We miss you like crazy

We are both still a little in shock.

Iris was an amazing cat. She was rescued from a hoarder who had approx 50 cats in her basement, and Alise took her knowing full well that she had a number of health issues.

Iris truly adored Alise. She followed her like a dog, and literally thought of her as her mother. The bond that those two had was unlike any that I've seen between human and cat, and was just one of the things that encouraged me to fall in love with Alise. The compassion, unconditional love, and attention to care that she gave to Iris opened my eyes to the warmth and strength of her character. Alise made many sacrifices for Iris, and Iris truly appreciated all that Alise did for her.

We are very thankful for what we have. Coco is a wonderful dog, and we have 3 cats with great personalities. We will soon welcome our beautiful baby boy, and Alise and I will sacrifice and strive to ensure that his life is filled with love and happiness.

We shall never forget Iris, though. Time will heal the wounds, but the lessons that she taught us and the memories that she so often gave us will never fade.