This is Trevor who lived in a cage at the shelter where I volunteer. Trevor was a beautiful cat. He would get so excited when you came into the room. He would rub and rub against the cage and stand straight up wanting you to come to him. When you went to pet him he would run away. He had become so accustomed to people grabbing him and giving him medicine that he didn't trust anymore. I would sit in front of his cage and talk to him with a gentle tone and try to get him to understand that I only wanted to love him. The problem, you see is that Trevor was deaf and he couldn't understand. We were making progress because the last time I saw him he didn't run like before. He backed away but for the first time he sniffed my hand and seemed to be learning that I was not there to medicate him. I was very happy and thought that maybe soon we could have a snuggle session.
Two days later Trevor was found dead in his cage. Trevor was mainly medicated off and on as a precaution. He could have gone to the store to be adopted but he had to learn to trust first. No one knows why Trevor died because he seemed so healthy. His body was examined but no reason could be found.
I want to leave this memorial behind for the sad and homeless Trevor. I only knew Trevor for a few weeks but his beautiful blue eyes touched my heart and his need for love, but so afraid, touched my soul. I wish I could have given Trevor more but there wasn't time. I know he is in good company now with Butterscotch, Bob, and so many other wonderful kitties. Even though our time together was short I do miss him. That corner of the room isn't nearly as bright.
This is all I can do for Trevor now. Let this be a rememberance for a beautiful furry soul that had no one to love him or call his own. God Speed Trevor and I hope to see you again some day.