My Cat Died

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  • My cat died. Here's how I feel and why.

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  • @TimesWithJames
    @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Press the like button if you understand the love you can feel for any pet. They're great! Next TWJ video is all about flying to Devon. *_A note on timings of this video._* George died almost a month ago and we're all good now. Used to his absence. I wrote this eulogy the week after he died and couldn't read it out without crying! It's only now I feel recovered and healed enough to tell you what happened, what he taught us and how happy and lucky we are to have shared his great life. Will be out next week. So stick around...hit the sub and the 🔔

    • @sarahcozens4649
      @sarahcozens4649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beautifully heart breaking,I know and feel your pain.Never healed,just learned to live with,you will smile again.R.I.P Big George.

    • @OmnipotentCEO
      @OmnipotentCEO หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      my cat died 2 hours ago and im very sad and crying in outbursts. i never had a pet or one die on me before. i dont know what to do.

  • @zobido5488
    @zobido5488 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Decided to have my cat put down 2 weeks ago. He was 20 and sick. Wont go into details.
    I dont know if I "envy" those, whose pets just died naturally. It sucks to put them to sleep and I always hoped, it wouldnt have to come to that.
    It is what it is. Dreaded moment is behind me. Sadness ahead.

  • @laurenhw1988
    @laurenhw1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I'm so sorry. I lost my soulmate a week and a half ago and it has absolutely destroyed me. It has hurt more than any human I've lost. I miss him into my bones. I feel like I will never be the same again. I hope you have some peace.

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Hi Lauren. It's taken a good month to get over. But even this morning I thought about my G unit as I came downstairs for breakfast...but it wasn't a painful memory that would have caused me to burst out crying like in the month after his death. Rather it was a warm internal acknowledgement that we'd had a great time together.

    • @heatherbailey7479
      @heatherbailey7479 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      I lost my cat today ,it destroying me.

    • @johnh.9127
      @johnh.9127 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@heatherbailey7479sorry to hear that, I can’t believe how much pain there is from the loss of our pets, I lost my bengal 4 days ago, I’m devastated, I’m a married 54 year old , my wife is just as devastated, I’m sorry for your loss, time heals all wounds, but I believe I will never get completely over it, I loved him so much, I hope you start feeling better, I prayed for the pain to subside, our pets are so unique and irreplaceable, but we have tons of fun and there was so much love there , so I will hang on to the great memories. I hope you find a way to be happy, god bless.

    • @Beef-mutton-chicken-oh1wz
      @Beef-mutton-chicken-oh1wz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Same... first time I felt so much pain and regrets guiltiness .
      I just want my baby back she was my everything

    • @shannquinlan
      @shannquinlan 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Omg, I know exactly what you are saying.
      I am so, so sorry for your loss 😞
      Thankyou for your comment as I don't know anyone else who understands how otherworldly the love for our furry friends can be.
      I am so glad I came across Big G/Stumpy G' s Dad dads video, I resonate so much💕💔😞🤗
      My Misty, My Velcro Kitty, my best friend...
      Passed nearly 2 weeks ago.
      She was 16, her kidneys were declining and so was she.
      She had this look in her eyes that said it was time and it near broke me 😞
      She was so much more than feline and way better than any human.
      Not quite cat, not quite human..
      Deffinantly Better 🤗
      I do not want her to be not here, I did not want a life without her in it.
      I did not want to sleep without her arms around my neck, she is the greatest loss of my life 😞
      Losing my Father was tough but losing Misty is insurmountable.💔.
      I have experienced so much trauma and hardships in my life and Misty helped me through a lot of them, she was my reason 💕
      I loved her, her whole life and I am so thankful that she loved me ❤

  • @benrichards1
    @benrichards1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    People who don't have pets will never get what it's like for a pet to die. We had our dog for nearly 20 years. My very first memory in life, was when , as a toddler, we went to get him. He died when I was in my 20's. He was about all through my school days, first girlfriend, first pint, first job. That was a hard one to swallow. Rip George.

