In Memory of Grimm

In Memorial

A beloved mascot here at Veterinary Care Specialists and VCS Pets First has moved on. Grimm, was released from his physical struggles yesterday. He had fared well over the past few years, with a number of ailments, but his body slowly gave way. We will all miss him greatly.

For those of you familiar with our office, Grimm was the black cat who ruled the front desk. He maintained his post, always quietly in control. Periodically, he would venture out and visit with clients and make sure all the other aspects of the business were running smoothly. Also, in his younger years, he was a blood donor, helping us save many an anemic cat.

Grimm came to our office in 1998. By our recollections that made him about 19 years old. When he first visited us he had a urinary obstruction and he was owned by a friend that could no longer care for him. He recovered fully from his illness and we were fortunate to share the next 13 years with him.

In the midst of all of us being sad to see him pass, I must also say that I am so proud of the staff here at the hospital. The gentle care every individual, on every shift, gave him while he was ill was exceptional. They made sure he was comfortable at the front desk on padded blankets, he got all his medications regularly, he was cleaned religiously(he grew to tolerate his baths) and each shift brought him bowls of his favorite canned food which was always in good supply. A busy office like ours, 24/7, you'd worry that an in-house cat might not get our full attention, but that wasn't the case for our staff or Grimmie!

Thank you, Grimm, for sharing your time with us.

Pictures (from top):
1. Grimm in a portrait by Isabella Barnes
2. Grimm became a little more tolerant of other cats in his later years, sleeping with Dexter
3. Another picture by Isabella, Grimm loved to eat!