We found Buddy when we weren’t even looking. In that moment, he found his forever family. Easily making the transition from Los Angeles to San Francisco, he wasted no time turning our house into a home. We hadn’t had a kitty cat in our home for a long time so he had his work cut out for him making sure everything was soft and comfortable, checking for toys and malleable, cozy beds plus treats for playtime. Since our Buddy was a Maine Coon cat, he would schedule cuddling and lap warming sessions throughout the day, showing up on time, ready to serve. He always made sure we were comfortable but if you were having a tough day, he could sense that and would really lean into you with healing vibrations. If you were crying, it felt like he was crying too. Buddy was loving and empathic to people and animals. Just like Golden Retriever dogs excel as service companions, Maine Coon cats excel as service companions and Buddy really took that to heart.

Buddy was a lot of fun to be with. He loved to start his day with us listening to music, the ocean, forest or the birds and the bees. He appreciated the view from his apartment and would spend hours watching and listening to the seagulls, seabirds, parrots, crows and red-tailed hawk. From another perch, he could look down to the street and watch the people and cars move around. He experienced so much joy from the simple things in life and I learned a lot from him. Other times, he would gallop up and down the hallway tossing unsuspecting toys up in the air in wild abandon, stopping only when he was completely out of breath. His favorite playmate and little sister is Olive, a Brown Tabby cat with green eyes, just like Buddy. They were inseparable and Olive would often just stare up at her Buddy with a look of love. They had a mutual respect and fondness for one another that you don’t always sense between cats. Now Olive is remembering Buddy with our family. It is hard right now, but each day gets easier.

In remembrance, always be aware of the light, the gifts and the teachers the universe sends your way. You might meet a big, beautiful black cat named Buddy who will change your life. You are always with us, Our Buddy Forever:)
-Steve W. & Stacy W.