I watched Mason, mellow and love all those tiny souls with such love. Heaven has another soul of great courage and honor. At least his last days were filled with peace. RIP Mason. A beautiful soul inside and outside
Thank you so much for posting this. Mason will be remembered as a loving grandpa that despite all odds he thrived and made a difference. God bless you for all the wonderful work you do😍😊
Mason my beautiful little boy .. 💋💋💋💋 I smiled as I watched the video and it made my heart glow and then it came to the part that he has left this world. Left me in tears and heartbroken but so grateful for all that you did for him. God bless his little soul and God bless all of you who loved and cared for him, never giving up. Thank you for giving him the love he never knew but craved all his life. Thank you for the beautiful memories 🌺
I have watched this video several times and just love it. I saw the first one. I volunteer at an animal shelter and admire what you do and what you did for him. Makes me cry every time. Thank you for such a beautiful video!
His happiness, joy, astounding health and longevity is because of you Shelly and your wonderful staff. Thank you for giving him the best years of his precious life.
Well, I’m crying again. I miss the old man so much. But what an amazing legacy he left behind. Thank you so much to Shelly and everyone at TKHQ for giving him 1069 beautiful days and sharing him with the world. 🌹🌹🌹
Mason's waddle while carrying a kitten into his yurt is the best thing ever! He will be forever in my heart. Thank you Shelly and everyone at TK for all that you do.
Mason spent his last years being loved, healthy, safe, fed, not like before. He was a nurturing Grandpa that loved the kittens like a Mama cat would love her her own. Such a wonderful loving Mason. ❤
I am watching this May 2024. Gramps Mason is missed and loved very much, and all those babies he took care of will always remember their Grampa and everything he taught them.🐾👼🙏
Grandpa Mason is curled up under a shade tree surrounded by kittens, and spinning tall tales of his life. Hanging around the outside fringes of the circle of kittens, are the teenage cats. They are too "cool" for the stories but are drawn in anyway.
@@diannamallar1155 halfway, you listen to grandpa mason, k, bb? (my not-quite-a-kitten, lost too soon. i got to see her go from "wouldn't even come inside to Harley-volume chilled-out princess floof", though, and the only regret i have besides the short time was i never got to take a pic of her with a tiara on befitting her status.)
I feel like this shouldn't have hit me this hard considering I had no idea about this channel or your work, but I just started following Mason's story about an hour ago (5 in the morning lol) then I saw that the date on the video that drew me in said 5 years ago so I was already prepared for the worst, especially after reading all of the comments. So I went on watching all of Grandpa Mason's videos and I was hoping I didn't have to come across this one. I was a little teary-eyed for the beginning, for the middle I was fine, and at the end I felt like my entire life was torn away from me so I could only imagine how you guys and your viewers felt at the time that it happened ❤️ but I think I'm gonna stop rambling now before I make myself cry again, thank you for all the work that you do!!
Aaah, the wisdom of elders. Grampaw Mason also showed there was always room for one more in a snuggle bed, tiny couch, snugglepile, or anywhere at all. He truly was a "GRAND"paw!
I'm so grateful he was rescued and spared from what would have been a horrible end of life in the wild. Thank you Shelly, and Tinykittens for always going above the call of duty and leading the way to compassionate care for feral cats. ❤
Goodbye Grampa Mason. You've made such an impact on so many lives and helped change how so many people view feral cats around the world. I love you and will miss you. RIP
Grandpa Mason is one of the reasons why I got into fostering, TnR and helping out with animal shelters. I am thankful I found the videos because without him I wouldn't have found something that I love to do.
bast is extra-specially pleased with grandpa mason for that. ("not only did you help your colony help kittens get homes, you inspired other humans to work for that as well".) as a rescue mama, i am too.
Oh Mason you sweet sweet boy!!! I miss you so much!!! You made such a HUGE impact on this world!!! And even though you are now in heaven i still think about you every single day!! And I know you are now happy and free of pain!! Looking after all the kittens in heaven!! I love you sweet boy!!! RIP Mason!!! You are SO missed!!! And your life MATTERED!!!
Living for almost three years is just incredible! You gave him comfort and he found purpose. Such a beautiful story. You people do wonderful work. Thank you!
Thank you for giving Grandpa Mason the safe and loving home he deserved and the opportunity to give that love back. Rest in peace and love Grandpa Mason ❤
R.I.P. Grandpa Mason. You brought love to countless kittens, teaching them valuable cat lessons that they needed to know. While I am crying over your passing I am so happy that your last days were full of peace and love. And that you no longer needed to fight for survival. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD YOU CROSS THEIR PATH.
