08/06/2026
Today, our hearts are a little heavier at Three Chicks.
About 10 years ago, BJ heard the faintest little cry coming from underneath a tote beside the store. There, barely hanging on, was a tiny black-and-white kitten. We were blessed that day, even if we didn’t know it yet.
Some of you knew him as Tucker, and some of you called him Tux. No matter what you called him, he was loved by so many.
If you’ve ever been to Three Chicks, chances are you’ve seen him stretched out on the straw greeting customers or curled up asleep by the sink in the store, completely content. We can’t count the number of little ones who would come through the door asking, “Where’s that black-and-white kitty? I want to love on him!”
He was loved by our staff, our customers, and everyone who walked through our doors. Tucker had a way of making people smile, and he never seemed to meet a stranger.
Like all of the animals that have called Three Chicks home over the years, Tucker had a special person… and that was Dee Dee. When Dee Dee found out he had a tumor, she loved and cared for him until the very end. It became obvious that our sweet boy was in pain, and she made the heartbreaking decision to let him go peacefully. She was right there beside him until his very last breath.
There is a huge hole in our hearts today because Tucker wasn’t just a cat. He was part of the Three Chicks family. For so many years, he welcomed customers, accepted countless belly rubs, and reminded us all that sometimes the smallest blessings make the biggest impact.
If you have a favorite picture of Tucker (or Tux), we’d love for you to share it in the comments. We’d also love to hear your favorite Tucker story. We know there are so many special memories out there.
Thank you for choosing us all those years ago and for bringing so much joy to Three Chicks. You will always be part of our family, and you will be deeply missed. ❤️🐾
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals…”
— Proverbs 12:10
