Longtime Katy Perry fans might remember her beloved cat, Kitty Purry, from her music video for “I Kissed A Girl,” the breakthrough (if somewhat problematic) song that helped make her a megastar. Perry has been known to post tons of pictures on her Instagram, showing off furry friends like her dog, Nugget—but this week, she had some sad news. After more than 15 years of providing companionship and the occasional video cameo, Kitty Purry died on April 18.
Perry wrote a sweet tribute to the cat on social media Sunday morning. “Kitty Purry crawled through my then-boyfriend’s window 15 years ago, fully pregnant and seeking shelter,” she wrote. “Two litters and many moons later, this street cat became a lovable mascot to many. Sadly, Kitty completed her 9th life last night.” Perry included a few throwback photos from the “I Kissed A Girl” that might take people down memory lane.
It’s been an emotional few weeks for Perry. She shared that she lost her 99-year-old grandmother last month, just after she’d told her that she was expecting her first child with Orlando Bloom. “A lot of what I am is because of my father… and he is because of her. She started it all, as she used to remind us and I’m so grateful she did,” Perry said on Instagram.
She and Bloom have also postponed their wedding amid the coronavirus pandemic. But Perry is pretty tough, as she pointed out herself on a recent episode of American Idol: “I’m the toughest bitch,” she said. “I’m gonna be a good mom. My kids are always gonna get it straight.”
In that spirit, she said goodbye to Kitty Purry with a happy celebration of her life. “I hope she rests in salmon fillets and tuna tartare way up in catnip heaven,” she concluded her tribute. “Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way.”