I just read the news about Lupin from last night. I am so sorry, but I am sure he is with all the others who have gone on their way, and waiting for us to join them.
What better memorial to the Cat of Adventure than to live on in BCN having more adventures. When Georgia adds Iggy to the strip he can join in just as he was beginning to IRL. Many, many hugs to the whole Dunn clan.
This is a happy comic on a sad day. I’m sorry to hear about Lupin but he much joy he brought me in the comics. He also helped many of my high school students who’ve read the books and saw my calendars. Georgia and family, grieve as much as you need, grief is just love we continue to show to those we lost. I’ve lost two cats and still talk to them on a regular basis, I’ll never run out of love for them.
Okay, I have to hang my head in shame. I just realized that Sophie has different colored eyes. I’m going to go stand in the corner now. Just for context, I’ve been following since right before Georgia moved to Go Comics. Sending love and prayers for comfort and a big virtual HUG
Beatrixia: Elvis, I just came across a papyrus scroll from the time of King Catfu.
Elvis-Anum: Let’s take it to our resident scholar, Violet-Ifa. I think she’s at the public library and coffee shop.
At the Nile Library and Coffee Shop
Violet-Ifa: Alright, it looks like this scroll is from King Catfu’s diary. It talks about the Great Pyramid. Apparently there was a proclamation issued by the Royal Carpenters at the summit of the pyramid.
Enter Sophititi
Sophititi: I remember hearing about from my great-grandmother. I would like to recreate that moment in her honor.
Violet-Ifa: Alright. The words are right here in the scroll:
My thoughts on Betty… She did not go to heaven. She is at the rainbow bridge taking care of all the animals until their owners come to get them. Rest easy Dunn family. Lupin is in good hands
This is Georgia’s post from yesterday for any who missed it: "It is with a very heavy heart that I share some sad news. Lupin died this morning, shortly after breakfast.
It was very quick. He’s had a great few weeks since his medicine was adjusted. He had been in good spirits, active. Breathing better, eating great, causing heck, and sleeping well. He had an appointment Friday morning to have new imaging and bloodwork, and I expected good news. He had a good day and night yesterday, and woke up excited for breakfast.
I’m pretty sure he had a heart attack or maybe a stroke. It hit him quick, but he did not seem to be in pain. (A nurse in our family thinks this may have meant a stroke, which feels a bit like a blessing since he went so quick and without much suffering.) Just one moment he was himself, and then he was not, and then he was gone. Goldie and Iggy never left his side. Ryan and I were with him too.
Even with four other cats, two children, and three pet rats, the house feels somehow empty without Lupin. He was a huge personality, it does not feel real yet.
Lupin was a terrifically good bad best boy. He was strong and active, until this heart disease caught up to him the last few months. I’m incredibly grateful that medication restored his spirits and comfort, these past few weeks especially. Just yesterday he long-jumped over the last few steps and landed in the kitchen. He has been regularly knocking my phone to the floor to wake me, and everything off the island to demand dinner.
There would be no ‘Breaking Cat News’ without Lupin. It all began when he knocked everything off a shelf and Elvis and Puck came running to investigate. I owe so much to him."Continued in comment below…
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve been crying my eyes out for the last 30 minutes. I can relate to Lupin, because of him being deaf like me. He will be greatly missed. He always made my day better through your eyes, Georgia, as well as the other BCN crew. Hugs and prayers to the Dunn family. ❤️
Such a joyful comic on such a sad day. I am smiling and crying. Dear Lupin, I don’t know what to say. He will be with us all forever, but still missed.
Lupin’s life was one well lived and well loved. BCN has always brightened my days since I first discovered it years ago. Even through some very dark times. I hope the outpouring of love here and on social media gives the Dunn household some measure of comfort, too.
When we take these furry, fuzzy, feathery or scaly little creatures into our lives, we do so often with the knowledge that we’ll likely see them leave as well. We take this risk because, as Chief Seattle wrote, “if all the beasts were gone, man would die of a great loneliness of spirit”. So we let these ambassadors of nature live with us, care for them, see the world anew through their eyes, and let them leave tracks on our hearts. We call them “pets”, but if we’re being honest with ourselves, we know them to be family.
.
And when they leave us, it hurts. Of course it does. But we never truly lose them, because the tracks they left can’t ever fade; they’ve changed us, indelibly, making us a little more wild- a little more free- than we were before.
I’m literally in tears sitting here and finding out about this. I’ve had thirteen Babies leave me over the years. I still have five to keep me company. I will always keep Lupin in my prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss Georgia.
DeerOrchid Premium Member almost 3 years ago
OT: Could we have a Lupin Wake on Sunday? Everyone then (not now) post a favorite strip of Lupin or memory of him?
