On the eve of her birthday, we sadly said goodbye to our beloved mademewsellevonteese , a retired #DevonRex showgirl, Miss Serenade from the Stars. She came into our lives as an adult just a few weeks after aleistervonteese passed in 2020. An incredibly affectionate kitty, she was a soothing balm for our broken hearts. Her hugs were legendary — she’d fix you with a fierce-eyed look from the floor, signaling her ascent to your shoulder, where she’d nuzzle your neck and stay for as long as you’d let her. Our Sweet Miss adored the outdoors, basking in the sunshine, sniffing flowers, and scratching her claws on trees as she wandered through the garden. In the months since her illness was diagnosed, we treasured these moments, which always perked her up. We’d sit on the swing with her cuddled close, soaking in the quiet until dusk—moments she truly loved. Peanut butter chips and sneaky bites of baked treats were her forbidden delights, and sniffs of spicy sauces worked like catnip on her. ...