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Hi Ladies,

I've only posted here a couple of times when our precious kitty came into our lives. I had never had a cat before and came here for help. You were all so generous with your feline wisdom, that I felt confident jumping in with both feet. I'm sure with all the posts here that you won't remember that he showed up at our new home very skinny, wounded and scared. He lived in our garage for a month or so until we got comfortable with each other. We named him Monsieur Meow.

Now, my heart is broken that my precious kitty man passed away. My life is forever changed. I can't even express what he brought to my life. I moved to a new state and into a new home with my new boyfriend for a fresh start. I was widowed with 2 small children and my boyfriend was also widowed. Our hearts were still broken from our losses, but we were determined to find our new normal together. Monsieur Meow was the icing on our new beginning. The love he gave us helped us heal.

I knew since he tested positive for feline leukemia at our first vet visit that his stay with us might be short. But, at that point he owned my heart. I was lonely in my new place. It's not easy starting over in middle age (or anytime really). But, he was there any time I sat down he would jump up on my lap. He wouldn't just let me pet him, he rubbed me back with his head. He would help my boyfriend with his shoes every morning when he was getting ready for work. He would rub around my legs every morning while I was fixing my coffee. He was always there with his sweet nudge and gentle meow. Even at the end when he had an infection that we couldn't cure. That last morning he didn't run ahead of me or dart through the dining room to beat me to the coffee pot as usual, but just gently walked along with me and rubbed my legs when I got there. He helped my honey with his shoes that last morning as well -- even though he was so sick.

Thank you for picking us and spending the small amount of time you had on this earth with us. Your love meant more to me than you will ever know. I am just greedy and wanted more.