Sweet Barney

[Emeraldgreen]

The first post of Barney's long thread in Cat Health starts with "This little cat just breaks my heart". This post will end with the very same words.

Even though he was deaf, I would pick him up and whisper into his ear “God hasn’t forgotten you Barney” and each time, he would purr and do head bumpies on my shoulder. I swear, he understood what I was telling him. Maybe he could just feel what I was saying but he got the message each and every time.
And, I really did mean it. Barney was an emaciated little creature who slept in a rusted out truck canopy on the ground and begged for food just to survive. But God made sure that people noticed him and would care for him, pray for him and love him. And as it turned out, dozens upon dozens of people, maybe more, stepped up and reached out to this little cat, the tiniest of beings and showed him that he was valuable and important and that he did mean something to somebody, to everybody.

My heart is so sad that you may not have known this kind of love until the last months of your life but as one of your angels once posted in your thread, “Sweet little Barney. Sometimes it takes your whole life to find the love you need, but once you do, all the time without doesn't count any more.”
I believe this to be true and I hope it was for you.

My prayers for you continue. I pray that you are content, full of peace and free of all disease and pain. I hope that you are strong and that you race around and have fun like a kitten. I hope you can now hear all of the sounds that Heaven must be filled with and I hope it is music to your ears. I wish I could see your beautiful long coat of fur, all shiny and soft blowing in the breeze. I’m sure you are a sight to see, handsome as ever. Please know that my heart has a big hole in it since you left to the Bridge but this heart has also been filled to the brim with the experience of knowing you. Thank you so much for coming into my life Barney. I’ll miss you forever.

This little cat just breaks my heart.

Who would have guessed that this little cat with a sweet but grumpy face would touch people in so many ways. He means something to each of us and will live in our hearts until we see him again.
Thank you to every Pet Talker out there who offered love and support for our Barney. He belonged to all of us. I appreciate it so much. Lara


God has not forgotten you Barn-Barn, not now, not ever.

Signed,
Barney’s Angel (one of many!)

Below is a video that I took of Barney about a week before his passing. His sweet froggy face looks right into the camera and will make your heart melt. This is how I will remember my little man, Barney.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

RIP sweet Barney. You will never be forgotten. You are loved by so many people. I hope the bridge is all that you deserve and more.

You are so missed already


*HUGS* to you Lara. I cant even begin to imagine the pain you are feeling.
And thank you for loving Barney, with every single piece of your heart.

[jennielynn1970]

Sweet Barney, with that froggy little voice and face, we all fell in love with you, the underdog of all the cats on Pet Talk. You were the one we were rooting for, we wanted to love you so much you would almost have to get better. Unfortunately that didn't work, but you knew we loved you, I am sure of that. I am sure that you felt more love than any animal has possibly ever known. YOu were loved from near and far, and by just so many who never knew you, but you touched their hearts.

Dear Barney, I hope that you are now out of pain, and young again, and spry and jumping around at the Bridge. I hope you can hear all the birds and the crickets and insects that are there, and I hope you will be happy there, knowing that you have all of our love behind you.

We are all looking forward to seeing you again, one fine day, so you better be prepared for a lot of visitors throughout the years, my boy, because you will have a lot of them coming!

Sleep softly, dear Barney, for I must go as my heart is breaking again, and I'm crying, but they are mixed tears of joy and pain, joy for you, pain for us, but the joy for you is just shining so bright! Our love for you down here, on earth, is immeasurable my dear boy, and it will be enveloping you for years to come. We all fell in love with you, and you have stolen many hearts in your short stay here. My heart will heal and I will see you again, one fine day. Love you Barney Frog.

[Karen]

Rest in peace, sweet one, happy and in no pain at last. Love lives on, as will you in many, many hearts tonight and always.

[Purr-tender]

I found this cute poem and thought it fit our Barney this evening.


The Purry Gates
It seems that I've reached Heaven,
or it's doorstep at any rate,
and been winding round St. Peter's ankles
by the Pearly Gates,
I've plucked the angels' harp strings
and made a merry sound,
But it's plucking at my heartstrings
that you are not around.

