Only a few short days after Hobbes’ 18th birthday, Hobbes has passed away peacefully. 😦 I’m reposting the pictures here to honor him and to let everyone know how much I loved him. He gave me such comfort and love, and believe he had a really good life. He will always be remembered. Now off for a good cry! :((((
Loverboy!
Hobbes at Approx. Three Years Old
Hobbes December 2012
Hobbes … hmm…two years ago?
Hobbes after an ear cleaning lol
Hobbes 2012
I see you!
Hobbes basking in the light
Laura Macky Photography 
January 22, 2014 at 10:01 am
I’m sorry for your loss, but I feel sure, that you gave him a wonderful catlife. He was really a beautiful cat.
Irene
January 22, 2014 at 5:01 pm
Thank you so much.
January 22, 2014 at 10:01 am
condolences 😦
January 22, 2014 at 5:01 pm
Thank you Greg.
January 22, 2014 at 10:07 am
Laura,
I am so very sorry for your loss of
Your beautiful wonderful kitty. I
Know you will miss him very much! He lived a great life 18 wow shows how much he was
Loved and cared for.❤️💚💜💙💛
January 22, 2014 at 5:02 pm
Thank you Cathy. I will miss him.
January 22, 2014 at 10:32 am
Always sad to loose a pet. So sorry for your loss.
January 22, 2014 at 5:02 pm
Thank you Peter.
January 22, 2014 at 10:32 am
Always sad to lose a pet. So sorry for your loss.
January 22, 2014 at 10:52 am
So sorry for your loss Laura.
January 22, 2014 at 5:03 pm
Thank you, Trishy.
January 22, 2014 at 11:01 am
He’ll always be in your heart Laura. Big hugs from me to you x
January 22, 2014 at 5:03 pm
Thank you Jaki. 🙂
January 22, 2014 at 11:10 am
Much sadness in the loss of a pet and friend. It is clear to me that you will think of him fondly. Try to smile, you had 18 years to share together.
January 22, 2014 at 5:04 pm
Thank you so much. He made my heart smile. 😀
January 22, 2014 at 11:15 am
So sorry you have lost your friend. His spirit will still be with you.
January 22, 2014 at 5:04 pm
Yes! I do believe that. Thank you. 🙂
January 22, 2014 at 11:43 am
I know very well how deep a cavern they leave behind when they pass on, having lost two of our remaining three within the past half-year. When they are no longer with us, the time together seems like it was so short, and a part of us stays with them, but a part of them stays with us as well. Your 18th birthday tribute to Hobbes was beautiful, as is this revisit and, I’m sure, as are your memories–hold him there. And a good cry is the right thing.
January 22, 2014 at 5:05 pm
It is hard….he was an important part of my family. Thank you… 🙂
January 22, 2014 at 11:56 am
I too am sorry you lost your friend. Be well my dear friend.
January 22, 2014 at 5:05 pm
Thank you Dan. I appreciate it.
January 22, 2014 at 1:56 pm
January has been an awful month for our furry friends. I now know of 2 dogs, your Hobbes, and two baby chickens who were killed by a raccoon. I will be glad when January is over! My sympathy for your loss.
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January 22, 2014 at 5:05 pm
Thank you Shelby. Much appreciated.
January 22, 2014 at 2:01 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss Laura. It’s so hard to lose a friend. My thoughts are with you.
January 22, 2014 at 5:06 pm
Thanks so much Edith. 🙂
January 22, 2014 at 2:34 pm
My condolences.
January 22, 2014 at 5:06 pm
Thank you so much.
January 22, 2014 at 6:58 pm
Laura, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you love him. He was so beautiful! RIP Hobbes. Sending a huge hug for you Laura.
January 22, 2014 at 7:06 pm
Thank you Shelly. I really appreciate it! Hugs back.
