I lost my mother-in-law this past Easter. Besides her strong faith, which made Maria Meek’s passing on the Christian day of renewal seem like destiny after a nearly 20-year battle with various cancers, her selfless devotion to cats will always remain with me.
“The Cat” (Probably Tenney House, at Smith College in Northampton, MA) Unknown American photographer: Cyanotype: ca. 1900 (4.9 x 12.0 cm | 18.2 x 27.5 cm loosely inserted within thin, manilla album leaf) In love and remembrance for Maria Meek: 1949-2019. From: PhotoSeed Archive
Like this feline, who bear’s an uncanny resemblance to Maria’s beloved Oscar, one of her many rescues who went from cold factory floor to a home-life of pampered bliss, please consider a donation to your local Humane Society or pet shelter in remembrance to those whom you have loved.
Bailey and Paul were the first two critters to join the Spencer/OBrien household when they moved in together in Florida. Bailey, the black cat, arrived first, selected from animal control by daughter Anna. Bailey was small and quiet, and hid under the bed for the first week in her new home. Shannon returned to animal control to find another, perhaps more gregarious, cat and found Paul. The most loving, friendly, dog-like cat imaginable. The two would be part of the household for 15 years (Paul died at 17) and 17 years (Bailey died at 19)
