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The pet I’ll never forget: Puff Puff, the stray cat who stayed by my side during chemo

Puff Puff, AKA Puffy, came to us aged 13 with no teeth, a broken ear and a cold – but was always there in tough times

The pet I’ll never forget: Puff Puff, the stray cat who stayed by my side during chemo

TL;DR

  • Puff Puff, a 13-year-old stray cat with no teeth, a broken ear, and a cold, was adopted by the author's family.
  • The cat, initially named Betty, was scheduled to be euthanized but was saved by the family.
  • Puffy provided constant companionship and support to the author during chemotherapy treatments.
  • She had distinct preferences for food, enjoyed being brushed, and disliked technology.
  • Puffy eventually became vocal, communicating her needs with a croaking sound.
  • The cat passed away peacefully four years after adoption, leaving the family devastated.