06/24/2026
Sweeney Laughlin was born 2011 in Port Arthur, Texas and rescued from an apartment complex parking lot covered in engine grime from hiding inside an engine bay. After he was brought in and given water, Joshua bathed him and began taking care of him. From then on, Sweeney always wanted to be with his human. Sweeney moved with Joshua throughout Southeast Texas, and he got to meet many people and pets. Sweeney loved meeting people and dogs. Kids with too much energy would scare him, but if they could relax then he would come sit with them. Sweeney would always greet Joshua and sometimes Lucinda at the door when they came home. Sweeney would be so excited to see them. Sweeney would even come when he was called, no matter where you were in the house. Sweeney was often called Comfort Kitty by Lucinda and others, because if someone was upset or having a bad day he would go straight to them and lay with them. On April 20th, 2026 Sweeney was taken ill. The Veterinarian stated he believed Sweeney had a throat tumor, and if so then there would be little that could be done. Sweeney was treated for an infection in hopes he could recover. By May 2nd, he started to make a recovery and eat normally, however it was short lived. On June 17th, 2026, Sweeney was brought in for his last vet visit. He left this world with Joshua and Lucinda Laughlin holding him. He was truly part of the Laughlin Family. Sweeney is survived by his loving parents Joshua and Lucinda Laughlin and their extended family.