  • @Purple_monke310
    @Purple_monke310 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    "It's sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew." -Henry Rollins

  • @MrBrandonLau
    @MrBrandonLau ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Cats are my favourite creature on earth, more so than humans. They deserve to inherit this place after we are gone❤

  • @gzhzoe22
    @gzhzoe22 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    My baby girl was also 16 years old when she died yesterday. I miss her so much it's unbearable sometimes. At least she's no longer in pain.

  • @elisahamilton73
    @elisahamilton73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    My old boy died at the age of 21. His last day was sunny after a week of dull rainy he struggled and stumbled to his favourite sunny patch and stayed there till the sun was gone. I carried back to his bed at the end of the day and laid him down and gave him lost of strokes and he meowed and meowed, I left the room and when I came back in 10 minutes later he was gone. I cried and laid my face on him trying to hear a heart beat, gave him a few more strokes and thanked him for being my cat.

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Another cat that did it in style.

    • @satanicondevil
      @satanicondevil 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Reading this made me cry elisa

  • @Matt-zn7ms
    @Matt-zn7ms ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My Tabby, Speedy, passed away 3 days ago. As I sit here crying, I thank you for this video knowing I’m not alone. He was just as lovin. This pain is greater than anything I have ever felt. Much love to you and all here grieving❤️ God bless

  • @junk_rig_sailor1698
    @junk_rig_sailor1698 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Best video I have seen so far on trying to deal with the loss of your cat. My big boy of 15 years died a couple days ago and I have found it very, very hard to cope. I see him everywhere inside and outside our house - but he is not there. We buried him in our backyard, and I go to his gravesite often, I cry often, I loved him so much it is beyond measure. Life without him feels so empty. I look at photos of him, including one I just took a few days before he died, and I cry some more. I am not a crier - but i have been bawling like a baby and i have an indescribably deep hurt inside the pit of my stomach that will just not go away. This video did help and was beautiful. You obviously had a very, very special cat like I did. Thank you so much for posting this. Thank you to our beautiful cats too who while bringing much pain upon their passing, brought immeasurable joy and love during their time with us. Rest in piece my buddy, Ernie, I love you more than you could ever know -- I hope wherever you are now you do know.

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Ernie sounds like a total legend! In the not to distant future the fog of pain and mourning will clear and you’ll be able to see clearly, and enjoy, all the great memories you made together. 😺

    • @Beef-mutton-chicken-oh1wz
      @Beef-mutton-chicken-oh1wz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I can feel you.

  • @chadwoelk5377
    @chadwoelk5377 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    We had to put our beloved Cat Marley down last Thursday and it has broken me. I feel like a piece of me died when he passed. I will miss him every day and yearn for the day when my pain. Is not so heavy. This video really helped me and thank u for sharing

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No worries mate. Give it a few more weeks, you will feel better. It's just terrible. You'll never forget Marley, and the day you can laugh and chuckle about little memories with him, the day you know you're on the mend and the love he taught you is doing it's job. 👊

  • @donnamcdonald-g8n
    @donnamcdonald-g8n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I lost my Tezzie today. She was 16 and due to kidney disease she had aspiration pneumonia. 2 weeks from diagnosis to death. I will always remember you, sweet girl. xxx

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Meow Tezzie! ❤️

  • @CatCmdr
    @CatCmdr ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My condolences to you.
    My super-Senior cat died today. She was so old, her body was giving out, turning on her. It was a long hard path. I know she’s no longer is suffering, and I know she’s still alive over the rainbow bridge 🌈. We were with each other for longer than any other cat. I told her everything I knew to say, and to let her go without worry over me. She’s with all the others who went before her, everyone younger than she was.
    Thank you for sharing your story. 🌈🐈😿😭❤️🙏💜

  • @mechloe8528
    @mechloe8528 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I lost my little soul-cat on 11th of December..he was a feral that I rescued off the street & tamed..he learnt to trust me & was the sweetest, most loving & trusting boy ever..he would rub his face all over my face, greet me at the door & follow me everywhere..it was werid when he didnt come home so I left the door open for him all night & the next day..I went to find him after work & he was not far down the road, he got hit by a car & there was blood everywhere..he wasn't even a year old & my heart is shattered that he didn't get to live the life he deserves..my little lion, my tabby boy, my love 😔 I miss him so much....
    I now have a cat enclosure & won't let that happen to anymeow again 😔