Mason was such a wonderful grandpa cat and I'm so happy you all have him a chance to live peacefully and happily for the rest of his time. Seeing him with those kittens all those times was so heartwarming. I cried watching the first video that was put out about him, and I'm crying at this video too. Grandpa Mason will be very missed.
Just saw this after watching Mason vid about his good attitude re his paw. This undid me. I had my 22 yr old dear friend Fern Kitties Kitties put down in October. I had hoped she would pass at home but she had two strokes, the last one was too much. Thank you so much for giving this good boy a loving and fun end time. I call my place Delia's Last Gasp Cafe. No one is refused service. Furever home if desired or just meals and help when needed. My local humane society is very helpful re spaying, neutering as I am on A fixed budget. It is hard to lose friends, but I have been blessed by every encounter. Cats are amazing. Thanks for helping them. Mason got very lucky.
I cried so hard. Such a beautiful story of innocense, battle, survival, being saved, shining the brightest light, unconditional love. i have such peace in my heart that he passed surrounded in love. Its what we ALL deserve. Espwcially Gods amazing blessing of His creations. You all made that possible for grandpa Mason. God bless you Shelley and all there. The rescues, the care, the love, the compassion. Surely there is a reward in Heaven for all that you all do to help God's precious creations! May God bring all provisions needed to keep doing your work of saving, loving, caring for and all done in compassion, and countless blessings!
Crying through the whole video with a smile from ear to ear on my face. Bless you Shelley for giving him (and all his kittens) a chance - a warm, safe, loving home.
😢Writing thru tears because there will never be another Grandpa Mason. BUT so very happy he got to be loved, cared for and live so much longer than he would have in his colony. He was so special and got to love on, teach and care for so many babies and receive tons of love from them in return! Watching him give trendy hairstyles, receive ear cleanings from Aura and making room for himself in a packed bed has and will continue to make my heart smile! Sending love and huge hugs to all of the Tiny Kittens family! Thank you for not giving up on him! He will NEVER be forgotten! Rest well beautiful boy and thank you for letting us be part of your journey! 🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕
His story is one of the most touching stories out there. He spent so long in brutal, thankless conditions, and after fighting so long to survive he finally got the love and comfort he deserved in the last stretch of his life. Such an amazing, sweet boy. Lots of tears and kisses for him.
Shelley Roche, founder and manager of Tiny Kittens, wrote that she had whispered to Mason before he fell asleep, to "send them" any cats especially in need of help. Within two weeks a dying cat dropped to the sidewalk in front of the home of one of TK's most active volunteers. (He was saved.) There were quickly 2 more cat saves. Mason's on the job! (blinking tears) P.S. British Columbia, Canada, where TK lives and breathes and works and has its being, is a very expensive place to live. If anyone can send $5 or $10 (or a $million) please do.
I found TK years ago due to a video of Mason shared by the dodo. He has always had a place in my heart. I cried when I heard he was in his final hours, and I cried again watching this. 💞 Mason, always. 💞 TK.
"Mason met these rescue kittens, and his heart melted." For almost three years, so did mine, and the hearts of countless other people. Now, our hearts cry, a combination of tears, not only of sadness, but tears of joy. Sadness for the fact that Mason is gone, and we will no longer get to witness that gentle old soul taking each litter of kittens under his wing (ok, paw) and teaching them the proper way to act, just like any wise grandpa would do. Possibly, in his mind, he knew that it was something he had to do as the elder statescat at TK. It was also something he wanted to do as it was his way of giving back, and saying thank you to TK for not only rescuing him, but allowing him to live a life that he deserved, even though he was terminally ill. He got that chance, and he made the most of it, for way longer than anyone could have possibly imagined. Our tears of joy come from the fact that thanks to TK, we were able to meet, get to know, appreciate and love Mason. Sadly, while his job here is complete, he continues on in spirit to be the best "Grandpa" that any kitty could have. Rest in Peace, Mason. You will always be loved, and never forgotten. Your spirit lives on in every kitten you touched. I, for one, will miss you.
