Shower anybody?
I thought I’d post something a little different today.
This was my younger sisters beautiful cat. He was a big fluffy Persian Red and his name was Jasper, after Jasper carrot the comedian. Handsome wasn’t he?
From the beginning my sister trained him. She bullied the poor little thing into submission… Joking! He was quite a character as you can see.
Just look at the photo of him all dressed up in his shirt and tie. He’s even holding the pen! How cute is that?
The funniest thing was his regular showers. Have you ever seen such a thing? He is sitting in about two inches of water too!
“Play that water on my tum mum”
“Just clean my nose off a bit. I don’t want any boogaloos left behind”
“Nearly finished mum?”
Now this is the life! Snug as a bug in a rug”
Sadly, my sister can’t bring herself to replace his memory by getting another cat.
Don’t you think he was one gorgeous hunk of cat?
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Jaffer
| 12 February 2009 at 23:56
Wow he sure was beautiful and a personality to match !
Shirt, tie and pen ?
What kind of bribes got him to co-operate ?
I don’t think another cat can completely replace him. I am sorry to sound so cold but I have never seen another cat will these qualities together !
Good Bye dear Jasper ! I know You are missed !
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beetle
| 13 February 2009 at 0:53
Jaffer: He certainly is missed, constantly!
Comedy Plus
| 13 February 2009 at 1:52
I can so relate the not getting another cat. When our dog goes we are done. It’s going to break our hearts. I so understand.
Have a terrific day.
Clara
| 13 February 2009 at 5:25
I can understand not wanting to replace such a beautiful guy. It took several years for us to get another cat after we lost our first guys. It’s awful that our kitties don’t live as long as we do.
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denise
| 13 February 2009 at 6:11
he was so cute.
we have a cat, too.
she made me laugh just this morning.
i saw her sharing her milk with two of our rabbits.
they looked so cute. 2 rabbits and a cat drinking milk together. what a scene!
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Kathy
| 13 February 2009 at 11:16
I don’t know which pictures are funnier. The accounting look or the shower. What a beautiful boy Jasper was! I only bathed a cat once in my life. Once was enough. I’ve never known a cat who liked it as much as Jasper appears to. RIP, funny mancat!
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Daisy the Curly Cat
| 13 February 2009 at 11:24
He sure was handsome, and it looks like he was quite a character, too. I feel a little bit sad that your sister doesn’t feel like she could get another cat. Any cat would be lucky to have a Forever home with her.
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Kat
| 13 February 2009 at 12:41
He was a gorgeous cat! And I have NEVER known any cat to sit there and get a bath, let alone a shower without scratching the living daylights out of you!! LOL
He is so content to just sit there and have water on his face….he was priceless!!
I can see why she wouldn’t want to replace him…but she shouldn’t look at it like a “replacement”, she should look at it as an addition to……
Take care,
Kat
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Tina
| 13 February 2009 at 13:11
What an amazing cat! I am certain he will be missed. Those pictures made my day…
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Ivanhoe
| 13 February 2009 at 14:17
What a cutie! I never saw a cat before that liked taking a shower
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Have a wonderful weekend!
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Angela
| 13 February 2009 at 15:00
I secretly love cats, and Persians are at the top of my list. I’m highly allergic, but as a teen I dated a guy who’s mother had two Persians that she bathed all the time. It was the only time in my life I was ever able to get close to one. They loved taking a bath!
I can understand your sister not being able to bring herself to replace him. What do you do when a pet breaks the mold and exceeds all your expectations of a beloved member of the family?
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SeanDonland
| 13 February 2009 at 15:01
That’s a beautiful cat, looks like it was really fun.
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lauren
| 13 February 2009 at 15:14
So adorable. I thought about dressing Sadie like that when she was really tiny but never did.
She is a squirming and persistant kitty to say the least. And both my little girls are enchanted with water for some odd reason. This cat of your sister’s was really something. She should give another one a great home too!
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Babs - beetle
| 13 February 2009 at 16:36
Sandee: It is so heartbreaking when we lose pets.
Clara: When we get pets we just no we will saying good-bye to them too.
Denise: A cat and two rabbits! Oh that must have been so cute to watch!
