In Loving Memory of Alucard Ralph

Known fondly as Gooby or the Silly Goose

Alucard Ralph entered this world as if chosen by fate itself. She was not the cat her person had set out to find, but the one waiting quietly in a PetSmart, her presence undeniable. The moment the shelter doors opened, she was claimed, and thus began a journey home that echoed with her insistent meows—an hour-long chorus that sealed a bond neither would ever wish undone.

Sweet, lively, and brimming with attitude, Alucard was a soul of contrasts. In the mornings, she sought warmth in a cuddle; by daylight, she demanded her “window time,” staring out upon the passing world with a voice uniquely her own—strange trills for the birds, curious chatter for those who walked by. And always, she gazed deep into the eyes of those she loved, as if to say, this is my life, and I am glad it is with you.

She was mischievous in her way, especially when her human’s mother came to visit. To be scooped into unwelcome arms was one thing—but the look she cast at her person, half-accusation, half-conspiracy, was unforgettable. In the quiet that followed, laughter always came.

Alucard’s devotion was steady and true. She was a companion through hardship, a reason to rise each morning, a balm against sorrow. She adored her friend Venus—known in their home as “Unc”—and felt her absence as keenly as her own person did.

Though her final days were marked by injury, those who knew her will not remember her by frailty. She was strong-willed until the end, a proud and loving presence who shaped the life of her human and left behind memories radiant with her spirit.

Alucard Ralph—beloved cat, steadfast friend, keeper of morning cuddles and secret glances—will be forever missed and forever remembered.