Northwest Art and Frame at 4733 California Avenue Southwest has shared a sad message with the community via its Facebook page this morning. Art the Cat passed away Saturday, May 15.

"Our beloved store cat, Art has passed on into kitty heaven this last Saturday. He was deeply loved and touched the lives of so many in the West Seattle community and beyond for years and will be sadly missed.

He spent most of his life offering excellent customer service to all of our great custom...ers and has been spending the last few years in retirement living with store owners Dan & Jeri. He loved you all very much and will be greatly missed!"