Remembering Buster - A Kind Memory from a Warm Soul

 

Introduction

In today blog post, I will tell you about my cat Buster. I had him from around July 17th to October 4th of 2025. I tell how I found him and how special he was to me. His passing definitely left a soft part in my heart. I will miss Buster. Buster was just a small, wonderful cat in my life for a period of time. He had a happiness for life around me that made me feel joy. But I wish he was still here today with me.

My Time with Buster

He was sitting under the deck over there next door in the summer where my parents live. We let him be because stray cats come and go. He was around for a few days. This was in July. But I started talking to him and petting him after a day or so, then he followed me back here. I gave him food and water and was petting him, but I let him out when he wanted out. Then the next day he came back in, after I opened the door, and looked really worn out. The paw looked rough. So, I let him stay and he got better over the next month. I got him some cat food and water and a litter box. My mom did help me here and there but most of it was on me. He would sleep with me. He would like to be part of what I’m doing like in the back room or like be in the video. Like in the video of ways to prepare packing for shipping on YouTube. Which Buster was in. Video is at the bottom or click here to watch. I do remember going through some items to list online and Buster sat back there with me. When I recorded one or two times in the kitchen, he got on the pillow in the living room couch and would listen to me. He used to play in the bed frame drawers that I had. I also remember during storms he would go hide under the bed. I also remember he would like to walk across the top of bed frame. When I would take a shower or trim my hair, he would watch or wait for me.

Then he started going outside again. Buster got to looking good and feeling happy. The other two cats well, Tiffany didn’t care but was distance. Frankie was a little on the attack. Frankie needed to get used to this situation because he was inside a lot more. Tiffany just turned eight and Frankie turned five in March. Which Buster did look about the same age as Frankie. Buster would go in and out over the next month or two. Any time I had a guest over he would be a good bit nervous. I remember I had my friend, Tim over, and it took Buster a moment to warm up to him. Buster would go out in the morning or afternoon. He would hang out under the deck or steps over at my house. If I went next door, he would hang out on the deck over there or chill in the bench. I would let him be when he was outside. I also remember he would get on my roof a few times. I would let him in at night. He would usually come on the front deck and sit in the chairs when it was time to come in. Just chilling outside. Until that one night.

The Sad Passing

On, October 3rd, Buster was outside. I let him out that afternoon and I came back home from going somewhere that evening. I was petting him. He stayed outside. I asked him if he was ready to come home and he gave me a look of no.  I said I will see you later. I would go looking for him around midnight and I couldn’t find him. He wasn't on the front deck or anywhere to be found. I went to bed worried. The next morning, I was laying there and I get a knock on the front door from my mom that buster had passed, and my dad had buried him in the yard. It hit me hard. I took a shower after that and I was sad. I wasn't expecting it and I don't know how he passed either. Which hits me harder than anything. A part of me blames myself. But I think I was just that blessing that God needed to give him to let him go out in peace. I think he could have gotten attacked, fleas, diseases, or any other injuries that lead him to this sad day. Because he was outside for so long before he became my cat.

Closing Thoughts

I will miss him and his short time with me left an impact. I do think about him from time to time. I try to remember the good times. The sadness does come because Buster left a soft place in my heart. But I know deep down I did what I could to help him. His moments in my life will never be forgotten. Thank you for reading. Feel free to share your story.

YouTube Video Tribute To Buster

YouTube Video

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