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Wordless Wednesday — In Memory of Minou

April 21, 2009 by Janice

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Minou — you will be missed.

Updated: I should add that Minou was my in law’s cat, not ours personally. But my husband and our kids loved him dearly! Because I am allergic to cats, Minou was the closest my family could get to having our own.

P.S. To answer Neisha’s question, ‘Minou’ means ‘pussycat’ in French. My husband’s family is from Quebec.

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98 Comments

  1. Carissa says

    April 24, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    Testing the Dead Cat post… 🙂

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  2. Emily says

    April 23, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    So sorry for your family’s loss. She was a beautiful kitty!

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  3. Cathi says

    April 23, 2009 at 1:20 am

    I’m so sorry. We lost one of our cats to kidney failure at age 21 a few years back.
    It’s always hard to loose our furry friends.

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  4. Petula says

    April 22, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    Beautiful kitty… sorry for the loss.

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  5. Kristin says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    Very late, I forgot to come back and join it- happy ww!

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  6. MaryBeth says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Our 8 year old lab died shortly after I started blogging, so there is quite a lengthy tribute to our dear Bandit recorded for posterity on my blog. He was such a great dog!

    So sorry for your loss.

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  7. Liz says

    April 22, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    Oh how sad! So sorry she is gone!

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  8. Nadia says

    April 22, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    So sorry… She was a gorgeous cat.

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  9. Tricia says

    April 22, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    Awwwwwwwwwwww what a great looking meow meow. Hugs sorry

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  10. Jess says

    April 22, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    Beautiful cat…sorry for your families loss. *HUG*

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  11. Sheila H says

    April 22, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Sorry for the loss, beautiful cat though.

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  12. Cirise says

    April 22, 2009 at 12:11 pm

    Sorry for your family’s loss. Nice photo.

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  13. Shannon (The Mommy-Files) says

    April 22, 2009 at 11:57 am

    What a pretty cat 🙂

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  14. Tammy says

    April 22, 2009 at 11:35 am

    It is so sad when you lose a pet, we just lost our beloved Blackie, a black Lab, in January. He was 12 years old and very loved.

    Sorry about your family’s loss.

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  15. Rona says

    April 22, 2009 at 11:33 am

    Sorry to read about the family cat.

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  16. Raise Them Up says

    April 22, 2009 at 11:33 am

    I’m sure it’s tough. What a sweet picture, though, to keep.

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  17. Jinxy says

    April 22, 2009 at 11:03 am

    He’s a beautiful cat. I’m sorry.

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  18. Jodi says

    April 22, 2009 at 10:48 am

    Aww, he’s so pretty. Sorry for your loss!

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  19. neisha says

    April 22, 2009 at 10:47 am

    I’m sorry for your loss.
    I’m just wondering if there is a story behind the name, Minou ??

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  20. Amanda says

    April 22, 2009 at 10:45 am

    That is sad. He was a beautiful cat. Sorry for all of your loss

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  21. purplemoose says

    April 22, 2009 at 10:33 am

    Oh, that is sad! Kids get so attached to pets.

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  22. Liz says

    April 22, 2009 at 10:21 am

    I’m so sorry! Our pets are like family too.
    Thanks for hosting!
    ~Liz

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  23. Sheree Warner says

    April 22, 2009 at 10:18 am

    You, your family and in-laws have my deepest sympathy over the passing of Minou. I have 7 cats and they are part of the family. A part of your heart will be missing, I know I lost one during the winter and I still grieve daily. Mine looked a lot like Minou. Hugs, Sheree

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  24. Anissa says

    April 22, 2009 at 10:14 am

    Sorry to hear about your in-laws cat. I know it’s hard to lose a pet — we lost our beloved boston 6 years ago and still to this day my kids talk about him. TFS

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  25. Amy says

    April 22, 2009 at 10:10 am

    What a beautiful cat! I’m so sorry. She reminds me of the one I grew up with…the one my brother and I conned my mom into keeping because we thought she was pregnant. It turned out that she was a really popular (well-fed) stray!

