Not a post I wanted to make. Jethro passed away at 3.30pm today. I had got back from work and he was shouting and lying on the floor. I had to get my daughter early from school and took him to the vets straight away. They said it didn't look good and took him for test. They then came back and told me the worst. I got to spend a little time with him before he passed. He was a Bengal and the vets said that he did really well making it to 16. He had celebrated his birthday on Friday there which I posted about.
I have never lost a pet before and the pain I am feeling right now is the same pain I felt when I lost my dad all those years ago. I loved Jethro with all my heart.
I got Jethro when he was 12 weeks old. I remember that day so vividly back in 2010 as he was my first ever cat. I got Abby and Chiana a few hours later. I actually started blogging back in 2011 but it was just about Nail Polish. Jethro would often photobomb the shoots so he featured a few times on that blog as I liked the photos.
I will see how I am feeling in the next few days and might post some photos from the archives. 16 years worth of the boy! The photo is one of the last I took on his birthday.
Rest in Peace my sweet boy, I will miss you forever <3
I am so sorry. It is the pain of losing a family member. We have lost two cats so I understand. They are never ‘just cats’.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anabel. Very true <3
DeleteSinto muito Ananka, é triste quando perdemos o nosso bichinho, bjs.
ReplyDeleteIt really is Lucimar. Thanks <3
DeleteOh no, I am so sorry to hear about your dear Jethro, that's such awful news. I know that heartbreak all too well. The pain doesn't really go away but one of these days you will find yourself remember the happy times and cherishing those memories. Hugs from all of us.
ReplyDeleteThanks Terry, this means so much <3
DeleteLo siento mucho. Es muy duro perder a una mascota. Para mi perritas son como mis hijas. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteYou are right. He was like my son. Thanks <3
Delete:-(((( I am so so sorry to hear that Jethro passed away. Rest in peace, Jethro.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie <3
DeleteI'm very sorry to read this. I know Jethro was part of your heart and will be missed. Big hugs my friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole <3
DeleteSad to hear rest in peace
ReplyDeleteThanks Mikael <3
DeleteIt's sad when we lose our feline friends!
ReplyDeleteA warm hug to you, Ananka!!!
I apprecaite that <3
DeleteI learned to love cats as a little girl, growing up in my parents' house with 12 of them. Today they are all gone, but my parents kept eight kittens, all offspring of my five cats.
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful cat Jethro will always be remembered fondly.
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He will be. Thanks <3
DeleteSo sad to read Jethro passed on. I remember his birthday post last week. Rest in peace, Jethro.
ReplyDeleteI know, he must have held on for his Birthday Bill <3
DeleteLo siento Ananka, sentimos mucho sus perdidas. Jethro ahora se habrá encontrado con nuestra Nela en el cielo de los gatos.
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Thanks Laura <3
DeleteOlá minha querida amiga Ananka. Fico muito triste, pela perda do seu gatinho 🐱 🐱 🐱. Grande abraço do seu amigo carioca.
ReplyDeleteThanks Luiz <3
DeleteMy dear friend Ananka, 🧡 I am so sorry 😞 for your loss. I am 69 and have had cats most of my life and have lost many and each and every loss affected me deeply. I agree with the veterinarians that Jethro had a good long life.
ReplyDeleteI know how much you loved him and please know that he is at peace.
In each case that I lost a cat after a time I went to an animal shelter to adopt a cat. Not to replace the cat I lost, but to save another cat who needed a loving home.
It helped me to heal the sadness and it gave another cat a chance at a good life.
I got an older cat, around 3 years or a bit older, because everyone wants a kitten but I wanted to give an older cat a good loving home.
I am not suggesting that you do this, but if you do, it will help you to heal.
Sending you much love and hugs 🫂 🤗 ❤️
Thanks Linda. I have 5 other cats. When the time comes I have decided I will get another cat. Much appreciated <3
DeleteI'm so so sorry to hear that. It's so hard to lose one of our pets that we love so dearly. I know this has to be a very hard time for you but just remember that he had a good life with you and knew what love was thanks to you. You gave him a good life and you can be happy knowing that.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Mary <3
DeleteI'm so sorry to read this sad news, sending you a big {{{hug}}} as you come to terms with this loss...pets are such a big part of the family.
ReplyDeleteMay Jethro rest in peace.
