29/08/07 - 11/08/13
Human family: Andrea E.
Photo(s) of Ryuu (2)

Ryuu

Ryuu came into my life, May of 2008. He was 9 months old. My roommate was talking to a cat group online and they found out a cattery in TX was getting rid of cats for free. Because they were overrun. I jokingly asked for a black cat, that was hairless. And a few days later she got an email with a picture of a beautiful baby boy, on a leash. One ear back and a paw out like he was ready to play. I fell in love.

When we went to pick him up, we also picked up several others. We were bringing three home to be our forever babies. We had to move some around because we had a couple of others going to other places so we had to move them from one carrier to another. I opened Ryuu's and he leaped into my arms and gave me the biggest hug ever. My love for him grew and grew. He became more than just a cat. He became my son. And the love of my life.

He passed away this year, after losing a two week battle with end stage FIV. We didn't know he had it until the very end. And were given the impression that he'd been vasccinated for it. If he had been, he'd still be alive. We were mislead and now he's gone.

I miss him every single day. I talk to him still. Remembering the good times, laughing at the things he did that annoyed me. But mostly aching because we can no longer make new memories. He was everything to me. He was the best thing that ever happened to me, and I made sure that was the last thing I told him. I loved him with everything in me. And I know that I'll never forget him.

Thank you, Ryuu. For touching my heart, my life, and my soul, in ways that no one ever has. You are safe and healthy now. And you will be with me always. I will NEVER forget you.

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