Remembering Tigger

On July 7th, 2026, we sadly had to say goodbye to my eldest cat Tigger. Considered the “king of our kingdom,” Tigger was very beloved in our home and in the homes of many others who had seen photos, videos, and other media of him as well as those who had met him in person. Always the most chill of felines, his favorite thing to do was to snuggle up to my Dad in his recliner and be pet, brushed, or just catch some quick zzz's before the younger kitties caught up to him. He was my first cat, the first pet that I had ever truly adopted as my own, and the one who made me remember how much I loved animals. My fondness for cats, in particular, was ignited thanks to him.

His warm presence is truly missed in our home. That absence contributed to the main reason why I raised a little bit of money for Best Friends Animal Society during the month of July and early August 2026. Best Friends is a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs, cats, and so many other types of pets and animals that find themselves in America's shelters. Their mission is to get the entire country no-kill. I adopted Tigger himself, back in 2013, from a shelter back in Indianapolis, where we are originally from. It felt only right for me to try and do what I could to help homeless pets as much as possible in his name. My entire life, whenever I've mentioned that I wish I could adopt every animal in the shelter, I've often been told, “You can't save them all.” But with the help of Best Friends, we can certainly try.

Our fundraiser has come to a close after surpassing our target goal. I also know that times are financially difficult for everyone right now. Please take care of yourselves first, always. But if at any time you happen to have some funds to spare and are feeling generous, donating to Best Friends or any other animal welfare organization such as the ASPCA is the best way you could possibly help me keep Tigger's memory alive.

Thank you for reading. This one's for you, Tiggy Boo. Love and miss you forever.