In Memory of Clyde 10/6/2016 – 11/7/2022
When you hear “street cat from the south” you conjure up images of a mean, tough, cat that is prone to fighting. But then there is Clyde, “lovable lug” is probably a much better way to describe this handsome boy.
Clyde’s beginning was tough though, starting out as a street cat on the border. He was then picked up by Animal Control and eventually made his way to a rescue in San Antonio. There he tested positive for FeLV and his prospects quickly diminished. But that’s where we came in! Fortunately, we had room for Clyde and he was brought to Cookie’s place at Shadow Cats.
At first, he had some dominance issues and was a bit nippy, but once he knew he was safe, loved and surrounded by friends (both human and cat alike) he settled in. Now the only time Clyde would get “aggressive” was when he was hangry.
Speaking of angry, Clyde was so fast to fall in to the rhythm of life at Shadow Cats that he quickly learned when wet food feeding times were and was very quick to tell us when we were late! He was always first in line for a plate and quick to return for seconds.
When it wasn’t feeding time Clyde could be found in the lap of a volunteer getting pampered with pets and love, or playing with toys and his fellow kitty friends. No longer on the streets Clyde was finally able to be the care free kitty he was always meant to be.
Sadly though, as is often the case with Leukemia, Clyde recently started to decline and it hit him hard. We knew he was ready to leave us when he stopped lining up for food. He asked us for one last plate, one last cuddle and knew he was so very very loved! Clyde passed surrounded by his human and kitty friends, being held and told how special he is and how much we love him.
Our many thanks to our staff and our volunteers and his sponsors that loved our sweet boy Clyde.
Clyde has 2 Sponsors
Jacki Quaile
Jeni and David Johnson