In Loving Memory of Sephora – December 2025
Sephora, an F1 Bengal who arrived at WildCat Ridge Sanctuary in 2016, passed away at the age of 19.
She came to us from Texas along with her domestic companion, Rollo, after their owner’s circumstances changed. Rather than returning Sephora to breeding, her owner wanted a safe and permanent home for both cats, and we were honored to provide that for them. Upon her arrival, Sephora was spayed, and for the first time in her life, she was able to simply live as she wished — free from breeding and the pressures often placed on hybrid cats.
Over the years, Sephora settled into sanctuary life with ease. She was independent, confident, and enjoyed spending her time exploring her habitat or relaxing in peaceful spots. Her closest companion was Lea, another Bengal, and the two were rarely apart. Their bond was one of the constants in Sephora’s life, and they spent many contented years side by side.
In her final week, we noticed Sephora was not acting like herself. Despite changes to her medications, her condition continued to decline. A veterinary exam revealed she was severely anemic, likely due to bone cancer. With her comfort in mind, and knowing the prognosis was poor, we made the difficult decision not to wake her up from anesthesia. She passed quietly and peacefully while in the care of staff who knew and loved her.
Sephora lived a long life — one marked by safety, companionship, and the freedom to make her own choices each day. She will be missed by everyone here at WildCat Ridge Sanctuary.
Sephora will always be remembered as a strong, beautiful cat who made the most of her years at the sanctuary.
