15 years ago, Erin Merrynmet a ginger kitten who needed a home when she was a student in a small college town. He1 into her arms and refused to let her go.
"I was 2 immediately and decided that I would take a 3 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 to4 the cat. "I planned secretly for a month to 5 my parents to let me keep him. Mom finally 6 .Dad never said yes but I won and got my 7 "said Erin.
Six years ago, Erin had Abby, her beautiful daughter. She didn't know 8 Bailey would think about the new addition.
But it was love at first sight, and as Abby grew, he became her 9 brother, watching over her every step of the way.
A video clip showing Abby reading to Bailey went viral on the Internet in 2018.Numerous people 10 Erin on social media platforms.
11 ,while Erin and her family spent every day with the cuddly cat, the world did not get to know Bailey for very long. On December 8, 2018, the 14-year-old cat passed away from kidney 12 .
A full month after Bailey's passing, Erin still got cards and gifts from caring individuals. Erin 13 her family has received more than 500 cards from around the world.
It is this love that Erin hopes Bailey's 14 hold on to. She wants her furry "first-born" to be remembered as a symbol of 15 that inspires others to treat the world with love.
