When I first met Papa the Bengal back in 2019, he was boundariless and interactive, walking up to my face at 2am and meowing at normal volume (which is loud). Julio and I were newly dating and I thought - I don’t know if I can do this. He was a lot of cat. 12 years old, and a lot of cat. I’d never met a cat like him before.
But then, he grew on me. And pretty much overnight, I became his mother.
When Julio was sick with Covid in March 2020, Papa was there by his side, and mostly mine.
He loved flesh-and-fur - our time as a family hanging on the couch, watching movies and TV. If there was an available lap, he was on it. He loved mama’s lap.
He loved parties with our friends and fam. And he loved our cross country road trip.
He patiently sat with me during IVF, soothing me after my shots. He patiently loved me during my pregnancy, sitting gently next to me. He was steadfast while I labored at home for 12 hours. He welcomed baby home when she arrived March 14th. And he sat with me and baby as often as he could, just wanting to be close.
He was a true teacher - of loyalty, of unconditional love, of patience, of protection.
He taught me that, when you think you’re all loved out, there’s more to give and there’s more to receive.
His voice is remembered by all who knew him. He meowed often, everyday, all day usually.
He seemed like more than a cat. A person in a Bengal’s body. A familiar. A soulmate.
A truly one of a kind bub. I fear I’ll never know this kind of precious being again, and I also take solice in that. He can be that sacred, unique furry chapter of our lives, and that can be enough and true.
To love so deeply is to feel this deep, aching pain now. Thank you Papa for teaching me of unconditional love. You’re forever our bub. ❤️
a month ago_its.divass
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3 months agosaifblade
I remember during meditation and coaching sessions I could hear his drawn out meowing and calls to you, I always thought it was hilarious and it generally made me feel good and uplifted me. Papa is a dope a cat. His memories will live on with you , and although has passed, his spark will never die!
3 months agoglo_fg
So sorry for your loss✨Thank you for sharing what a beautiful life he had and what a wonderful family he shared it with 🤗
3 months agocozmobot
So sad to hear this! I’m so sorry for this loss, our pets really hold so much of our stories and our hearts with them. ✨❤️✨
3 months agohannahleatham
Such a sweet boy and the best companion for your family 💜 Sending hugs and all our love.
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