I had the best cat ever! Her name was Panther, she was my mom.

She lived 16 long years from my age 8 to 24. Basically, the entirety of my formative years. If I was ever angry, she came and rubbed against me until I picked her up. It calmed me down. When I was happy, she was ready to be playful. When I was outside near home, she watched over me from the window. She kept me company while I did my homework. When I was upset and lay on my bed crying, she would literally lick the tears from face.

I miss her.