Ashley. The most beautiful cat I’ve ever laid eyes on. Her green eyes lit up like emeralds from heaven every time she looked at you. She was always full of love and beauty, she may have been just a cat to some people, but to me, she was my best friend. She had been my best friend since I was a little girl, since I was two years old. That cat had been my playmate, my protector, and not to mention my travel buddy.
She had always been in tuned with my emotions, making sure me, and everyone were okay all the time. She was the master mouse hunter, and always
protected me from spiders and flies.
She never failed to make someone smile when they petted her; she made friends with almost all of our dogs, and had a special relationship with one in particular, Lucie, who she wrestled with most of the time.
With that cat, I’ve definitely learned that we don’t put up with animals, animals put up with us. She had put up with me pulling her tail, playing imaginary games with her, and antagonizing her through my childhood. Though like any kid, I tormented her when I was little, she still got lots of love from all of us. Now that she’s gone, I’m really grateful she made it through all of that with me and was able to go knowing how much me, my mom, and dad loved her.
I stayed with her petting her and loving her, making sure I told her how much I loved her any chance I could. Even with me falling apart, she still made sure I knew she was okay. Before she left us, she held on as long as she could until she was able to say goodbye to me, my sister, brother, mom, dad, and everyone.
It’s been hours and hours since she passed, and it took me until this second to cry about her death. All I could think of the whole time was how much I loved her, and the good times I had with her. She wasn’t just a cat, she was so much more. She traveled the country with us, went through everything with us, and meant the world to everyone that ever met her.
It may sound like I’m talking about a sibling or close family member instead of a cat, but she was both those things to me. I loved her so much and I will never forget her.
None of us will.
We Love You Ashley,
| Ashley |
| 18, Oct 2010 |
| Steve, Jeannie, & Sara Smith |