Awwwww- the best friend, ever!

Seinfeld..what can I say about a cat who adopted us 13 years ago? He showed up on the anniversary of my dad's death, so I believe my dad sent Seinfeld to us to love and to take care of us (vice-versa) I don't usually believe in love at first sight- but look at him- he's gorgeous!
For those of you about to roll your eyes - don't have a hairball for what I'm about to say.

Seinfeld is the most precious pet, friend, confidant, dance partner and non judgmental cat I've ever had. He accepts me when I have curlers in my hair, no make-up on, and even when the dishes aren't done-he actually prefers it that way so he can sneak a bite of left overs when I'm not looking. He loves to play in paper sacks and wiggles his hind-end when he's in attack-mode. He chases you up and down the stairs (when he's feeling better) and plays hide 'n' seek. He will stand in the middle of us & meow to get our attention when we get a little loud with each other. He runs into the kithchen when he hears the can opener, thinking it's a can of tuna, when really it's refried beans, instead.

Well, lately, he's been looking pretty scrawny, losing weight, vomiting now and again, coughing and has been real grumpy over the past 3 months. We just thought it was because he's aging. K and I listened to his heart the other night- it was beating so fast, I coudn't keep up with the beats. When we heard him wheezing, is when I took him into the vet- Dr. Ron Titterington, very nice man, a compassionate office team. I was already making plans to set up Seinfeld's last appointment so he wouldn't be suffering, it was a hard thing to think of for your precious animal that's been with you since your children have been toddlers.

After the blood tests were back, we found out that Seinfeld has Hyperthyroidism which is common in older cats and his is very treatable. We're happy, but of course it will be expensive. The treatment is radioactive iodine from a specialist in Springfield.
I know it all sounds corny to all of you non- animal lovers, but I don't care what you think, he is part of out family - When you have an animal, you take on the responsibility of taking care of them because they are not able to- they are domestic afterall.
We love him very much and now we are helping him on getting better.