In Memory of Sushi 4/15/2004 – 8/15/2022
Just over a year ago we were contacted and asked to take a couple of 17 year old senior boys. They were in a rough situation that was deteriorating quickly – one of their guardians had passed away and the other could no longer care for these boys. A wonderful good Samaritan rescuer stepped in to try and find the brothers a place to live in peace and safety. Our focus is feline leukemia kitties but sometimes we are able to help as we have space. We found space for these two very senior cats.
We were looking forward to meeting them, looking forward to giving them lots of love and the best care possible. Well, you know how it goes, as soon as they arrived our hearts were stolen. Out of the carriers came two of the most gorgeous black cats, Koutzey and Sushi.
Sushi was the most distinguished looking gentleman, so handsome, with the most stunning eyes. Eyes that seemed to look deep into our souls. What made him even more cute and lovable was his significant ear deformities, which was due to parasites. He was so handsome! Sushi was at home from the start, he just took one look around, jumped up onto the kitchen counter, and gave us that look as if to say “Yep, this is ok, me and my brother are going to be fine”.
It’s always a concern to us, whether cats will fit it, especially if used to an indoor/outdoor life, and we always want them to live their best life, so two 17 year olds was definitely a cause for some anxious moments. We need not have worried with these boys. They fit right in and were happy to be inside from day one. They always had the big catio to go outside but they both preferred being indoors.
Over the past year, Sushi has truly lived his best life. Not sure about all that happened in his past, but in the last year here his days have been filled with an abundance of love and care. He has spent his days however he wanted, most of the time in one of the beds on the kitchen counter. We think he was very clever with that move because any time there were snacks or extra treats around he would be first in line! Smart boy! Sushi was so lovable and he had the sweetest gentlest personality. He loved laps and would gaze up at us with those beautiful eyes and many times with a tongue just peeping out too. 😊 He was a talkative one and had a lot to say; he has seen a lot in his 18 years now and wanted to let us know! He would steal our hearts all over again with his sweet ways.
Sushi’s health has declined over the past weeks, and today he suffered a dramatic downturn. Everything that could be done was done, and on advice from our veterinarian, the always most heart wrenching decision had to be made. Sushi was held close as he ever so gently crossed the Rainbow Bridge, cradled in the arms of those that loved and cared for him, he heard gentle whispers of love as we sent him on his journey.
You were loved to the moon and back, sweet Sushi. We are going to miss you, handsome boy. We will miss you on the kitchen counter, we will miss those beautiful eyes gazing at us, and we will miss your distinguished looks. You are gone from this world but you will live on in our hearts, always. We know you will be telling lots of stories to all those waiting gone before you. Rest easy, precious Sushi…
Our thanks always to our loving, caring staff, our devoted volunteers, and the veterinary care Sushi received at Sam Bass Wellness. Thank you for the love and support from his sponsors and his good Samaritan rescuer.
Sushi had 3 Sponsors
Ray & Sonia Sinclair
Amy Juried
Sandra Newton