All the best Jan
They really are Jan and I loved him so much. Thanks <3
Delete...Ananka, I'm sorry to hear the sad news!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom <3
DeleteMy Darling Ananka! Please accept my deepest condolences! I am so sorry! I lost some cats many years ago. Zoya passed away in 1996. Styopa in 2010. Vasya and Clausinda died in 2015.
ReplyDeleteThanks Irina. It's hard. <3
DeleteOs gatos têm sete vidas... Uma se foi, as outras seis residem dentro de você, minha amiguinha.
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Thanks that is true. I'll never forget him <3
DeleteI am so very sorry Ananka, I know your heart is broken. Rest in Peace Jethro.
ReplyDeleteIt really is Denise. He was my boy. Thanks <3
DeleteHeartfelt condolences to you 🙏 May Jethro be happy wherever he has moved to!
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DeleteI am so sorry Ananka for this loss.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace Jethro!
I hope you feel better in the coming days!
I hope so too. Never felt pain like it! Thanks <3
DeleteI am so sorry. It is truly the worst pain imaginable. Pets are a constant. They are always home and always with us and when they are gone, the house doesn’t seem inviting. It seems cold and alone. I hope the feeling passes soon but it’ll take time
ReplyDeleteIt really is a terrible pain. It hope so too. Thanks <3
DeleteHi Ananka, Oh, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Losing a first pet is an absolute heartbreak, and it completely makes sense that the grief feels so deep right now; they really do become a massive part of your lives and families. Reaching 16 is beautiful, plus the love-filled life you gave him from the time he was a tiny kitten. Please take all the time you need to process this. Much love.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melody. It is the worst feeling ever. <3
DeleteOh, I'm very sorry to hear about this, Ananka! A pet can get to be more familiar to you than another human being.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true. Thanks Kirk <3
DeleteSo sorry for your loss Mrs Ananka. Jethro was clearly loved beyond words and had a wonderful life with you. Sixteen years of precious memories will never be forgotten. Rest peacefully, sweet Jethro. Run free over the rainbow bridge.
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He really was well loved. I will never forget him. Thanks Asep <3
DeleteIt is a day I dread and desperately try to never think about, despite it having happened before. May dear Jethro have a very good rebirth, as we Buddhists believe. A life well spent, cared for and caring, generates much good karma in this and the next lives.
ReplyDeleteMay you find peace in your heart from good memories and the love, fun and adventures that you shared.
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I dreaded it and now it is here I would give my life for his. He had a great life and was well loved. Thanks <3
DeleteOh no! I'm sorry!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne <3
DeleteI feel sorry for your loss :( This is very sad... I do understand you
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry. It's a heartache like no other.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Losing a beloved kitty is just as hard as losing a human. XO
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry for your loss. I hate that you are mourning the sudden loss of a family member. When I lost my cat many years back, it was an extremely difficult time. I still miss him terribly. There were some pet loss guided meditations on YouTube that helped me a lot. That might be something to consider as you navigate this time. When you love someone, whether a person or animal, that love doesn't ever go away. <3
ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry. Losing a furbaby is so hard
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DeletePlease accept my condolences for your loss. Our pets are family and losing them is awful.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss. Thank you for loving Jethro so much, and so well. Sending you purrs and prayers of comfort at this very sad time.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Losing a FurKid is so hard. Huge hugs♥
ReplyDeleteJethro looked to be such a handsome and loved boy. I am so sorry he has left you too soon. We love our fur babies forever.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss of Jethro.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Jethro, but I know what it's like to lose a good friend. Sixteen years of love and security were the best gift he could have received on Earth, and he'll thank you for them when you meet him again. Godspeed, Jethro.
ReplyDeleteHurts so much to lose our fur babies ~ Remember Jethro's loving memories ~ he will be with you always ~
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We are so sorry to learn of the loss of this Very Good Boy. We send purrayers that you will have many good memories to sustain you as the pain begins to recede. PURRS.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so sorry. My heart breaks for you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. The pain of losing our precious fuzzies is the worst kind of heartbreak if you ask me. He was lucky to have had such a loving home with a loving family. Sending love, hugs, and purrs from me, Giovanni, and Gabriel. <3
ReplyDeleteIt is one of the worst losses and yes, loved ones matter, but the loss your first kitty and one like Jethro is so very hard to deal with. Just cry a lot it's okay...he is always with you.
ReplyDeleteThe anonymous comment was from Loulou's mama....we lost her two years ago and you will heal and you will love and remmber Jethro forever and he is always, always with you.
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