You may count me in on that sentiment of missing Grandpa Mason too, Charles. The world is poorer today now that he's gone, but it is also richer for his having been in it. 😻
Thank you for expressing all that I feel too❣️I believe that he received the power to live with his illness by the great unconditional love he got from kittens big and small who loved him no matter what 🌹
I was glad that they had him surrounded by kittens at the very end including the last two foster kittens he raised, his apprentice Aura & two of the tiny 3 week olds living downstairs with their moms. Shelly had announced when Dr. K was coming so chat waited, cried & watched the clock. I was crying when (on the live video cam) I saw one of the snugglers bring the two babies back in to their mom. I knew Mason was gone then. Shelly had stayed up with him his last night to make sure he wasn’t in pain. I know he took a lot of time to care for but Shelly loved him & Mason was such a very real help in the shelter with scared little kittens. I was amazed he lived so long yet for some reason I expected him to live forever. Rest In Peace.
Roll n' Rye He was dying because his kidneys were no longer working. Ammonia was building up in his blood. To prevent more pain they euthanized him at home. In the video the previous night he was just lying there not moving. He will be missed.
God bless you Grandpa Mason. You were, and still are, an amazing cat. I will miss you even though I only seen you and heard your story via a video. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😎😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.Love you Mason The Cat ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.
It’s beautiful to see how much he changed from no love, to all the love. He would have suffered at his end on the street. I cry when I watch this from time to time a realize that we sometimes have much to learn. My wife and I lost our beautiful friend 8 years ago and it feels like yesterday. He was our joy and our comfort. I hope at the end of this wonderful video, that that’s masons purr. Like his little song that comforts all who listens. Even though he’s gone, he’s alive through these videos, memory and , his purr ❤
Crying tears of sadness that Mason is gone and tears of joy that the last years of his life were probably the happiest of his whole life. He had a full belly, warmth, comfort and love yet still on his terms. He was the best and is very much missed 💕💕🐾🐾
I started crying at the end, RIP Mason. Thank you, Tiny Kittens, for making his last years full of love. Watching him cuddle and play with the kittens really warmed my heart, and I know the kittens warmed his heart as well.
I salute to Grandpa Mason for being one of the best cats the internet has ever seen. He helped raise and teach the foster kittens his secrets, and he was basically the king of the house. Rest in peace Mason. You will be missed.
I firmly believe that the kittens gave grandpa Mason a reason to keep going and he lived three more wonderful years with his foster babies. Mason you were a great cat and so special to everyone that saw you. RIP sweet boy, maybe you’re a kitten again and are playing forever with the other kittens.
A cat like that sits on the feet of the All-Father, eyeing his ravens as if they are fast food and stalking the tails of his wolves with impunity. He teaches the Einhangar that all living brings can be warriors, and there for be given the right to be called, Sons of Odin.
@@christinebuckingham8369 In an abstract, sure. Consciousness as we know it seems to be derived from chemical processes and electrical activity in the brain, thus others remembering someone would not keep that consciousness in existence. Due to me not having died I can not confirm this, Ill haunt you with the answer at a later date.
He definitely earned it more than most humans in this world can do like for starters people abandoning animals when they get old people like that make me sick 😣
I know you are happy over the Rainbow Bridge, Mason, free of pain, eating all the tuna you want... but we miss you terribly, old fellow. Thank you for being here for us and all the kittens you "raised." R.I.P.
I'm glad I was home watching this. Crying my eyes out. Such a special old boy. His last years with you Shelly were probably the happiest of his life and on his terms. It's just shows how special he was and you and TK are.
@@karl06111976 what an awesome human being you are to share your kind soul with us, in a way that few, if any, would have had the courage to do. Thank you for sharing your experience. You are like an angel in today's cruel world and I hope they perfect cloning in your life time. The world badly needs more people exactly like you. Thank you again.
I’m still crying. He was so so special. He is such an inspiration on so many levels. Rip Grandpa Mason. Thank you for all the hours of joy you brought to so many..
I am crying. I was very moved by Mason's story. I am glad he had a home in the end and the love of the kittens who he taught how to cat. Be kind and compassionate and caring in your life. There are way too many cruel people in the world. Don't be part of the cruelty. Be loving instead.
His impact spread right around the world. I was recently in a model making hangout on TH-cam and one of the guys there recognised Mason in my avatar. Turns out he had been following TK since Chloe. Grandpa, you taught us all so very much in the short time we knew you. You tuaught hoomins as well as kittens and I will forever think of you as Professor Mason.
GamingAndroid I don’t know you or why you are angry. We have literally done nothing to you. This place is for mourning. Why are you trolling? Please just leave.