So I think I'll sit and wait here,
just outside the door,
And as the souls come floating in,
I'll tap them with my paw,
And when you seek admittance,
they'll rename this place -
It will become Purradise,
and these the Purry Gates!

Author Unknown




Lara you and Scott have a very special angel looking over you now. It will take some time for the huge hole in your heart to heal. We'll all still be here with you, grieving, and missing him. You were a blessing to Barney and you are so special and dear to me.

Gentle hug and a squeeze!
Mary

[weluvcats]

What a wonderful memorial...You did such a tremendous thing for this precious angel...Like you said... "...This little cat just breaks my heart..." Barney broke all of our hearts, but what a legacy he leaves behind...All of us here at PT thinking, praying and remembering this sweet kitty...Many, many of us from, at last count, 5 different countries. Wow!

Thank you again, Lara, for sharing Barney with us...It has been a sad, wrenching time, but as it turns out, it has been a real gift, too. He will always be your special purr angel watching over you both...

Sleep Precious Barney...You are loved so very much, and will never be forgotten...

Judy

[Taz_Zoee]

While I am very sad and heartbroken about Barney, I am also relieved to know he is no longer in pain. Also, I take comfort in the fact that he knew what love felt like in his last months here.
Thank you so much Lara and Scott (and Angela) for giving this to Barney.

RIP Barney

[Prairie Purrs]

Thank you, Lara, for loving this sweet little cat and for sharing Barney's story with us. My heart is breaking right along with everybody else's.

Rest gently, Barney boy. You've left a legacy of love and courage.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lara, what a wonderful tribute. I'm sure that with your love and care that you made Barney's last few months some of the best that he's ever had. He was a little fighter but unfortunately his body just couldn't recover from his cancer and other health problems. Now he's painfree and running happily up at Rainbow Bridge. I'm sure that my RB Pepper was part of the greeting committee. Barney has touched so many lives here on PT and we'll never ever forget him. Some day you'll be able to see him again but for now he'll live in your heart forever. RIP sweet boy. Please take care Lara and Scott. (((HUGS)))

[Cinder & Smoke]

Rest In Eternal Peace, Dear Barney

For those who wish to keep a Memorial Candle burning for Barney >>>

Here's a direct link to Barney's Candle Group = BarnB
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...l=eng&gi=BarnB

Find and *click* on an UNlighted candle - it will become Your Candle for Barney.
Follow the instructions that will appear beside your candle.

Safe Trip, Barney!

{{{HUGS}}} to You and Lara & Scott

/s/ Phred

[Barbara]

Sweet little Barney- thank you for touching our lives all over the world.
You have been loved and you paid that love back a thousand times.
Play happily at Rainbow Bridge.

Lara, it breaks my heart thinking of that drive. Now sit down and try to relax. You made the right decision.

[Medusa]

"Sweet little froggy face" describes Barney's appearance perfectly but only you and Scott were privileged to have the pleasure of his company. It's the outpouring of love and compassion for this little spirit, no, make that "big spirit w/a tiny body" that renews my faith in humanity. The love I felt was almost palpable and whenever I want to feel it again, I'll gaze upon his picture and be right back there. He was a blessing to the lives of all he touched in one way or another and he deserved the best and surely received it when he found you and Scott. RIP, sweet Barn-Barn. Peace to you and Scott, Lara.

[Sugaree]

Rest In Peace Barney.

[kb2yjx]

Thank you Lara for being brave enough to love and care for this very special cat that brought so many people together...Barney may be gone, but there will be another cat that will come to one of us, who will need the same love and care, and again we will band together for the fight like we did for Barney.

Barney, your candle is still lit on the front porch, despite the wind we had last night. Like Phred suggested, I am going to keep your light going....I hope all our Angels were there to meet you at the Bridge. Can you just imagine the procession that took place as Barney was escorted over the Bridge??

Sleep softly Barney...

[pomtzu]

Barney Angel...
I feel so blessed to have known you and been a small part of your life, even tho it was across many miles. I'll never forget you, since you felt like part of my own family. So for now I am saying farewell, but never good-bye.
Play hard at RB, and enjoy all your days with new friends, knowing that you will be with Lara and Scott again one day.
Peace to you Barney, and to Lara and Scott as well.