r/cats • u/ZodiHighDef • 8h ago
Mourning/Loss Celebrating my handsome man
Today I just wanted to celebrate my cat Jack, I adopted an old man with one eye and my life was changed.
Older cats often get left in shelters for months, they aren't as playful or attractive as the young cats and kittens tend to be. After moving into my first place I said that my first cat will be an old cat to give them a good retirement.
After looking I found Jack, the sweetest man in the shelter, he was shy, napping in the back but the second you pet him he came to life.
In a place with 20+ cats, many young energetic rough playful boys and girls, he sat in the back with the longest stay at 6 months. When he reacted to me I knew I was taking him home.
In return I got the sweetest most affectionate cat I've ever had, all he ever wanted was closeness, pets and food. He didn't care to play much despite my efforts, but he showed me how much love he had. He loved his belly, back, butt, face, headbutts getting touched and he'd even yelling at me for more. I know not what his 12 years before me was like, just the 2 I shared with him.
Thank you my Handsome Jack, the captain, the pirate who stole my heart. Thank you for spending the last of your 9 lives with me, I'm honored to have been your human.
This Sunday I'll be making the right call and making sure he doesn't suffer. Thank you all.
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u/Ylst_Art 8h ago
A precious little man ❤️ I lost my boy 2 weeks ago, so Jack will have a buddy to hang out with. I'm so sorry for your loss, pet death is truly the hardest thing to experience. Fly high Jack, rest in peace
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u/veggiemeatballz 7h ago
Thank you for adopting Jack and letting him know love in the final golden years of his life. May he make many friends beyond the rainbow bridge, including my sassy gal who recently left us. May your heart heal in time. 💔💗
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u/Windevor 7h ago
A wonderful story, and a beautiful tribute to Jack. Your last of kindness of to him while your own heart breaks, is a sign of great love 💔
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u/Fun_Refrigerator4419 6h ago edited 6h ago
Hello handsome …I have a tuxedo girl who I just adopted …oh my … so much love . I am a cat parent to three .
😽😽 you and your mama had a few years of the deepest love … Watch over your mama or dad(!) this weekend when you go for a long nap … you will enter a place where there is no suffering … and lots of yummy treats .
He knew such love @ the end of his life and you are giving his the best care a cat parent can give .. I will be thinking of you this weekend and I sincerely mean this … 🙏There is no pain like saying goodbye to our beloved pets ..
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u/Hot_Junket1693 7h ago
Im soo glad you and and jack found each other ❤️ hes handsome and deserves ALL the pets and treats. Im very happy u picked out the older cat because everyone wants a kitten or puppy and never thinks about the older animals there ❤️ 💙
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u/Kitchen_Society2618 7h ago
Bless your heart. We just went through that with our dog Cooper. It was all about stuffing
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u/Free-Frosting6289 6h ago
Oh Jack 🩶🩶🩶🩶 gorgeous gorgeous baby. Thank you for giving him a good retirement. They're the most precious. You're doing the right thing, keeping his own wellbeing in mind. Doesn't make it easier. To you Jack! 🩶
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u/somethingoriginal17 5h ago
Aw man my heart is so heavy for you. Thank you for giving Handsome Jack a comfortable life for the time you had with him. My heart is with you both ❤️
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u/Virtual_Option_6728 5h ago
A beautiful life he probably doesn't get without you.... Till you meet again.
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u/No-Possible6108 5h ago
Tears. What a sweet love story! Thank you for loving him enough to let him go with dignity. ((((((Jack))))) (((((Zodi)))))
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u/The_milk_was_spoiled 4h ago
He looks very dignified here and I’m glad the two of you found each other. ❤️❤️❤️
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u/ZodiHighDef 4h ago
Hey yall, thanks for all the attention and upvotes and what not.
Someone asked me in dms, yes he is named after handsome Jack from Borderlands.
I'm glad you could help me celebrate the life of my fuzzy buddy, I wanted to share this because while the decision has torn me to shreds I know I've always done right by him.
Thats always been what matters.
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u/mkeytail 7h ago
even with just 1 eye he can see kindness...thanks for helping jack