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  26. ali says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:55 am

    I’m so sorry–I know how hard it is to lose a pet. He was so beautiful:)

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  27. Jen says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:52 am

    Aww, I’m so sorry. Rest in peace Minou.

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  28. Gina says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:48 am

    It is really sad 🙁

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  29. Naomi says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:45 am

    I hope Minou had a long and happy life.

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  30. Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:44 am

    Awwwwww! What a beautiful cat! So sad when they go…

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  31. AmyG says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:30 am

    I’m so sorry for the loss!

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  32. Tiffany says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:26 am

    Adorable cat! Awesome eyes.

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  33. CanCan (Mom Most Traveled) says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:24 am

    He certainly was a cutie. I’m sure he would approve of this tribute. 🙂

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  34. Susan Homeschool Messenger says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:20 am

    What a beautiful cat! When the die it is just like loosing a part of your family. So sorry!

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  35. Delia says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:15 am

    I’m so sorry. Losing a pet is hard.

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  36. Tanya says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:09 am

    Hope everybody takes the loss in stride. Pets by proxy are just as dear.

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  37. The Gang's Momma says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Oh! That looks just like my beloved Blossom that I had to put down when she developed an anxiety disorder in the middle of our move (5 years ago). What a pretty face. I’m sorry for you, your folks’, and your kids’ loss – it’s a sad thing for all.

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  38. pamela says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:52 am

    so sorry our pets are almost like our kids

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  39. mrsbear says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:46 am

    I’m sorry to hear it.

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  40. Renee says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:46 am

    Oh no!!!!

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  41. susieshomemade says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:42 am

    I am allergic too but I know the loss of any pets (even those once-removed) is heartbreaking.

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  42. The Happy Housewife says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:39 am

    What a pretty cat. My dh is allergic to cats as well, so we will have to enjoy the cats of others!
    Toni

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  43. ParentingPink says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:38 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful & special cat!

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  44. Christy says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:36 am

    It is sad when this happens isn’t it…

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  45. DJ says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:36 am

    I’m sure Minou will be missed, he had a sweet face!

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  46. Jen E says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:24 am

    What a sweet, beautiful little kitty! So sorry to hear about your loss!

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  47. TheAngelForever says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:17 am

    Sorry about the loss of Minou to the entire family.

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  48. prasti says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:12 am

    sorry to hear about the loss of the cat :(. it’s hard losing a pet when you’ve grown so close to it.

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  49. Amy says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:05 am

    What a gorgeous cat. I’m so sorry. 🙁

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  50. Melissa says

    April 22, 2009 at 8:04 am

    It’s so sad to lose a pet, sorry to hear about the kitty.

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  51. Cascia says

    April 22, 2009 at 7:58 am

    It is always hard to lose a pet. He was a cute kitty. We have two cats and they are a part of our family.

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  52. Leidy says

    April 22, 2009 at 7:53 am

    Very nice picture, sorry for your loss.

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  53. Lana says

    April 22, 2009 at 7:52 am

    so sorry to hear about your cat

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  54. katef says

    April 22, 2009 at 7:47 am

    oh so sorry to hear about your cat…. pets are so important in our lives

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  55. Puna says

    April 22, 2009 at 7:21 am

    I know what’s it like to lose a pet. Sorry about your loss.

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  56. Puna says

    April 22, 2009 at 7:20 am

    How ironic that my wordless Wednesday entry is about a kitty as well…

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  57. Brenda says

    April 22, 2009 at 7:09 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss. We lost our dog of 11 years on Saturday and I know how hard it is on the family, especially the kids.

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  58. Karen Mead says

    April 22, 2009 at 6:58 am

    Beautiful kitty, I’m sorry for your loss.

    Happy Wordless Wednesday

    http://verginon40.blogspot.com/

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  59. Amy says

    April 22, 2009 at 6:16 am

    Sorry for your families loss. A magical WW to you!

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  60. Maria says

    April 22, 2009 at 5:20 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. Minou was a beautiful cat.

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  61. MommyWizdom says

    April 22, 2009 at 4:45 am

    What a sweet face! 🙂

    MommyWizdom

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  62. East Coast Wahine says

    April 22, 2009 at 4:32 am

    What a beautiful furbaby!

