Rest in Cat Heaven Sweet Buster Williamson.

Buster, Baus, Bussy, Mr. Bus- anything you called him, he did not answer. He was his own Cat and as his bio in The Real HouseCats of South Carolina said "Life in South Carolina is a game, and I make the rules."  He was born on October 6th, 2000 in the chair in our den. My mom was not too pleased initially because my little brother Locke ran in screaming that Callie (a calico cat…how original!) had a rat. Well, she wasn't pleased any further when it turns out Callie was having 5 kitten babies in the most commonly used room, in the most sat in chair. Buster was the first out and we always joked that he came out first so he could begin eating first. He was a lover of food, who can fault him?

 There's the little cutie in the top right after they were born.

Locke appointed himself as their godfather and watched them everyday.

Buster had a great life though growing up with four Williamson children could be tiresome, chaotic,  and ______ (insert any adjective to describe pandemonium). He got used to being chased around, held so tight he almost died, and placed in dolls clothes.  He did not fault us, but developed into a very chill cat that knew how to hide…well. He lived through the sad deaths of our first beloved cat Polly Wally Wing Wong, and our first dog Duke. He lovingly looked over the additions of Colonel, Buncombe, and temporary guests Grits, and Hampton. 

Oddly, Buster was most at home with the dogs. He knew he was top dog and demanded to be treated as their equal.

Buster as a kitten with Duke and Maggie- brother and sister pair

Waiting to be served first as was the protocol of Top Dog to youngest

Buster was around for fifteen long years and we love him dearly. I know he's up in Cat Heaven purring in some cat nip, and sunning himself on a warm bed. He was fit to be a king while on Earth so I can only imagine he's living out that dream up there. I'll miss him dearly, but one day…We'll be reunited. He was a good one. 

A little slide show with photos and videos of Buster during his best days. 

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Buster Memorial

Lovingly Cats Out,

BetC