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Poor tabby beast! ❤️

  • @Librocubicularist1
    @Librocubicularist1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My baby, Steve, of just over 10 years, gave me the most love I've ever felt in my life. He was beating cancer and leukemia, only to be hit by a car and killed on 05/04/22. I've never been this heartbroken. I'm 45 and I believe that we had a once in a lifetime love. I will miss him until my last breath. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @legit2777
      @legit2777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My cat just passed on 6-9-22. I took her to the vet for constipation and she had to stay overnight and next day I got a call saying she passed. I feel guilty because this is the 2nd time one of my cats died and I wasn't there with them

    • @kernow9324
      @kernow9324 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@legit2777Please don't feel guilty. Sometimes our pets don't want us to be with them when they transition. That's hard for us to accept but I think they don't want us to be upset while they're doing their thing. Transitioning for them isn't something to be frightened of. Take care.

  • @iheggis86
    @iheggis86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I lost my cat last year, absolutely devastating. He never really meowed but I’ll never forget the meow he gave me when I found him after being hit by a car. Never cried so hard in my life … RIP BigG, I’m sure him and my cat Dennis are up there enjoying kitty sun-lounge heaven 😸❤️

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Funny that. On Big G's last day he meowed like mad over what dinner we'd given him. More than usual....as he was always vocal! Perhaps he was saying "This is my last meal....and you've given me THIS?!?!" 😂😂

  • @Nemcoification
    @Nemcoification 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You apologised a few times throughout but I commend your composure telling this story. My 14-year-old just passed away this week and I'm gutted. She'd been getting worse for awhile now after she was diagnosed with cancer, last weekend she started losing strength in her feet and I pretty much had to carry her around and help her. Took her to the vet and after a few tests we decided to let her rest. A piece of me died on Monday, but I hope I'll be able to talk about it as collected as you did. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jamieedwards3602
    @jamieedwards3602 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I lost my cat Cedar twenty days ago. I only had cedar a year and a half... But I feel that I have known and loved Cedar forever. A part of me dreams and wishes for more time with my Cedar bean. He came into my life when I truly needed him.. now I must learn to go on without him, though at times it seems so imaginable. I had imagined him in my world for so much longer. 💙 I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved cat

    • @kevingallagher6804
      @kevingallagher6804 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s never enough time for us to be with our beloved pets…

  • @jguerra1793
    @jguerra1793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am going through this right now. My special cat blizzard passed six days ago and I have been a mess emotionally ever cents. I cannot stop crying and I feel as if a part of me has died along with him. I miss him so much I wish you were still here my heart is broken forever I love you buddy😢

  • @VahGama90
    @VahGama90 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My little princess kitten just passed yesterday, it feels so bad, so horrible. My only wish after a long day in job were to be by her side: playing with my fingers, purring and sniffing at my phone while watching TH-cam. I’m so heartbroken, I come home and she’s not there anymore, sleeping in her little basket 💔

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry to hear this Jose. I hope you feel better soon.

  • @ModernGoddess81
    @ModernGoddess81 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It’s so so hard to say goodbye to a special four legged friend 😢♥️🐾

  • @RoadMechanic
    @RoadMechanic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    my first and oldest cat died two weeks ago. He was 9 years old when he died. He had gotten out of the house for about 2 weeks. When he finally came back he was in rough shape. He mostly sleep for the first month. Around week 5 he started to be his old self again. I was happy thinking he is going to be okay. Then towards the end of week 6 he vomited a few times and died suddenly. I had gone out to run an errand and when i came back i found him laid out in my dining room floor. He had died less than 1/2 and hour before that. I didn't bring him to vet because he was extremely afraid of people and being handled by them. I though the stress of going to vet was enough to kill him. He did have trouble most of his life with regurgitating food and had a poor appetite. I don't think seeing a vet would have made any difference or that is what I tell myself to reduce the guilt i feel. I hope that someday after i die that i can see him again. I really miss him and think about him everyday.

  • @DAVEJJR
    @DAVEJJR 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What an absolutely beautiful testimony from a parent towards his little boy…..

