In Loving Memory of Selina
2/16/10 (born 2009) – 2/1/24

In September of last year, Seli was diagnosed with kidney disease and anemia. Though it was a bit of a lifestyle change, we spent the last 5 months making the rest of her days as comfortable as possible.

Our sweet little girl, Selina, crossed peacefully over the rainbow bridge on February 1, 2024. She passed quietly in our arms, surrounded by her pawrents and sister, Sammi, knowing just how much she’s loved.

February 16th would have been your 14th “Gotcha Day,” and you would have been about 15 years old. Even though you lived a long, full, happy life with us, 14 years was not enough time. Words cannot express how sad we are and how much we miss you, brownie bite.

I remember the first time I saw you while working at Presidio Way. I walked past your cage and did a double take. Your name tag said, “Cookie,” and you were the cutest little, kitty I’d ever seen, with the most stunning, piercing blue eyes. Apparently, you were adopted from a shelter, but got away from your original owner and was found out in a field by yourself somewhere. After a week or two of waiting, nobody claimed you. On February 16, 2010, I got to take you home to Sammi, Grammy and Grampy. You and Sammi would have been cute as “Cookies & Cream,” but Selina (Kyle) was a much better name for you.

I always wondered what happened during the first year of your life bc you were sooo shy and skittish. However, you warmed up to me instantly. And after a couple of months of hissing, you and Sammi became best cuddle buds.

You were a night owl, just like me. You loved to snuggle and keep me company while I stayed up all night playing video games or crafting and watching shows. You liked to wait until everyone else went to sleep (even Sammi) before you would run up and down the hall, trilling and playing by yourself. Once everyone was up, you were back to shy, little Sel-Bel.

In 2014, the 3 of us moved in with your dad. It was an adjustment from our old home with Grammy & Grampy, but the 4 of us bonded more than ever.

A few of my favorite memories of you:

• The way you trilled every time someone walked by you, just to let them know you’re there.
• How you would follow me from room-to-room and trill to let me know you’re there, too, especially in the dark so I don’t step on you.
• Always dressed to impress with your little suit and adorable white gloves and socks on.
• The best snuggler and biscuiter.
• How much you loved to be brushed and massaged. The way you pushed your head into all the scritches and love.
• The way you demanded baths from Sammi by putting your head under her mouth and waiting, even when she was asleep.
• So sweet, gentle and affectionate, you wouldn’t hurt a fly.
• How creative you were in waking us up in the morning for breakfast. Instead of meowing like Sammi, you would find things in the room to smack around.
• How you loved to cuddle with all of your favorite toys while you slept.
• Your funny and strange obsession with licking nylon straps to let me know you’re hungry.
• How you were so clumsy for a cat! One time, I let you jump out of my arms, about 1-2 feet off the floor. Somehow, you managed to land on your side and break your canine tooth! That’s how you earned the nickname, “Snags”

Seli, you were my heart …my late night snuggle buddy, my little shadow. I wasn’t ready to lose you so soon. I am so heartbroken, I miss you more than words can say. I love you forever, my little one. ‘Til we meet, again, some day.
-Lauren W. & Jeremy M.