On April 11, 2026, my sweet Ebony died peacefully in my arms at home. Thank you to Resting Paws for making that possible in the kindest way imaginable. Even at the end, he was a charmer with the vet, flirting and still very much himself.
It is incredibly gutting, but I am relieved he is no longer suffering. He took a sudden turn for the worse and it was time. A heartbreaking realization.
He was with me for over two decades, through so many of life’s big moments and I was there for his. He was honestly the best cat I could have imagined. Loyal, cuddly, feisty, and adventurous with the very best purr and the silkiest black fur.
We lived in five different homes across two provinces. He was always up for the adventure, as long as he was with me.
He was a street cat who wooed me and eventually I took him in. How could I not? When I later moved into a condo without outdoor space, I tried to find him a new home where he could still be outside. But when someone came to meet him, he hid under my bed. When I tried to coax him out, he clocked me, something he had never done before and never did again. He was having none of it. The woman said, “He doesn’t want to leave you.” And she was right.
He stayed with me, where he belonged, for many more years.
I loved him so much, and I am missing him dearly. My heart hurts.
Rest in peace, my sweet Ebony. Wherever you are, I hope there is a sunbeam to nap in and endless places to explore. I hope Layla was there to greet you.
Sometime in 2005 to April 11, 2026.