Goodbye to my Friend

You didn’t start out as mine. You were a stray, quiet and cautious, living in our backyard. For two years, you stayed distant—just a pair of curious eyes peeking through the brush. We left food out for you every day, built you a little shelter to keep you dry when it rained, and hoped you felt a little comfort, even if you couldn’t yet accept our love.

And then, one day… you chose us. You walked through the door like you’d always belonged here, and from that moment on, you were mine. My sweet, loyal Tommy.

You became my shadow. You followed me everywhere, responded to my voice like a dog would, and curled up beside me every night, purring softly as you fell asleep. You weren’t just a pet—you were my companion, my comfort, my heart in fur and whiskers. You were always there, through every high and low, silently loving me in that beautiful, gentle way only animals can.

Now your time has come… and my heart is breaking.

You’re so tired now. Your little body is fading—your eyes are cloudy, your legs are unsteady, and you've stopped eating. You walk in slow, confused circles, crying softly, and all I can do is hold you and cry too. It hurts so deeply to see you this way—to see the spark that once danced in your eyes growing dim.

I know you’re ready to cross the rainbow bridge. And I will be brave for you, my Tommy. I will hold you close and whisper thank you over and over as you take that final journey. Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for letting me love you. Thank you for being the best friend I could ever ask for.

There will never be another like you, Tommy.

You were my once-in-a-lifetime cat.

And I will miss you more than words can say.

With all the love in my heart,

Your human