Lance
Date of Passing: 04/06/2025
Message to Lance: You saved me in so many ways & I think I’ll miss you forever. Thank you for being my rock for so many years. Even though deep down I knew better, I still thought I could keep you forever. I love you so much Lance. You can rest now.
Tell us about Lance: Lance had a difficult first five years. Found outside, adopted, lost his leg, returned and scheduled to be put down. That was when I met him and took him home. I promised him I would never let anyone hurt him again. Lance had the biggest heart. He loved anyone that walked through the door. My heart would break every time he tried to use his leg that was not there or would stumble on uneven ground, but he never gave up. He loved to cuddle. He would always put his forehead to mine and fall asleep. Lance had abnormally large fangs. His weird habit was he would chew on my finger, purr, and even sometimes fall asleep like that. The vet said it was soothing for him. His favorite holiday was Christmas because he loved to look at the tree lights. Lance was afraid of storms so one year for Christmas I gifted him a mini cat room I built for him in a crawl space in my bedroom. It was always open for him and he would go in there to get away from the thunder. It included a nice rug, big dog bed, mini lights, fake plant, a box of toys, and even a mini table with mini wine bottles and a mini candle (all for show). His favorite food was salmon and asparagus. We liked to watch movies and read together. He was so appreciative of a safe home and arms to fall asleep in. When he got sick and was no longer using the litter box, he had to stay downstairs. For two months I slept on the couch with him. When his eyesight started to go, I went out and bought him sparkly/reflective toys because I was told he could still see light and shadows. When his disease progressed, he found a corner in the library he did not want to leave. So I brought his bed in there and for two weeks I slept on the hard floor because I refused to let him go through this alone. In his last few days I sat every night with him and read my book out loud in hopes it would bring him comfort to hear my voice. He was the kindest soul. We spent 9 beautiful years together. I will miss him forever.