In Memoriam: Bosko Baseman (2020-2024)
In Memoriam: Bosko Baseman (September 24, 2020-December 13, 2024)
With the heaviest heart, I share the sad news that my best friend and muse Bosko Baseman passed away on Friday the 13th, December 2024.
Bosko’s lil heart stopped beating the afternoon following his usual morning play ritual of “Halo”-fetching. I found his lifeless body when I returned home from my morning hike. A neighbor and I rushed him to the vet, but he could not be resuscitated. Bosko died from an undiagnosed health condition. His death was sudden and unexpected.
It has taken me several weeks to announce this news. Mourning the passing of Bosko has been so difficult, so please forgive my delay in sharing.
Bosko came into my life at a time when he soothed the pain of the loss of my Blackie the Cat. I never thought another cat could match how special Blackie was. Yet with Bosko’s own unique qualities, his love was just as perfect and pure.
Bosko earned the title “The World’s Greatest Flying Cat” through his magnificent physical agility of jumping on my shoulders every day.
Bosko also had a gift of focus and could assume multiple, distinct roles. He shared his own obsession with Donuts, modeling with different flavors. He fetched “haloes” like a professional catcher. He was an acrobat who balanced himself on my shoulder on jogs down the sidewalk or on long walks up the hill.
Bosko’s pure little-big heart and spirit of play, risk-taking and mischief inspired me every day and will continue to do so.
I am grateful for the 4 years I was able to spend with him. Although I had hoped I would have grown old with my special friend.
A memorial will be planned and announced sometime in the future.
Like Blackie the Cat, Bosko was a feline given a second chance. Bosko started his life as an orphan. He was fostered for some time before he joined me in January 2021. Please consider donating to or adopting a pet from your local animal shelter. Or, donate to my favorite Kitty Bungalow HERE, LA’s Charm School for Wayward Cats.
– Gary Baseman
