PATRICK (November, 2006 – July 24, 2020)
We first heard of Patrick last January, after receiving a call from a Good Samaritan regarding a nameless Siamese cat. His elderly owners had both passed away and this fellow had been turned out and was wandering the streets of a local mobile home park. She had taken him to rehome, and we, luckily, had an opening. We named this handsome boy Patrick, and he came to live with us.
When Patrick arrived at Safe Haven he was quite thin and unkempt—obviously something was wrong! Subsequent blood work revealed that he was hyperthyroid and had early renal failure. He was started on Sub-Q fluids which continued daily for the rest of his life, and treated at the Hyperthyroid Center in Tacoma. With the excellent guidance and care from our wonderful vets and staff, Patrick was on the road to a much healthier and happier life!
Patrick proved to be a cat with a large body and an equally large presence. He had a true sense of who he was and expected all visitors-both feline and human- to respect his boundaries. He was also loving and affectionate and won the hearts of everyone who spent time with him. He loved to lounge in the sun on his cat-walk, and groused about his lady roommates. He became an integral part of our shelter family, and while we weren’t sure he would ever be adopted, we loved having him with us.
Patrick was doing wonderfully well—gaining back his weight back and looking good! We really thought this special boy would be with us for years to come, but that was not to be. Just a few days after showing signs of illness, Patrick was diagnosed with cancer, and we sadly had to say goodbye.
Patrick parted this world with the same grace he exhibited while living in it. A stoic gentleman to the end, he passed peacefully in his sunny apartment surrounded by the people he loved and his favorite things. Patrick’s Siamese voice is missed, but the sweet echoes of his life will remain in our hearts forever.
