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I got Akasha from a person that I was delivering meds to. I used to be a social workers, and one of our side gigs was to deliver meds to clients and watch them take them. Her cat got pregnant and she asked me if I would want one of the babies. I told her if there was a calico in the litter, I would. And of course, there she was.
From the moment I met her, she was pissy. The first thing she did when she met me was hiss and spit at me. I loved her instantly. She continued to be pissy with everyone but me her entire life. The only time that she was sweet was when she was in heat…..which would be her downfall in the end.
I didn’t get her spayed like I should have when she was young. I waited. I waited too long. She developed cancer in 2015 and had 3 surgeries to remove it all. But it couldn’t all be gotten. She had one final surgery at the end of 2017 and we decided that if it came back again, we would have to let her go.
That was one of the hardest days of my life, one of the three times I really guttural crying. I still miss her and think about her and the impact that she had on our lives and our family.
Exclusive Members-Only Webinar:
A conversation on the human face of shelter and rescue work with Dillon Dodson
Join us for this exciting event
We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive members-only webinar featuring Dillon Dodson, veterinary social worker, Director of Social Work at the Toronto Humane Society, and Vice President of our partner organization, the International Association of Veterinary Social Work. This special event is designed to shine a light on the human side of animal welfare work in rescues and shelters.
Event Details
Date:Â Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Time:Â 7:00-8:00 PM, ET
Platform:Â Zoom (registration required)
Join the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement today and create a special online memorial for your pet. Enjoy 20% off a Silver or Platinum membership— offer ends September 7.
In honor of Rainbow Bridge Memorial Day (August 28), we are offering a 20% discount on Silver and Platinum memberships throughout the entire month of August. By joining us, you will have the unique opportunity to create a lasting online memorial for your pet, complete with photos and stories you can cherish.
This year the Association of Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB) is participating in Giving Tuesday, December 3rd. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.Â
Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.
This year the Association of Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB) is participating in Giving Tuesday, on December 3rd. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.Â
Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.
