10/16/2025
💔 Saying Goodbye to Our Beloved Aslan
It breaks our hearts to share that one of our most cherished cats, Aslan, is nearing the end of his journey.
If you’ve followed us for a while, you know Aslan — our big, orange, good-natured tabby with the world’s most impressive purr-snore (turn up the volume on the video to hear for yourself!). He’s been with us for years, and in that time has become family to everyone here. He’s also been our smartest cat — he knows how to sit, sit-up, stand, and spin on command. He watches us with a keen eye, follows us from room to room, and has a passion for wand toys (especially chewing through the strings).
Recently, Aslan began eating less, and tests revealed a mass near his pancreas. We tried steroids in the hope it would shrink — but it didn’t. In just a couple of weeks, what started as a golf ball–sized tumor has grown to the size of a baseball. Now, he only wants small bites of tuna and squeeze-up treats. He can have all of them he wants. We would give anything for him to eat a full healthy meal, but that is now in the past.
A vet will come to our shelter so Aslan can stay right where he feels safe — on his favorite bed, in the place he knows best, surrounded by the people who love him. No stressful car ride, no strange smells or sounds — just peace, gentle hands, and soft voices telling him he’s such a good boy.
We want to give him this goodbye — one filled with love, comfort, and gratitude for the years he’s shared with us. To make this possible, we need to raise $800 to cover the cost of an in-shelter euthanasia and help us send him off with the same kindness he’s given us every day.
Please help us give Aslan this final act of love. 🧡
You can donate through any of the following ways:
🐾 On our website: www.thecatshelter.org/donate
🐾 Venmo: (code 5388)
🐾 Or by mail: The Cat Shelter, 2151 59th Street, St. Louis, MO 63110
Thank you for loving him along with us.
