Lost my boys within 5 months of each other
Titus passed away on 12/15/2025 due to congestive heart failure. He had been on medication for over a year, but it stopped being effective. He was 9 year, 9 months and 4 days old. He was the mischievous clever one who figured out how to open the gate door. I had to add addition counter measures to stop him from getting out. Titus' personality was: "I love everyone and everyone needs to love me!"
His brother and litter mate, Rocco, passed away on 5/20/2026. He had developed a lump on his back they were going to investigate, but his health took a sharp sudden decline before they could start. He was 10 years, 2 months and 9 days old. Rocco was the consummate guardian. He ran to every sound first and Titus would follow. Rocco was the biggest daddy's boy. In contrast to Titus, Rocco's personality was: "I love my daddy and tolerate everyone else."
Since covid, I transitioned to working from home. I have spent more times with these boys than any previous pets and for that, I will feel forever fortunate. When Titus passed, I left his bed where it was. Rocco missing his brother would alternate between his bed and Titus' bed at night.
I knew their life expectancy is between 9-12 years, but losing both within five months of each other just doesn't seem fair.