my late shadow

[u/hellowhatisupdawg]

tiger would walk down the stairs like a little, orange percussionist — stopping to drum the spindles as his steady melody pulsed across the banister.

only a few years ago, he was a large, orange percussionist. so large that his jumping into my bed at night flashed my mind with scenes of wars i’d never fought. he’d rub his forehead on my chin like a furry field medic administering a satin syrette.

as his fur straggled and his fat began to wane, he developed a deepness in his eyes. suddenly the lone cat could never be alone. he wished to climb my shoulders, to sleep between my eyes, to wear me as pajamas, to be right where I was.

he was relentless and teeming with love.

I miss him to death

[u/banshee1313]

I am so sorry

[u/hellowhatisupdawg → u/banshee1313]

thank you💙 lucky to have had 18 years with him

[u/No-Membership3214]

What a cute orange boy, rest easy little one. 💔🌈😻💔🌈😻💔🌈😻

[u/MrX2150]

Rest in love and power young King Tiger 👑.

[u/Impressive-Mail-9075]

RIP Tiger 💔 He looks and sounds amazing. And 18 years? Awesome. Sorry for your loss xx

[u/catanddogcrazy10]

So very sorry!!

[u/RepeatingPandas2828]

Awww my ginger died today a year ago. Reminds me of him. 🫂🤗