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REST IN PEACE DR. HUSSEIN
February 1, 2026
Dr. Hussein worked at Aadobe Animal Hospital for the last few years. He had treated several of our cats, including our fosters, Sprinkles & Chipotle. We shared a laughed when he good-naturedly said, "Chipotle, he is not such a nice boy." Dr. Hussein was kind, gentle and always greeted us with a smile. I appreciate the compassion he showed us when we lost Gracelyn last year. Dr. H displayed genuine care and concern, always asking how our other cats were doing.
Numerous Staten Island Rescues also took their cats to Aadobe Animal Hospital. He loved his job and he loved animals. Aside from his work at Adobe, Dr. Hussein also volunteered with a mobile clinic, providing low cost spay/neuter to local residents. He had been working with that clinic for fifteen years.
On Saturday night, Dr. Hussein tragically died in the mobile van when the generator's exhaust backed up due to piled snow, poisoning him while performing surgery. The dog he was operating on also sadly died from carbon monoxide poisoning as well. Dr Hussein died as he lived, helping animals. That is his legacy.
We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and offer our condolences and prayers for his family. I have no doubt he was greeted purrs and licks at Rainbow Bridge by the multitude of pets he helped during his career.
GOODBYE TSUNAMI
2014 - 2025
On December 30, 2025 we had to say goodbye to our Tsunami, so I thought I’d share with you some of her life as well….
I first met Tsunami while I was working at Staten Island Animal Care Centers in 2018. At the time, her name was Shadow and she was a 4 year old, owner surrender. Tsunami was born with moderate Cerebellar Hypoplasia, colloquially referred to as “wobbles syndrome“ which is an under developed cerebellum that causes neurological issues, making it difficult to control motor function, such as walking. Watching her anxiously flop around in her kennel, my heart went out to her. Cathy and I have always had a special place in our hearts for CH cats, and we adopted her from the shelter.
One of the first things she did when she got here was spill her water bowl, hence her new name Tsunami. Before coming to live with us, she had been an only cat, so adapting to living with so many others was a big change for her. In time she adjusted and learned to coexist peacefully with the rest of the fur-brigade, even if she didn’t necessarily become friends with them.
Tsunami quickly attached to my wife, as most cats do. She would often flop after Cathy from room to room. I was allowed to pet her, but only on her terms. I earned her affection through her love of baked chicken My baked chicken! But I was happy to share. Soon, she decided that she liked my attention even without chicken!
Tsunami was never a very active cat, but when the mood hit her right she would enjoy some playtime. Although her condition made it a challenge to walk, it never stopped her from getting whetr she wanted to go. Tsunami became an expert climber and would often curl up next to me on the couch, where she was able to get a good view of her favorite show out the window. Other times she enjoyed sitting on Cathy’s lap for petting or a nap.
Tsunami’s life had been full of challenges from birth, but she was a happy girl who had lots of love to give.
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