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15
years ago, Erin Merryn met a kitten who needed a home when she was a college
student.
He
jumped into her arms and refused to let her go.
"I
was attached immediately and decided that I would take a risk and try hiding a
kitten in my college dorm where animals are obviously not allowed," Erin
recalled.
A
week later she was caught and given 48 hours to remove the cat. After several
phone calls, Erin was able to find an old lady to take Bailey, the kitten. But
Bailey did not get along with his new housemate. As soon as Erin learned that
he would be sent away, she immediately offered to take him back. "I
plotted for a month to convince my parents to let me keep him." said Erin.
Six
years ago, Erin had Abby, her beautiful daughter. She didn't know what Bailey
would think about the new addition when she brought her home from the hospital.
"But
it was love at first sight." Erin said. Bailey stayed by Abby's side,
guarding and showering her with love and purrs. As Abby grew, he became her
protective brother, watching over her every step of the way. Abby picked up a
book one day and tried to read it with Bailey by her side. He became her
perfect audience, and the sweet boy was completely attracted by Abby as she
told him stories of wonder.
A
video showing Abby reading to Bailey went viral on the Internet in 2018.
Numerous people followed Erin on social media platforms.
Unfortunately,
on December 8, 2018, just months after becoming famous, the 14-year old cat
passed away from kidney failure.
A
full month after Bailey's passing, Erin still got cards and gifts from caring
individuals. It is this love that Erin hopes Bailey's fans hold on to. She
wants her furry "first-born" to be remembered as a symbol of
compassion that inspires others to treat the world with love.