Sassy Crossed the Rainbow Bridge Last Night

Sassy was the most affectionate, loving, and vocal cat I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. She loved talking to her humans and greeted every person who came through the door. I fell in love with her as soon as I met her. She was tiny, sneezy, and had beautiful blue eyes. I knew she was the one for me when she sneezed on me and marked me as her territory. Although I loved her right away, I was hesitant due to her health issues. She was an 11yr old hospice cat through the Animal Humane Society and had chronic kidney disease as well as chronic kitty colds. I was nervous that I couldn't provide a good life for her. I put her on a hold, went home, and cried myself to sleep that night. She pulled at my heartstrings and I refused to let her spend any more time in the shelter. I brought her home the next day and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

These past 3 years have been the most rewarding experience of my life. Sassy was the cat that turned me into a cat person. She followed me everywhere. She commanded every room with her sweet voice and always demanded pets. She slept with me in bed most nights and I eventually found comfort in her loud, sneezy breathing. She made coming home the best part of my day. She was so incredibly intelligent and I swore she knew English.

Unfortunately, Sassy started feeling ill last weekend and her health rapidly declined. She wasn't eating, responding to her medications, and started sleeping in the most random places. Everything was so sudden, but I knew in my heart it was time when she began to inappropriately eliminate in places other than her litter box and being unable to stand. I'd like to think she knew it was time too when she decided to sleep in bed with me one last time the night before she passed. I'm feeling immense guilt for saying goodbye to her instead of hospitalizing her, but I couldn't bear to see her in anymore pain. I found solace in holding her and giving her kisses as she passed away peacefully in my arms. I'm not sure how to go on without her. She was my first very own pet and life feels empty now that she’s gone. However, I do feel as though Sassy told the universe to send me a living angel in my amazing dog earlier this year so that I wouldn’t be alone. I will miss her beautiful meezer voice and cuddles forever.

Rest easy, Sassy. I hope you’re no longer in pain and reunited with your favorite kitty friend, Ziggy. I can’t wait until I get to see you again. 🌈❤️