Mao Mao

Recently, the world heard the tragic story of 15-year-old Liv Perrotto. But left behind in that story is Mao Mao, Liv's favourite cat. As her mother shared: Mao Mao still wanders their home, searching for Liv. The profound sadness of a companion who doesn't understand why her favorite person isn't coming through the door anymore. Let Mao Mao's loyalty live forever.

Last Tuesday night was Liv’s final one with us, a mix of heartbreak and uncertainty that I’ll carry forever. She was wrapped in love, but what touched me deepest were her cats, Mao Mao and Yuki; they never once left her room, staying curled up on the couch right beside her bed. It’s as if they sensed it all, knowing the goodbye was coming before we did. I think animals possess that kind of profound intuition we humans can only admire. Even in those last hours, Liv was still with us, communicating clearly until just an hour or two before she passed. She looked at me and asked if I thought her friends and pets would join her in heaven. I held her hand and promised that yes, I believed God would bring them all to her side. Rest easy, my sweet Liv. I miss you. 💔