  • @V1PERB3ATZ
    @V1PERB3ATZ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I lost my first ever pet cat around 2 and a half weeks ago, it’s gotten better but the empty feeling always comes back randomly. We will never forget her she was too young and innocent, shy and just a good soul. She was only around 1-2 years old at max and she was so caring and loving. Everyday I see her pictures or think of her. 😞💔🙏

  • @alantorode2583
    @alantorode2583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Very touching, had me choked up throughout. Nothing ever prepares us for losing our furry best friends!

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's a hammer blow. Loved him like mad. Best G unit ever.

  • @sheiladevoy8031
    @sheiladevoy8031 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This helped alot listing to you, i to just loss my girl Roxy tabby today she too was 16, my heart is broke i miss her so much 😢😢

  • @cardiffguy2007
    @cardiffguy2007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We lost our cat of 19 years in September too, it's still hard to talk about losing her. I'm so sorry for your loss and can fully empathise with you. They have such a huge impact on our lives. That's a great tribute, well done James.

  • @shaunie57
    @shaunie57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm so deeply sorry for your loss of dear George. I sobbed watching this beautiful video. My cat of 3 years died suddenly outside my bedroom in July. My grief is so deep, I miss her so much, and I thought we'd spend many years together. George sounded a special cat. They are so special.
    Shaun, Nottingham :)

    • @kernow9324
      @kernow9324 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm familiar with the agony. So sorry for your loss, Shaunie. Take care.

  • @sorinarusu5810
    @sorinarusu5810 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My 4 years old furry baby died of congestive heart failure 3 weeks ago. After struggling for 4 months with fluid drainages and all sorts of pills that would just put him back in heart failure, his heart got full of clots. The hardest thing i had to do in my life was to decide to help him cross, and not wait for the clot to paralyse him or to kill him. He was my life and i couldn’t bear the thought of him being in pain. He suffered already struggling so hard to breathe. I am sorry for your loss. I hope one day it gets better. 😢

  • @KA9DSL
    @KA9DSL 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    My cat Elizabeth died 5yrs ago in my arms, she was only 11 yrs old and I'm still not over it.

    • @vutomi9874
      @vutomi9874 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am so sorry for your loss! I know how you feel💔🤍🕊️🌈

    • @kevingallagher6804
      @kevingallagher6804 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You never get over it, you learn to deal with it… RIP SWEET ELIZABETH 😿😿😿

  • @FRANCESCA01234
    @FRANCESCA01234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was beautiful, thank you. My Lili died yesterday in a road accident and im crushed by pain. I dont know how to be without her. She was the light of my life.

    • @Librocubicularist1
      @Librocubicularist1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too. My beautiful baby, Steve, the best friend I've ever had, who loved me more than anyone I've ever known, was beating cancer and leukemia, only to be hit by a car. He died 2:00pm MST 05/04/22.
      This pain is overwhelming.
      I'm with you if you need to talk. *hugs*

  • @lesbrock6719
    @lesbrock6719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    RIP Big G....You've left HUGE paw prints on so many hearts, sleep well

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers Les. He was a true legend....who hated the camera!

  • @thesanfordmethod1905
    @thesanfordmethod1905 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you, this beautiful tribute to George has helped us greatly after a month ago when our cat Pudgie had passed. Everything you've mentioned here is identical with our experience. yes, they are still with us watching over us in spirit. Trust this. God Bless.. :)

  • @clownboyremixx
    @clownboyremixx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m very, very sorry. What a beautiful story; thank you for sharing. I lost my girl Sabrina three weeks ago and I miss her terribly. I hope she and George are waiting for us.

  • @liamcowley8679
    @liamcowley8679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was 16 when I lost my first cat, had him since I was 4. Spent my first pay check on his vet bills and putting him to sleep. Nearly 10 years later I still get emotional thinking about him. Sometimes we can save animals but most of the time they save us. Much love James RIP BIG G

  • @Fishbait075
    @Fishbait075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whose cutting onions around here!
    Love out to James and Emily. 😺💕

  • @donabeth4561
    @donabeth4561 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful tribute to George. RIP sweet Big G 😞 💔

  • @rik-keymusic160
    @rik-keymusic160 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel you ! Its a heartbreaking experience… i lost my cat yesterday due to liver issues. We had to let him go because else he would suffer a-lot… so yeah, lots and lots of tears!! Thanks for sharing your experience, really appreciate it ! Regards Richard ❤

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Richard. Sorry to hear that. First few weeks will be awful, but you will get better! We're buying our first kitten since Big G's death in a few weeks....meow!

