Butterscotch Felipé

11/29/2014, by surprise you came to be. I awoke to find my pregnant kitty had given birth and there you lay so itty bitty. In a litter of black and gray, you turned out orange. In that very instant I knew I was in love with you. I saw you open your little eyes, which ended up gold, oh how much I wish I could've watched you grow old. You began to walk, with such strange little feet, an extra toe on each paw you were bestowed. As your siblings went to start a new, you and Patches I held on to. We used to play all night and all day. As you turned one I allowed you into the sun, so you'd be free to jump and run. I wanted to give you all your heart desired. There will never be another you. There will never be another cat to take a piece of my heart; for you my handsome man, you were my work of art. As each day went by, I loved you more and more, you were there when my father was taken and forced to say goodbye. For he is to blame for this inhumane crime. You used to do such a fun little dance, you'd know when I was sad, you knew how to calm me down when I was mad. We used to sit and watch tv, making you happy was my only dream. I remember, when I used to cry you'd sit in my lap and there you would lie. You would greet everyone, happy and friendly, you just wanted to love everyone and thing. Although this was also a flaw in you as you tried to befriend a raccoon, that wasn't looking for friendship anytime soon. When I would go on walks you'd walk with me, following me like a puppy dog, you were my only outlet to talk to without judgement. You warmed my heart and soul. Once a judge sentenced my dad to prison last year, it only brought on more tears. I say this because they day of sentencing, I went to the store to buy you a new bow as you loved when I would put a new one on. What's next I did not know. You were gone. No trace at all, I'd call your name as tears ran down my face. I made posters, called every animal shelter and vet, but it was like you vanished after my dad was banished. After three months I never gave up hope, until my fathers friends to me, they spoke. My father blamed me, and had his friends take it out on you. Some men took you and ended your life. The hurt I felt was worse than being stabbed by a knife. I still look for you. I open the door every morning, where I would see you waiting for food, only you're never there. To depression I subdued. Sometimes I think I could hear your sweet little meow, your new bow awaiting, I keep a picture of you on my wall. I blamed myself for not protecting you, I've wished a million times to go back to that day. You were the most innocent soul that ever roamed this earth. Curiosity killed the cat, unexpectedly your life was ended with a bat. To me I'll always love you, you will always be my handsome little man; I'll never forget the day you were born, my heart is forever torn. Wherever you are, I hope there's always a warm sun, a thousand toys, cat treats to go around, and just everything that brought you joy. Don't worry Butterscotch, I'll soon see you someday; that's I have to say.