GHOSTIES AND GOBLINS AND THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT.

Brie, January 31, 2025

In our house we believe strongly in unidentified auras, scents and ghosts.   We’ve had way, way too many experiences with each of those entities to deny their existence.

And now, enter Brie.

She is undeniably following in the paws of her predecessor, Basil.  We know she can’t replace him but she’s doing everything she can to let us know that he’s still here.  With us and in her.

Her behaviors mimic his.  His favorite spots?  Now hers.  His mealtime behaviors?  Now hers.  His favorite toys?  Now hers.   And on and on. 

This is not to say that she’s not her own cat-woman.  She is.  But her obvious intent to help us accept Basil’s death is not lost on us.  She’s doing all she can.  And it’s a lot.

We’ve had many cats but this particular behavior is new to us.  And so very comforting.  If we continue to believe in all those auras and scents and ghosts as we always have, it’s not at all surprising. 

What a remarkable little creature she is.  And, what an extra-ordinary gift she is to us. Anatole France said: “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Basil and Brie keep our souls wide awake and, for that, we are very grateful.