I didn’t go to the shelter looking for a kitten, but Belle chose me. It was the best 14 1/2 years of my life with a fur-baby, but at times, the worst 14 1/2 years of my life personally. Belle truly was like a person – SO very smart, understanding, compassionate, and my lifelong buddy. She nursed me through illness and got me through two traumatic family member passings. She was one of a kind, and not a day will go by for the rest of my life when I don’t remember her – hopefully soon with a smile instead of the current tears. She fought so valiantly until her last breath – that was my gal. My guard dog, protector, companion, healer, buddy. Rest in peace, my sweet girl.