Dear Ashy

Dear Ashy,

Don’t tell the other cats, but you’re my favorite. You’re the cuddliest cat and the one who purrs the most. Your purr has a soothing effect. You clearly let me know when you’re hungry – and keep letting me know until I do something about it!

You love kisses on the head and ask for them by butting your head near my mouth. You usually start the night cuddled up next to me, even though you don’t spend the whole night that way. In the morning when your Dad and I are drinking coffee, you frequently jump into my lap.

When Streaky arrived as a kitten, you didn’t like her. You hissed and spat at the interloper. I’m glad that eventually you became friends.

At 19, you have more years behind you than ahead of you. When the day comes for you to cross the rainbow bridge, I’ll cry. I’ll miss you terribly, but I believe we will meet again.

Love,

Mom