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You are here: Home / Kitty Wisdom / Update on Bono

Update on Bono

April 23, 2013 By: Sparkle Cat46 Comments

I know you all want to know!

It was a funny coincidence that I mentioned recycling cats in my Earth Day post yesterday, because later on, I found out what happened with Bono, the gorgeous black rescue kitty being fostered by best-selling author Helen Brown!

First off, I want to say that my readers are awesome! You all worked very hard to find Bono a home! My blog post about him was shared 290 times on Facebook! My friend Dash and his human worked extra hard on Twitter to get the word out, which is really cool because they live in New Zealand, which is where Helen Brown was originally from (she now lives in Australia). Bono became an international sensation, thanks to you! Of course, the only thing that mattered was finding one single family in New York that was willing to share their lives with Bono, knowing that his chronic renal failure would probably shorten the time they had together.

As you have probably figured out, yes, Bono did find a home! Monique, an oncology nurse, was drawn to Bono by Helen Brown’s Huffington Post blogs about him, and by all the social media attention he had received. And it had been five years since she lost her beloved cat Onyx. Monique loves house panthers… don’t you like her already?

Well, when Monique came over to Helen Brown’s apartment, Bono decided he liked her too! They connected immediately and almost mystically, and as soon as Monique’s husband agreed, they adopted him! You can meet Monique and find out the whole story from Helen Brown herself in her Huffington Post story.

Don't you just want to hug him?

Good luck and happy times to you, Bono — you deserve them!

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  1. Geri says

    May 30, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    Love a happy ending!

    Reply
  2. Nikita and Elvira says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:45 am

    Daddy said that Bono was ALREADY an international sensation….Se had to show him the post and explain that this was the 4 LEGGED Bono, not the 2 legged!

    He bowed to our wisdom and expertise, and this this is a very cool story. 😀

    Reply
  3. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal says

    April 25, 2013 at 2:23 am

    YAY for Bono 😀

    Reply
  4. Penelope says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    The power of the paw has worked for Bono -that and yous guys!
    Yous ROCKS!
    Kisses
    nellie

    Reply
  5. Dash Kittem says

    April 24, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    😮 😛 :mrgreen: ❗ 😆

    Bono HAS A HOME?? Ooooooooh Miss Monique rocks, really she does! Mum and I are relieved and thrilled for Bono. Thank you Miss Sparkle, thank,you Miss Helen.

    WOOOOOHOOOOOOO * somersaults in the air *

    Reply
  6. emilykarn says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Congrats to Bono on his new home. Purrs to you Sparkle, for caring. Bandit, Selleck, and Their Person, Emily. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Helen Brown Gentry says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:27 am

    Heartfelt thanks to Sparkle and all your fabulous friends for your love and support for Bono. When he met Monique for the first time it was one of those “meant to be” moments. I’ll return to Australia with a happy heart knowing he has found such a good home. Warmest wishes to all, Helen Brown.

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  8. Clooney says

    April 23, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    What a wonderful ending to this story, that’s so fantastic!

    Reply
  9. Karen Jo says

    April 23, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    I forgot the last time I was here. Thank you so much for your kind words about Austin.

    Reply
  10. Spitty the Kitty says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    Well, of course he’s handsome…he looks just like ME!

    Reply
  11. Oui Oui says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    What a sweet story! Every time a kitty finds their rightful family is a cause for celebration! The internet is such a great tool when used for good causes. Purrs to you, Sparkle, for all the help you gave him.

    Reply
  12. Linda says

    April 23, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Oh, that’s fantastic news, Monique is such a wonderful person to give Bono a home. Sparkle, thank you for helping make it happen. 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  13. Ratty says

    April 23, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    It’s always good to know when another cat gets a good home.

    Reply
  14. Callie (a.k.a. Trouble) says

    April 23, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    It sounds like Bono is one lucky kitty! Great happy ending!

    Reply
  15. Karen Jo says

    April 23, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    I am so glad that Bono found a new forever home. It’s wonderful news.

    Reply
  16. BeadedTail says

    April 23, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    We love happy endings except for the part that they always make our mommy’s eyes leaky! Yay for Bono!

    Reply
  17. CATachresis says

    April 23, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Just love happy endings!! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Abby says

    April 23, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Bono is so very handsome!
    We are happy for everyone!!

