Animal lovers have no need for suspension of disbelief about the other worldly powers of their animal friends. For me, Yin, Yang and Snoepje have been not only companions, but protectors of my mental, physical and spiritual well being. Like so many creatures who come to us, they are gifts, guides to remind us of what is truly important in a world that sometimes robs our focus from the bigger picture.
Yin was born on a farm in Minnesota and was my constant companion for 16 years. When Martijn joined our family, Yin chose him as his primary human. Whenever we were in our home, they were inseparable. Yin was our alpha guy, a warrior spirit with a wonderful sense of play. He was a lover, too, prone to warm whomever's lap was nearby. A definite equal opportunity purrer. Yin passed on at the end of 2005 and his spirit still sends protection and affection.
Yangy, Yin's litter mate, was a bit more grounded. He was kind of my summa wrestler guy, shy by nature, but deeply affectionate, he nevertheless was a fine hunter and could hold his own in any situation. Always dressed formally in his cute tuxedo outfit, Yangy lived a life of meditation and mediation. Yangy left us almost a year before Yin.
Miz Snoepje, a royal dame. Part Norwegian Forrest cat, part Empress of the Universe, "Snoop-yea" was our love child. Discovered in Pappa John Pizzeria, she made our cat and human family complete. When we relocated to the Netherlands, she and the Yin found a final home with a true cat worshipper, Stephanie Cunningham. Snoepje now lives the life of a regal princess in Plymouth, Minnesota.
Yin was born on a farm in Minnesota and was my constant companion for 16 years. When Martijn joined our family, Yin chose him as his primary human. Whenever we were in our home, they were inseparable. Yin was our alpha guy, a warrior spirit with a wonderful sense of play. He was a lover, too, prone to warm whomever's lap was nearby. A definite equal opportunity purrer. Yin passed on at the end of 2005 and his spirit still sends protection and affection.
Yangy, Yin's litter mate, was a bit more grounded. He was kind of my summa wrestler guy, shy by nature, but deeply affectionate, he nevertheless was a fine hunter and could hold his own in any situation. Always dressed formally in his cute tuxedo outfit, Yangy lived a life of meditation and mediation. Yangy left us almost a year before Yin.
Miz Snoepje, a royal dame. Part Norwegian Forrest cat, part Empress of the Universe, "Snoop-yea" was our love child. Discovered in Pappa John Pizzeria, she made our cat and human family complete. When we relocated to the Netherlands, she and the Yin found a final home with a true cat worshipper, Stephanie Cunningham. Snoepje now lives the life of a regal princess in Plymouth, Minnesota.
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