderful memories!

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  11. Thanks for sharing your wonderful memories - and the update on Marg !

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  12. Fifteen holiday seasons is incredible and they bring such wonderful memories♥

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  13. Wow! Fifteen holiday seasons is quite an accomplishment! And these are wonderful memories to have.

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  14. We just say the update! We're going to be sending Miss Marg a card.

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  15. Thanks for the Marg update. Those are all such wonderful and beautiful memories.

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  16. I wish I had known you back in 2007, but Iam glad I know you now. Thank you for the Marg update. I sent her card to her house figuring whoever tends to the cats would take it to her. XO

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  17. Oh Ann! Thanks for sharing your Memories of Christmas past with us. I was amazed at home many of the images I remember from previous Christmases. THANK YOU for sharing. I send you hugs. Barb

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  18. Thank you for keeping us informed and for sharing your wonderful memories.

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  19. Such sweet memories! I know June has something up her sleeve and I can't wait to see it.

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  20. What special memories........and photos of some loving, beautiful companions who "make the season bright". Thank you for the info on Marg. We are sending happy thoughts.

    Love, Teddy and Mom Pam

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  21. This time of year we all look back on happy and sad holidays of the past. But now we go on to make some new memories to look back on. Have a happy and safe holiday season.

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  22. What a fabulous animal family!

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  23. What a wonderful collection of very special memories! Thanks for sharing, else we might not have known about some of these sweeties!

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  24. Lovely and heart-stirring art, and words, as always. My husband mailed off a small parcel to Marg yesterday with a card and a little stuffed Christmas reindeer. I hope it lifts her sprit if only for a moment.

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