Miss Freja, the one-eyed slug queen

Friends, I know I haven't been here in ages, but I wanted to update my old cat twitter friends on some important news. Tomorrow (Sept. 25, 2025), Freja will be going to her final vet appointment. Her kidneys have finally failed, and it's causing her other organs to fail too. 1/2

So please, send all your love and luck. She has had a wonderful 8 and a half years with me, out of who knows how many years she had total. She will have an urn custom painted with her portrait, and she will be my shadow forever. Be kind to yourselves, as Freja would be. 2/2

Friends, I know I haven't been here in ages, but I wanted to update my old cat twitter friends on some important news. Tomorrow (Sept. 25, 2025), Freja will be going to her final vet appointment. Her kidneys have finally failed, and it's causing her other organs to fail too. 1/2

never give up on your dreams 😌

@feederofcats @acatnamedteddy Thank you for sharing this perfect little goober with all of us, through everything. I'm so glad you found each other 🥹💖

2 years of Teddy 🧸 I feel like we've known each other forever. It's been 2 years of ups and downs and scary moments and joyful moments and face snuggles and just so much love. I'm so grateful to be his person 🤍

@StimkySisters Love that white little sock foot holding her tail down

At the end of the day, she's just a man 🙂‍↕️

@feederofcats @jazzybabycat Freja does this too. Like, ma'am you already don't have a spare eye pls

can someone tell senior cats that past a certain age they're not allowed to sleep with their eyes open

@CuriousZelda Oh, Zelda was one of the most obviously adored cats I've ever seen. Your little rhymes about her made my day every time I came across them and her big O-O face. I'm so sorry she's not here anymore, but I'm glad she had such a good family to help her when she needed it most. 💖

This is the post I never wanted to write. I’m sad beyond words to tell you that Zelda has passed away. Her health took a downward turn earlier this year, and we made the hardest, kindest decision. In our final moments together, I held Zelda in my arms at home, and she drifted away peacefully into her deepest nap. I’ve been quiet, and I’m so sorry. Zelda’s passing hit me immeasurably hard - she meant the world to me. Our paths crossed in 2014 when I adopted her from the Mayhew rescue shelter. I had recently moved to my first place, distant from family and friends. I felt lonely, and I guess Zelda was too. She spent most of her time hiding under the sofa, observing me with her unblinking stare, spooking at the slightest noise or movement. At times I found it hard to imagine a happy future together, but she didn’t give up on me. She was coaching me to become the patient, gentle and kind person I strive to be today. One day, weeks later, she took the bravest leap and tentatively climbed onto my lap. Earning her trust felt magical. Being her roommate made my flat feel like a home, and we became inseparable. Zelda was with me through so much, from moving in with my partner to getting married, moving home three times more, and twice becoming a father. She was a constant source of joy, laughter, and love for our family - and I feel so privileged to have been able to share some of her antics with you. Grief affects us all in different ways, but it has been a huge comfort to me knowing how much you care. I feel I owe so much to you all for supporting me over the years with all your kind comments, poems, buying the book, making memes, fan art, and more. Thank you, from the bottom of my broken heart. Part of the healing process has taken me through a mountain of old photos and videos of Zelda, and there’s so much that I didn’t get to share. I didn’t get to tell you just how much we adored her, nor how happy a life she had with us. Beneath her online persona, I’m so proud that she evolved from that perpetually startled homebody to the most affectionate, trusting and curious adventurer. Included in this post is a small snapshot of some everyday moments I spent with Zelda. In the coming weeks, I’ll share more. After all, I’ve missed you so much. Zelda, thank you for choosing me that day in the shelter. Thank you for trusting me. Sorry for constantly waving a camera in your face. You’re beautiful inside and out, and I’ll love you forever. - Matt

@StimkySisters She's always going to be a very important gorl and you are allowed to miss her for as long as you need to.

Even on Keeks last day she sat on the floor in front of the couch and looked at me until I picked her up. She laid on my chest and gave me her last purrs. It's been really hard being without her for a month now. I have cried every day, missing her.

My little window woman 🌿

@sukibengal @joeyfreckle 🥺🥺💖💖

@joeyfreckle Huband…I have missed you So,.. We kiss agen in our own littol heven

~2006-2024 🧡 Joey forever

my love is stord in the bunt

@goodgirljuliee Julie I'm so glad mom gets to take you to work and you get to be super special Manager Julie

No work. Just juley.

@PrimcessMochi Oh she's perfect (but not as perfect as you, Mochi)

💗 Well I Have Finally Decided My Hallowen Costume I Am Going To Recreate My ‘Mochi Internet Debut Photo’ And Chinta Is Going To Help Me 💗

@joeyfreckle Oh, no...I'm so sorry Joey's gone in body, but a spirit like his never goes away from your heart. Just like his sister Mattie. Thank you for letting us love him right along with you. We'll miss him forever with you too. ❤️‍🩹

@feederofcats I love that his eyes are mid color change so they look the same grey-brown as his fur lmao

I think Monster Biscuit might be hungry but it's impossible to tell

@stsweeney3 Are roos the Canadian geese of australia? Except even more dangerous?

No gonna lie, felt a bit judged while out on the golf course today 🦘

@feederofcats Poor sweet boy! He may look gnarly now but he's hit the kitty jackpot and he's starting to realize it

to people asking why he isn't stitched up, if he's received medical care, etc. - his wound is too big, there would be too much tension to suture it up. the treatment is to keep it clean, apply ointment, and keep him on antibiotics + pain meds + anti inflammatories until it heals

@GibsonTheKitty @MeraxesCat would approve

I got roast turkey with gravy yesterday. Banner day!

@feederofcats Oh I bet that felt so relieving after who knows how long without blinking! This poor guy, I hope he heals up quickly and as completely as he can

seems like he might have some facial nerve paralysis on that side, he can't blink his left eye. he let me put some eye lubricant in it while we wait and I think he enjoyed it 😭 this is a friend of Bear if I ever seen one

CONTENT WARNING graphic injury got word of this guy who'd been spotted with a terrible wound on his face/neck for the past few weeks :( can't imagine how much pain he's been in. off to get him fixed up if you can donate to his care: friendsofbearcatrescue.org/donate venmo: friendsofbear

@BlindCatRescue I think you mistyped, unless she's really been with you since 2014?? Your site says 2019. Either way this sweet girl deserves a home asap omg

#COTD is Merlin! She is a blind, deaf, and neurological kitty who arrived with us in early 2014 from Florida. Merlin is a very sweet lady who gets spooked very easily, so the staff has to approach her slowly Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/merlin.htm

@benny_the_kitty Forgot the alt text! Image: Freja, the one eyed black cat, is laying down on a grey-brown wood floor and a beige heating vent. She is in a very long loaf with her tail sticking out. She is staring up at the camera from such an angle that she looks absolutely pitiful.

@benny_the_kitty Same bestie. I got manhandled* by a stranger!** * picked up, weighed, and given scritches ** a vet tech I've known for a year and a half

going to see the freaking veternarian >:(