Kiki was a beautiful gray-and-white cat who spent 12 loving years with his family, from
kittenhood to their final days. When they were gone, he came to Golden Oldies, where he lived
with his loving foster for five weeks.
The loss of everything he knew was more than Kiki could bear. Quiet and withdrawn, he spent
his days perched on a cat tree by the window, as if searching for the people he loved. Despite
every effort—veterinary care, a feeding tube, and constant attention—his spirit continued to
fade.
And yet Kiki met it all with remarkable calm. He never complained, never even meowed. But he
did purr—especially when he climbed onto the bed to be close to his foster dad, soaking up the
love he deserved.
In those moments, he reminded us of what gentleness and acceptance look like.
In the end, Golden Oldies made the hardest, kindest choice to let him go.
Kiki was deeply loved, to his very last day. Although we couldn’t mend his broken heart, we
gave him comfort, and he gave us something lasting in return: a lesson in acceptance and
dignity. Now, he is free—beyond that window—at peace.
Rest in peace, sweet Kiki.
February 26, 2014 to April 14, 2026
