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Lydia & Sid & Jake(GA)

Lydia & Sid & Jake(GA)

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It is with a very heavy heart and many tears that I have to tell all of you at FD that Jake is gone. You are all the first to know. He crossed peacefully last night in his cat bed. I fell asleep holding him last night and then I put him in his bed. I woke up at 5 and checked him and he had just passed. Even though I knew this day would come, I'm still heartbroken and not sure how to live life without Jake. He has lived with me for 17 of his 19 years. For the last 8 of those years, I planned everything around his insulin injections or vet visits. I've always lived with cats but none as special as Jake. I will never forget the way he would cry for his chicken; the way he knew I was eating white cheddar popcorn and would stop at nothing to get his head in the bag; the way he was so good and never complained during our numerous visits to the vet; the way he greeted everyone who came to our house; the way he loved to walk on a leash all around our garden; the way he and Chocolate laid together on the couch for hours every day; the way he was a meanie to our cat Chloe; the way he would be waiting for me at the front door when I got home from work; the way he was so patient about getting his ear poked for BG checks. Everyone loved Jake. He will be so missed.

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Im so sorry to see this post this morning. You were so lucky to have eachother all these years. Jake was a very old cat in human years and it was because of your wonderful caregiving that he lived such a great life. Yes he will surely be missed! Fly free sweet Jake.
 
Oh Lydia, I am so sorry.
Your tribute to him is beautiful. What a friend he was.
How rare do I hear of kitty passing so peacefully in his own bed. You gave him a most wonderful life.
He will watch over you and send you love from his new home.
Fly forever free precious Jake.
(((((((((((Lydia))))))))))))))))
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. But I'm glad he went peacefully at home, and wasn't in pain. And you didn't have to make that decision none of us wants to make. He was lucky to have you for a mom.
 
So sorry,Lydia!
You and Jake was so lucky - he crossed over with You beside him,in his own bed!
You just remember 17 wonderful years You spend together!
Fly free sweet boy Jake!
 
So, sorry for your loss. Jake was like my Cecil, who was really patient with all the testing and shots. He never fussed either.


Big :YMHUG: Sandy and Dottie
 
it's with a heavy heart I read this post this morning. I am so sorry for your loss, I know how much you love Jake.
I hope it's some comfort to know that Jake was allowed to pass peacefully in his bed, where he felt safe and loved.
My deepest sympathies.
 
(((((Lydia))))) My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Jake. I am so glad that you both got to have
those last hours together as you described and that he was not in pain or in a strange place...he was with you
right there in his own bed. Tears of sorrow for you as you face the days to come. May your wonderful memories of him comfort you forever. Fly free sweet Jake!
 
I'm so very sorry for your loss ... at least he was at home, where he felt loved for the last 17 years and knew he was well taken care of .. you were the best momma to him and no one could have done a better job ....
 
I am so sorry to hear of Jake's passing. My heart goes out to you Lydia and your family--it's evident that he will be missed. It is definitely rare to hear of a kitty passing peacefully in his bed at home, and I'm happy to hear that he was able to do this.

Fly free Jake, and may you find every possible popcorn bag to get into across the bridge!
 
(((Lydia)))

I am so sorry for your loss. I would come to Jake's condo for the last week or so with such mixed emotions. I was happy he was with you and so sad because you knew that his time was limited. I truly admire how you celebrated Jake's life -- right down to the white cheddar mac and cheese. You have been very lucky to find one of those very special kitties who leaves an indelible pawprint on your life and to have him with you for 17 years. Give Chocolate some very special scritches. It sounds like she will miss Jake right along with you. Keep holding him close in your heart and he'll be with you forever.
 
(((Lydia))) i am so sorry. he was such a beautiful boy and so well loved by his mama. fly free now, jake, whole and healthy again, to the rainbow bridge.
 
I'm so very, very sorry to hear this. I was just looking at pics of the photo session this morning...

