This blog was started in June 2008 by a young sorrel Abyssinian cat called Sen-Chan and a slightly younger English Springer Spaniel called Tommy. The years that followed were full of hellos and goodbyes. Some, like Sen-Chan and Yuu-Chan, were lost very young. Other Abys like Sei-Chan, Bibi, and Genji stayed with us for quite a few years. But they too have gone now, as has Tommy. In the interim, several Percheron horses joined the family, starting with Vidock in 2010, Violette in 2012, and then Hotesse and Heloise in 2020. They contribute to the blog regularly. But the mainstays are Ollie, also an English Springer Spaniel, Tama, an Abyssinian queen who has been with us since late 2008, and Benkei (Benny), a little ruffian who joined us in 2021, followed by Momo in 2022, and another Aby boy, Ryū, in 2023.. We live in rural France, in a region called the Perche, which is famous for its heavy horses.
Ikkyu was beautiful - in the last two pictures those eyes were so full of love for you #1. We can see Ikkyu was also a great help to you on the computer! We are sure he still watches over you from Rainbow Bridge and smiles down at you. Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
A special cat in your heart The proof we can never forget May be now he plays free in a beautiful word And if the friends of my friends become friends, so he just said welcome to my Joyeuse and makes her a lot of hugs waiting for the day we can meet them again
Ikkyu, what a handsome boy you were with enviable toe pads!!We love the white around your chin and mouth-so beautiful! Hugs to your Mama.We know you are watching over her every day from your cloud in the sky :)
I know sweet Ikkyu has a special place at the bridge, and is watching over you every day.
ReplyDeleteIkkyu was beautiful - in the last two pictures those eyes were so full of love for you #1. We can see Ikkyu was also a great help to you on the computer! We are sure he still watches over you from Rainbow Bridge and smiles down at you.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
A special cat in your heart The proof we can never forget May be now he plays free in a beautiful word And if the friends of my friends become friends, so he just said welcome to my Joyeuse and makes her a lot of hugs waiting for the day we can meet them again
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteHe was a very distinctive cat with very wise eyes. An absolute gem.
ReplyDeleteHow fierce, noble and handsome! You can feel the love in all the photos, both human and feline.
ReplyDeleteIkkyu was a man amongst cats. We know he is running free at the Bridge, until you meet again.
ReplyDeleteHe was a stunning, magnificent mancat. We shall be toasting his memory tonight.
ReplyDeleteA most lovely tribute to a most gorgeous cat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome kitty Ikkyu was! Purrs to you today.
ReplyDeleteHe had such an intense glare. And we love the lighter colouring under his mouth. Hi there, Ikkyu, quite the legacy you left in #1's heart!
ReplyDeleteIkkyu is a beautiful bridge angel now for sure. Purrs. xx
ReplyDelete{{hugs}} from all your friends at the Lounge.
ReplyDeleteI loved him so much.
ReplyDeleteIkkyu, what a handsome boy you were with enviable toe pads!!We love the white around your chin and mouth-so beautiful! Hugs to your Mama.We know you are watching over her every day from your cloud in the sky :)
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Beautiful tribute to handsome Ikkyu. We know how special he is to you.
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Purrs to all of you as you remember sweet Ikkyu today.
ReplyDeleteThank you fur sharing these special pics with us today. Beautiful. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHe was a lovely boy.
ReplyDeleteI remember that boy Ikkyu - he loved his #1. Nice to see him again on the Poupounette.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, handsome boy he was.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful cat I was very privileged to meet. And he accepted my cheese. Loved him!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to Ikkiu. Such a beautiful boy.
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Sweet memories of a wonderful cat.
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