Love you so much Grandpa Mason! Thank you TK crew and Shelly for saving this baby and giving him the best of the golden days.😻
You were the best thing that ever happened to him. Thank you and thanks to all the supporters 🙏♥️🐱
Beautiful memorial for Mason. Thank you!
I watched Mason, mellow and love all those tiny souls with such love. Heaven has another soul of great courage and honor. At least his last days were filled with peace. RIP Mason. A beautiful soul inside and outside
I still cry when I watch this video. I think this is one of the best videos Shelly has ever made. Grandpa Mason's life meant so much.
Respect for one of the best grandpaws.
Thank you so much for posting this. Mason will be remembered as a loving grandpa that despite all odds he thrived and made a difference. God bless you for all the wonderful work you do😍😊
Mason my beautiful little boy .. 💋💋💋💋 I smiled as I watched the video and it made my heart glow and then it came to the part that he has left this world. Left me in tears and heartbroken but so grateful for all that you did for him. God bless his little soul and God bless all of you who loved and cared for him, never giving up. Thank you for giving him the love he never knew but craved all his life. Thank you for the beautiful memories 🌺
Beautiful.. bye sweet boy. ♥️
I have watched this video several times and just love it. I saw the first one. I volunteer at an animal shelter and admire what you do and what you did for him. Makes me cry every time. Thank you for such a beautiful video!
Mason inspired me to adopt elderly rescue cats. My second elderly boy arrived 3 weeks ago at 16 and is enjoying his retirement here.
Thank you! May you experience as much joy as we all did from Mason
God bless you! 😻
Hope Shelly’s seen this. You are a wonderful Lady to do this and Bless you and the older furry Family Members. 😊
God bless you! 💖
All my cats have been rescues...adopt, don’t shop! Bless you Shelly for caring for Mason and sharing his story with everyone.
His happiness, joy, astounding health and longevity is because of you Shelly and your wonderful staff. Thank you for giving him the best years of his precious life.
Well, I’m crying again. I miss the old man so much. But what an amazing legacy he left behind. Thank you so much to Shelly and everyone at TKHQ for giving him 1069 beautiful days and sharing him with the world. 🌹🌹🌹
Beautiful Mason, what a wonderful boy❤❤❤. I am so glad he latter life was filled with love❤
I come back occasionally just to rewatch this gentle giant, ty for all you did for Mason, forever in my heart ❤️
Mason's waddle while carrying a kitten into his yurt is the best thing ever! He will be forever in my heart. Thank you Shelly and everyone at TK for all that you do.
I loved the little kitten literally following right in Mason's footsteps - so cute!
Your comment and Terry's captured those best two moments, although they didn't surpass the others by much!
I also love the Mason & Aura videos (their relationship was so precious) and the infamous video where then-tiny puffy Clover (Bill) confronted Mason 😍
He was saying to the little one, 'come on now, bedtime!''
He wanted company as he slept. Simply beautiful.
A towering hero in a little fur coat. Thank you for giving him his best possible last years.
What an absolutely wonderful description of Mason. "A towering hero in a little fur coat." He was that indeed. Thank you for that thought.
@@williamstyers4264 It's just the truth. Thank you for your loving heart.
Well said.
Mason spent his last years being loved, healthy, safe, fed, not like before. He was a nurturing Grandpa that loved the kittens like a Mama cat would love her her own. Such a wonderful loving Mason. ❤
I think of him often - Rest in peace Grandpa Mason.
Three years later and this can still reduce me to a sobbing pile of goo. He will never be forgotten.
Well it’s a year later and I’m crying again. 💔
@@kalikat6153me, too
@@kalikat6153 6 months mlater, me too.
same 😭😭😭♥
Grandpa Mason was a one in a million cat, for sure! He made such a difference & all because a special hooman gave him a chance. 💜💜💜
Crying my heart out. Thank you for giving him that time and showing him love and compassion.
Love Grandpa Mason and I think of him often.
Love you Mason , Rest in peace.
You were loved so much by hoomans n kittens u trained ...
" Not all Angel's have wings,
some have whiskers." ❤
That is beautiful. =❤=
🙌💖💯🥰
Love that ❤❤❤
I am watching this May 2024. Gramps Mason is missed and loved very much, and all those babies he took care of will always remember their Grampa and everything he taught them.🐾👼🙏
Mason’s was an incredible story. His sunset years were golden thanks to you.
