Linus was a playful, active, loving cat born September 25th, 2000 to his calico mother Hollywood. He was part of a litter of about half a dozen kittens. The family that adopted him also adopted his calico sister, Patches.
Linus was very playful from the start and wasn't shy with new people. He showed the family dog right away who was boss. He lay in front of his sister since she was so shy, protecting her. He was active, running around the house at all hours of the night, pouncing on his sister and chasing lazor beams.
Linus was an extremely healthy cat. When he wasn't playing, he was loving on his family with head-boops and rubbing against them to ask to be petted. He even licked fingers and gave kisses! He was famous for his various odd sleeping positions throughout the house.
Sadly at about 4 years of age, his family noticed that he was getting thinner than his already slender frame. After bringing him to the vet, a diagnosis of liver cancer was found. A feeding tube was inserted into his neck, and sadly he deteriorated within the next few days and didn't eat. He seemed to know he would pass, since he spent quality time with each family member.
He was put to sleep to end his suffering, especially since his cancer was fatal. His "mommy" and "sister" humans were there when he was put down, he was being petted and caressed and spoken to softly. He passed looking upwards, as if he was looking to heaven itself.
He left behind his sister, who was depressed for weeks. His family cried for a long while afterwards.
Rest in peace beautiful kitty <3 you are missed!
