The Sad End Of An Era!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                                For the last eight years, Michael and Deidre Butler have been fighting the good fight, with Paws Truly, located at 7607 Third Avenue, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.  It was more than a pet supply store, it was a place where animal lovers could congregate, especially as the store was the unofficial home of Seamus, the lovable Labradoodle, and Sparky, the parrot.  Each had their own fan base, and as many came to visit them as to purchase supplies.

                                                  I know, because I was one of them.

                                                   Seamus, the store's unofficial silent partner, was the most lovable and comforting presence, and the hero of the store.  His warmth was matched by both Michael and Deidre, and all, on more than one occasion, provided me with great comfort, just by being there.  As did Sparky.

                                                     Sadly, it was not high rent, but the Internet, which did  in Paws Truly.  It can never be replaced.  And Seamus and Sparky will be sadly missed, though, I expect, Seamus will make his annual appearance in the St. Patrick's Day Parade, here in Bay Ridge.

                                                       Farewell, Paws Truly. You were a service in more ways than one to the community!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And, Seamus, you will always be loved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!