Dear Furiends,
I’m writing one last time to thank you all for your furiendship over the years. I have asked the humans to post this once I’ve gone as it is now my turn to go over the rainbow bridge. Try not to be sad, I have lived my nine lives to the full.
Born in the south of France I enjoyed my youth in an apartment in Nice, before falling in love with the ocean and becoming a boat cat moving to Rome to live on my beloved Nocturne. As you all know, I loved my life afloat and all of the sailing adventures. Then I was offered a book deal with Bloomsbury and I was so grateful that you all supported me every step of the way! I was given the honour of being appointed the first Ambassador at Sea for the Museum of Maritime Pets. Latterly, I moved to Lago Maggiore before retiring to beautiful Cornwall where I helped design and open the Kernow Cat Hotel which is the most luxurious hotel any feline could ever hope to stay in.
I wish all of you fair winds and following seas and most of all I wish you the greatest of furiends to share them with.
Thank you again.
Bisous,
Bailey
Bailey Boat Cat – 9/7/2011 – 2/1/2024
Bailey Boat Cat 
Thank you for sharing your life with us, Bailey!
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so sad to hear this news. You will always be remembered Bailey. xoxo Say hi to Cody and Dakota from me and give them kisses please at the Bridge.
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Aw, we so enjoyed your adventures, and we know you’ll find a sailing ship over the bridge. (We helped our 15 year old calico, Sundae, over the bridge the week before Christmas.) We do send special caring thoughts for your pawrents.
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I am so very sorry. Fair winds . . .
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We can’t help but be sad. We enjoyed your adventures and so did our own ship cat Bengie. Farewell Bailey and warm thoughts to your mum and dad.
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This is sad news to hear…but we always enjoyed your adventures, Bailey. Thanks for sharing them with us. Happy sailing at the bridge….
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So sorry to read this sad news. I was reading your book last week again and it brought back many beautiful and heartwarming memories. I still remember you were an early follower of my Hands on Bowie blog, so many years ago.
You will always be in my heart, my dear friend, dear Bailey.
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Oh Bailey , you beautiful beautiful boy.
You’ve lived a life…❤️
Never long enough.
Will try hard not to be sad.
You don’t be sad either, you’ll have new journey
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Feel sorry,but now I know he IS watching us and thé catworld from above.hugs
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Bailey I wish you smooth sailing through the sky at the Bridge and just know that while you aren’t physically here you will always be in the minds and hearts of everyone who knew you. We have your book and will always treasure it and the memories it invokes. Sending you forever hugs of friendship………
Love, Angel Sammy, Teddy and Mom Pam
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Such sad news. We were thinking of you only the other day. What a life you had though. xxx
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Oh, Bailey, we are so sad. We always enjoyed reading your adventures on the boat and at sea. We know you’ll be looking over your family and all of your friends as well. Godspeed, Bailey. May you have fun navigating the seas at the Rainbow Bridge. You were definitely a special boy.
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May the wind fill your sails as you cross the Bridge dear friend. We loved your adventures that showed us a magical other world of blue and sea.
Thank You so very much and your family for the joy you brought us.
Ave et Vale Bailey Boat Cat
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Bailey, bubba daboatkat joins you 6 jan over rainbow bridge. Please find each other and share sea stories.
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I can’t help it Brofur Bailey, I am sad to hear that you have left us. But you’ll always live on in your book and legacy. I am so glad to have your book to remember you by. There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are furiendships, may they always be! =^,,^=
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Such sad news. But what a wonderful life to remember and cherish. Loving purrs and head butts to you.
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Hugs to you and your hoomans. Our family enjoyed reading about your adventures.
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Dearest Bailey,
Thank you for your final post. Your adventures have been truly inspiring.. I never saw a cat 🐈 enjoy life on the high seas more than you. Thank you for sharing your tales with us. Wishing you all the best in your next life 🌈
Bisous Bailey
Adieu xx
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I am so sad to hear this news. I didn’t know yopu that well myself, but we knew OF you…you are so much like our Pipo was…
Sorry you lost your precious Bailey.
I left a note and memento for you on your Facebook page. I will soon post it to our blog.
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So sorry you had to go with the wind, Bailey✨We never forget you and your adventures. Fly free beautiful Soul✨
Soft Pawkisses to comfort your family🐾😽💞
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We have just now heard of your leaving us, and are saddened beyond compare. We loved you, and we were so happy to have you as an honorary Kitties Blue. We will love you always and are sending much love and hugs to your mom and dad. May you sail fair seas into a peaceful life at the RB until you are reunited with your family. All our love always, Kitties Blue and mom Janet 💓
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Nylabluesmum/LadyMum/BellaSita Mum here to wish you “Bon Voyage dear Bailey!”
I with NYLABLUE an Purrince Siddhartha Henry enjoyed your blog posts over the years….
We drifted away but did pop in once in a while to see how you were….
Run free Bailey & know we loved you ❤ ❤
Mee-yow Bailey iss mee BellaDharma of THE Purrfect Pad. Mee wantss to meow mee iss sorry you had to leeve an hope you find 'angelss' Unkell Siddhartha an Aunty NYLABLUE! Bee safe an happy inn Purr Land….
***purrss*** BellaDharma of THE Purrfect Pad
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Farewell, Angel Bailey.
Hugs and purrs.
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So sorry to see you go, Angel Bailey. Thanks for the memories and happy sailing at the Bridge.
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We are sorry you have had to leave us, Bailey. But your next life will, I am sure, find you near the ocean you loved so much. As a Buddhist cat I know it is never the end of our journey, but the doorway to a new life as the essence that is us moves on to pastures and oceans anew. Till we meet, which I think we all do, thank you for being with us all. 💙
ERin & Mrs H
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Bailey, we are so very sorry you had to leave us. We enjoyed reading about your adventurers a great deal. Our purrs are with your family as we know they miss you very much. ~Chimera & Family
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Lou, I am saddened to hear of Bailey’s passing. I remember him and your stories of his days afloat. 💙🌈🐾😿 Rest in peace, dear Bailey, and may your loving family find comfort in the memories of you.
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