Entrant's Name
Imalka

Animal Bio
My baby girl Squishy, my heart and soulmate. Sweet and gentle natured with the perfect amount of playful sass. Her tiger stripes and cheetah belly came with soft meows but a loud motor. That undeniable cute face constantly needed to be the center of attention, my shadow that followed me everywhere. If she wasn't with me, she was ON me. This bundle of a furball had several beds around the house but atop my legs was her nightly cradle. From a very young age she got use to being rocked in my arms and smothered with kisses which ultimately became a daily ritual. She loved to play and be involved with anything the family was doing. Home renovations, she was the foreman. Playing a board game, she was the center referee. Family dinner time, she had her own high seat at the table. Being smarter than most teenagers, her intelligence made it easy to teach her boundaries. She had a well-rounded balanced life with the freedom to play and enjoy fresh air in our large backyard. Zoomies on the grass, climb our rock waterfall, find shade under a tree after sunbathing. Never had to worry about her venturing off as she always wanted to be in our company.
Being my only child and the only grandchild to my parents, needless to say she was spoiled by all. Her Sweet 16th birthday celebration (yes, that's right) was Hello Kitty themed with a special seafood cake that she, and only she, enjoyed immensely. Her ability to understand our words and emotions made her the perfect companion. When my world shattered after my brother and mom passed away, the house became grief stricken. She mourned with us. My father and I struggled to cope but she kept us distracted and afloat. Her companionship and affection slowly made the pain bearable and became my reason to keep breathing. It's as if she knew she was the glue holding us together now and had a duty to fulfill. She loyally greeted us at the door everytime we'd come home. Followed by a flop to the ground for rubs and playtime of course. Her unique personality and charming antics always kept us engaged. She had the patience of a saint for all the cute aggression I lavishly indulged in. How lucky and blessed I was to have this rare and sweet soul who loved me back.
I could end a nations drought with the tears I've shed since her absence. No kitten was more loved and cherished than Squishy, my baby for 18 amazing years. I was there the day she was born and the day she took her last breath. Until I hold you in my arms again, rest in peace my baby girl Squishy.