These were the earliest pictures of Chloe I had available to me. We got her when she was 9 years old while living in Hawaii where she was born and raised. A navy family was moving and had three cats but when it came time to move to a new location the navy would only pay to move 2 and they had to select a cat to stay. Against their hearts wishes, they chose Chloe. They chose her to stay because they knew just how special she was and how loving and adaptable she would be in a new home. Chloe was a homie through and through. She wanted to explore and chill with a human companion. So in mid 2016 we took her home and fell in love.

These were in the second place we moved with her on Island from 2017-2019. She was so beautiful outside. We'd let her roam around as she pleased and she was good to come back even when you called her! (sometimes a little persistence was needed). She'd bring us critters, proud as ever, and once she brought me a little finch. I was making dinner at the time and in she comes with what I thought was a dead bird but when she put it down it flew away in hasty evasion! So the bird is flying around the house, Chloe is re-chasing the bird, and I am chasing Chloe.

These were taken throughout the years 2020-2025. At this point we had moved off island to California where she continued to roam and walk outside. She loved that fireplace every winter! We also noticed early on that she loved to rest her head on things so we gave that little pillow you see on the chair to her. She loved that pillow. If she was laying anywhere without it, we'd go get it for her and put it next to her and she'd use it right away. She'd also loved a good arm. She would jump up on the couch or come to you on the floor and wait for you to put your snuggle arm out so she could curl up inside.

As her little joints began to weaken, we had to give her those stairs there so she could get down from the couch without jumping. She was very thankful. These pictures are from 2025 to the end of her 19.5 year long life in early 2026. She developed a tumor on the side of her head, and it eventually started to interfere with her motor system. She was the best animal. A true companion. Her ability to sense emotion was uncanny. If someone was sad or my wife was having a bit of an overwhelmed angry episode, Chloe would come. She was a mediator and always a calming presence and it seemed like she took on that role with intention. I miss her dearly and I am extremely thankful to have had the fortune of having such a companion.

I wanted to share also her journey of euthanization. I was surprised to find out that in-home euthanization was a possibility and I'm sure there's some variance to the service as a stranger needs to come to your house but really, I couldn't recommend it enough. Chloe was achy and confused and the last thing I wanted to do to her was bag her up and bring her to a foreign place to die. There are many options for this, if you look. The lady that came over was so caring and loving and understanding and did an excellent job making sure everyone involved had whatever they needed.