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  63. Lisa says

    April 22, 2009 at 3:37 am

    What a pretty cat! So sorry.

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  64. golightly says

    April 22, 2009 at 3:25 am

    What a gorgeous cat he was.

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  65. Alicia says

    April 22, 2009 at 3:21 am

    The loss of a dear pet is heartbreaking. Sweet picture.

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  66. Marites says

    April 22, 2009 at 2:13 am

    oh, he looks so cute. I’m sorry to hear about Minou.

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  67. melody is slurping life says

    April 22, 2009 at 1:41 am

    So sorry about Minou.

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  68. JenReg says

    April 22, 2009 at 1:29 am

    I am so sorry for your loss…what a special kitty. I know how it hurts.

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  69. Jodi says

    April 22, 2009 at 1:13 am

    I’m so sorry about your cat. She was beautiful! I’ll keep you all in my thoughts. I know how hard this can be.

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  70. IE Mommy says

    April 22, 2009 at 1:07 am

    I am sorry to hear about your lose 🙁 She was a beautiful cat

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  71. Heather says

    April 22, 2009 at 1:06 am

    Sorry to hear about Minou.

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  72. PhoenixTheBloggingMama says

    April 22, 2009 at 1:04 am

    Awwww what a beautiful kitty! I am sorry for your loss!

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  73. Lisa says

    April 22, 2009 at 1:03 am

    I’m so sorry *hugs*

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  74. Marissa says

    April 22, 2009 at 1:00 am

    What a beautiful cat. Kitties are my absolute favorite animal. I’m sure Minou was a wonderful cat.

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  75. angie says

    April 22, 2009 at 12:54 am

    So sorry! Such a pretty kitty.

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  76. Wilma says

    April 22, 2009 at 12:29 am

    Made me tear up. I know how it feels to lose a pet. Sorry about your loss.

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  77. Sweet Serendipity says

    April 22, 2009 at 12:27 am

    I lost a pet just before last Christmas. It is so heartbreaking. I am very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful soul. Those eyes!
    Big hugs to you and your family.

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  78. Erin says

    April 22, 2009 at 12:23 am

    So sorry for the loss of your kitty cat.

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  79. BassAckwards Mom says

    April 22, 2009 at 12:13 am

    🙁 sorry for your loss of the kitty

    Reply
  80. Raising Olives says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    Sorry, for the double link, my first one #37 was bad.

    Reply
  81. Jen says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    MInou was a gorgeous cat. I am very sorry for your loss.

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  82. Tonya says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    Aww poor Kitty 🙁 My hubby’s uncle lost his 4 yr old Pug thi week due to heat stroke, it was horrible!

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  83. Shasta says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    I’m so sorry, what a beautiful cat!

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  84. Cheryl says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful cat.

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  85. MamaJoss says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    What a gorgeous Kitty…so sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing with us…that is so tough.

    Reply
  86. Robyn - Mom All Day says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    Sorry about your kitty! My kitty is 17 years old and very very very skinny. He’s so boney, but he’s still got spunk!! It’s amazing how he looks at his age and what he can still do. I’m not looking forward to the day he’s not with us.

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  87. Staci A says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    I’m so sorry too, beautiful photo!

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  88. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    Oh I’m sorry – what a beautiful kitty.

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  89. Joy says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    Aww, pretty kitty with very soulful eyes. I’m sorry you lost a member of your family, because that’s what our beloved pets are really.

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  90. Tonya says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    Sorry about your kitty! She’s pretty.

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  91. Michelle says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    I’m sorry to hear about Minou. Gorgeous Cat.

    Reply
  92. Rachel says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    Sad. What a beautiful cat! I’m so sorry.

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  93. Sara says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    Oh no. Minou looks just like my Mini Ann. I am so sorry for your loss. Minou is beautiful.

    Happy WW from Mostly Wordless Wednesday HQ

    Reply
  94. Louise says

    April 21, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    awwwwww that’s sad!!!

    Reply

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