  • @camonyouirons
    @camonyouirons 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Beautiful tribute to your friend George. Im glad you still see and hear him... he is there with you.

  • @katyh2599
    @katyh2599 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I just got this on my feed and it’s induced such crying, I’m so sorry for your loss, some don’t understand how hard this can be. The realisation of the grief is immense. I lost my 14 year old companion 8 months ago. She had such unconditional love, and could read me so well as was my care companion while going through some horrible challenges. She was 14 and so full of life and then she wasn’t and had to have her put to sleep. The memory of that feels so traumatic even though it was peaceful .I loved, love her so much, I can’t believe she’s gone and feel I’ll never get over losing such a best friend who was devoted to me, the friendship much more full of depth than most human friendships. I had her cremated the same but cannot spread her ashes yet, I hold them and long for her on my knee comforting me while I stroke her and her purr so calming. She sought me out constantly, finding me. I hope she knows how much I love, miss snd needed her🥲🥲❤️❤️

  • @fredrickvoncold
    @fredrickvoncold 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I lost my cat sammy . He liked being in the garden to. He would give me a big grin when I petted him, he was so loving.

  • @da8171
    @da8171 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful. Really beautiful. I know the loss. Lost my best friend this april the 1th. She was the light of my life. Life hasn't been the same since. I did hear her mjau about a month after her passing. People may say I'm crazy or stupid but I really did hear her from the living room. Gave me comfort and a sense that she didn't leave me.

  • @love69ner
    @love69ner ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Lost my sweet little cat Feral yesterday morning, September 30th, 2023 🥺😭 it was sudden and unexpected how quick it happened. She passed while looking at me and being held close until she just faded away. See traces of her in every room now as I walk around waiting to hear her meow and purr for me. Be at peace my little sweet Feral girl xxx ooo

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All I can say is a loud, cat like, MEOW! You were lucky to have Feral and her you. (Why was she called Feral by the way?!)

    • @love69ner
      @love69ner ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you James, it's 3.30am here as I write this in Australia, it's still so raw. As to her name, it wasn't her original name but after a couple months as a little kitten she used to run around with the zoomies quite insane and acted sooo feral and crazy (in a good way) and everyone kept calling her a little feral (as in wild thing, it's a slang term often used in Australia with affection most the times) and the name kind of stuck for the next 14 years lol. Thanks :-)
      @@TimesWithJames

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww I bet she was the best! It’s when they grab your arm playing, and start kicking with their back legs!

    • @stoptheworldandletmeoff1585
      @stoptheworldandletmeoff1585 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cats can seem so well when they are not, this is not a fault of thier hoomans, we are only human don't beat yourself up

  • @TomStorey96
    @TomStorey96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't know how you got so far through your eulogy before choking. I never met Big G but I had a tear in my eye from the very start!
    Just beautiful.
    The pain is universal for all animal lovers.

  • @user-ou7ni6su6h
    @user-ou7ni6su6h 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So sorry James. I used to enjoy watching the videos with big G with my Daughter. We are nursing our old girl at home after just collecting her from the vets. We were meant to take her back for a follow up check on Monday if she picked up, but it doesn't look like she'll last the weekend. She's peaceful. She can't walk but not in distress. She's 15 1/2 now. My son was 4 years old when we got her 14 1/2 years ago and they were inseperable. My 10 year old Daughter has always had her in her life. We are heartbroken watchting her leave us, but at least we are together and can say goodbye with love.

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sorry to hear this, but alkso happy for you all as you've enjoyed and shared the life of your wonderful cat. When the time comes, make sure you spend some time with her.

