06/15/2026
π Goodbye, Sweet Agnes π
Today, I had to very suddenly say goodbye to a very special soul.
Thirteen years ago, before Rosie's, before Pigtopia, before the hundreds of animals who would come through our gates, a tiny kitten was born under our deck. That kitten became Agnes the boy.
Agnes was there through so many chapters of our lives. He watched our family grow and change. He was there through moves, heartbreaks, victories, and new beginnings. Through all the chaos that comes with rescue, he remained a quiet, steady presence.
He was a gentle soul with a funny personality. One of his favorite things was going to the groomer. While most cats would have been plotting their escape, Agnes would happily lie there and even lift his front paws so she could shave underneath. He treated every appointment like a spa day.
For 13 years, he filled our home with love, comfort, and companionship.
Today, our hearts are broken, but we are so grateful for every moment we had with him. We were lucky enough to love him from the very beginning, and he loved us right back.
Run free, sweet boy. Find the sunshine. Chase the butterflies. Rest where there is no pain.
You may have been "just a cat" to some, but to us, you were family.
R.I.P. Dear Agnes March 2013 β June 2026 πΎβ€οΈ
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."