Luca
Added 2022-11-16 09:09:50 +0000 UTCEDIT: Thank you all so much for the thoughtful comments.
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Had to say goodbye to my big guy yesterday.
In spite of his Viktor-like mien, and all that he'd been through, he was the most good-natured cat I've ever known - placid, confident, and eminently friendly. He walked into my house one day with his broken face, his jaw dislocated, his eye destroyed and infection all over...and though it flung me into a frantic search for a emergency vet at the time, what a strange, messy, blessing it all turned out to be.
He patiently put up with every bit of surgery it took to piece him back together. The whole time he wanted nothing but love...well, love, and some running water. His drinking fountain was his favorite pastime. Not drinking from it, just splashing around in it.
He played ambassador anytime I was trying to socialize feral cats and kittens. He was so much at ease that it put them at ease. His presence let me interact with some otherwise very hissy customers. He coaxed Dwight (the tripod who is now Newt's cat) out of hiding, and he was immediately elected foster dad to a whole pile of wild gremlin kittens.
He was the sort of cat you could just bury your face in. He'd stay there, content to be your purring pillow for however long (although you might come away with an allergy attack).
Anyway, he was just lovely, and I am a bit shattered. I guess I just had to write something down about him. I hope you don't mind.
Pictured in the photos: his crooked boxer's face, being piled-on by his fan club, and teaching Dwight about cat toys.
Comments
I remember asking about Luca on tumblr and hearing his story… What an absolute gem of a cat. I am so sorry for your loss, I know nothing can replace him. Just know that you gave him the best life he could’ve asked for.
Isabella Shapiro
2022-11-20 22:26:52 +0000 UTCMy condolences, Tracy. I had wondered if Luca was still with you. I'm very happy that he had such a long, well loved life, and proved to be a wonderful foster dad cat.
Stephanie Cohen
2022-11-20 21:57:27 +0000 UTCI'm very sorry to hear that - he looks like such a lovely cat.
Rosenkavalier
2022-11-20 15:00:40 +0000 UTCThank you, Adele
Tracy Butler
2022-11-19 15:16:29 +0000 UTCSo sorry. May he continue to inspire you as I know he did
2022-11-18 16:40:28 +0000 UTCOh no, I'm so sorry, Tracy! *hugs* It's so hard to say goodbye to our furry companions; I still miss my big fluff Sebastian every day. I know that he had a good life, though, and from your tribute it sounds like Luca had a fantastic home with you. It was so awesome of you to save him, and you were blessed in measure for doing so. What a wonderful fluff he seems, and what heartwarming photos! Thank you so much for sharing him with us. All my sympathy and thoughts are with you now. Please take all the time you need.
Adele Lorienne
2022-11-17 20:37:11 +0000 UTCThank you for saving him!!!
莉尔Lily
2022-11-17 07:23:48 +0000 UTCRIP sweet boy
Your Humble Host
2022-11-17 07:09:49 +0000 UTCI’m so sorry. ❤️ He sounded wonderful. Thank you for saving him.
D. Alfonso
2022-11-17 05:21:21 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry for your loss. He looks and sounds like a gorgeous fellow, inside and out, and it's an honor for you to share a bit about him with us. Please take whatever time and whatever measures you need to grieve him. Thank you for your loving and thoughtful tribute to an amazing cat. It sounds like he had a wonderful and fulfilling life with you.
2022-11-17 03:25:49 +0000 UTCLovely art and photos, you were a great owner!
Garrett Simpson
2022-11-17 03:09:10 +0000 UTCi am so sorry for your loss. It is hard...
Paul C Gaertner III
2022-11-17 02:39:03 +0000 UTCI'm sorry for your loss. He looked like such a big good. Big floof. Friendly dad floof of good. 13/10, would pet.
Stephanie Soderberg
2022-11-17 01:31:38 +0000 UTC
