04/12/2024
Four years ago, a timid, slim stray appeared near my house. That was the day I met Mimi. She was cautious, keeping her distance at first, but slowly, trust began to bloom. She started coming to my house every evening when I called her for dinner. It became our little ritual—her figure escorting my car all the way home, waiting patiently as I parked.
Feeding Mimi wasn’t just a routine; it was a bond. For four years, it became a part of my life, a quiet promise to care for a soul who had been left behind. Abandoned by her owners when they moved away, Mimi waited in the same spot for six long years, loyal to people who never looked back. Her resilience broke my heart but also inspired me—how could such a small creature hold so much love despite being left behind?
When I heard she was injured, she was rushed to the vet. She was weak, but Mimi, being Mimi, started to recover, eating well and showing her smiles again. I thought we had more time. But then the news came. That message hit me like a wave, stealing my breath away. Mimi was gone.
Mimi, you were so much more than a stray. You were my guardian, my reminder of strength, loyalty, and love. You trusted me to be there when others weren’t.
Run free now, little one, across the rainbow bridge with Oreo, Jaka, Muffin, and Narak. The streets are quieter without you, but your memory will forever echo in my heart. Thank you for letting me be a part of your story. 💔
Thank you, Joseph and the amazing team at CARES shelter, for helping care for her during her last chapter.
