Spike Isaacson

March 2, 2020

Spike (“Spikey-doo, Spikey-doo, I love you!”) Isaacson, passed over The Rainbow Bridge on March 2, 2020. Born in 2002, Spike was very much loved by his pet mom, Tracie, human brothers Elijah and Caleb, as well as his feline brothers Fez and Drake. Tracie wrote a tribute to Spike just two days before he passed: Spike, as I sit here thinking about how I’m going to find the strength to say goodbye to you, it makes me think back on our lives together. I’ve had you since I was 18. You’ve been with me for almost 18 years. You’ve been with me since before my sons. You’ve been a faithful friend who never judged any mistakes I’ve made. You preferred a calm person. I remember you always swatted the kids that moved too quickly and scared you. But with age, instead of “old and grouchy”, you became sweet and tolerant of my boys. Eli constantly runs to you to calm himself down when he’s upset. You have been there for me countless times with a contented purr and as a lap warmer. As your multiple strokes began, I knew your time to leave me was coming close. Even though I’ve had time to prepare myself, this is such a hard choice to let you go. But to live without dignity is not what you deserve, my sweet boy. Even though my heart is breaking, I will have to say “goodbye for now.” This is such a difficult thing to do, but I will do this last thing for you so you don’t have to suffer. Spike, I will love you forever and miss you always. My friend, my four-legged kiddo, may peace be with you and our Lord take care of you until we meet again, my sweet old man. Forever in our hearts.