Gus, the
best cat ever, 10/31/98 - 6/13/03 I love you...
Gus...I
miss and love you so much... Your little splashes of color by your nose to match
the splashes behind your neck...your were the most handsome boy... The way you
would come into the bed in the morning purring so loudly and you would plop
down right by my side...you would wait a few minutes before climbing up to my
pillow and biting me precisely on my chin, where there is no padding as if to
say "time to get up!" I miss you waiting for me in the window every day when
I came home and I could see you meowing...even though I couldn't hear you until
I go closer. You would follow me all the way around the house to the back door.
I miss you waiting for me in the shower, curled up on my bathrobe, until I was
done so you could drink from my hand. I miss all your little routines, even
the medicating...you were such a great boy...never made a fuss, as if you knew
we were helping you. You were so brave to have to go to the vet so often....all
the women at the vets LOVED you, too! You were the brightest star! The moment
you walked into a room and did your big roll and your 'Gussie Arch', everyone
wanted to love you and be close to you and rub your little belly. You lit up
the whole house with love and happiness. You brought so much comfort to us and
to everyone that knew you. Words cannot describe how special you are! I loved
how you would know the words 'Do you wanna go out?' and then run to the door
and wait patiently as I put on your harness. I miss walking with you in the
garden as you searched out the catnip patch and proceeded to devour it! I love
the way you watched the birds and all the furry friends outside. I would purposely
put peanuts out for the blue jays because I know how much you loved to watch
them land in the backyard and gobble up the food. I loved how you would fearlessly
chase Rozy, the big, friendly, lab-sized dog next door. I loved how you had
so much energy to climb up the flag pole perch and look so proud up there. And
I loved carrying you in when you seemed a little tired, which was rare. Holding
you close was so comforting. Whenever I had a bad day, all it took was your
face and a Gussie hug to make everything better. You mattered the most in my
life! I loved your little meows that you would let out when we would peek around
a corner. I loved how you would come running when we were making a salad...you
would just hear the bag crinkle and come running...there was always room for
you next to the sink to eat as much lettuce as you wanted. I loved how you would
climb up to the highest spots in the house and look around so contently. I miss
how you would carry your toy 'skull mouse' around so proudly. You loved the
summer time but in the winter it was so much fun making snow tunnels for you.
You had the best Gussie Arch...I loved to rub your beautiful white belly as
you arched out as far as you could. I remember when you were just a kitten and
you jumped up on the table and landed in my plate of spaghetti...we called you
'saucy paws'. I remember your beautiful orange and white coat and how stunning
you looked when the sun was shining on you...you were just the most spectacular
creature. I miss giving you big hugs and kisses and just petting you and giving
you lots of love and attention. We have so many wonderful memories of you, Pooks.
I could go on and on about all the great times we shared together and I'm sure
you remember them fondly, too. You brought us so much love....you taught us
how to live life and realize what's really important. Our time together was
the most special time of my life. I know you are still here with us always.
There will never be another cat, friend, companion, best pal ever like you.
You were truly one of a kind and I can't even explain the depth of how much
I miss you, Gussie Lou. I will always love you and you will forever fill the
biggest part of my heart, Gus.
Love you forever,
Mom
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