Dear Leo Lilly,

The first time I saw you as a kitten in the street and I fed you with the other strays: I felt bad you were out there so I brought you a toy and you played with it. You watched for me and I kept feeding you. You were always with the other cat I planned to take. One day you came to the front door of my apt crying with another cat I had never seen and both of you needed help with your ears. I let you in and took you to the vet. I was supposed to set you free but I couldn’t. I took you to the vet again and got you on a plane with me. Unfortunately, a few months you got really sick and then got better and then suddenly you were dying. I knew it by looking at you. The long trip to the vet this time was agonizing. I am so heartbroken because I feel guilty somehow. I made the decision to let you go because the vet said outcome was grave and I didn’t want you suffering longer. I am sad and mad everything at once because I had plans for us that will never be. I’m so sorry Leonisa or my Leo Lilly how I ended up calling you. I set you free now. I will always love and remember you. Be at peace. Leo Lilly we all miss you but nothing can be changed. I planted wildflowers so I can sit and remember you when I sit outside.

Love,

The lady that yelled meow meows I have food, your mom