August 30, 2003 - December 6, 2008
  
Words cannot express the profound gratitude I feel for the honor of having
been part of Hoot's life. He was an incredible show cat, one of
those rare boys that absolutely loved the attention bestowed upon him
long after most have tired of the show hall. More than once he was
chosen as Spectator's Choice at shows, impressing the uninitiated with
his size and demeanor, and always happy to head butt anyone willing to
scratch his ears. He was a true gentleman, at shows, in the
hotels, and at home.
He was, for me, that once in a lifetime cat.
I will miss him dearly.
Special thanks to Helmi, Tetsu, and Jim Brown for the wonderful photos
of Hoot. I will treasure them always.
God's Garden
God looked around his garden
and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew you were suffering,
He knew that you were in pain.
He knew that you would never,
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered, "Peace be thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
2008 News!
We are very pleased to announce that Hoot has now
earned the title of Outstanding
Sire, making him the first Maine Coon in the history of The
International Cat Association
to have received both the Lifetime Achievement award and the Outstanding
Sire title!
With 10 grands out of only 19 offspring old enough for the championship
class we think
he truly rates this title. Way to go Hoot!
2007 News!
We have just
received acknowledgement of Hoot's Lifetime Achievement award. The
Lifetime Achievement award recognizes cats who have won at least three
Regional or International wins throughout their show career. With Hoot's
Regional wins in the 2003 - 2004 and 2005 - 2006 show seasons, and his
International Win in the 2004 - 2005 show season, he has been recognized
as one of the top Maine Coons in TICA. We are so very proud of our
handsome boy.
As a kitten Hoot had a wonderful
show career,
including a regional win as the
top Maine Coon kitten in the NW Region. During the 2004-2005 show season
he continued his winning ways
as the TICA NW Region's Cat of the Year. He
is a joy to show, and a real ham on the table. Our sincere thanks go to
the many judges who have honored him with finals, and all those friends
who have encouraged us. We are truly blessed.
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