In memory of Stoney, beautiful companion of Robert and Tovah Thee. Stoney was approximately five years old when adopted by Robert and Tovah, and they enjoyed enjoyed her company for the past ten years. “Stoney was the sweetest, most affectionate cat; a gentle soul who enriched our lives and will be greatly missed.” Remembrance by Jacqueline Birnbaum and Dean Surkin. February 2022.
With loving remembrance for sweet Remy, who provided so much love and soft cuddles to his family: Leo, Suzy, Walter, and Adam Sorel. “Remy always sought out belly scratches by pushing our hands “into position” and giving a tiny request bark. He was our little cat-dog. After a long struggle with heart disease, Remy passed quietly in Adam’s arms in his favorite place–the car, on January 14, 2022.” Remembrance donation by Jacqueline Birnbaum and Dean Surkin, January 2022.
Our good friend and supporter, Joan E. Scheier, who passed away in 2020 after a long illness, will always be remembered by us for her passion for animals and for her support of The Binky Foundation. Joan was very proud of the fact that she was responsible for our creating the Remembrance page by insisting we recognize the passing of Franklin (photo above), companion to her friends Don and Janet Miller. Our Remembrance page may not have happened without her persistence and grief as “Aunt Joan” to Franklin. Joan will always be in our hearts! Remembrance donation in Joan’s name by Janet Miller, December 2021.
In memory of Mr. Darcy, who joined his best friend Patrick over the Rainbow Bridge. Mr. Darcy’s people, Mickey and Peter Bickford, were devastated by the loss of their two buddies with two months of each other, but happy in the knowledge that Mr. Darcy can resume his playing with his brother free of pain at last. “We adopted Mr. Darcy from our vet shortly before he was scheduled to be shipped out to a shelter. He had been in a cage for so long that his limbs were stunted, and he cowered from people. Over time in his new home he developed into a beautiful, outgoing and mysterious presence. We were so blessed to have him and Patrick in our lives, even if for a much shorter time than they deserved.” Remembrance donation by Meg Crane. December 2021.
In memory of Mickey and Peter Bickford’s wonderfully joyful cat Patrick who left us far too soon. “We adopted Patrick from Kitty Kind in New York City. He had been abandoned in a locked apartment without food or water. His cries were heard by neighbors who called the police. Patrick was named for the police officer who came to his rescue by busting through the door. Despite all his trauma and physical issues (most of his teeth had been removed because of infections) the description on his cage at the adoption center was spot on: ‘Very Social & Loving Cat. Loves People & Loves To Be Pet. Very Friendly Mellow Boy!’ He was all that and more! We miss him dearly.” Remembrance donations from Jon & Jeanne Bickford, Linda Rose, Meg Crane, Gayle Carroll & Ed Berberian, and Judy Wolfe, October 2021.
In remembrance of Buda, companion to Kelly and Steve Boghossian. “‘Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.’ – Yesterday we said goodbye to our very good dog Buda. We shared our lives together for the past 16.5 years, but what I wouldn’t give for one more day. A sassy girl to the end, she made our lives richer every moment. My heart is broken without you, sweet wonder dog. Have fun with all your friends on that side of the rainbow bridge. I know they have chicken nuggets there. Goodnight sweet girl. Daddy and I loved you the most (don’t tell the cats!).” Remembrance donation by Judy Wolfe, November 2021.
Bryon, loving companion to Vicky Nayer and her mother Lidia Levine, succumbed to old age. Over the years, he gamely shared his home with a ferret and several cats and refined his skill of stealing food from the cat dishes while avoiding confrontations. While possessed of a dignified character, he indulged people in playing dress-up (here he is dressed as a flower). Remembrance by Jacqueline Birnbaum, Dean Surkin, and the Lighted-Collar Gang, September 2021.
In memory of sweet little Bosco, who crossed the rainbow bridge much too soon at only 6 years of age. Beloved fur baby of Jim and Sherry Paules, Bosco loved his family and his family’s friends, never failing to greet everyone with enthusiastic jumps and kisses. Bosco was full of spunk and energy, and no squirrel, gecko, or rabbit was safe in his backyard. He loved playing with his toys, stealing socks from the laundry, and he never failed to alert the household when a person or another pet dared to walk down “his” street (was he guarding his house or hoping to go out and play with those interlopers?) Bosco loved his play time at doggy day care, wearing himself out playing with all his friends. Yet, as lively as Bosco was, he also loved lap time, and would curl up in a lap or snuggle up against his mommy’s shoulder, drifting off to sleep. Smart, sweet and fun, Bosco was a joy to his family and all who were fortunate enough to know him. Losing Bosco left a hole in all our hearts. He truly will be missed and will live in our hearts and our memories forever. Remembrance donation by Jon and Jeanne Bickford, September 2021.
In loving memory of Lars “Larry” Bickford, best friend to everyone he met, and a lover of all creatures. His best friend Queenie, who loved to climb on Lars’s shoulders, misses him terribly, particularly their rough and tumble play times. It is only fitting that Lars is the first human recognized by a Binky remembrance. Remembrance donations by James and Sherry Paules and Linda Rose.
