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Jake was almost 20 years old. After days of him not eating I took him to the vet only to find out he had a large mass in his stomach. He had deteriorated so rapidly and he was suffering. Yesterday was the hardest day of my life having to make the decision to have him put down. He was so calm through the whole experience that it gave me relief, I felt that he was assuring me that it was his time. I’ll cherish the 20 years of my life Jake was with me. I already miss him dearly.
Edit: Thank you internet strangers for the outpouring of upvotes and comments for my Jakey. I know many of you can relate in that the hardest part of having a pet is that day you have to let them go
WoTLert
I will raise a drink to Jake.
maddeanimator10
Dammit I hate goosebumps on the toilet when it's cold and I'm naked
coronalmassejection
RIP Jake..
mrleemur
That he was so calm shows he trusted you, be happy you could give him that. Remember the good times with him.
usersubnsfwaddict
I'm sorry for your loss. Sounds like he had a long, love filled life.
BigIrv5151
Goodbye old fella.
CowBreaker
I know how you feel . A lonely feeling inside.
D4DREW1
I know this is hard but trust and believe you will see him again. He is waiting for you at the bridge.
TheNorwegianGal
I wish I could give you a big hug. I hope you feel it was a good ending to your time together.
YourFriendlyNeighborhoodMasshole
Jakes a handsome boy. He went out like a gentleman.
Idobearthings5
This story makes me sad, but you also had 20 amazing years with an amazing friend I'm sure. He bbn loves you as you loved him. Bless you.
AndySlash
i looked at your old posts to see more of jake and i see that he has been with you through some difficult times. i'm so sorry for your loss.
gostoso666
Thank you Jake, safe travels to that forever sunny spot
tsunamisue
Making that decision to ket go of our pets is the hardest most selfless thing we do. It was a good decision. Be gentle with you!
bananasealofaproval
My most beloved cat died with 21 (not bragging). I loved her deeply and named my daughter after her. All is full of love. Purrr...
cammykinscd2718
Love never dies
whatlikeitshardelleforthewin
I’m with you. Cassies last day is today. Rainbow bridge ticket for one at 5:00. Hugs from Georgia.
oldmanjakecat
I’m sorry for your loss! :(
TerribleAwful
stay strong. be thankful & happy for things that were and not too sad for things lost
Gosuamakenatek
I lost my best friend a week ago. Yesterday was the first day I didnt cry. Today I broke my one day streak. Back to 0 days without incident.
lazyarachnid
I lost mine jusy a bout a week ago too. I think the floodgates are soon to open. It’s okay to let it out even if it’s hard...
ParalyzingIgnorance
So sorry for your loss
Supahef
Sorry for your loss.
Heliosaga
20 years man... This is sad.
pufflecakes
20 wonderful years for the both of you. Rest easy, Jake!
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Exevium
Looks like loving years as well!
Naresch
https://imgur.com/GjQAXIv I sharpened it a bit
oldmanjakecat
Thank you :)
DaveSamsonite
You took care of Jake soooo well, may his memory live on in your heart another 20 yrs
Fnarrrr
We had to do the same with our fur princess 6 weeks ago, so i know your pain. just cherish the great life you gave him and all the tickles x
JOSHjvk
♥️?♥️?♥️
motherofcats
I just went thru this in January with my 14 year old fluffy guy. I am so so sorry.
oldmanjakecat
<3
Ilove314159
I’m so sorry for your loss. That is one of the things that prevented me from getting a kitten, until recently. I hope my kids can
Ilove314159
Handle the loss when it inevitably occurs. Take care op, and bask in the good memories like a warm beam of sunshine
umpbumpfizz
Your kids will be ok. I found this more difficult as an adult. It’s a bitter pill, but those years of happy memories are so worth it!
lazyarachnid
I just lost my ginger senior about a week ago. It’s hard. It hasn’t set in yet for me. But It’s okay to feel. Rest easy Jake.
oldmanjakecat
It hasn’t fully hit me yet. I’m sorry for your loss :(
lazyarachnid
It comes in waves. I’m lucky to not be at home and won’t be for a while so it won’t hit as much. But I had to take an internet break because
lazyarachnid
Of all the cat pics. Give yourself time to heal and process. Take it slow. Let yourself feel but remember he wanted you to be happy. That
lazyarachnid
Doesn’t mean you can’t grieve, but try and remember the happy and the good and the comfort and he’ll never truly leave.