Akasha turns 19 today

My cat Akaska, better known as KK, turns 19 today! 

 

Thirteen years ago, I went through a breakup and was so sad that I decided to get a cat.  I was all set on getting a kitten, until someone convinced me of the amazing bond that adult cats can give to those that rescue them. 

 

On 27 August 2000, I visited the Bellevue Humane Society and met Akasha, a 6 year old with black long hair.  We visited together and privately in one of the rooms provided.  She immediately allowed me to hold her and I knew instantly, she wanted a OUT OF THERE!  I was so happy to give her a new home and she definitely was very appreciative.

 

She weighed 8.0 lbs and they had on record that she had been born 1 May, 1994. Since then, her highest weight was 9.3 lbs in 2008.  Her last weigh in was down to 7.4 lbs.  She is amazingly healthy and has been a dream cat to own.  Below are just a few photos of our time together.

 

Christmas 2002

Apparently, KK has always been known for taking over dog's beds!

 

She celebrates the 2009 New Year with us.

 

 

Fun in the snow, at least for Roxy and I.

 

Exploring on her own.

 Incredibly lady like, sprawled out in front of the fire.

 

I have never seen her on the counters all these years. 

One day Troy and I were having a discussion about how I knew she would never do this. 

It was literally the same week, he captured this photo.

 

The real secret to her energy all these years!

 

 

 She loves living life on the edge.

 

 Still bullying big dogs for room on their beds!

 

Room for everyone on mom.

 

 So grateful for my 13 years with kk.
Thank you fluff ball for your love. 
I hope you live to be 20!