Gumby Hogan 1998 - 2007

It is with a real heavy heart that I find myself grieving the passing of a truly wonderful pet. Gumby Hogan passed away at 2:30pm, Wednesday, July 25, due to complications with diabetes. Gumby was first diagnosed with diabetes in 2005. He survived two prior near misses but did not win this battle.

Gumby came bouncing into my life when he was 7 weeks old in November, 1998. A charmer, Gumby was always a character, behaving more like a dog than a cat and quickly became the king of the castle. He had me at meow.

Gumby always rushed to the door to greet everyone. He supervised tradespeople during their activities. Hissed and spit at only one person in the world, other than the vet.

Gumby always curled up with me at bedtime. And woke me in the morning telling me it was time to feed him. He occasionally woke me at 3am. 4am. 5am. Whenever he felt I'd slept long enough.

Since he was the first of an eventual three cats and a dog he believed he was in charge. I sense his first companion, a beautiful little girl named Pokey (what else?), is showing signs she misses him.

It amazes me, why I'm not sure, how we become so emotionally attached to our pets. They really are like our children and our friends. He truly was a wonderful loving pet and I miss him terribly.

I'd like to thank the kind folks at the Tuxedo Animal Hospital for the care and compassion they showed Gumby.

Rest in peace Gumby, you were a good friend.