He was the greatest Grandpa ever. I bet where ever he is, he's surrounded by furbabies that has pass over the rainbow bridge🙏🏻🐾💖
Well said
Grandpa Mason is curled up under a shade tree surrounded by kittens, and spinning tall tales of his life. Hanging around the outside fringes of the circle of kittens, are the teenage cats. They are too "cool" for the stories but are drawn in anyway.
@@diannamallar1155 halfway, you listen to grandpa mason, k, bb? (my not-quite-a-kitten, lost too soon. i got to see her go from "wouldn't even come inside to Harley-volume chilled-out princess floof", though, and the only regret i have besides the short time was i never got to take a pic of her with a tiara on befitting her status.)
RIP you beautiful soul! im so glad he got to be comfy in his final years ❤️
It's mid day and I work in a retail office space and now I'm bawling my eyes out after watching this. Oh Mason. He can never be replaced.
Same! Just trying to keep it quiet!
Stupid
Same here... Im trying hard not to sob again... Oh I miss him terribly...
You never know!!!!
I agree with you 100%!!!
I shouldn’t watch these videos when I’m at work...
One of the most inspiring stories of the last ten years. Rest in Peace Mason...you earned it.
I feel like this shouldn't have hit me this hard considering I had no idea about this channel or your work, but I just started following Mason's story about an hour ago (5 in the morning lol) then I saw that the date on the video that drew me in said 5 years ago so I was already prepared for the worst, especially after reading all of the comments. So I went on watching all of Grandpa Mason's videos and I was hoping I didn't have to come across this one. I was a little teary-eyed for the beginning, for the middle I was fine, and at the end I felt like my entire life was torn away from me so I could only imagine how you guys and your viewers felt at the time that it happened ❤️ but I think I'm gonna stop rambling now before I make myself cry again, thank you for all the work that you do!!
So sad to hear he passed away, RIP Mason
Thinks guys
Aaah, the wisdom of elders. Grampaw Mason also showed there was always room for one more in a snuggle bed, tiny couch, snugglepile, or anywhere at all. He truly was a "GRAND"paw!
Mason wanted to give the kittens the childhood he never had
Demon Cat Gaming 22 💖
There, nice going a hole... Ur Makin me cry with that comment.... 😢😭😭
That seems very true
This does ask that exact question of his way of thinking
Made an old man smile with slight tear from one eye.
Bless you and Mason
Who comes back here every now and then to rewatch sweet Mason?
he was such a special little old man.
Well done Shelly!! God blessed you with his love and blessed him with yours. Thank you for all you do!!
Miss you Grandpa Mason 😔. Thank you for teaching us SO much. RIP ❤️
Miss seeing you with your babies Mason. You are a wonderful Grandpa! 😻
,💜💛🧡🐾🐾🐾🙏🙏🙏Puro Amor Verdadero
I'm so grateful he was rescued and spared from what would have been a horrible end of life in the wild. Thank you Shelly, and Tinykittens for always going above the call of duty and leading the way to compassionate care for feral cats. ❤
Goodbye Grampa Mason. You've made such an impact on so many lives and helped change how so many people view feral cats around the world. I love you and will miss you. RIP
Grandpa Mason is one of the reasons why I got into fostering, TnR and helping out with animal shelters. I am thankful I found the videos because without him I wouldn't have found something that I love to do.
Wow, that is phantastic! 🥰 👍
bast is extra-specially pleased with grandpa mason for that. ("not only did you help your colony help kittens get homes, you inspired other humans to work for that as well".) as a rescue mama, i am too.
I bawled my eyes out over this! I absolutely love feral, especially the grandpas!
Mason’s is one of the best stories ever!
I am crying so hard, I am so sorry for your loss, as well as, for all of us here on TK, watching and loving Grandpa Mason with our whole hearts.
Oh Mason you sweet sweet boy!!! I miss you so much!!! You made such a HUGE impact on this world!!! And even though you are now in heaven i still think about you every single day!! And I know you are now happy and free of pain!! Looking after all the kittens in heaven!! I love you sweet boy!!! RIP Mason!!! You are SO missed!!! And your life MATTERED!!!
Heaven needed him to look after all the kittens there. Keep up the good work.
Living for almost three years is just incredible!
You gave him comfort and he found purpose.
Such a beautiful story.
You people do wonderful work.
Thank you!
Thank you for giving Grandpa Mason the safe and loving home he deserved and the opportunity to give that love back. Rest in peace and love Grandpa Mason ❤
HEAVEN just got a alot SWEETER ♡♡
Rest easy, Grandpa
R.I.P. Grandpa Mason. You brought love to countless kittens, teaching them valuable cat lessons that they needed to know. While I am crying over your passing I am so happy that your last days were full of peace and love. And that you no longer needed to fight for survival.
YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD YOU CROSS THEIR PATH.
Mason was such a wonderful grandpa cat and I'm so happy you all have him a chance to live peacefully and happily for the rest of his time. Seeing him with those kittens all those times was so heartwarming.
I cried watching the first video that was put out about him, and I'm crying at this video too. Grandpa Mason will be very missed.
Just saw this after watching Mason vid about his good attitude re his paw. This undid me. I had my 22 yr old dear friend Fern Kitties Kitties put down in October.
I had hoped she would pass at home but she had two strokes, the last one was too much. Thank you so much for giving this good boy a loving and fun end time. I call my place Delia's Last Gasp Cafe. No one is refused service. Furever home if desired or just meals and help when needed. My local humane society is very helpful re spaying, neutering as I am on A fixed budget. It is hard to lose friends, but I have been blessed by every encounter. Cats are amazing. Thanks for helping them. Mason got very lucky.
I cried so hard. Such a beautiful story of innocense, battle, survival, being saved, shining the brightest light, unconditional love. i have such peace in my heart that he passed surrounded in love. Its what we ALL deserve. Espwcially Gods amazing blessing of His creations. You all made that possible for grandpa Mason. God bless you Shelley and all there. The rescues, the care, the love, the compassion. Surely there is a reward in Heaven for all that you all do to help God's precious creations! May God bring all provisions needed to keep doing your work of saving, loving, caring for and all done in compassion, and countless blessings!
Crying through the whole video with a smile from ear to ear on my face. Bless you Shelley for giving him (and all his kittens) a chance - a warm, safe, loving home.
😢Writing thru tears because there will never be another Grandpa Mason. BUT so very happy he got to be loved, cared for and live so much longer than he would have in his colony. He was so special and got to love on, teach and care for so many babies and receive tons of love from them in return! Watching him give trendy hairstyles, receive ear cleanings from Aura and making room for himself in a packed bed has and will continue to make my heart smile! Sending love and huge hugs to all of the Tiny Kittens family! Thank you for not giving up on him! He will NEVER be forgotten! Rest well beautiful boy and thank you for letting us be part of your journey! 🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕
Amy T 👍💖🐈
Thank you for making this despite Mason being in Heaven.
His story is one of the most touching stories out there. He spent so long in brutal, thankless conditions, and after fighting so long to survive he finally got the love and comfort he deserved in the last stretch of his life. Such an amazing, sweet boy. Lots of tears and kisses for him.
Thank you, Shelly, TinyKittens and TinyVillage for giving this sweet angel a beautiful retirement. His life is a legacy.
Sweet Mason, you are dearly missed. You mattered, Rest in peace.
Miss u Grandpa Mason rest easy sweet Angel 🌈❤🐾😢🙏
Will never forget!❤️💕🤟
He laid down his sword at last, surrounded by his little ones, smiled, blessed them, and looked to death, "Tis time to go, my job is done."
why don't you just tear my heart out while you're at it
If I am chosen for Odin' s hall i am asking if pets like Mason are allowed. I don't want to go to any heaven where there are no pets.
Shelley Roche, founder and manager of Tiny Kittens, wrote that she had whispered to Mason before he fell asleep, to "send them" any cats especially in need of help.
Within two weeks a dying cat dropped to the sidewalk in front of the home of one of TK's most active volunteers. (He was saved.) There were quickly 2 more cat saves. Mason's on the job! (blinking tears)
P.S.
British Columbia, Canada, where TK lives and breathes and works and has its being, is a very expensive place to live. If anyone can send $5 or $10 (or a $million) please do.
This kind of work is never done.
Way to go emasculating me in front of my wife pal.
Old, broken, misunderstood, different: you still matter.
Damn. If I were still teaching I'd get this printed as a poster and hang it up.
I found TK years ago due to a video of Mason shared by the dodo. He has always had a place in my heart. I cried when I heard he was in his final hours, and I cried again watching this. 💞 Mason, always. 💞 TK.