My heart goes out to you, I'm sitting at work with tears as I read this. But how peaceful that he went in his own time, in his own bed... You didn't have to make that decision for him - you know he was ready. I know you're going to miss him so much...

My Big White Cat and a lot of other wonderful GA kitties will be waiting at the Bridge for him... He'll have lots of wonderful companions to play with (or hiss at) there.

((((Lydia))))
 
So much sadness this week.......I'm so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful life you and Jake shared together. I think it's beautiful that he went so peacefully at home in his bed. Many hugs.

((((((((Lydia)))))))))
 
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am at work with tears in my eyes. My heart is breaking with you. Jake was loved very very much and he knew it, and he still knows it. He loved you very much too. He will be waiting for you at the bridge. He is happy and at peace.

Fly Free Jake.
 
((((((LYDIA))))))) My heart Hurts so much for you, as I'm crying for your loss..Jake passed over as he lived--in a safe ,happy loving home with his family all around him. You gave him the best you could give, and he loved you for it.
Now there is no pain, no pokes, no vets, no shots, but peace..He is with all his GA friends from here--
Love never dies, you will be together again someday--Hugs- Fly free Jake.
 
Lydia - I m so sorry for your loss. I'd read your condo every day, with mixed emotions, with hope, with knowing that some day I would read of his passing. I am heartened by your last few hours together - he was with you in mind, heart, spirit - as you were with him. He passed knowing all was well, that he will never be forgotten. Memories last a lifetime - he will always be with you.

Fly free sweet Jake!
 
I'm so sorry, Lydia. Thankfully he passed peacefully at home after a good long cuddle with you, but so very hard. I'm sure he will enjoy the gardens at the bridge and remember his good times with you and Chocolate. (( Lydia ))
 
((((LYDIA)))) Adding my tears to yours and my heartfelt sympathy to you for your loss. Jake will always live in your heart.

Fly free Jake and land softly, you have lots of friends at the bridge to keep you company while you wait for mom. But do check in on her every once and awhile she loves you very much.

Mel & Muse (GA)
 
Thank you to everyone for all the kind words and support. My brain was so numb this morning when I first posted that I forgot to mention how grateful I am to everyone in this group who has supported me and Jake. I am so grateful for all of the advice and knowledge. Jake and I would not have made it as far as we did without everyone and without this group. I still plan to visit the group often and keep up with everyone and the kitties even though Jake is gone. There is a wealth of expertise and knowledge here.
Yes it is such a sad day. Chocolate crawled into bed with Jake for awhile after he was gone. I laid him the couch and let the other cats sniff him so they would not wonder what happened. He is going to be cremated and then he, Frisco (died last year), and eventually Chocolate will all be buried together in a planter in my garden. The three of them were very close.
I worry about Chocolate because she is 15 or 16 - not really sure. I found her as an adult stray living on the streets. She is a very sweet cat but not a good patient like Jake. She had her thyroid removed a couple years ago and currently was dx with pancreatitis. I hope she can go on without Jake.

Thank you again everyone. You are all the best.

Lydia
 
Lydia - I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Lydia,

I am so very, very sorry to hear about your Jake. Your tribute to him is wonderful - I can feel the love you had for your special kitty. I, too, am so glad you did not have to make that awful decision and that Jake passed into a much better life while in his own bed. Even though I am also a parent to an older cat and know that time is precious, this does not make it any easier to say goodbye. But I do know that Jake is well now and at peace. I hope that will give you some comfort in the days ahead. You did everything you could for Jake, and he knows that too.

I share your grief as your Jake's story has touched me more than you know.

Take care,
Judy, Jake, & Civvie Boomer
 
Dear Lydia, Your beautiful tribute to Jake is so moving. He was a very lucky guy to have spent most of his life with you. He showed his love for you by choosing to cross the bridge at home, with his family around him. May your happy memories of your wonderful kitty comfort you now. His spirit will always be with you and with his companion, Chocolate.
In deepest sympathy,

Ella & Stu
 
Lydia,
I'm so sad to hear this. Your list of things you will miss about Jake was so moving.


