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If you’d like to send me photos to include in next week’s “pets on furniture” post, please ensure your photos follow my basic rules: First, the pet must be on a piece of furniture. And said piece of furniture must be clearly visible in the photo, so it takes center stage rather than your pet. Think of it more of a photo of a great piece of furniture that you want to show off…and your pet happens to be sitting on it. And second, if the photo is dark or fuzzy then it may not make the cut. Photos, your name, location and a brief description can be sent to desiretoinspirekim@hotmail.comand PLEASE don’t send closeups of your pet! Thanks!

Here are a few pictures of my 6 month old Irish terrier puppy, Spud, enjoying himself on some of my favorite thrift store/craigslist/yard sale furniture.
– Kata and Spud (Birmingham, Alabama)

I thought about your blog when I snapped this picture today. I scored this chair for free by following a Craig’s List post to its curbside location. I intended to feature the chair, but it looks like Argos takes up most of it! This is in our house in St. Paul, MN
– Carrie

Mitzi is our beloved rescue dog from Hungary. On our balcony she really enjoys the sun on our teak bench, in our living room she loves both the Ligne Roset Multy Sofa and the Ikea Stool.
– Lena, Flo & Mitzi (Bad Reichenhall/Germany)

Here’s a picture of our cat Jinx sitting on the sideboard next to the window in the living room catching some rays in Langley BC, Canada. (btw we purchased that sideboard in Warrandyte near East Ringwood when we used to live there)
– Barbara

My dog Sausage loves my new Otami print headboard
– Laura

If you’d like to send me photos to include in next week’s “pets on furniture” post, please ensure your photos follow my basic rules: First, the pet must be on a piece of furniture. And said piece of furniture must be clearly visible in the photo, so it takes center stage rather than your pet. Think of it more of a photo of a great piece of furniture that you want to show off…and your pet happens to be sitting on it. And second, if the photo is dark or fuzzy then it may not make the cut. Photos, your name, location and a brief description can be sent to desiretoinspirekim@hotmail.comand PLEASE don’t send closeups of your pet! Thanks!

Our rescued Canadian born cat, Singha, reclining on her favourite thrift store chair.
– Christine, England

We found Buddy rocking in a chair at the seafood shack “down the (Jersey) shore”. He would rock a while, then stop to watch the customers buy clams or crabs or whatever it was that wasn’t Pupperoni. Then he’d go back to rocking. Buddy. 
– Priscilla 

Pictured is Cameron, our foster dog. We call him the Silver Fox (kind of like George Clooney). He is hanging out on our Lafer-esque sofa that we scored off Craigslist, enjoying life. Cameron was “born wild” or on the mean streets of St. Louis and lived as a feral dog for five or so years until he was humanely caught and rehabilitated by Stray Rescue. He was then adopted to a sweet retired lady. They hung out together for two years before he came back to the rescue — it turns out his lady had Parkinson’s Disease and had to move somewhere where she could get more care (and no dog’s were allowed). So we have ended up with Cameron as our foster dog. He is about 9-1/2 years old and in great health except some arthritis in his back hips. You can see his full bio on Stray Rescue’s website. Cameron is super sweet and we love having him around but I’m also hoping he can find his forever home soon so they can enjoy a lot of time hanging out on the sofa with this guy.
– Courtney 

These are my daughter Hayley’s dogs-Rhonda and Howard with the new chair (from Anthropologie.)
– Christy (Visalia, CA) 

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This is a tribute to Edgar, the 7th cat who joined my family only a few years ago and who left such a memorable impression that I’m already tearing up writing this. By sharing Edgar’s story I am not so much doing this in his memory, but for all the cats and dogs out there roaming the streets who just so desperately want a home and to be loved. That’s all Edgar ever wanted, and that’s what he got, right up until he died Saturday afternoon. And if anyone out there is in a similar situation where you are able to give a stray animal a home, I hope this is what it takes for you to make the right decision. 

Edgar started hanging around my house in July 2009, a time when I had several stray cats I was feeding and trying to figure out what to do with. Edgar was TERRIFIED of people. I would leave him some food across the yard and if he even so much as spotted me peeking through the corner of a window he’d take off like a shot. This went on for a few months. I did manage to capture a few photos during this time.