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  19. Samantha, Clementine & Maverick says

    April 23, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Thank you for sharing Bono with us!! We are so glad he got a really good home!
    Howdy from your TX furiends,

    Reply
  20. meowmeowmans says

    April 23, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    That is so wonderful for everyone — Helen Brown and her daughter, Monique, and of course Bono! 🙂

    Thank you, Sparkle, Dash, and everybody else who helped get the word out. Awesome!!!

    Reply
  21. Marilia says

    April 23, 2013 at 11:46 am

    great news!

    Reply
  22. Brian says

    April 23, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Oh Sparkle, that is just the best news and I love it for Bono and his new family!

    Reply
  23. Sweet Purrfections says

    April 23, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Such happy news about Bono!

    Reply
  24. Pasha says

    April 23, 2013 at 10:16 am

    That’s a super duper good news.

    Reply
  25. William says

    April 23, 2013 at 9:53 am

    This is wonderful news!

    Reply
  26. Jacqueline says

    April 23, 2013 at 9:45 am

    YAY for gorgeous Bono and for the wonderful family that was lucky enough to find him=may they share many special years together!…You are awesome, Sparkle!!…Have a great Tuesday, darling friends…kisses…Calle, Halle, Sukki

    Reply
  27. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    April 23, 2013 at 9:22 am

    That is wonderful. I’m glad that Bono found a forever home

    Reply
  28. Janet@TheCatOnMyHead says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:58 am

    We love stories with happy endings. If only we could do this for every kitty who needs a home. We hope Bono and Monique have many, many years together. Purrs and hugs from the kitties at The Cat on My Head, Lily Olivia, Mauricio Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette

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  29. Sammy says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:29 am

    So very happy Bono has a home – and a mighty wonderful one at that! I agree about oncology nurses – the most caring wonderful people there are – my Mom will testify to that! I’m just happy Bono will have someone taking care of him with his special needs……bless them both!

    Kitty hugs, Sammy

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  30. da tabbies o trout towne says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:09 am

    WAY awesum !!! 😀 best fishes two ewe bono in yur new forevers home…. !!!

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  31. Baby Tali says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:56 am

    Yea!! Have fun at your furever home Bono!

    Reply
  32. Marg says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:50 am

    That is such a great story. We went and read about the day that Monique came to see Bono. There is nothing better than an oncology nurse. They are the nicest people and we are so excited that he got such a good home. This was such a good post.

    Reply
  33. The Poupounette Gang says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:37 am

    What a great story!!!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  34. Sue Brandes says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:36 am

    That is wonderful news.

    Reply
  35. Selina says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:17 am

    Sparkle, that’s wonderpurr news! I didn’t get a chance to blog myself about Bono. I owe you one!

    Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  36. Caren Gittleman says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:05 am

    the power of the paw is amazing!! Hoping that Bono has a happy happy life in his new home!

    Reply
  37. Grace says

    April 23, 2013 at 6:36 am

    YAY, YAY, YAY!…

    Reply
  38. Random Felines says

    April 23, 2013 at 6:31 am

    YEAH!!! Another love connection….social media for good!! Concats to Bono and his new mom and dad. 🙂

    Reply
  39. Hannah and Lucy says

    April 23, 2013 at 5:20 am

    We were so excited for Bono and think he will soon settle in his new furever home.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
  40. Katie Bella says

    April 23, 2013 at 4:47 am

    This dear story made my entore day! 🙂

    Reply
  41. Toby & Leia says

    April 23, 2013 at 4:33 am

    Not only is that a wonderful story, talk about a purrfect match, with her medical skills!

    Reply
  42. The Island Cats says

    April 23, 2013 at 4:17 am

    We love happy endings! We know Bono will have a good life with his new mom.

    Reply
  43. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    April 23, 2013 at 2:59 am

    Yay! A happy ending!

    Reply
  44. poppyq says

    April 23, 2013 at 2:43 am

    Oh we are pleased that Bono got a good home with a nurse who will be able to attend to his needs. We love Helens books, she is a good writer.

    Julie and Poppy Q
    xxx

    Reply
  45. Tillie and Georgia says

    April 23, 2013 at 1:52 am

    Oh we love happy stories SO much!! Bono is handsome too!
    We are happy he has a loving home 🙂
    Thanks for sharing this!
    Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
    Treasure,Tiger,JJ and Julie

    Reply

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