My son's beloved cat Sassy passed away last night. She was almost 13 1/2 years old. C. had gotten Sassy as a 5th birthday present. They had quite a bond. She would make sure she put him to bed every night and would be out of sorts when he was gone for a night or two. As C. would say Sassy would use her sailor's mouth to let him know she wasn't happy with him.
Sassy loved naps with the kids and was disappointed when they all got to the stage of no naps. She always climbed the back of the bunk beds to get up in C.'s top bunk. She loved to burrow under the blankets, especially the last few months as she was cold a lot of the time.
It always took Sassy three years to tolerate each pet that joined our family. We adopted Sassy and her brother Shadow at the same time. Shadow disappeared a year later. The kids were heart broken. A couple of years later we adopted Molly, a golden retriever. Sassy hoped he would soon leave but after 3 years learned to tolerate her.
Littles, a black and white cat that does not fit his name, joined our family a couple of years later. Again Sassy hoped he would leave but no such luck. They did come to an understanding that she was the top kitty, after 3 years. Sassy always got to eat first and made Littles wait.
Grace, a black harvanese, joined our family three years ago. Just the last few months Sassy would lay on the couch beside Grace. I think she figured if you can't beat them you might as well join them.
Sassy kept many secrets that C, shared with her, comforted him when his two best buddies left for the Marines a few months apart, made a rough day better, dried tears and gave many wonderful memories.
Sassy will be greatly missed. My heart breaks for my son today as his heart is broken by the loss of dearly loyal and faithful friend. I had the privilege of holding her while C. was at youth group last night. Sassy passed away in my arms. C. did not want her to die alone. I know she hung on so long because of her love for "her boy".