Kathy: We have only bathed Sukie when she was really tiny, and that was a sight to see!
Daisy: It is very different here in the UK. Pedigree cats have to be ordered from a special breeder and can cost several hundred pounds! Non pedigree kittens are not very easy to find when you want one either. We had a hard time finding Sukie!
Kat: Yes, We have never known such a cat either! Our cats go mad if they get wet! It is a shame she doesn’t feel she could have another one. They are such good company too!
Tina: Yes, he was a lovely cat
Ivanhoe: Neither have I. Ours cats won’t go near water!
Angela: I wonder if it’s a ‘Persian cat’ thing. I also am allergic to many cats (including one of ours) I have to avoid long haired cats and ‘Red’ cats. I have decided that red cats must have something different in their fur. Our red Burmese causes problems to other people with allergies too!
SeanDonland: He certainly was a beauty!
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beetle
| 13 February 2009 at 16:40
Lauren: I am trying to slowly get Sukie used to wearing things – we’ll see if it works
Yes it’s a shame she won’t get another cat. I know she would love it as much 
Jenn Thorson
| 13 February 2009 at 17:37
He’s pretty hysterical. I have a friend I’ve sent the link to who will love him!
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Carol
| 13 February 2009 at 19:25
Oh you are so right he is a beautiful Ginger Jasper too. just like my Ginger Jasper. xx Hugs Carol and Jasper xx
Lux
| 13 February 2009 at 20:15
Jasper was obviously a very special kitty! And obviously loved, too!
Dragon Blogger
| 13 February 2009 at 22:29
I had an orange tabby persian as a teenager and was one of my favorite cats, had such character and I loved petting that cat at night for hours.
When you lose a pet, you tend to not want another one, but if you do choose to get another one, you will find they will find a place in your heart. Your heart can hold places for many pets in a lifetime.
beetle
| 13 February 2009 at 22:35
Jenn: Yes he looks so funny all wet. Hope your friend enjoys it.
Carol: I couldn’t believe it when I went on your blog. Same name too :O)
Lux: Oh yes he was loved, for 14 years!
Dragon Blogger: You are so right. I’ve had many cats, all different, and all lovely in their own individual way.
Shinade
| 13 February 2009 at 23:25
without a shadow of a doubt this is one of the loveliest cats I’ve ever seen. you are so correct about him being so adorable in that chair.
Oh the glasses are simply just over the top. He looks like a professor.
And to take a bath that easily is incredible. We have to completely sedate Puma to even get him near water.
Oh dear yes I can most definitely understand how this very handsome and smart little guy would be very hard to replace, maybe even impossible!!
So sorry to hear about your PC problems and very glad to see you back. Not t say that I was tired of looking at your smile or anything but your just such a wonderful part of my day!!
Can you imagine living with me….German and Cherokee? Oh my it’s a good thing Walter is a patient man!!
I know it’s late there over there so i will bid you a good night and sweet dreams!!:-)
Shinade
| 13 February 2009 at 23:28
Ain’t my grammer just wonderful? How on earth did I ever raise an English Professor?
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beetle
| 13 February 2009 at 23:40
Shinade: Our cats won’t go near water!
It wasn’t my trusty Mac that was the problem, but me trying to upload dodgy files to my server! Once I realized that, it was fine
By the way, I’ve seen far, far worse grammar :O)
Swubird
| 14 February 2009 at 1:04
Babs
That’s the first cat I ever saw that didn’t mind taking a bath. Bravo Jasper!
Happy trails.
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Vampy Vic
| 14 February 2009 at 4:32
OH wow he is adorable!! And to sit in the water like that and be washed..Jasper you is the man!!
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Thank you and thank your sister for sharing his awesomeness
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Lady Banana
| 14 February 2009 at 11:41
Looks like he was a fantastic cat
Not many around that would enjoy a shower that’s for sure!
Lee
| 14 February 2009 at 13:11
He was a handsome fellow. We have lost 8 of our feline “kids” over the past seven years, and each one was heartbreaking. But my wife is a firm believer in making room for new rescues when that happens. But I will say that none of our cats would sit still for a shower. In fact, it would probably lead loss of blood or body parts.
