Walking off into the Sunset

Photo thanks to Jason Blackeye at Unsplash

RIP Barnabas (Barney) Hutchison, The Encourager

I think my cat died two days ago. Let me start over: I know my cat died two days ago. The reason I said “I think” isn’t because I’m stuck in the stage of grief called denial, but because it happened in such a romantic, perfectly scripted movie-ending sort of way, a way I’d never heard of before, that I have trouble believing it.

22 thoughts on “Walking off into the Sunset

  1. Mary HARDING

    You have just shared the most heartwarming story. We love our pets with all our being. Losing them is always another piece of our hearts snipped away.
    Thank you for sharing your love.

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    1. Davida Barrett

      Taryn so beautiful a story. I like cats too and miss my CiCi and Know what is like to be without them. Sorry for yours and Steve’s loss.

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  2. Sandra Hicks

    That’s a beautiful story that brought me to tears… how thoughtful of Barney to spare you that last vet visit. He definitely was a very special cat, I’m so sorry for your loss.

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    1. Taryn Hutchison Post author

      Thanks, Sandy. I know he couldn’t have understood the gift he was giving me by doing that, but I’m so thankful.

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  3. Stacey Chartier

    I know you have had a love for cats since you were a child. I loved coming to your farm and seeing all your kitties! There are definitely special pets and I am sorry for your loss of Barney!
    Thank you for sharing your story!! I love it!

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    1. Taryn Hutchison Post author

      Thanks, Stacey. I do love dogs, too, but I’ve always felt like I understand cats and so many people don’t get them.

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  4. Stephanie Reeves

    What a sweet story of a beautiful cat! As I read it, my two cats were with me on my bed. I can’t imagine the day one of them leaves the other behind. They are litter mates and twins. And, while not snuggly together, definitely have a bond.

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  5. Andrea Nyberg

    What a gift that Barney was able to walk out into the sunset to take his final breath. We had to put our 12 year old dog down on Friday and it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Losing a pet is like losing a family member. The grief is deep because their love was so special. So thankful for Barney and his encouragement and comfort to you for the time you had him.

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    1. Taryn Hutchison Post author

      Thanks, Andrea. I am so sorry you had to put your dog down. So sorry for your grief. The love of pets is so special.

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  6. Lori Wollenberg

    Taryn and Steve I want to send some heart felt LOVE to you both over the Walking Off into The Sunset of Barney. I understand the pain your in. Please accept my HEART FELT LOVE and HUGS!! From Lori Wollenberg

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  7. Georgia Alward

    Taryn, thank you for sharing about Barney. I know he took your love with him into that sunset and was comforted with that love as he breathed his last breath. I hope when the time is right, you and Steve can find another loving and gentle cat.

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