| For Sharon |
I met Sharon several years ago when I was
looking for a Birman kitten. She invited
me to a show and we hit it off. Sharon was
a funny, tough, sweet, hardheaded lady
after my own heart. She was an
experienced breeder (Birmnsrus,
Purrzzbir and Pashar Catteries) who was
willing to take her time and trouble with a
total newbie - something I see far too
little of in the cat fancy. She knew what
she wanted to see in the Birman breed and
was so generous of her time and knowledge
with me and many others. She sent me
home with one of her pregnant queens to
help me decide if I was cut out to be a
breeder. She didn't have a fit when I
called her at 4AM when the kittens came
to find out (again) how much Oxytocin to
give. She shared a ride and a room at a
show when I was short of cash. She
looking for a Birman kitten. She invited
me to a show and we hit it off. Sharon was
a funny, tough, sweet, hardheaded lady
after my own heart. She was an
experienced breeder (Birmnsrus,
Purrzzbir and Pashar Catteries) who was
willing to take her time and trouble with a
total newbie - something I see far too
little of in the cat fancy. She knew what
she wanted to see in the Birman breed and
was so generous of her time and knowledge
with me and many others. She sent me
home with one of her pregnant queens to
help me decide if I was cut out to be a
breeder. She didn't have a fit when I
called her at 4AM when the kittens came
to find out (again) how much Oxytocin to
give. She shared a ride and a room at a
show when I was short of cash. She
invited my husband and I into her home. She put up with my niece and nephew
coming along when I was babysitting for a weekend.
She answered a gazillion questions about Birmans specifically and showing/breeding
in general. She let me use her as a sounding board regarding my cats and anything
else I wanted to discuss. I hope the cats I breed will show at least a little of the
positive influence she shared so generously. One of my greatest regrets is that we
lost her before she could see what she inspired in me to work with and do with her
beloved Birmans. She made a difference in my life and the world is a poorer place
for her passing. She was my friend.
We miss you Sharon. Kiss all the kitties across the Rainbow Bridge until we meet
there again.
coming along when I was babysitting for a weekend.
She answered a gazillion questions about Birmans specifically and showing/breeding
in general. She let me use her as a sounding board regarding my cats and anything
else I wanted to discuss. I hope the cats I breed will show at least a little of the
positive influence she shared so generously. One of my greatest regrets is that we
lost her before she could see what she inspired in me to work with and do with her
beloved Birmans. She made a difference in my life and the world is a poorer place
for her passing. She was my friend.
We miss you Sharon. Kiss all the kitties across the Rainbow Bridge until we meet
there again.
Sharon Hunt, TICA SC Regional, July 2005.
Photo by Helmi.
Photo by Helmi.
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RIGHT: IW SGC
Birmnsrus Immanual
Allelulia, Blue Lynx Point
male. 'Manny' was
Sharon's baby boy and
she showed him in her
final full show season to
be TICA's Best Birman for
2005. Manny now lives
with Sharon's partner, Ann
Hoehn of Birmnsrus.
Birmnsrus Immanual
Allelulia, Blue Lynx Point
male. 'Manny' was
Sharon's baby boy and
she showed him in her
final full show season to
be TICA's Best Birman for
2005. Manny now lives
with Sharon's partner, Ann
Hoehn of Birmnsrus.