To Tarzan

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"My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today" - Richard Adams

Even though this applies more to rabbits more than cats, I feel this prayer fits my furry feline friend, Tarzan.

Tarzan was never my cat. He belonged to no one and he made sure to keep it that way. My apartment complex was his jungle. I remember meeting him when I was coming home from a late night at work. He dropped out of a tree in front of me. Scared me good. He followed me back to my place always staying just out of reach. Luckily for him I kept a small pouch of cat food in my cupboard and we became fast friends.

Time went by and I met his girlfriends. Two Siamese sisters that I named Harley and Quinn. Harley and Tarzan were near inseparable. Quinn always kept her distance from me. I didn't mind. Tarzan was always there to greet me and bum food off me. Shadowed by Harley every time.

Months later, I took in my kitten Rogue. I watched her with bated breath as she grew from a sickly kitten to pretty young lady. Tarzan noticed too. He would sing under her window almost every night. He would also serenade the neighborhood from the rooftops and trees. 

I should have realized something was wrong when he disappeared for a few weeks. I figured he was out on an extra long ramble, expanding his territory. He returned to me about two days ago. Sick and thin.

I took my friend in. Though I am very poor myself, I did my best to make him comfortable. I spent hours trying to get this once handsome rogue to simply drink from a little syringe. When he started to bleed heavily through his nose, I was forced to make a very difficult decision. I contacted my local shelter and they were very understanding and sensitive Tarzan and I in our desperation. They took him and assured me they would do all they can.

I have recently found out that Tarzan was made of much sterner stuff than I could ever imagine. The shelter explained that my wild feline friend had been hit by a car sometime back and he had massive internal and cranial damage. Through all of this he was able to hold his head high. Proud as ever. His misery and pain were finally ended at 11:30am Pacific time this morning.

Tarzan was my buddy. His mischievous and bold nature brought joy to his jungle. Though the hummingbirds were less than thrilled. I write this eulogy in honor of him. May you rest in peace my friend, and may the trees and rooftops be plentiful where you are.

Goodbye Tarzan. 

"My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today" - Richard Adams
 

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Such a beautiful tribute and very fitting for a tough old tom. 
 

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It sounds like Tarzan led life on his own terms and he was happy.  Bless you for caring for him.  I am so sorry for your loss.
 

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That's a wonderful tribute. Tarzan was very lucky to have someone like you to care for and help him. My condolences. RIP, Tarzan.
 

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The earth will mourn it's loss, the heavens rejoice in the gaining of such a beautiful angel. What a beautiful tribute for such a beautiful cat. He came to you in his time of need, and you did all you could to help. You ended his suffering, as was right, and now you will keep him alive through your memories and his place in your heart. You hurt so bad because he help such a special place in your heart, I'll pray that he has a safe journey to the Rainbow Bridge. He was a free little soul, and lived as he wanted, thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring for and loving him. I pray you are blessed for being such a caring person. RIP beautiful Tarzan, you will be forever serenading your song, and will never be forgotten!
 

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There's something about these wild, beautiful, untouchable creatures that really captures our hearts. Thousands of other cats like Tarzan live out there lives in our cities and towns, often unnoticed by us. When one of them decides to reach out and befriend us it's a real gift.

You were lucky to meet such a special boy and he was very lucky to have a friend like you. Someone to look out for him while he lived and grieve for him now he has gone. I'm sure he'll rest easier knowing that you are there to watch over his ladies for him.

Thank you for doing all you could for him, even though you are struggling yourself.

Be peaceful beautiful Tarzan.
 

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Bless you for taking such good care of Tarzan. I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

RIP Tarzan
 
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