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My condolences.
 
Lydia - so sorry to hear about Jake. Life it tough and sad for sure but it is Jake and others like him that give it meaning and purpose. We will be thinking of you and the family as you grieve and experience the full circle that life is. Our hearts & prayers are with you.

With sympathy & love,
Susan & Lanky
 
((Lydia))
My deepest sympathies to you today on Jake's passing.
What a truly beloved boy and who will be missed greatly.
Take some comfort that you did not have to make that dreaded decision
yourself and that he left for the bridge at home, on his own terms.

Fly free sweet Jake and safe crossings.
((hugs)) and many tears.
 
Lydia, I'm so sorry. I hope you find comfort in friends, family and your fond memories in the days and weeks to come.

wings_cat Holly
 
Lydia, I am so sorry for your loss of Jake. It is so hard to lose our fur babies, and especially hard to lose the special ones that we have been taking care of. Jake is at peace now and running free at the bridge. I hope in time your memories will ease your pain.
 
Oh, Lydia, I am so very sorry to hear this news this morning. I know all to well how much your heart is aching and breaking, and although it sounds so trivial to say this, at least now you know that Jake is at peace and is no longer in pain or sick. Please know that I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and wrapping you in my arms in a nice warm and caring hug. Fly free sweet sweet Jake.
 
I am very sorry for you loss. His photos and video are beautiful. He clearly lived a wonderful life and was deeply loved. My sincerest condolences to you in your time of sorrow.
 
((((((((((Lydia )))))))))) You took such good care of Jake for so long, What a blessing that his passing was so peaceful. Everyone here is sharing your loss.
 
Lydia, I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful life you had together, 17 years of great memories. Jake had a good life with you and he passed peacefully at home in his own bed after sleeping next to you. My heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Lydia,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Jake sounds like one special kitty. Please know that there are many who share your grief today.

Fly free on the wings of Angels dear Jake. Keep watch over your mama who loves you forever and a day.
 
Oh Lydia, I am so very very sorry. I am holding back the tears right now at work.
Please know that you gave him a wonderful life full of love and care. You two shared a special bond and he will forever be with you.

Take care. I know this hurts like hell and all I can say is in time the pain will ease and you will look back on the journey you and Jake had together with a smile.

((((((((Hugs)))))))))
 
Lydia you have been a great mom to Jake - 8 years of doing the sugar dance. He couldn't have had a better bean to love him. I am sorry for his passing - he will be greatly missed. I am glad you got to spend some good time together last pm and that he was able to cross at home in his bed peacefully. Hugs to you and the rest of your furry friends.
 
Oh Lydia I am so very sorry. My heart aches for you. I know how much you are hurting right now. I am so glad though that Jake's passing was so peaceful in his own bed after a long cuddle with you.

Fly high and proud sweet Jake with your beautiful golden wings. Be sure and come visit your Mama real soon so she knows you are Ok at he Bridge. Keep your eye out for my orinch boy Tiga. He'll be sure to welcome you and help you settle in.
 
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, doesn't matter how long we have them...it is never long enough.

Godspeed sweet Jake.
 
((((((((((lydia))))))))))
i'm so very, very sorry to read jake has gone ahead.
hugs and tears...

wings_cat fly free, sweet handsome jake...
 
(((((Lydia))))) I know you never WILL forget all those wonderful memories, and I hope they comfort you in the tough minutes and days and weeks ahead. We can't ask for more than a full life in comfort and safety and love, and you gave all that to Jake. His love for you will always surround you. Now he is free of pain, across the bridge, happy and healthy and waiting for you.
 
I'm so sorry to read this, Lydia. Your tribute is beautiful. I will send comforting vibes to Chocolate too.

Fly free, sweet Jake. wings_cat
 
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