One day 3 months later I took one of my strays, Seymour, to the vets to get fixed up so I could find him a home – but he didn’t come home with me. Turns out he had severe FIV and was put down. When I returned home totally devastated, I sat in the backyard and cried. After a few minutes I could not believe my eyes when I looked up to find Edgar sitting on the deck with me. I reached out my hand and he came over and let me pet him. I even managed to go inside and get my camera to document this unbelievable turn of events.

After a while I figured he’d go off gallivanting around the ‘hood as per usual so I went inside. And this is what happened for the next day or so. He sat at the door and howled. 

Of course, that was the end of Edgar as a stray. I took him to the vet and found out he was neutered, between 9-13 years old and had bad kidneys. Due to the fact that he wasn’t healthy and pretty old, I was stuck with him. It didn’t take long for me to realize how grateful I was that he became my 7th cat. He turned out to be a big baby, who loved me so much. He followed me around the house, was always under my feet or in my lap. And WOW did he ever love snuggling up against my husband and I under the covers on cold nights. (It’s going to be a cold winter this year we keep saying 🙁 ) Not only did he have the best personality, he was one of the most bizarre looking cats I’ve ever seen. We used to say that he was half wolf, half human. He had legs that were abnormally long, and huge paws. And fur that was really fluff, in about 10 different shades of grey.

He developed arthritis the past year or so and it got very bad recently, particularly in his hips, so my husband and I knew it wouldn’t be long before we would have to make the decision to put him down. But since about Thursday things took a turn for the worse, and Edgar gave up. You could see it in his face. There was nothing in his eyes. Friday morning I knew something had to be done so I emailed the vet and was told she could come by Saturday after the clinic closed at 4 pm. He got worse and worse each hour and I sat in the bathroom with him (he decided that was where he wanted to be) and told him I loved him and to just go. I am devastated that he ended up in pain and suffering, especially the last couple of days. Edgar passed away around 2:30 pm Saturday, before the vet could come. It was hard to see him go, but we knew it was for the best. I just can’t get the images out of my head of Edgar, dead, but still breathing. That was what it was like for the last 2 days of his life and I am so sorry I couldn’t/didn’t do anything early enough to spare him from all that suffering. I’m trying to focus on the fact that he was able to spend the last few years of his life in a loving home.
I have a Flickr set dedicated to each of my cats, and this one is Edgar’s if you would like to see more photos (including some from his final days, which I can’t bring myself to include in this post). There are even a couple of iPhone videos of his antics. (Edgar was a hoot).
Edgar, we love you buddy. It will never be the same without you, and I know I will never again come across a cat like you. You were so special, and thank you for loving me, and letting me love you. 

If you’d like to send me photos to include in next week’s “pets on furniture” post, please ensure your photos follow my basic rules: First, the pet must be on a piece of furniture. And said piece of furniture must be clearly visible in the photo, so it takes center stage rather than your pet. Think of it more of a photo of a great piece of furniture that you want to show off…and your pet happens to be sitting on it. And second, if the photo is dark or fuzzy then it may not make the cut. Photos, your name, location and a brief description can be sent to desiretoinspirekim@hotmail.comand PLEASE don’t send closeups of your pet! Thanks!

Parker’s favorite chair
– Manny (Miami, FL)

I am finally submitting a few pics of our 4 year old pug, Arya. The first picture shows her napping on our sofa from Younger Furniture (one of our favorite furniture purchases). The second picture shows her enjoying our brand new Danish chair produced by Selig. It has been one of our best second-hand finds while trying to furnish our new house.
– Jamie (Greenville, SC) 

I just caught Grey-dog having a nap on an ottoman. He soaks up the sun whenever he can, even if only his nose gets it.
– Pat (Carleton Place, ON) 

The photo with Tango was meant to document a dining chair DIY project, but it really just showcases his death stare haha.
As soon as I brought home this leather tufted storage ottoman, Kitty couldn’t help himself.  
– Liana (Philadelphia, PA)

Benji shows off his new haircut on our sofa. When friends visit he refuses to get off!
– Michelle (Cape Town, South Africa)

My Maxi Boy lazing about on my La Perla Mexican chair
– Amira 

If you’d like to send me photos to include in next week’s “pets on furniture” post, please ensure your photos follow my basic rules: First, the pet must be on a piece of furniture. And said piece of furniture must be clearly visible in the photo, so it takes center stage rather than your pet. Think of it more of a photo of a great piece of furniture that you want to show off…and your pet happens to be sitting on it. And second, if the photo is dark or fuzzy then it may not make the cut. Photos, your name, location and a brief description can be sent to desiretoinspirekim@hotmail.comand PLEASE don’t send closeups of your pet! Thanks!

