20 years ago today I lost a part of my heart when Sashi left for the Bridge. She was my first little girl, the first cat in my life that came from a shelter, and the first cat I adopted on my own as an adult. (She was a cat of many firsts for me, but she was also a last - the last cat I had that wasn't a tortie!)
She had been given up by her family at 9 years old. I was told many people thought she was beautiful but passed her by because of her age. Week after week I went past her cage at the PetSmart adoption center until I finally realized she was waiting for me. We were blessed to have 8 wonderful years together. Her passing in 2006 tore my heart into a million pieces. She was the first cat that was truly mine, and I felt like I had lost a child as she slipped away beside me on the couch after a lengthy illness.
That box was her favorite napping spot. I still have it.
Unlike my other ladycats, Sashi enjoyed playing dress up. She would let me put anything on her.
Her favorite treat was canned whipped cream. On birthdays we put a candle in it.
And nothing made her happier than a nice, warm blankie. She had a collection of cozy fleeces!
I have no doubt that Sashi was the first kitty waiting at the Bridge when Tara and Truffles arrived, and that they have a daily catnip klatch! I hope they all know how much they're still remembered and loved.
We're joining our friends at The Cat on My Head for the Sunday Selfies blog hop!
Hugs and purrs on this remembrance day.
ReplyDeleteCelestial Sashi was a cutie pie!
Thanks for sharing. She looked to be just simply a beautiful loving kitty. And she found a loving home to live in for 8 wonderful years. Our angels are missed every day of the week I know.
ReplyDeleteWonderful memories of Sashi <3 I will never understand why people give up their pets, it's horrible. That happened with 2 of mine last year. The neighbour's daughter wanted rid of them and I took them. They came from the shelter and were going back there. It's their Gotcha day next week so will be making a big post about them. Cali and Cleo.
ReplyDeleteI've lost all my family members but never experienced the loss of a cat. I have 3 elderly cats and dread that day. My cats mean the world to me <3
Hugs to you as you remember Angel Sashi.
ReplyDeleteberry fashunabull ear-bobs! we know dee feeling ovva getting yer hart tore into a million peeces :-(
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful angel Sashi with us. No matter how long our precious babies are gone we never forget them or stop loving them. Thanks for hopping with us! XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid & Sawyer, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Kizmet, Audrey, Raleigh, Gibbs & Tali
ReplyDeleteGoodness, she sure was a real beauty and you two had so many firsts going on. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSASHI...ewe bee a bee ewe tee full gurl....♥♥♥ me N de gurl sendz hugz two ewe N yur mom....furst catz all wayz hold a speshull plaze in de heart ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteThey leave their paw prints on our hearts. Purrs as you remember sweet Sashi.
ReplyDeleteSashi was beautiful. Sending you hugs on this sad anniversary. xO
ReplyDeleteShe was a pretty kitty! Hard to imagine a cat letting people hang stuff on her ears.
ReplyDeleteSashi was so beautiful, and what a special life the two of you had together. Sending hugs and purrs as you remember her.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful kitty. You have been blessed: Cat wise
ReplyDeleteAwww, sending huge hugs and gentle purrs, Sashi was meautiful! 😻🐾😻🐾😻
ReplyDeleteShe was so beautiful!
ReplyDeletePurrs and hugs as you remember xx
Oh, they remember, sweet Mudpie and Mom💝Your post made us smile a lot, and this girl felt so loved, that she wanted to make you happy all the time✨Soft Pawkisses as you remember your beloved Sashi🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteShe looks a sweetheart! I love how she flashes her jewellery, it made me smile!
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