09/04/2026
Today, we’re celebrating a very special milestone for Pump, a beloved Sphynx who has been deeply cherished for 15 years. His person, who has been by his side through every chapter, shares the story of how Pump came into her life, the personality that has made him so unforgettable, and what this milestone means to her as he receives Comfort Care.
Happy 15th birthday, Pump. 💜
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"Pump, along with his littermate Martin, came to me following the sudden and unexpected passing of my friend Ryan, who died in 2015. Both were purebred Sphynxes. Ryan had never had them neutered, and as a result, there were many people who wanted to take them for breeding or competition purposes. Ryan’s mother was adamant that they go to someone who would treat them like pets. It was an easy decision for me to make.
Martin died in 2019, but Pump has remained my constant companion these last 12 years. Friendly and smart, one of his favorite pastimes is going for walks around our neighborhood, which we do off-leash. He stays by my side and always waits to cross the street. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he often stops traffic. Many people have never seen a Sphynx cat, and he is happy to accept pets from anyone willing to stop and say hello.
Indoors, Pump loves his weekly bath, curling up in his many heated beds, burrowing into my shirt anytime I am sitting down, and eating freeze-dried raw treats. In his younger years, he loved to climb and would often drape himself across my shoulders while I went about my day. He is tactile, chatty, and so loving. Watching him get sick has been hard, but through it all, he has remained himself.
Happy 15th birthday, Pump. I love you."
