Dear Brielle buddies,

We knew this day would come.

We wanted this day to come.

And still, I can scarcely believe the day has come.

But it’s here, and right at the start of spring’s song: Our Brielle has been adopted.

I know. I know. This is wonderful, earth-shaking, heart-breaking in selfish ways but heart-dancing in true ways.

And it’s true, kittens, it’s true.

As befits our Brielle, this is no ordinary adoption. Heavens, no. Brielle’s new family is comprised of three loving generations under one roof, including a fabulous grandma who is home essentially ’round-the clock.

There will never be a moment when Brielle longs for a lap but comes up empty.

As a bonus, there will also never be a moment when Brielle yearns to escape “lesser” felines. That’s because Brielle will be the only cat — queen of her domain! empress of the realm! — in this phenomenal family.

It’s all more wonderful than we could have dreamed.

What’s that? You’d like just one last jewel of joy about this new family? You got it: Brielle’s new family includes a veteran Tabby’s Place volunteer. So Brielle is joining a family that’s already part of the Tabby’s Place family.

And so, forever and ever amen, will she always be.

My heart, I confess, is singing and soaring and shattering all at once. I can scarcely remember the Community Room before Brielle, and I’ll ache to enter it without her. But much more than that, I’ll celebrate the sweetness of her much-loved life.

And I’ll thank you, from the depths of my heart, for making this possible for her. God bless you, stupendous sponsors — you are the dream makers.

Since Brielle has been adopted, we have transferred your monthly sponsorship to another Special Needs cat in need of your support. Brielle has passed the baton of your sponsorship to gentle Knox. You can meet Knox here, and you can catch up on his past adventures here. Unless we hear otherwise from you, you will receive updates on Knox each month going forward.

However, you may also do one of the following:

• Choose to have your sponsorship transferred to support another Special Needs cat of your choice.
  You can see all of our Special Needs cats here.
  If you wish to do this, please contact us by email and let us know your wishes.
• You may choose to discontinue your monthly sponsorship. To do so, please contact us at 908-237-5300 with your request.

We do hope that you decide to continue supporting our cats in need. And, whatever you do, God bless you for your generosity to Brielle!