Welcome to the Cat Corner!

Welcome to Aunties Isha & Gigi’s Cat Corner!

For 17 years, I was a proud cat-mom. Recently, I had to say goodbye to my fur-baby, Gigi, who reached the ripe old age of 17. Unfortunately, old age caught up with her all at once, bringing multiple illnesses—she battled dementia, an overactive thyroid, and arthritis in her back legs. It took the vets and me a while to figure out what was wrong, and while I tried every medicine and treatment available, I eventually had to face the hardest truth: I didn't want to be unfair to her quality of life.

Being with her while she was put to sleep was the hardest and most heartbreaking experience of my life. Though the sharpest edges of grief have softened, I miss her grumpy face every single day. I still smile when I remember her fiery, quirky personality, and this entire space is dedicated to her memory. 

Why I Started The Cat Corner.

I don't plan to adopt another permanent cat right now—it's still too raw, and financially, it's a big commitment. Instead, I’ve decided to channel my love for felines into fostering, helping rescue cats on their journey to finding their furever homes. But don't worry, my life is still full of cats!

Alongside fostering, my trusty side hustle is cat sitting. I’ve been sitting for 13 years and have cared for over 85 cats so far. It’s an endlessly wonderful (and sometimes chaotic) experience.   Here in this corner of the internet, I’ll share fresh stories from my current foster adventures, real-time dispatches from my cat-sitting jobs, and memories from my 85+ furry clients. 

Wishing you and your furry family a peaceful weekend.
In loving memory of Gigi
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