In Memoriam: Alexander Keith (17 and a half years of life)

This is my cat, Alex. The last of the OG animals from JSulph and I met. He has been such a big part of my ups and downs over the last 17 years, I honestly don't know how things will feel.
He breathed his last today, with the assist from my wife's wonderful co-workers. He somehow stubbornly avoided total renal failure, despite being in renal failure from well over a decade. He, like his buddy brisulph, is too stubborn sometimes to do what you would expect.
I will miss him, I will cherish the memories, and I will honour him by sharing his stories, until there are no more ears to take in the joys and sorrows of my boy's life work.
And yes, this pic is as it was taken, in December 2007. He always was able to come up with some of the best stuff, and this two different lights catching in his eyes for the pic was no exception.
Love you, buddy... take care of the foot of the bed in JSulph's dreams!

[@Artisn]

I used to watch your lets plays, and this popped into my feed.
Thanks for doing what you do Brian. Sorry for your loss.

[@MattDustyParker]

Never easy to say goodbye to pets ❤️ much love for y'all! Sending condolences and prayers. Happy new year

[@TheCriminalHistorian]

I'm sorry to hear this Brian. At least it sounds like he lived a full and happy life. Stay strong man.

[@joecapone3rd]

My condolences Bri. Never easy to say goodbye. ❤️

[@LegitBrowniesGaming]

Sorry for your loss Brisulph. Alex's interruptions in your videos were always small but funny moments. 17 years is a hell of a run, Rest in Peace Alex

[@Thanos6]

I'm so sorry. It's always rough. You've got my sympathies.

[@TheArchetypeGamer]

I'm sorry to hear your loss I lost my share of great cats in my life.

[@JeffCirillo]

For perspective on how long Alexander Keith lived, it was able to witness the Calgary Flames in the Stanley Cup Final.

[@SchlossRitter]

Condolences to ya, buddy.

[@hkshadi]

Sorry for your loss buddy

[@ImGigantor]

😢- I have a 16yo that has kidney issues. I am cherishing every day we have together. I'm so sorry to hear this Bri.

[@kunairuto]

Dang man, it's always tough. Hang in there.

[@DarkCamala]

Deepest condolences. Losing a pet is never easy. He was such a beautiful kitty.

[@violet4151]

[@Commandos12]

RIP

[@tomzicare]

I'm so sorry. 17 years is an insanely healthy age that brought you so much joy.

[@WavemasterAshi]

Queen Sheila-Kitty will say hello to him when he arrived at Rainbow Bridge Apartments.

[@FinalFrantasy]

That's a really great picture you got of him ^^

[@RyujiRoyalSkull]

;-; Kitty no!

[@KingKool2099]

🙁