Death: The Common Denominator, Farewell Hugo!

I haven't been on Steemit for a few days because I have been dealing with primarily two negative & traumatic issues. I will be posting about both but will start with this one. Yes, death is the common denominator amongst humans and our furry friends. Many of you know about 8 months ago I adopted a special needs kitty that was injured in Hurricane Florence & lost his eye.

I knew he had brain damage and other issues more than just his eye. I knew he wouldn't have a long life span but never would've guessed he would pass a mere 8 months later. We've been battling fleas here that were brought in by this little escape artist....

In the last few weeks of his life, Hugo battled fleas but seemed to be improving from a homeopathic collar I purchased and other remedies. But, then he seemed to be getting worse again. He started eating less, moving less, and lost bladder control. I do not know for sure but feel strongly he probably had a tumor pressing on his bladder. He would literally lay in his urine as well, seemingly not knowing he'd urinated. It could've also been brain damage from whatever had lodged in his eye from the hurricane. Regardless, my smart boy Orangey knew something was up and would not leave Hugo's side.

Even though it was a tight fit....

Hugo died in his sleep between 5-7am Monday July 8th. I'm glad he didn't die alone and his buddy was there with him even after he passed over just didn't understand why he wouldn't move. ☹
Hugo's memorial service was held rather promptly with my mother and myself in attendance. He rests peacefully, and I hope he's living it up behind those pearly gates with both eyes and a healthy body. He did enjoy eating so that is why I put a flying pig as his gravestone.

I choose to remember him in his prime when he was biting my blanket and snuggling on my bed.


And, annoying the very cat that stayed with him until the end.

Life is short people. I've lost friends and pets. Life is even shorter for our pets. Love them while you can.