My studio cat Rebel
My studio cat Rebel
REBEL 1996-2008
Xmas day 2008 my best friend and studio cat Rebel passed away after a chronic illness.
About Rebel
My cat Rebel was my best friend he spent most of his days lounging around in the studio helping me create.
Every morning he would greet me on the ramp outside the studio door for me to open up So I would open it up for him regardless, of whether I was going to work in the studio or not.
Once inside he would make his home either on the wind up office chair,the bench or the banana lounge out on the balcony.
One of his pastimes was catching mozzies, twirling his head around snapping and eating them.
On hot days he would annoy me by walking all over my work until I took him outside to the dirt road for a roll and tummy rub. This was something he loved and even in his last hours he took me outside to do this and I rubbed his tummy and put his much beloved dust on him . He was very weak and I had to carry him most of the time on Xmas day.
Its been 2 days since I had to make that awful decision to stop his suffering and I still feel him around me and imagine I see him or hear him, especially in the studio. I think I will always feel him around me when I’m working and will cherish the short time we had together.
I miss him deeply, he was my inspiration and my best friend.
A very SPECIAL cat I will never forget.
Comments
Oh jenny I know how you feel………. my bunny Honeybunny died two years ago she loved to be in my studio watching me work. I still feel her there too. NowIi have two rescue bunnies and they do the same. thing. Our pets just want to hang out with us. I feel for you .its awfully painful .
Have a safe journey to the Rainbow Bridge, Rebel… your cat mother knows you will always be near her until you meet again, and she will find a bit of dust on each painting.
From friends who care : margot, selket, jacques & cole
He managed the last 10 years as a “Tripod” amputee. He made three chaotic moves with me
and outlasted all of my relationships. Have a great New Year, We never forget our really good friends.
Thankyou so much ,all of you, for your lovely thoughts and words about Rebel . It really helps to know others understand. My other 2 cats Khea and Dimmy seem to know and keep trying to amuse me, and being extra affectionate which is new as they are usually quite reserved.
Another year and I wish you all in 2009, Good Health, Peace and Fun.