"Mason met these rescue kittens, and his heart melted." For almost three years, so did mine, and the hearts of countless other people. Now, our hearts cry, a combination of tears, not only of sadness, but tears of joy. Sadness for the fact that Mason is gone, and we will no longer get to witness that gentle old soul taking each litter of kittens under his wing (ok, paw) and teaching them the proper way to act, just like any wise grandpa would do. Possibly, in his mind, he knew that it was something he had to do as the elder statescat at TK. It was also something he wanted to do as it was his way of giving back, and saying thank you to TK for not only rescuing him, but allowing him to live a life that he deserved, even though he was terminally ill. He got that chance, and he made the most of it, for way longer than anyone could have possibly imagined. Our tears of joy come from the fact that thanks to TK, we were able to meet, get to know, appreciate and love Mason. Sadly, while his job here is complete, he continues on in spirit to be the best "Grandpa" that any kitty could have. Rest in Peace, Mason. You will always be loved, and never forgotten. Your spirit lives on in every kitten you touched. I, for one, will miss you.
Charles, that was beautifully said. Thank you.
Oohhh😥 so beautiful how you have said that. Life is so much more then we think. 🌸🌺🌸
You may count me in on that sentiment of missing Grandpa Mason too, Charles. The world is poorer today now that he's gone, but it is also richer for his having been in it. 😻
Thank you for expressing all that I feel too❣️I believe that he received the power to live with his illness by the great unconditional love he got from kittens big and small who loved him no matter what 🌹
excellent eulogy, worthy of the Grandpa Supreme himself
I was glad that they had him surrounded by kittens at the very end including the last two foster kittens he raised, his apprentice Aura & two of the tiny 3 week olds living downstairs with their moms. Shelly had announced when Dr. K was coming so chat waited, cried & watched the clock. I was crying when (on the live video cam) I saw one of the snugglers bring the two babies back in to their mom. I knew Mason was gone then. Shelly had stayed up with him his last night to make sure he wasn’t in pain. I know he took a lot of time to care for but Shelly loved him & Mason was such a very real help in the shelter with scared little kittens. I was amazed he lived so long yet for some reason I expected him to live forever. Rest In Peace.
Did he die on his own?
Roll n' Rye He was dying because his kidneys were no longer working. Ammonia was building up in his blood. To prevent more pain they euthanized him at home. In the video the previous night he was just lying there not moving. He will be missed.
@@polarbearhero9803 That was nice of them to do that. How old was he?
@@RollnRye74 He was feral so they have no definite age but close to 10.
@@polarbearhero9803 I wonder what makes feral cats get kidney disease. that happens often. is it from drinking polluted water/rain water?
God bless you Grandpa Mason. You were, and still are, an amazing cat. I will miss you even though I only seen you and heard your story via a video. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😎😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.Love you Mason The Cat ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.
It’s beautiful to see how much he changed from no love, to all the love. He would have suffered at his end on the street. I cry when I watch this from time to time a realize that we sometimes have much to learn. My wife and I lost our beautiful friend 8 years ago and it feels like yesterday. He was our joy and our comfort. I hope at the end of this wonderful video, that that’s masons purr. Like his little song that comforts all who listens. Even though he’s gone, he’s alive through these videos, memory and , his purr ❤
Crying tears of sadness that Mason is gone and tears of joy that the last years of his life were probably the happiest of his whole life. He had a full belly, warmth, comfort and love yet still on his terms. He was the best and is very much missed 💕💕🐾🐾
Sandra Bradley same here. ❤️😢
Very well said - thank you for your compassionate words...
Sandra Bradley - Same here. Could not have said it better. Hugs to Mason's family from Zambia, Africa.
Compared to his previous life he had 1000+ days of what must have seemed to him like utter bliss. So happy he had that
I couldn't stop the tears 💔
Thank you for saying those beautiful goodbye words....
He loved the little ones so much. He got a second chance and found 3 years of happiness and care.
I started crying at the end, RIP Mason. Thank you, Tiny Kittens, for making his last years full of love. Watching him cuddle and play with the kittens really warmed my heart, and I know the kittens warmed his heart as well.
I salute to Grandpa Mason for being one of the best cats the internet has ever seen. He helped raise and teach the foster kittens his secrets, and he was basically the king of the house.
Rest in peace Mason. You will be missed.
Up there with Unsinkable Sam
I firmly believe that the kittens gave grandpa Mason a reason to keep going and he lived three more wonderful years with his foster babies. Mason you were a great cat and so special to everyone that saw you. RIP sweet boy, maybe you’re a kitten again and are playing forever with the other kittens.
