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We’re in the final hours of having this superhero bless our lives with his presence. We’ve given each other all we could possibly give and tomorrow it will be time to bid farewell to the warm, snuggly body of this magnificent little creature – but not to his spirit. Never his spirit. That will be a part of our lives forever. Our hearts are sore. I’ve never known a soul like his. I only pray I can keep his physical being comfortable for the time he has left. We love you so much, Mr. D. We all do. Not tagging this post because it doesn’t need a wide broadcast – just those who knew Devon. https://www.instagram.com/p/CV-3FMPpBVcRKSzuTBJUpJzQREW9ku3oNighf00/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The middle photo in my previous set was, unfortunately, squished… so here it is again, properly sized. RIP, Queen Ena. https://www.instagram.com/p/CVn2SwjpW16hKzpjrP8s0yOqRbNr4g0BN3o_8E0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Absolutely gutted to learn of the loss of this precious creature. I love pretty much all cats, but anyone who knows me has heard me say that I thought Ena was probably the most beautiful animal I had ever seen. The character and soul in those stunning eyes is something I will remember for the rest of my life. In particular, she was an amazing first-time mother. I spent many, *many* happy (and cold) days watching her frolic with her cubs, keeping up with their energy at every turn. The first photo in this set is of Ena a few days before the cubs were born; look at the huge bulge around her middle! I’ve been incredibly honoured to have met Ena up close and in person on more than one occasion (Wild Encounters and one very memorable Keeper for a Day experience) and that kind of intimate connection with an animal this beautiful and intelligent changes your life for the better. And I know we had a connection, because the second photo here was taken on a day when her cubs were sleeping in the corner of the exhibit (you should just be able to make them out on the right), and when she saw me close to the fence and watching them, she sauntered over, yawned, and lay down for a nap with her belly exposed to me, exhibiting absolute calm and trust. That was remarkable to me, and I never took it for granted. Thinking today of her #1 fan, Jenn (her main Keeper), who I can only imagine must be devastated by this. Sending her – and *everyone* who loved this glorious creature – strength and light. A huge loss. She’ll be so very much missed. #Ena #SnowLeopard #GhostCat #catsofinstagram #leopardsofinstagram #snowleopardsofinstagram (at The Toronto Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVn2F-HJCl5jNvrPAObIIhkzP07ehl-iOM7M-k0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It’s hard enough saying goodbye to a beloved creature, but having to do it virtually because of this cursed pandemic is gut-wrenching. I hope to see this beautiful girl in Winnipeg at the @assiniboineparkzoo someday soon, but I’ll miss her @thetorontozoo whenever it reopens. Goodbye, Kita, and safe travels. I’d love to visit you and some babies. ❤️❤️ #snowleopardsofinstagram #leopardsofinstagram #catsofinstagram (at The Toronto Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/COt1odApLUX/?igshid=q5sqpjdq1dfq

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I adore this old dude. So lucky the feeling is mutual. #catsofinstagram #devonrexofinstagram #devonrex #seniorcatsofinstagram #adoptdontshop https://www.instagram.com/p/CN0b4KGpTES/?igshid=1lhp3kia5lj02

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Our furry love muffin Devon celebrating #pieday in the best possible way: by curling himself into a near-perfect circle 🥰🥰 #devonrex #devonsofinstagram #devonrexofinstagram #catsofinstagram #furbaby #rescuecatsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #seniorcatsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CMZ4pbkJhw0/?igshid=3kr900dt6qga

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Brock Road at Pickering Parkway. Looking west. 6:10 pm tonight. Unbelievable sky. #nofilter #pickering #storm (at Pickering, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMTeW2hJAs1/?igshid=18emhmuh88mmo

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Gotta Catch ‘em All #Addie #snowday❄️ #snowday #tabbycatsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #Toronto #snow https://www.instagram.com/p/CLmJRhbJCNM/?igshid=ypwij6w8x00b

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Stepping into the New Year like #Devon #DevonRex #catsofinstagram #devonrexofinstagram #rescuecat #rescuecatsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #2021 #goodriddance2020 #dumpsterfire2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJeMwt_pRsF/?igshid=mb9qeb9a9g96

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Merry Christmas, Mr Beans #devonrex #merrychristmas #catsofinstagram #christmas #mrbean #adoptdontshop #rescuecatsofinstagram #toebeans https://www.instagram.com/p/CJMNLxRpe0h/?igshid=16umwcvfjraql

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A very hungry boi #Devon #rescuecatsofinstagram #seniorcatsofinstagram #devonrexofinstagram #catsofinstagram #sharingiscaring https://www.instagram.com/p/CIRX6OjpCGy/?igshid=1cdcs93iiklve

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#thetorontozoo #holiday #marketplace #snow #christmastree #torontozooholidaymarketplace (at The Toronto Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH6q3VVpiD7/?igshid=1wcaysrrcaiyv

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Master Corporal Juno on patrol during the first big snowfall of the year #bearsofinstagram #polarbear #polarbearsofinstagram #torontozoo #thetorontozoo #TundraTrek #yourtorontozoo #snow #nofilter (at The Toronto Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH6qnizJbHD/?igshid=llsibqzp3voh

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🤔 Anything you want to tell us, Tori? #thetorontozoo #kangaroo #joey #aazktorontozoo (at The Toronto Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHQE_IDpgy3/?igshid=10m259bzwwq88

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For the first time ever: African spoonbill chicks @thetorontozoo ! Congratulations to parents Steve and Leeta, and to @aazk_torontozoo! Thanks to @dolf_dejong for alerting me to this. ☺️ #torontozoo #thetorontozoo #spoonbill #babyanimals #birdsofinstagram (at The Toronto Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHEUNu3pg4a/?igshid=8o3wv6s1yvbr

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ALL proceeds from the sales of these calendars will this year go to the @tzwconservancy to help offset funding losses during the pandemic. Please check out https://grumpypenguin.ca/2021-calendars/ to order yours! #thetorontozoo #torontozoo #tzwconservancy #calendars #2021 #animalsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CG2e0nTJ4Jj/?igshid=f3n6n2b2mmx0

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Here’s @arteme12 letting the cat out of the bag 😻😉 #Devon #DevonRex #catsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #rescuecat https://www.instagram.com/p/CGUz7n2plGQ/?igshid=5de7x3cppsls