After her soul-cat peacefully crosses rainbow bridge, veterinarian recounts the story of how rescuing him is what made her choose to become a vet, changing the lives of countless other cats and kittens

When someone crosses the rainbow bridge, it's never the end, but the beginning of a new life and legacy to admire. 

When someone close to us passes, it can feel like the whole world around us is crumbling. The good news is that it isn't, it's just a temporary feeling. Loss is a part of life, and that can actually be a positive thing. In Reddit's r/SeniorCats, a woman shares the heartwarming story of her soul cat, Boots. They met in 2008 when her and her grandmother adopted in the summer before she went to high school. She had another kitten in mind, but little ol' Boots stole the show. She never had a cat like this before, and after their time together she was inspired enough to actually make animals her whole life. She chose to switch careers and become a veterinarian. He was an incredibly snuggly cat, sleeping on her chest purring every single night and he helped her through the toughest times. 

It wasn't easy to say goodbye to him, but there's never a good time to say goodbye. She has another cat, Tiger Lily, and is doing okay. The grieving process isn't overnight for anyone, but at least she can be grateful for the 18 years she had with him, and for everything he gave to her. When we can reflect with so much joy in the memories, we can get through things more easily. This is an incredibly heartwarming story, and it just goes to show that crossing the rainbow bridge isn't the end; it's only the beginning of a new life without the person there physically, but they can still exist in their own way, in your spirit and heart.