Lou is my cat and I found out yesterday he has moderate kidney failure. I was so upset because that pretty much means at some point he will get very sick and pass away. It could be soon or it could be a few years from now. I got him hydrated and now he’s eating again and feeling much better but I keep thinking about when the time comes.

I got him in 2001 when he was just 4 years old. My best friend was a bartender and couldn’t handle him anymore. Lou is deaf so when he meows for food it was super loud. Since she worked nights the loud meowing was a pain. I didn’t mind, I thought it was funny. He cuddled with me every night. When I was pregnant he would lay on my tummy and sleep while I watched tv. During my middle of the night trips to the bathroom he would stretch and then follow me and then get back in the bed and snuggle.

I knew he wouldn’t live long like the other cats because he is unhealthy. He has a heart murmur and a pancreas disease. The vet told me he wouldn’t live to be 20, but I loved him anyway. I said however long I have him I will love him. He has brought so much joy to my life. So until the time comes I will spend everyday cherishing my time with him.

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