Le'letha Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Sophie’s colors are so rich and beautiful today. It’s nice to see her smile.
anne o almost 3 years ago
Aw, Sophie made me smile. She’s like a rainbow after reading Georgia’s sad news about Lupin.
face.less_b almost 3 years ago
In my case attempts at the former two usually lead to the latter.
deadheadzan almost 3 years ago
The magnificent new tower is loved by all!
Olive O'Sudden almost 3 years ago
Tommy is going to get to the top of that tower and declare his love for Sophie so grandly!♥
pschearer Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The long-neglected “official” BCN website includes a description of Lupin’s difficult early life. Poor kitty. But he was loved.
Will this have any impact on the comic? TBD.
Sue Ellen almost 3 years ago
Sophie, sweety, don’t lose yourself in the part!
FreyjaRN Premium Member almost 3 years ago
It’s also a great place from which to look down on humans. That’s a natural thing for cats.
Ruth Brown almost 3 years ago
Georgia, I am sorry for your family’s loss. Lupin will never be forgotten through your drawings.
Courage the Cowardly Dog! almost 3 years ago
RIP Lupin. He pulled off his final disappearing act, putting tears in our eyes.
serenasakitty almost 3 years ago
I just read the news about Lupin from last night. I am so sorry, but I am sure he is with all the others who have gone on their way, and waiting for us to join them.
WelshRat Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Sophie might learn to share. Someday.
catmom1360 almost 3 years ago
Somehow those beautiful and poetic words don’t match the wide yawn.
Gent almost 3 years ago
See folks? I tolds you yesterday she’d do something like this.
Gent almost 3 years ago
Lupin does his final disappearing act.
RIP :’-(
sprint almost 3 years ago
RIP Lupin, you were a beautiful//handsome fellow. Deepest sympathies to Georgia and family
arolarson Premium Member almost 3 years ago
What better memorial to the Cat of Adventure than to live on in BCN having more adventures. When Georgia adds Iggy to the strip he can join in just as he was beginning to IRL. Many, many hugs to the whole Dunn clan.
andy.capone12 almost 3 years ago
This is a happy comic on a sad day. I’m sorry to hear about Lupin but he much joy he brought me in the comics. He also helped many of my high school students who’ve read the books and saw my calendars. Georgia and family, grieve as much as you need, grief is just love we continue to show to those we lost. I’ve lost two cats and still talk to them on a regular basis, I’ll never run out of love for them.
I AM CARTOON LADY! almost 3 years ago
So sorry to hear about Lupin. I hoped he would have lived longer. So glad he’ll live forever on this comic. RIP, cat of adventure, we’ll miss you.
Lauren Kramer almost 3 years ago
Okay, I have to hang my head in shame. I just realized that Sophie has different colored eyes. I’m going to go stand in the corner now. Just for context, I’ve been following since right before Georgia moved to Go Comics. Sending love and prayers for comfort and a big virtual HUG
Red Bird almost 3 years ago
My deepest condolences for your loss, Georgia. Lupin was truly one of a kind and will never be forgotten.
Pet almost 3 years ago
Georgia, our hearts all go out to you, The Man, The Boy, The Girl and all of Lupin’s feline family. We are beyond sorry for your loss xoxo
SheMc almost 3 years ago
Oh Georgia so very brave of you giving us a reason to smile today XXX
rs0204 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
A glooming peace this morning with it brings;
The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head:
Go hence, and have no more talk of these sad things;
For never was a cat of more mirth and splendor;
Than Lupin, our Cat Of Adventure.
FreyjaRN Premium Member almost 3 years ago
“Let us endeavour so to live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.” -Mark Twain
Kitty Katz almost 3 years ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
Beatrixia: Elvis, I just came across a papyrus scroll from the time of King Catfu.
Elvis-Anum: Let’s take it to our resident scholar, Violet-Ifa. I think she’s at the public library and coffee shop.
At the Nile Library and Coffee Shop
Violet-Ifa: Alright, it looks like this scroll is from King Catfu’s diary. It talks about the Great Pyramid. Apparently there was a proclamation issued by the Royal Carpenters at the summit of the pyramid.
Enter Sophititi
Sophititi: I remember hearing about from my great-grandmother. I would like to recreate that moment in her honor.
Violet-Ifa: Alright. The words are right here in the scroll:
(Continued below)
ladykat almost 3 years ago
My heart is aching for Georgia, her family, and clowder this morning.
rya1 sh3a almost 3 years ago
10/10
DawnMcCandless almost 3 years ago
My thoughts on Betty… She did not go to heaven. She is at the rainbow bridge taking care of all the animals until their owners come to get them. Rest easy Dunn family. Lupin is in good hands
Jon Premium Member almost 3 years ago
OT: An invisible black cat: https://twitter.com/MalwareJake/status/1480547459122274315
SunflowerGirl100 almost 3 years ago
This is Georgia’s post from yesterday for any who missed it: "It is with a very heavy heart that I share some sad news. Lupin died this morning, shortly after breakfast.
