This past Saturday, Katy Perry expressed her sadness surrounding the passing of her beloved pet cat, Kitty Purry. The "Roar" singer took to Instagram to share several photos of Kitty Purry, including a few shots of the pair snuggling together and a screenshot of 35-year-old Perry FaceTiming with her.
"Kitty Purry crawled through my then-boyfriend’s window 15 years ago, fully pregnant and seeking shelter," Perry recalled in the post's caption. "Two litters and many moons later, this street cat became a lovable mascot to many."
Perry explained that Kitty Purry went through her "9th life" cycle on Friday night.
"I hope she rests in salmon fillets and tuna tartare way up in catnip heaven," she wrote. "Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way."
Perry wrapped up the post with the hashtag "#kittypurryforever" alongside a broken heart emojis. Fans gave Perry their condolences in the comments.
"Rest In Peace Kitty Purry," said one. "Every time I hear 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' I will stop whatever I am doing and give a shimmy just for you."
Another fan quipped, "Kitty purry is the mother I've never had... she is the sister everybody would want, she is the friend that everybody deserves. I don’t know a better cat."