About four weeks ago, our dear little Persian cat Ashleigh Faith crossed the Rainbow Bridge at the age of 16 years. We adopted her when she was five weeks old and bottle fed her until she able to eat on her own. She was tiny, weighing only six pounds at her highest weight. She was our baby, traveling all over the USA with us in our motorhome, then settling in at our home in Custer, SD. She left a HUGE hole in our hearts, and she had been my constant companion during the tough months of chemotherapy.
Recently, our neighbor called & asked if we knew anyone who did cat-sitting, as she was going to visit family out of state for two weeks. My husband instantly said “we’d love to take care of Bella.” We visit Bella each morning and afternoon, and she has been so healing for us after our loss. Bella is 10 months old, and VERY active. We took Ashleigh’s laser light toy & Bella loves chasing the red dot all over the house. She now watches for us at the window, then races to the door to greet us. Spending time with Bella is just what we needed, and it helped our neighbor knowing that we take good care of her.
Picture of Bella relaxing with my husband on the sofa.💕
Recently, our neighbor called & asked if we knew anyone who did cat-sitting, as she was going to visit family out of state for two weeks. My husband instantly said “we’d love to take care of Bella.” We visit Bella each morning and afternoon, and she has been so healing for us after our loss. Bella is 10 months old, and VERY active. We took Ashleigh’s laser light toy & Bella loves chasing the red dot all over the house. She now watches for us at the window, then races to the door to greet us. Spending time with Bella is just what we needed, and it helped our neighbor knowing that we take good care of her.
Picture of Bella relaxing with my husband on the sofa.💕
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- Posted by CusterJen
- Dec 31, 2022
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Sd wrote: I understand the mourning process of losing a beloved pet; i too lost a cat that was a wonderful joy to have nearby. Although an outside cat, it would follow me around whenever i was outside, and i played with her often on the porch or in the garage - our young cat did like to wander but always came (from no matter where or how far away whenever i called) until one morning - it had been hit by a car on the way home to answer my call. My young granddaughter searched for a replacement that even looked like mine and she thought would have the same personality - it did not, but the love in a child's heart healed the grief like the cat sitting did for you. Yes, i still have the that cat and it is a part of our family until time takes it over the rainbow bridge.
DANCE wrote: How sweet of you to help in memory of your own
Mish wrote: I know what a comfort it is for your neighbor to know Bella is in your good hands & am glad you and your husband are receiving the comfort so needed right now by both of you, Jen. Your beloved Ashleigh is smiling down on you from above. 🙏 🐈❤️
petroskryf wrote: Bella is so lucky to have kind people like you looking after her. Thank you for sharing.
gardengal10 wrote: So sorry for the loss of your furry family member.
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you and your husband for cat sitting! What a beauty Bella is 🐱 ❤️ and yes, very healing after your loss as well.
Rajni wrote: Sorry to hear the loss of Ashleigh Faith. May God continue to bless you.
Taking good care of Bella is greatly appreciated.
Taking good care of Bella is greatly appreciated.
Helenconnell2 wrote: Thanks for sharing the picture and I am glad you have found a way through your grief.
pluto178 wrote: I feel your pain and I feel your joy……..out of the grief of losing your own cat came the joy of looking after another…….odd how both can connect like that……..I love the idea of her looking out of the window for your arrival and rushing to the door to greet you that is such an honour…well done on being good neighbours too. Win Win x
