Dear Blackie,

I still remember the day you came home with your mother and Broonie. You were the cutest little thing ever. Both of them left eventually, but you were always there for me in tough times. In hindsight, i believe you were sent to us to help distract our mind from Dodda's passing.

You stayed with us for 10 months and were the best thing that happened to us. From jumping around the house doing all sorts of stunts, sleeping on my blanket, rubbing yourself against our legs cuddling with me at night, purring and staying right beside me while I studied for my exams, you were a real friend, a true companion. I still remember the time you escaped from the vet clinic to the nearby apartment. We tried looking for you but no luck. We thought we had lost you then. We were really upset. Later when we revisited the apartment , you returned when Amma called out for you. Amma was the happiest.

You were a great mom who always cared and protected her kids from the smallest hint of danger you could sense. I loved how you used to sleep carefree when we used to look after your kids. Even last week, when we got you spayed and brought you back home, Amma and I were relieved and glad that you could be free now. Watching you try to get up and walk, only to fail because of the anesthesia was scary at first, but cute and funny too.

A week later, after being fed with deworming medications, you were lethargic and had no appetite. This was said to be common after medication and hence we did not worry too much. I even remember feeding you some electrolyte infused water and kissing you goodnight last night. I even assured you that all will get better and i thought if not, we'll get you to the vet asap. Never in a million years would i have imagined that we would have to say goodbye to you so soon.

I am writing this on Feb 10,2026 at 11.45 a.m. It has been a couple of hours since you left us and i just wanted to get my feelings out, hence this letter.

I just want you to remember that you were really one of us. Even Appa who doesn't cry that much, teared up after you left us. I promise to look after Leo and Milo really well and not disappoint you. Sorry, on behalf of us all, if we hurt you in any way. I'll always remember you as the sweet little naughty kid who was always happy and never failed to put a smile on our face.

Love always,

Dhavan