Poco Hermano

2004 - 2019

I’ve wanted a cat since I was 7 years old, but I could never seem to get one despite my many efforts. I didn’t know it at the time, but all of my attempts kept failing because it was you who I was supposed to meet and share my life with.
When you came into my life 15 years ago, I had been waiting a long time for you to arrive so when you finally did, I stared at you in awe; I was so excited yet nervous. You were shaking, timid, and scared. I held you close to me to calm you down and comfort you, and although you did relax a bit, after you almost fell from my lap, you were hesitant of me and hid under the side table for the rest of the day. When it was time for bed, I picked you up to put you onto the makeshift bed I made for you so we could go to sleep, but as I laid down, I heard your baby cries. I looked down and saw your big, beautiful blue eyes looking up at me, wanting to come onto the bed with me. I picked you up without hesitation and you curled up next to me and went to sleep. We were inseparable ever since.
We went everywhere together and did everything together, from sleepovers to university and sharing my food with you to you waiting for me in the bathroom, even trying to come into the tub with me. Our bond was surreal. You were with me and helped me through every major chapter of my life, and to this day, I swear a human spirit was inside of you because the way you’d open doors, get jealous when others would try to cuddle with me, comfort me when I was sad, eat human food, or make sure I was okay whenever I raised my voice made me wonder.
I know I was enough for you and you for me, but I still wanted you to have a cat friend. When I brought Poppi home, he was a little guarded, but it didn’t take long before you two became the best of friends. You were both so protective of each other and you were always very patient and gentle towards him just like a big brother.
I miss your cautious yet curious nature and dynamic personality, your playfulness, and how sweet, caring, and loving you were towards Poppi and I.
Having to make the decision to let you go was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. I didn't want to let you go and I know you didn’t want to leave either—neither one of us wanted to be the first to say goodbye. 15 years was not enough time with you. Poppi and I miss you and think about you everyday. We love and care for you more than words can ever state, actions can ever express, and our hearts could ever truly show you. Rest easy, Poco Hermano. You are my heart, my love, my favourite, my best friend, and above all, my everything. Poppi and I can’t wait to see you again on the flip side where you will be showered with kisses, hugs, cuddles, and belly rubs. xoxoxo

May 10, 2004 - July 9, 2019