Leo was an incredible and rare Flame Point Siamese Rumpie and was the inspiration behind the Pet Alert Emergency Information System due to his physical handicaps and need for medication and medical attention to survive after he had undergone two life threatening surgeries.
Leo was a very unusual cat with a amazing attitude, that seemed to understand everything one would say to him and demonstrated affection and caring for all animals and people. He also enjoyed to travel in all modes of transportation; cars, planes, trains and his favorite was sailing
(Our favorite picture of Leo, above was taking sailing on Lake Pleasant in AZ).
“Leo was our star for pet safety" and traveled all over the United States during his career to help educate pet owners of the problems and dangers for pets left "home alone" without proper information and the importance to be Pet Alert when traveling.
During Leo's 10 year career he appeared in articles and on several national and local TV/Cable stations sharing our mission and representing the importance of pet safety awareness. He also appeared with the fire dept mascot "Sparky“ and other firefighters at special events and was the mascot of the Orange County Pet Safety Days in CA to promote disaster preparedness and pet first-aid information.
Unfortunately Leo suffered with many physical handicaps during his 13 year life, however most people never knew the difficulties of them because of his undying love for life and his courage to try to overcome the limitations God gave him.
Leo had a precious gift, which inspired many people to be "thankful for life itself " and showed many the simple pleasure of expressing kindness to others could make the difference for them to keep on living and see the rewards that life can bring.
Leo passed away in November 2002 and will be remembered by all who knew him as a little man in a cat’s body, who his veterinarians called the "Miracle Cat".
"Leo" you are missed, sleep well for you deserve it.
Help us continue Leo's journey to help educate pet parents about being "pet alert" and the importance to give their pets a lifeline to safety with proper information where ever their pets and animals are.
A few important things that you can do to help protect your pets are;
Always have your pet wear a collar with an ID Tag, even if they live indoors, so if they accidentally get out of your home or yard, the information on their tag will help them find their way home again!
Prepare and plan ahead by always having on hand at least two weeks of your pet's medicine, and 3 days of your pets food, bottled water and keep their leashes and carriers easy to reach in case of an emergency situation should arise.
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In remembrance of our beloved Mascot "Leo"
He was a star for pet safety
