Buddy the Wonder Cat

You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats.

I was always a tried and true dog person, until I met Buddy.

This little golden ball of fur was horribly abused in the early years of his life. It's been said that he was originally a farm cat and had a run in with some boys that thought it would be funny to swing him around by his back legs and tail. Sadly, it left Buddy with two broken back legs, a broken tail and a useless eye. Buddy's legs and tail healed broken and thankfully he was rescued by the Humane Society and not put down because of his defects.

His original foster mom (whom I would love to thank, but don't know her personally) was unable to keep him because of the dogs in her home and he was given to a friend of my daughter. That's when I first met Buddy. We became friends instantly and didn't know that we were destined to meet to become roommates 2 years later.

As it turned out, Buddy came into my life just when I needed a friend and true spirit the most, and he was.

Buddy taught me the true meaning of forgiveness and trust, at precisely the right time. He is a true survivor and a grand example for us all.
Here's to all things Cats. Cheers!

I put down my book, The Meaning of Zen, and see the cat smiling into her fur as she delicately combs it with her rough pink tongue. "Cat, I would lend you this book to study but it appears you have already read it." She looks up and gives me her full gaze. "Don't be ridiculous," she purrs, "I wrote it." ~Dilys Laing

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A cat has 9 lives. For 3 he plays, for 3 he strays, and for the last 3 he stays.

Our Little Buddy

1997-2009

Love you, Bud!

Buddy The Wonder Cat

1997-2009

My little soul mate, Buddy, left this planet last night.

How strange to come down here and he wasn't waiting for our morning snuggle and snacks.

That little orange fur ball will be in my heart forever. He taught me how to survive, love and forgive. Who would have thought that a little sideways walking Tabby would have such tenacity, perseverance and forgiveness. I will always be grateful for the lessons I was lucky enough to learn from his life and thank him for being there for me when no one else was.

Buddy's World

Do you know that it's been said in the Buddhist religion, the body of the cat is the temporary resting place of the soul of very spiritual people?

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Buddy Is The WalMart Greeter @ 225 Water Street Creative Arts In Jordan, Minnesota

Buddy can be seen most days sleeping in his favorite spots at the store. He has a pink heart pillow on one side and fake snow on the other. Both rest stops are positioned on top of the heat registers so he can stay nice and toasty.
This picture has been retouched to see what Buddy would look like if he didn't have a bum eye. So handsome!
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Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution.

Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.- Thomas Edison

Wildlife Conservation Network: One person with passion and a vision can make a profound difference.
Peace River Refuge and Ranch: A non-profit exotic animal sanctuary and educational facility
Animal Protection Institute: Speak up for the animals.
World Animal Net: The largest network of animal protection societies.
Vegetarians Online: If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals. -Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)
Cat Trivia: Everything you always wanted to know about cats. Cat facts and Trivia.
The 10 Catmandments: Dogs have families, cats have staff.
Cat Fables: As legend goes, the cat once caught a mouse and was about.....
Cat Dream Interpretations: To dream of a tabby cat means luck for the home and all who live there.
Cat Fact Tidbits: Did you know that most cats have no eyelashes?
Cat Bathing as a Martial Art: Some people say cats never have to be bathed. They say cats lick themselves clean. They say cats have a special enzyme of some sort in their saliva that works like new, improved Wisk - dislodging the dirt where it hides and whisking it away......is that true?
Does Your Cat Own You?: Do you put off making the bed until the cat gets up?
Feline Knowledge Quiz: Take the challenge.

Buddy Fan Club

Portion of proceeds benefit the Animal Ark

Animal Ark is unique among the animal shelters in Minnesota. Though we are small and have limited funds, we have built and maintain the most elaborate sheltering available for homeless dogs, cats and rabbits. Instead of small, cold, stainless steel cages, cats are housed in large, open, kitty apartments that include exterior windows, cat trees and other amenities.

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Watering Hole

"Dogs come when they're called. Cats take a message and get back to you." - Mary Bly

Cats have unique preferences when it comes drinking water and for our feline friends a bowl of fresh water may not be enough. The world is still not sure why cats have a preference for running water. If you are a cat lover you know the meowing that goes on to get a human to turn on the magic flow.

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Let it Flow!

Keeps them off the counters.

Cats love running water.....it will keep them off the counters, for the most part....electric is great, or be prepared to buy a battery charger with batteries to match.

Buddy the Wonder Cat

You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats.

Contents at a Glance

Contents at a Glance

Our Little Buddy

1997-2009

Buddy The Wonder Cat

1997-2009

Buddy's World

Buddy Is The WalMart Greeter @ 225 Water Street Creative Arts In Jordan, Minnesota

Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution.

Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.- Thomas Edison

Buddy Fan Club

Portion of proceeds benefit the Animal Ark

Watering Hole

"Dogs come when they're called. Cats take a message and get back to you." - Mary Bly

Let it Flow!

Keeps them off the counters.

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Don't you just love Tabby's!

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Tom and Jerry

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"People who hate cats, will come back as mice in their next life." - Faith Resnick

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FELIX THE CAT

Felix the Cat first hit the screen on November 9, 1919, in Feline Follies. The mischievous feline-created by Otto Messmer for the Pat Sullivan studio, holding a spot as the world's most popular cartoon character until Mickey Mouse.

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