Leo

Leo (Oct. 2013 – Jan. 13, 2022)

Surrounded by immense love, our beloved Leo peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge on January 13, 2022 after complications due to heart failure.

Leo was adopted from Regina Cat Rescue on March 31, 2017. Affectionately known as “Smol,” he was a bon vivant who loved spooning in the big bed, waking up mom in the middle of the night for kisses, being brushed with the fancy human hairbrush, snacking on McDonald’s french fries and high-quality cured meats, patrolling the backyard in the summer (supervised, of course!) and lounging in front of the fireplace on a cold winter’s night. 

It was often difficult to believe Leo was a cat. He was small in size but big in personality and took on many human qualities. Leo was also incredibly attached to his mom Shanna. Wherever she was, so was Leo. He nursed her back to health, helped her through the most difficult situations and never missed the opportunity to offer up his rough little tongue for licks on her eyelids and cheeks. His breath smelled awful, but that didn’t matter. His love was unending, and she relished every minute of it! 

When Leo wasn’t doting on mom, he was busy being a mischievous brat. Nail trims were a nightmare, and nobody told Leo what to do – he ruled the roost! Zoomies were a daily occurrence, Christmas presents didn’t stand a chance and ripping apart the upholstery was commonplace. So too were swats to our ankles.

It wasn’t until 2021 that his health took a turn for the worse. He was diagnosed with renal failure in the spring, followed by heart failure and an arrhythmia in the summer. After some incredible vet care, changes to his diet and more than a few pills, Leo’s fabulous life was back on track and showed no signs of slowing down.

Unfortunately, things took an unexpected and tragic turn. Letting go felt like our hearts were being ripped from our chests. Leo was the light of his mom’s life and was simply the greatest little guy anyone could have hoped for. We’re forever grateful to RCR for bringing this caring, chatty and always-busy ginger moggy into our lives.  

Leo will be forever loved and always missed.