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Granny Grimble
| 14 February 2009 at 13:15
What lovely photos of Jasper. I hadn’t see most of them before. Do thank our little sister for sharing them! By the way, I never knew that he was named after Jasper Carrot either, that was a brilliant move!
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beetle
| 14 February 2009 at 14:09
Swubird: I’ve never seen such a thing before either! Never known a cat that liked, or would put up with water.
Vampy Vic: Yes, what a gorgeous hunk of fur he was!
Lady Banana: He is the first cat I’ve known that didn’t mind water
Lee: America is quite different to the UK. We don’t have these large cat shelters, that I know of. Kittens are quite hard to find. Certainly where we live. We had a real job finding our latest one. I haven’t seen a stray cat in many years!
Granny Grimble: I hadn’t seen all of them before either. I have a couple more that I may post on Simplycats
JD at I Do Things
| 14 February 2009 at 16:18
Jasper! I love you so much!
What a beautiful boy. I’ve seen the (hilarious) shower pictures but not the others. I know people who can’t bear to get another pet after losing theirs. Jasper was definitely one of a kind.
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beetle
| 14 February 2009 at 19:51
JD: He was one of a kind. Unfortunately my sister hasn’t been able to read these comment yet. A bug in IE. She will have to get Firefox
Jeff
| 15 February 2009 at 4:23
Oh dear… I’m sorry for her loss. Losing a loving pet is never easy. Hopefully she has lots and lots of pictures.
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Shinade
| 15 February 2009 at 5:53
Just popping in to say good morning before I go to bed.:-)
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Mariuca
| 15 February 2009 at 13:08
OMG, so adorable! If only my cats love showers as much as he did. MEOW MEOW! And hugs for ur sister.
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Babs - beetle
| 15 February 2009 at 15:33
Shinade: Good morning to you too. It’s afternoon here so must be morning for you now :O)
Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"
| 15 February 2009 at 18:04
Very nice hunk of cat! No matter how many other cats she would get, I’m sure she would always fondly remember this one!!
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chat blanc
| 15 February 2009 at 18:28
I’m in love! Obviously I have a passion for Persians, Maxx is my second one. I don’t think I could stand to be without a kitty.
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shy
| 15 February 2009 at 20:30
This is really a cute cat, I would love to have one someday..
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Eric "Speedcat Hollydale"
| 15 February 2009 at 22:57
Ohhh WOW! This is like the Best of LOLCats … I can haz waters???
and a hole in one???? Way ???
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Babs - beetle
| 16 February 2009 at 2:36
Jeff: Not as many as she would like, but she does have quite a few
Mariuca: Oh yes, I wish mine did too! They won’t go near water!
Karen: Yes, she certainly will never forget him
Chat Blanc: No I couldn’t either. We have always had between one and four at a time
Shy: I expect, when the time is right, you will have one!
Speedy: I know, such a face!!! And yes, a hole in one that I can’t seem to repeat
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spicybugz
| 16 February 2009 at 6:51
That is a beautiful cat. I’m allergic to cats, but if I wasn’t I would want one that looked just like that one
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Maureen
| 16 February 2009 at 20:08
A girl I went to school with once told me that she would never have a pet, because they just die. What a horrible outlook! I say, we are blessed with the addition of our furry family members; they bring so much into our lives. Yes, we may outlive them, but the time we have together is priceless. I would also never see getting another pet as a “replacement”. That Jasper looks like one of a kind for sure!
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Jay
| 17 February 2009 at 9:21
I have to say, I have never, ever seen a cat enjoying a shower so complacently! He looks like a very special little guy – no wonder she was heartbroken to lose him.
We can’t go straight out and get another dog, either. But one day we will. I don’t look on it as replacing them, rather honouring their memory by choosing to love another.
Babs - beetle
| 17 February 2009 at 23:21
Spicybugz: I also am allergic to some cats, but not all. I will never get another ‘red’ cat as it seems to be those that effect me
Maureen: I would never be without my cats. Even with my allergy, I will still have cats. They do bring such love and fun into a home
Jay: I agree. It isn’t really replacing a pet. I expect you to surprise us all one day with news of another lovely greyhound
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