This is an image of Kiko from November 2007, a year before his death in December 2008. He was a sickly cat in his last year after being with us for 16+ years.
During Kiko’s time with us, I never felt like I owned him. Rather, I felt privileged that he allowed us to share his space.
Recently, on Instagram, I learned of the word Kahu, or a Kahu. The word can be traced to Hawaiian origins,
meaning “honored guardian.” I’m currently not a Kahu. No animals live with us, but maybe that will change.
— kenne
