Thursday, April 23, 2020

Cat Thursday-- Barney the Cemetery Cat


Welcome to the weekly meme (hosted by Michelle at True Book Addict) that celebrates the wonders and sometime hilarity of cats! Join us by posting a favorite lolcat pic you may have come across, famous cat art or even share with us pics of your own beloved cat(s). It's all for the love of cats!

This week is a story from Amazing Cat Stories about a cat named Barney who enjoyed helping grievers mourn after their loved ones were put to rest. He resided at St. Sampson's Cemetery in Guernsey, UK. He passed away of old age recently. And mourners are grieving his loss after 20 years of helping others grieve and mourn. It's a touching story and the pictures are adorable.



According to the article:

The cat that wandered into a cemetery 20 years ago and spent his time comforting mourners has been laid to rest having died of old age. Barney the ginger tabby spent his days walking the grounds of a church burial site, consoling those visiting their loved one’s graves.
His death has led to an outpouring of grief from the local community as people paid tribute to this much-loved cat. Grounds keeper Alan Curzon said he has now been laid to rest at the place where he spent his entire life brightening up the lives of hundreds of people during their darkest moments.




Rest in peace, Barney!

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