Jessie is thrilled to help mom get some work done!
– Niki (Boston, MA)

1 – our kerry blue terrier Ojta, sitting on old renovated grandma’s armchair;
2 – Ojta is relaxing on our handmade sofa:)
– Egle (Vilnius)

First photo is on the new leather couch which they hate unless it’s covered! 6 yo Pooh Kitty and his Manchester Terrier housemates: 13yo Pizzaz and 6 yo Jimmy Choo.
And so she is not left out, I have included the baby of the family in her favorite afternoon sun spot- 2yo BLING also a Manchester Terrier
– Dina (Addison, TX)

Our labradoodle Broulee hanging out on our patio furniture.
– Teresa (Vancouver, BC)

This picture is from one of my finished interior photo shoots where we were trying to take a detail shot of this reupholstered mid century chair. “Louis” the terrier wouldn’t budge! I love how his scruffy coat is juxtaposed to the gloss of the timber.
– Sophie (Melbourne)

Tank, Beau, Birdie and Hud waiting to hear their favorite word.  POOL! Hud’s nickname is 3K because no matter what happens, it’s going to cost at least $3,000.
– Phil (Los Angeles)

I send you a picture of our cat Luna laying on our cupboard. The nice thing is in the reflecting glas you can see more of the rest of the room.
– Martina (Leverkusen, Germany)

I love this shot because I caught Lambert and Maximus snuggling on our new piece of furniture. I think from the looks on their faces, they wanted their privacy. 
– Ashley

1 – Tucker (dog) Oliver (cat) on the back of an Ikea chaise with Pier1 pillow. No Tucker is not dead, he’s just faking because he doesn’t like having his photo taken. Lamp behind is ceramic painted to look like brass (antique-ish)
2 – This time in one of my four vintage Saarinen chairs I got for $23 per chair at a local Salvation Army. He loves to sleep in his basket, I just move it wherever it suits me and he jumps right in.
– Beverly

If you’d like to send me photos to include in next week’s “pets on furniture” post, please ensure your photos follow my basic rules: First, the pet must be on a piece of furniture. And said piece of furniture must be clearly visible in the photo, so it takes center stage rather than your pet. Think of it more of a photo of a great piece of furniture that you want to show off…and your pet happens to be sitting on it. And second, if the photo is dark or fuzzy then it may not make the cut. Photos, your name, location and a brief description can be sent to desiretoinspirekim@hotmail.comand PLEASE don’t send closeups of your pet! Thanks!

I was doing a long overdue re-shoot of my ceramic chimes and after about 60 shots of the chimes I moved the couch back into place and my pup Ennis jumped up there. This was literally my last shot to see if i could catch him and it turned out the best.
– Mike

Wellie, my 15 week old Cavalier King Charles sitting on an antique chair I re-upholstered with Quadrille China Seas.
– Jenna (Charleston, SC)

I live in a one-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC with my husband and our 1 and a 1/2 year old lab-beagle rescue, Korus (Korus stands for Korea-US Free Trade Agreement; I’m from Korea and my husband is American 😉 She is a rambunctious little girl, and we love her to pieces.
1 – Korus used to love this chair until it became wobbly. The chair is from Target, and painting is by my aunt.
2 – Korus on our couch – it was an EBay find.
3 – Korus on our bed. My handy husband made the headboard out of an old church pew and wool felt. Bedding is from West Elm.
– Narae

When 9-month-old Little Glory (the tortoiseshell) isn’t tormenting 18-year-old Nora, they hang on the sofa or the cane chair.
– Bonnie

My itty bitty pretty, “Mittens” having a snooze on her favorite rattan chair.
– Bethany (Chicago)