January 22, 2014 at 9:28 pm
The loss of a pet is too devastating for me to click the like button… I feel for you and a good cry helps… you sound like the ideal owner of a pet… we have to love and appreciate them and then cry for them when they leave us…
January 23, 2014 at 7:13 am
Awww…thank you so much. I can tell you understand. This morning was hard. I know it’ll get easier but I sure miss my little angel.
January 23, 2014 at 8:11 am
What a beauty! I’m so sorry. Luanna
January 23, 2014 at 8:16 am
Thank you so much! He was an angel. Oh, I’m Laura btw, hehe. 🙂
January 23, 2014 at 8:19 am
I know you’re Laura, I’m Luanna.
January 23, 2014 at 8:22 am
Good grief I’m sorry. I’m still out of sorts from the loss of Hobbes. My apologies.
January 23, 2014 at 9:29 am
No need to apologies. Hugs.
January 23, 2014 at 9:46 am
🙂
January 24, 2014 at 5:20 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss Laura. Losing a fur baby really hurts. 😦
January 24, 2014 at 5:43 pm
Thank you so much. It’s not easy but time heals. I just wish it’d hurry up! 🙂
January 27, 2014 at 10:24 pm
I’m so sorry for the loss of your loving companion! He was certainly a beauty. Hugs to you, and many happy memories as the pain recedes.
xoxo
January 27, 2014 at 10:32 pm
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
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February 1, 2014 at 7:57 am
I’ve just seen your post Laura – I’m very sorry – I feel for you – how sad. He looks a lovely chap.
February 1, 2014 at 8:01 am
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comment. He was the best boy ever!
February 3, 2014 at 12:05 pm
Sorry for the loss of your four legged furry friend, Hobbes 😦 Such a painful time, when they are like members of the family.
ML
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February 3, 2014 at 12:09 pm
Aww, yes…..thank you for your kind words. He was definitely a huge part of my life.
February 3, 2014 at 12:12 pm
🙂
February 3, 2014 at 6:43 pm
Beautiful cat. You can see he was very happy. He lived a long happy life because of you. My cat went missing in October, and I have not been able to find her. It broke my heart too. I know how you feel. They are like our children. God bless you.
February 3, 2014 at 6:44 pm
Oh no 😦 I’m so sorry to hear your companion went missing. That is so sad! I know how you feel though about losing a kitty. It’s very hard and they are like our children. I miss him terribly. God Bless you too! *hugs*
February 4, 2014 at 8:49 am
So sorry. Hope your cry helped. We choose furry friends to be part of our lives and it’s so sad when they go, but like people, those who touch our hearts stay in them forever.
February 4, 2014 at 8:51 am
Thank you so much. 🙂 I spent several days crying but am better now. I still miss him terribly. He was the light of my life, but I know he’s my little angel. Thank you again.
February 10, 2014 at 1:03 pm
A wonderful tribute in photos.
February 10, 2014 at 1:38 pm
Thank you Tommy. I miss him.
February 19, 2014 at 7:24 pm
I’ve had cats all my life (except during the times I spent overseas). My favorite was a little black female named Lucia. She was a real bitch with a body that reminded me of Mary Lou Retton, kind of stocky. I loved her. Out of the five cats my wife and I had at the time, she was the youngest. When she died I kinda lost it at work (I had taken her to the vet and received the call while at work). My by then ex-wife bought her a little tombstone and sent it to me. I had her funeral, burying her in the backyard with some laminated photos of her acting badly, some catnip, and some cans of gourmet cat food. Still miss that damn cat.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts.
February 19, 2014 at 8:53 pm
Awwwwweee…thank you so much for sharing your story about Lucia. I still have Hobbes’ bed and blanket. I can’t quite bring myself to toss them out. I’ve had animals all my life but never have I had one like him. I did crack a smile when you said your cat had a body that reminded you of Mary Lou Retton. Too funny. Thank you for sharing this!
July 2, 2014 at 11:06 pm
thank you for the link.
what a beautiful cat.
Gavin.
July 3, 2014 at 7:07 am
Thank you :)))) He was. I feel him around me still.