Hugo was with us from 1987 to 1993 in our Chrisland Cove and Davidge houses.
In July, 1987, we welcomed a new kitten, Hugo, to the family.
Walt was not at all sure about the new arrival.
Soon enough, Hugo became a big favorite. Well, first he became a favorite, then later he became big.
Somehow, Hugo became comfortable being on and around my head and shoulders. I liked slinging him on my shoulders and walking around.
By Christmas of 1988 and spring, 1989, Hugo was a big, friendly fellow.
Bath time 
Hugo loved sitting on papers 
Two floors, two windows, two cats
Summer of 1989 at Chrisland Cove.
By 1990, we were in Davidge house in Columbia, MD, and Hugo made himself at home.
Fall, 1990, Hugo is part of the furniture.
Christmas, 1990. Enjoying the tree and the toys.
Summer, 1991, with Walt at Davidge.
Fall 1991, hanging out at home.
Hugo was the star of Halloween, 1991, even though it wasn’t really his birthday.
Thanksgiving, 1991, unimpressed by the crowd in the house.
Christmas 1991.
Ready for business.
Note the Nordic Trak, an early attempt at exercise, now furniture 
Hugo working his magic on Leila
Private time with Hugo…maybe a little too private. Winter 1992.
Kudos to Hugo! Spring 1992.
Ready to recycle, fall 1992.
Getting a brush from Aunt Leona, fall 1992.
A few small repairs, fall 1992: Hugo had a problem with his leg. I can’t remember exactly what it was or whether it was related to his decline which came within months. I don’t think so, but I also don’t think we suspected he would get ill.
Christmas kitty, 1992.
We didn’t mark the specifics, but I believe Hugo was diagnosed with kitty leukemia and declined quickly. The vet offered a program of chemotherapy but it was expensive and onerous, and held little prospect of giving Hugo a good quality of life. I do remember how sad it was to take him to the vet to put him to sleep. Hugo had been a good soul and deserved better.
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