Monday, March 24, 2014

RIP Larrybear

Photo by Mary Ann Hogarth - professional photographer and Larry fan
March 24 -We pulled into Antigua again yesterday and got wifi to learn that our cat Larry has died.  He was approximately 15-16 years old.  We had him for the 13 or so years of his life until we moved aboard last year.

Larry was a walk up to our house umpteen years ago.  I think he looked through the window and saw our extremely old cat Reba and thought "Ah.  She will die soon and then I can be top cat."  Little did he- or us for that mater- know that Reba the cat would live to the ripe old age of 26.


However, after hanging around for six weeks and us trying to find his previous family to no avail, we took Larry in.  He was a great addition.  Although to Reba the cat, he was the little brother she never wanted.  Anyone else who met Larry liked him.   "I don't even like cats, but Larry is kewl." We heard that often.  He was a likable guy.  He was a cuddler - and he and I cuddled often.

We had a long range plan.  Close down land life, move aboard and live FULL time on s/v Honey Ryder.  Larry would NOT do well aboard.  He was a land based, low gravity, clumsy, de-clawed (by previous owners) cat.  We didn't think it would be fair to him to drag him along on our adventures.

Luckily, Sarah came into Larry's life.  She made it her task to help us find Larrybear a new home.  First he was placed temporarily with her Aunt Helen and then with all time cat lover Allison.

We are SO grateful to Sarah, Aunt Helen and Allison for giving Larrybear a good home in his last days.  

Thank you SO much to all of you.
RIP Larry!
I know this isn't sailing related but I just felt the need to post.  Thanks for indulging me this non-sailing post.  

12 comments:

  1. So sorry to hear about Larry. It looks like he was on a 13 year broad reach with flat seas.

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  2. RIP Larry. He was a cool cat. I love the story how he'd wander the neighborhood and score extra mealtimes. He did have his act down!

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    1. Wow, I totally forgot how he used to eat breakfast at our house and then go to Carolyn's for second breakfast. funnny!

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  3. Pets have a strong faction in ones' life if they so accept it. I'm still trying to decide wether or not to take my dog when I go in two years. I'm sorry for your loss. Marc

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    1. Marc - thanks. HUGE decision whether to take a pet or not. We know several people who do. It can dictate where you go to some extent. Not all islands are dog friendly. check out s/v Terrapin's blog for more details on cruising with the dog.

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  4. Larry was part of what makes you, you. How could you not post about him?

    C&J

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  5. Sorry to hear about Larrybear. Looks like he enjoyed the life you set up for him.
    P&D

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  6. He was about as close to being a dog as a cat could get!. But at least Sarah and Allison were able to keep him happy. Aunt Helen was even sad.

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  7. I'm so sorry to hear about Larry. I know that had to have been sad news to receive. I'm glad you decided to share it here.

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