11/10/2026
Today we had to say a very hard goodbye to our best Grandpa cat, Zeke. ❤️
Zeke was the sweetest boy, a trait he passed down to Mikey and all of his other kids and grandkids. From the moment he came home with his extra toes (all 26 of them!), he was my boy.
He was there for me through the loss of my son. He never minded being held like a baby while I cried. He was a comfort in some of my darkest moments, and I will forever be grateful for the love he gave me.
Zeke was also the world's only monogamous male cat. He loved Polly, our first female, and together they made the most beautiful babies. We brought other females into the family for him, but even when they were screaming in heat, he'd give them a little sniff and simply walk away. His heart belonged to Polly. ❤️
He loved every baby he ever met and was always happy to "babysit." He was such a wonderful daddy, grandpa, and friend.
Zeke was also a heat seeker extraordinaire. There wasn't a heating pad, heated blanket, radiator, space heater, person, or cat that he wouldn't snuggle up with if given the chance. If there was warmth to be found, Zeke would find it!
Although he spent his retirement years living with Rachel, he never stopped loving me with his whole heart. If I went to her house and didn't immediately say hello and give him some love, the whole house would know about it. That was my Zeke. ❤️
We all love you, Zeke. We laid you to rest on the hill next to your beloved Polly, where you belong.
Thank you for all the babies, all the snuggles, all the laughter, and most of all, all the love. You were one of a kind, and there will never be another you.
I hope to see you in heaven someday, sweet boy. Until then, save me a warm spot.
Run free, our sweet Grandpa cat. You will always be loved. ❤️
