Meow Monday – a tribute to Jack
We had to say goodbye to Jack last week.
My heart has been shattered into a million pieces, and I’m not sure it will ever be whole again.
Jack was my baby. We were BFFs. I am lost without him.
Jack was my baby. We were BFFs. I am lost without him.
We adopted Jack on November 30, 2003, from a pet store at the mall. Veterinarians would bring kittens to the pet store to be adopted. We would go to the mall on Saturday’s or Sunday’s, and we always walked past the pet store. They had the same litter of kittens at the store for a few weeks. On one Sunday we walked past the pet store and only one orange kitten was in the cage. Chicken Legs said if that kitten was there when we left, he was taking it home. Well, guess what? The kitten was still there and we adopted him. Our lives have never been the same!
Jack made himself at home instantly. He thought everything in the house was his.
He didn’t like to share. Cat grass – mine! Cat tower – mine!
He played hard and slept hard. We loved to watch him. He was just so darn cute! The other cats didn’t think so, but we sure did.
When he was a kitten, I would hold him on my shoulder and carry him around the house all day. He was just so cute; I couldn’t put him down. When I would pick him up from the vet’s office, the receptionist would have him on her shoulder. I was worried that he would never know how to walk. LOL!
He loved to be held. He had to have at least one hug per day. He would wrap his arms around my neck. It never got old.
Jack & I slept with each other every night. He was my snuggle buddy. I was the big spoon and he was the little spoon. He loved new sheet day – he would bury himself in the sheets before we made up the bed.
Jack LOVED being outside and sitting with the catnip. When he was younger, he would constantly try and bust out of the screened porch. As he got older, he just enjoyed sitting in the catnip and sleeping.
Jack was the cat I waited my whole life to have. He was the silliest and sweetest cat.
He was my constant companion. We spent every waking moment together. I am so grateful to have been able to work from home and spend so much time with him.
Jack knew all of our cats – Marmalade, Sherbert, Fluffy, Squeaky, Nacho Man Kitty Savage, Mack, Mango, & Felix.
He has been featured on every single Meow Monday post.
I hope Jack is in kitty heaven pestering Marmalade and wrestling with Nacho Man Kitty Savage.
While this is one of the worst days of my life, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
I loved every single day of being Jack’s Mom & BFF.
There will never be another cat like you, Jack!
I love you, J-Baby!
Dear Stephanie, I'm so sorry I didn't see this sooner. My deepest heartfelt condolences. Our pets aren't just pets they're family, mine are my babies. My heart breaks for you knowing you've lost him physically, I hope you can find comfort knowing he's always with you in your heart. Sending love from my kitty family to yours.
Dear Stephanie:
My thoughts and prayers sent with Love & Peace.
Your Jack looks like our Tigger …. like Jack our Tigger is 14 years old…
Yes… they are members of the family and will be missed just like our human family and friends … God Bless
Oh my, I'm sitting here crying with you. I so look forward to Meow Monday, and the last few have been a little sad. You've had so much kitty loss in the last little bit, and I can truly feel your pain. We have 8 kitties, and a couple of them are right up there in age. Our oldest is 15 and definitely slowing down. The last 3 were fosters and ended up staying with us. LOL There is something special about ginger kitties. Hugs to you and CL.
This post made me cry. We love all our pets, but sometimes there is one special animal that seems to understand us and makes a special connection to our hearts. Mine was a black Lab named Belle (also known as Miss Belle, since she was a fine, southern lady). She is the black dog in my profile pic, but she passed away 3 years ago, and I still miss her every day.
Praying for comfort for you in your loss. People who say it was just a pet don't understand. They are part of our hearts.
Remember the happy times with Jack, and take solace knowing you gave him a wonderful life which is all any kitty could ask.
You both made each other's lives better and that's what matters. God bless both human and animal.
You both made each other's lives better. That's what counts. God bless both.
Oh dear lord, I am so very sorry. He was a MAGNIFICENT boy, so handsome and loving and I know I am not the only one crying with you. He was perfection. What a horrible year you've had, losing so many precious ones. I wish I could think of something to write that wasn't so trite and cliche, bu please know you and Chicken Legs will be in my heart and prayers.
I am crying along with you my dear. Your such sweet people.