She Got A Kitten When She Was 5; 17 Years Later, They’re Still Inseparable

By: Adri Sandoval
Adri Sandoval is the Special Projects Manager for iHeartDogs and iHeartCats. Her work has deepened her love for animals, fostering a strong passion for rescue and animal advocacy.Read more
| June 14, 2016

Sweden natives Anna and Missan have been best friends for over 17 years. The truly remarkable part is that Missan is a cat!

When Anna Hecimovic was 5 years old, her parents told her that they were moving, a change that many kids dread. Little Anna was no exception. She explained that as a youngster, she had a hard time leaving her familiar surroundings, like her house and her garden. 

Then her parents made her an enticing offer: in order to help her adjust, they’d get her a cat! So the family took the 2-hour trip to her cousin’s farm to choose from a new a litter of kittens that needed homes. For Anna, the choice was easy. She posted on Instagram:

“My mother found an orange cat she thought would be great, but I found a tiny white little cat that was about 6 weeks old that I instantly fell in love with, it was my little Missan.”

A photo posted by Missan, a 17 year old cat(@annamissan) on

When Missan was old enough, Anna was finally able to take her best friend home.

 

And from that day forward, the two were inseparable.

A photo posted by Missan, a 17 year old cat(@annamissan) on

 

Missan grew into a beautiful cat with wise, mystical eyes!

 

 

A photo posted by Missan, a 17 year old cat(@annamissan) on

Anna and Missan have enjoyed 17 years’ worth of birthdays and holidays together…

“Happy birthday my beautiful Missan.”

 

 

A photo posted by Missan, a 17 year old cat(@annamissan) on

 

…and found companionship during their every day routines. “Every morning Missan and I eat breakfast together.”

 

“She sleeps together with me.”

 

“It feels tough knowing that we don’t have so many years left.”

“I’ve loved her since day one and we have a really special bond.”

Follow this beautiful friendship on Instagram, @annamissan.