I was digging through some old files when I found these photos of a young Buddy the Cat:
These were taken in my brother’s apartment on the Upper East Side. It was early summer, so Buddy was probably about four months old, give or take.
He spent almost the entire day in the yard where he made friends with Cosmo the Dog and had lots of fun chasing insects, running around and rolling in the grass. He made friends with every human there, of course. Then when he was tired out from all that playing, he had a super special treat: Steak from the BBQ.
I’d love to bring the little guy to more social events and barbecues, but alas, almost all of them involve dogs who are not Cosmo, and I’m not sure how Bud would do with three or four dogs running around, let alone 20+ people. Smaller gatherings sans pups are a better bet.
Pain In The Bud 
He showed a lot of personality back then, too. He is a handsome kitty.
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You’re right. I did not know what I was in for, and was blown away by his big personality and how communicative he was/is.
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OMG, who is that cute boy?!
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Who indeed. I found more. I’ll post them soon.
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Awe. The love and intelligence was there from the start!
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Except when he would try to have boxing matches with the kitten in the mirror. The intelligence was kinda missing there lol.
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No wonder you fell in love with him.
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Although it might sound odd, I love the little guy more now than I did when he was a baby. He was adorable and amusing, but our bond has only grown over the years, as has trust.
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He’s a charmer
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Indeed he is!
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Mee-yow wow Kitt Buddy was such a cutie-pie! An Buddy grew up to bee a striking hansum man cat Big Buddy!
Thanx fore givin Buddy a GRATE home!
An wee so happy wee found youss’ an beecame frendss….
***nose rubss*** BellaDharma an ❤ BellaSita Sistur
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It’s always been his home, I was just getting it ready for his arrival and his coronation as the king of trilling and turkey. Likewise, I’m glad we connected. May the turkey be with you!
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Awwwww, little Buddy! How sweet! ☺️
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Little did you know the YUGE star he would become! What a handsome boy!
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Buddy’s ego says thanks!
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