Jet

Sweet little Jet passed on January 9, 2012. She'd been slowly wasting away over the past few months, and after spending the past several days at Central Texas Cat Hospital there was nothing more that could be done from her. So this afternoon she came home to at least be back in familiar surroundings. However, she was so frail that she wasn't even walking steadily, and it was clear that it was her time.

 

Jet spent the afternoon on her favorite spot on the window shelf in Nana's Corner with a plate of Fancy Feast always at her side. We heated up the room to be extra warm for her since she was so thin, and piled up soft blankets around her. Nephertiti was on the next pillow over, as she almost always is lately, curled up with O.B. - but as soon as she saw Jet she knew who needed comforting and immediately went over and laid down next to her.

Jet was one of the first sanctuary cats and one of our oldest - we don't know exactly how old, but she was at least sixteen. Most of her life was spent at the sanctuary, along with her daughter Tree Cat who was trapped with her many years ago. Until recently Jet lived in the Outback and loved hanging out on the upper ramps. Last year when she developed some health issues she moved into Uptown, and then into Nana's Corner. Her passing this evening was peaceful - Sheila said one of the most peaceful she's ever seen - surrounded by loving hands. Thanks to all of you who cared for Jet and helped make her life with us so wonderful.