Erin Merryn - Bailey, No Ordinary Cat

What went on in Erins household morphed into a career for Bailey as family entertainer and social media mega-star. His behavior was beyond cat-like with monk-like tolerance and uncharacteristic patience. Most cats would never be caught in a tuxedo or wearing sunglasses or sitting in a high chair to eat dinner, but thats what made him Bailey, No Ordinary Cat.Bailey leapt into my heart (literally) the day I went to a pet store to pass some time. Id never met such an affectionate cat. I couldnt leave without him. He was my copilot, my fur baby, my daily dose of laughter.The tear-jerking part of the story is that Bailey, like all cats, was not destined to live forever.

A heartbreak to his human siblings, Bailey was summoned to kitty heaven after some struggles with his health at the ripe old age of fourteen. He gave the family a bonus year when he was first diagnosed but his nine lives ended before he could enjoy being heralded as a bestselling book star. But, at the time of writing this note, the late Bailey still enjoys off-the-charts social media fame and has been the subject of stories as far as Taiwan and Australia. The out-pouring of love for this extraordinary animal has come from all over the world in letters, gifts, and a plethora of stuffed orange kitties for the children (Abby, Hannah, and Claire Joy). Never mind the You Are My Sunshine video that virally made it on Ellen and Good Morning America and countless blogs while Bailey was still alive. Rarely is there a dry eye at the end of this video!Turn the pages and we guarantee mostly laughter, some expressions of disbelief, and possibly a tear or two when you witness the many expressions of Baileys personality and his one-in-a-million spirit.

We know youll appreciate this lovable rascal who will continue to evoke warm feelings, smiles, and love beyond his years here on earth.Now, without further ado, we give you, Bailey, No Ordinary Cat.Napscuddling,my two favorite things.