It was very quick. He’s had a great few weeks since his medicine was adjusted. He had been in good spirits, active. Breathing better, eating great, causing heck, and sleeping well. He had an appointment Friday morning to have new imaging and bloodwork, and I expected good news. He had a good day and night yesterday, and woke up excited for breakfast.
I’m pretty sure he had a heart attack or maybe a stroke. It hit him quick, but he did not seem to be in pain. (A nurse in our family thinks this may have meant a stroke, which feels a bit like a blessing since he went so quick and without much suffering.) Just one moment he was himself, and then he was not, and then he was gone. Goldie and Iggy never left his side. Ryan and I were with him too.
Even with four other cats, two children, and three pet rats, the house feels somehow empty without Lupin. He was a huge personality, it does not feel real yet.
Lupin was a terrifically good bad best boy. He was strong and active, until this heart disease caught up to him the last few months. I’m incredibly grateful that medication restored his spirits and comfort, these past few weeks especially. Just yesterday he long-jumped over the last few steps and landed in the kitchen. He has been regularly knocking my phone to the floor to wake me, and everything off the island to demand dinner.
There would be no ‘Breaking Cat News’ without Lupin. It all began when he knocked everything off a shelf and Elvis and Puck came running to investigate. I owe so much to him."Continued in comment below…
diskus Premium Member almost 3 years ago
On to new adventures fearless one. RIP
kaylin almost 3 years ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve been crying my eyes out for the last 30 minutes. I can relate to Lupin, because of him being deaf like me. He will be greatly missed. He always made my day better through your eyes, Georgia, as well as the other BCN crew. Hugs and prayers to the Dunn family. ❤️
Slinky's Mom almost 3 years ago
Such sad news
SummerTheDragon almost 3 years ago
so sorry for Lupin’s loss. we’ll all miss him.
JLChi almost 3 years ago
Such a joyful comic on such a sad day. I am smiling and crying. Dear Lupin, I don’t know what to say. He will be with us all forever, but still missed.
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
I think that is more of a declamation. :)
arolarson Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Absolutely beautiful strip starring an absolutely gorgeous and creative artist. Sophie, queen of all she surveys….you go girl!
Catmom almost 3 years ago
Lupin’s life was one well lived and well loved. BCN has always brightened my days since I first discovered it years ago. Even through some very dark times. I hope the outpouring of love here and on social media gives the Dunn household some measure of comfort, too.
The Wolf In Your Midst almost 3 years ago
When we take these furry, fuzzy, feathery or scaly little creatures into our lives, we do so often with the knowledge that we’ll likely see them leave as well. We take this risk because, as Chief Seattle wrote, “if all the beasts were gone, man would die of a great loneliness of spirit”. So we let these ambassadors of nature live with us, care for them, see the world anew through their eyes, and let them leave tracks on our hearts. We call them “pets”, but if we’re being honest with ourselves, we know them to be family.
.
And when they leave us, it hurts. Of course it does. But we never truly lose them, because the tracks they left can’t ever fade; they’ve changed us, indelibly, making us a little more wild- a little more free- than we were before.
ANNA-B almost 3 years ago
Wait-does this mean he’s dead in strip too?!
Janet Gamble Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Good night, sweet Lupin.
Nicki's ZoMcYo almost 3 years ago
Will poor Tommy ever get to try out the tower before that new cat-tower smell wears off?
Katecst almost 3 years ago
Anyone know what the quote is from? I tried looking it up and got no results.
noreenklose almost 3 years ago
RIP Lupin
You are greatly loved, and will be sorely missed.
I am sad.
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asrialfeeple almost 3 years ago
“I could hardly believe it when I read the news today …”
knight1192a almost 3 years ago
How would you know you like it Tommy, you haven’t been allowed on it.
Sue Ellen almost 3 years ago
A gallery of photos of Lupin along with Georgia’s comment about keeping Lupin’s spirit alive through the comic:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYmenhcvP-r/
Last photos of Lupin along with Georgia’s thanks for our support:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYlBErELBCg/
Susanna Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I just put on my Lupin pin in memory of him. I think I will wear it this week in his memory.
rfdjr almost 3 years ago
I’m literally in tears sitting here and finding out about this. I’ve had thirteen Babies leave me over the years. I still have five to keep me company. I will always keep Lupin in my prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss Georgia.
Taracinablue almost 3 years ago
What is she quoting?