Many thanks to Ellen English for sponsoring a day of sanctuary in honor of Tom English:
“Happiest of birthdays to a saint amongst homeless dogs and wayward women alike. I’ll be your mirror. Here’s where everything gets good.”
Tom, may this be the best birthday yet! Happy day from all of us here at the sanctuary!
A montage of all the fellas who call the sanctuary home. Well, in one case, “Home, for the most part, when I feel like it, because I am a wild, feral, panther of a cat who appreciates a little supplemental care while maintaining my chosen lifestyle.” (Barn Kitty).
Cy:
Gordo:
Willy B:
Terry:
Burrito:
Nutmeg:
Barn Kitty:
I love this montage featuring all of the ‘guys’.
Happy Birthday to you Tom! You really rate, even Barn Kitty celebrates with you today. May you experience the joy that Burrito feels every day this year.
(Now we all know that Barn Kitty identifies as a self-made independent wild and free male.)
Great up-close photos of the gang! Loved, loved loved the photo of Nutmeg! I never realized that Burrito has white fringes of, long, hair around his face!
Hi Diane,
I would say most, if not all, of the chimpanzees have graying hair at this point, but in that particular photo of Burrito, it’s mostly due to lighting. 🙂
cy has stolen my heart. the fact he is an avid reader slays me. but hold on, Gordo and his crooked smile tho……
Fabulous montage, Katelyn! Cy’s reading is always fascinating to me. What IS he thinking? I’m sure he’s working on a masterpiece of some kind that he’s writing and will let us know when it’s “done.” Somewhere in my past I recall a photo of Hemingway in a similar pose looking down at papers of some kind — perhaps his own writing — and with a similar expression. I agree with Stevie — every one of them has their own endearing qualities.
HAPPIESY BIRTHDAY EVER TOM! Tom you instantly became a dear friend with your love for homeless dogs. Thank you beyond words.
And thank you so very much Ellen for sponsoring this day for the chimpanzees we all love so much.
oh, and … Really??? I figured Burrito had been Photoshopped or something. That’s quite a play of light! Crazy
Happy birthday Tom! We are kindred spirits. Almost every animal I have been blessed with and had the joys of loving and caring for have been strays. Anyone who is a savior to strays deserves the happiest of birthdays!
OMG – The montage of fellas is just awesome! I’m right there with Stevie – Cy is my man! I love a nan who reads! But then there’s Gordo, all fun-loving. Then I see Willy B and Terry and know how special they are. And of course, we all know Burrito stole our hearts long ago! Just love them all!
And anyonr knows Nutmeg has to be a pretty laid back chap being surrounded by all that estrogen! But at least he now has some male companionship with Barn Kitty!
Great post featuring the boys!
I don’t know why this didn’t post, but happy happy birthday, Tom!