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Gabriel was ALDF's FEO (Feline Executive Officer). Most of us remember the day,
years ago, when Gabriel arrived at ALDF. A nearby resident didn't want him any
more. Our vet advised that Gabriel was about 15 years old, had a thyroid problem,
failing kidneys and required daily hydration. It became obvious that Gabriel was
ours to keep.
And our to delight in. Gabriel would sit for hours on our laps, nuzzle our faces,
purr loudly and demand to be petted.
About a year ago, we dicided the CEO needed to retire. He went to the home of an
ALDF staff person where he received 'round the clock medical care and plenty of
loving lap time. In April, our cherished companion died peacefully while in his
caregiver's arms.
"In one of the stars I shall be living
In one of them I shall be laughing
And so it will be as if all the stars
were laughing when you look at
the sky at night"
The little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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