Sir Thomas Trueheart – A Tribute

We were so sad to hear about the passing of our friend, the legendary Sir Thomas Trueheart, last week. Tommy, as he was known to his nearest and dearest, rose above the injuries he suffered at the hands of some cruel humans to become a strong, kind-hearted advocate for those who have no voice. With Tommy’s Cruelty-free Thursday, he spoke out against bullying and offered support to special needs pets. He served as an inspiration to all.

Tommy is shown above with his Biggest Newcomer Award from the 2017 CatCon Awards.

Mick Szydlowski, dad of Klaus and Juno, said, “As Sir Thomas Trueheart, or Tommy as we knew him, passed from this world into the next, he also passed into the realm of feline legend.  Having survived harrowing cruelty at the hands of a vile human — perhaps several — he could have easily maintained an understandable wariness and fear of people.  Tommy, however, chose to show his rescuers and fans confidence, trust, and affection.  He is forever a symbol that love does indeed win in the end, and his legacy reminds us that we must eradicate animal cruelty if we are to call ourselves the noble species.”

We’re particularly heartbroken to hear from Tommy’s lady love, Daisy. But as sad as this time is, Daisy reassures us that Tommy’s message will carry on through her, through their friend Wizard, and through the good folks at Milo’s Sanctuary:

These are just a few of the tributes that came pouring in for Tommy, which show just how special he was, and what an impact he made in a short time.

Tommy continues to inspire in these fan art tributes:

Learn more about Milo’s Sanctuary, the place that Tommy called home, and how to help other cats like him at https://www.milossanctuary.org .

Milo’s Sanctuary, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) founded on the belief that all cats deserve a second chance at life, especially those that have physical disabilities, are seniors, have a terminal illness, or have been abused and need someone to care for, love, and understand them.