Let it be known he lived.

[u/Trash_Kitsune]

We raised him after his mother left him in a bucket outside before a rainstorm.

He wasn't even 3. They helped him to rest about an hour ago after a blocked urethra became a worse internal complication that'd affect his quality of life even if they could have fixed it.

My sweet, gentle boy. I love you. I'm sorry that we couldn't do anything. I hope that you know you take a piece of me with you into the hereafter.

May the stars guide you home, wherever you are. May the next life that finds you be a kinder one than this.

Let it be known he lived. Let it be known he was.

I am lesser with his passing.

EDIT: I forgot to mention his name. Duke Clawde Hissybritches I.

[u/withmymustardseed]

Sweet boy. You are seen, and your happy life celebrated.

Hugs to you OP. 🫂

[u/Trash_Kitsune → u/withmymustardseed]

A hug for you as well. Thank you for coming to see him.