Finn

Finn was a sweet, caring boy who made his people feel so loved. Originally deemed a personal assistant on his adoption profile, Finn lived up to this title until his final days. He followed his people wherever they went and showered them with affection. His motto was whatever you are doing is what I want to do because then we are together. Throwing open a door with confidence and pride, approaching you with his purrs already rumbling, and head butting whatever was preoccupying you was Finn’s style. He loved to be picked up, sung to, and danced with. He had a particular smile unique to being doted on this way. Finn was always on your lap or in your arms and when he couldn’t be, he’d be as close as possible. He was known to lay on the bath mat while you had a bath and call to you from the window or back door while you were outside. If for some reason Finn wasn’t nearby, you could call to him, and he’d be there. He sensed when you needed him the most. When his humans were sad, he would come in for one of his classic cuddle as close to your face moments before settling on your lap.

As loving and affectionate as Finn was, he was silly. He had a list of quirks that made us love him even more. Laying on you while you exercised with a happy but neutral look on his face, being on cloud 9 to sit on your lap during private bathroom business, and laying his head on a pillow with you like a human made us feel adored. Attacking bare feet or feet in socks that made them look bare, running into cupboards and closets the moment they opened, and choosing a favourite water bowl location to visit even though it meant doing stairs in his old age made us laugh. Licking bath water off your legs, showing off changes in the home to those who hadn’t seen them, zooming around for attention if you talked to someone other than him, and turning on the touch lamp in the middle of the night to squeeze in some extra pets were just some of Finn’s ways of doing things.

Finn’s desire to connect with humans was a cornerstone of his personality and was present since the early days he was introduced to our family. An early memory for his auntie comes from when she cat-sat him. During the day, Finn was careful and reserved. When he sat on the same piece of furniture as her by her feet, it felt like a big leap for their relationship. However, at night, when he felt safer to express his need for nearness, he slept on her neck. As Finn grew more comfortable and confident, he was able to fully express his love for humans, which was only matched by our love for him.

Although we wish for one more day when Finn runs to the top of the wingchair in excitement to greet us, one more carry outside to see Finn close his eyes and sniff the air, one more gum scratch to say I’m so happy we are spending time together, and one more super close cuddle, smile, and gentle “I just drank water” burp and nose boop, we are so thankful for the years of being on the receiving end of Finn’s love. We hope he felt that very same love back.

We love you Finny boy.