RIP Grandpa Mason 🙏🏼
Glad to have followed his story as he lived longer than his original prognosis. Rest easy, ol guy~ 💖
Daggone it. Now I'm crying like a baby after watching this. RIP Mason you beautiful soul. The Elysium Fields has a new angel. Run free buddy.
A cat like that sits on the feet of the All-Father, eyeing his ravens as if they are fast food and stalking the tails of his wolves with impunity. He teaches the Einhangar that all living brings can be warriors, and there for be given the right to be called, Sons of Odin.
Watching this and crying. Mason was amazing. Shelley, you are amazing.
"How to Cat" indeed! Rest. Your fight is over. He died warm, safe and loved. Cross the bridge and run free, dear Mason. Nothing hurts anymore.
He was a good cat. I'm happy his twilight was soaked in love. He deserved it.
Rest in peace, beautiful Grandpa Mason ❤️🌈
He is now in Heaviside Layer
playing with Stanley. He was so happy in his last years thanks to Tiny Kittens. R.I.P Grandpa ❤️🌈
I wanted him to live forever 😢
We all did ...
Actually no, but that is a debate about mortality and nature. I guess if he didnt age I would agree with you, but that would be another reality.
He was a special little man esp to those kittens.
Øystein A. One can live forever within the hearts of those they have loved and those whose lives were made better by their memory.
@@christinebuckingham8369 In an abstract, sure. Consciousness as we know it seems to be derived from chemical processes and electrical activity in the brain, thus others remembering someone would not keep that consciousness in existence. Due to me not having died I can not confirm this, Ill haunt you with the answer at a later date.
God bless you for spreading love!
Task and purpose. A gift more than anything else.
Mason can rest now, he earned it more than most.
He definitely earned it more than most humans in this world can do like for starters people abandoning animals when they get old people like that make me sick 😣
YOO I LOVE YOUR VIDS
I know you are happy over the Rainbow Bridge, Mason, free of pain, eating all the tuna you want... but we miss you terribly, old fellow. Thank you for being here for us and all the kittens you "raised." R.I.P.
I'm in tears. RIP Grandpaw Mason
Absolutely beautiful.💙
people like you and cats like Grandpa Mason make the difference ❤❤
I'm glad I was home watching this. Crying my eyes out. Such a special old boy. His last years with you Shelly were probably the happiest of his life and on his terms. It's just shows how special he was and you and TK are.
I wasn't, I broke down in front of all the other blokes at work, had to go to the toilet and try to get myself together
@@karl06111976 what an awesome human being you are to share your kind soul with us, in a way that few, if any, would have had the courage to do. Thank you for sharing your experience. You are like an angel in today's cruel world and I hope they perfect cloning in your life time. The world badly needs more people exactly like you. Thank you again.
I’m still crying. He was so so special. He is such an inspiration on so many levels. Rip Grandpa Mason. Thank you for all the hours of joy you brought to so many..
RIP Grandpa Mason. You will live forever in my heart. I will never forget you. Run free and be a kitten again. ❤💔💗
Wouldn't one life be enough 😭
I am crying. I was very moved by Mason's story. I am glad he had a home in the end and the love of the kittens who he taught how to cat.
Be kind and compassionate and caring in your life. There are way too many cruel people in the world. Don't be part of the cruelty. Be loving instead.
"Saving one animal won't change the world, but it will change the world for that one animal." ❤️❤️❤️
His impact spread right around the world. I was recently in a model making hangout on TH-cam and one of the guys there recognised Mason in my avatar. Turns out he had been following TK since Chloe. Grandpa, you taught us all so very much in the short time we knew you. You tuaught hoomins as well as kittens and I will forever think of you as Professor Mason.
Only hearing about his passing now, sorry for your loss.
At least.. He had a happy life after..
Ditto that.
rest well warrior, your battle is over.
Now I’m crying again!!!
Melanie Hale **hugs** we can cry together
He is now a peaceful elder with kits telling their histories (also, warriors cats reference?)
You disgust me
GamingAndroid I don’t know you or why you are angry. We have literally done nothing to you. This place is for mourning. Why are you trolling? Please just leave.
Such wonderful, happy memories of grandpa Mason 😻
People really don’t appreciate senior animals like they should.
People don't appreciate senior humans like they should, either.
@@baruchben-david4196 yup
They are so loving and sweet 🥰
I have rescued many senior animals and they are the best companions 🥰
@@EarthAngel888-v5s there is something so very special about old cats....i can't find the words
@@hpharridan yes 💖 they are so sweet amd loving but all cats are loving and sweet🥰 best companions!