  • @benwilliams2655
    @benwilliams2655 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a beautiful video. Our cat Sparky left us in April last year and the house still seems so empty without her. I have fond memories of Big G from back in the day when I was on Twitter and even fonder memories of George staring at a picture of Sparky that I sent to you during one of your plumberparts live videos. Hope they are both causing mischief in moggy heaven. All the best to you and Emily

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahhh mate that’s a lovely message. We miss him and will probably get another tiger this year I think!

  • @davidelliott1396
    @davidelliott1396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m so sorry mate I was welling up watching this so sorry for your loss

  • @Sarah-Collen
    @Sarah-Collen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James, this is heartbreaking to watch. I watched it earlier, and just sobbed. It brought back so many similar feeling about my own cat. It was a beautiful gift he did at the end. Thinking of both of you.
    Sarah ❤️

  • @simongriffiths9717
    @simongriffiths9717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know how you are feeling. Had to have my cat Molly put to sleep yesterday. She was 18 years old. Like George, she was a tabby with white paws and a white belly.

  • @pjdj266
    @pjdj266 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My beloved cat Petunia passed away. I was with her at the end.
    I was flooded with a strange bifurcated feeling of total sadness and loss, fighting against a cold rational stiff upper lip inner voice, saying don’t get carried away, she’s just a cat.
    She was just a cat. But she was also my sidekick and companion for 12 years. When we found each other, I was just a kid in my 20s. Now I’m a 40 year old husband and father.
    She’s been a silent witness to so much, and a rare constant in my life.
    I’ve experienced pet deaths before, but this one hits different. My first pet out of the family home, that was purely mine. My duty, my responsibility.
    Even the word pet, sounds so reductive. Somehow belittling the relationship we had. She was more than that. A wordless bond.
    I adopted her when she was just 5 days old from the Humane society. She had been found on the street and taken in. Broken tail, gunky eye.
    They gave her the name Petunia. It suited her, so I kept it. I bottle fed her every 2 hours until she could eat solid food.
    She kept me company when I was a stranger in a foreign land with non of my family and friends. Always present through the ups and downs.
    Leaving home makes you feel kind of unmoored from your centre of gravity, and she was a huge stabilizing force for me over the years.
    She was there through relationships. Job changes. 4 different apartments. She watched me scream at the TV when England got knocked out of a tournament every 2 years. She next to me when I played Xbox.
    She was there to meet my future wife when I brought her home for the first time. She was one of 6 attendees at our wedding. A lone bridesmaid, dressed in a pink dress (that she hated).
    She liked to sleep on her belly when she was pregnant. She was the first to meet our kids when we brought them home from the hospital. She helped to teach my eldest how to walk. One of my youngest first words was Tunesy.
    It’s hard to be in the house. I keep catching glimpses of her. Every corner, every shadow.
    I’m sad she won’t be here for any more milestones.
    But how lucky we were to have her for the time we did.
    They loved her. We all loved her.
    Rest in peace, Tunesybear. I’ll miss you.

    • @KiraLou06
      @KiraLou06 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How absolutely beautiful- my condolences and much respect. ❤

  • @AaronM4275
    @AaronM4275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    R.I.P big g, great video james, I only got a puppy and after watching this I'm dreading the day I have to say goodnight. Great way to remember George.

  • @grahamfunnell5590
    @grahamfunnell5590 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This afternoon my cat walked out of his cat flap with his tongue out. We thought he was going to be sick. He went into the bushes keeled over and died within a minute. Quite a shock. He was a rescue cat and was about 10 years old when we got him five years ago. I am happy we made the last third of his life good for him. But the house seems empty without him.

  • @heatherbailey7479
    @heatherbailey7479 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am very sorry , my cat died today, I share your pain.

  • @gaz740
    @gaz740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So sorry to hear about your loss mate. I've lost quite a few pets in my time and it never ever fails to reduce me to a tearful gibbering wreck. Soft a soppy as hell am I and bloody proud of it. Take care.

  • @garethearle1013
    @garethearle1013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My sincere condolences to you and Emily and everyone who had Big G as part of their lives. It’s not going to be the same watching your videos without him making an appearance. When you announced that Big G had died, that night I lit a candle to help him on his way. Having lost many friends and family (which includes pets) in my life, I’ve always thought lighting a candle helps - it gives me the chance to stare at the flame and think of the good times. It also means every time I light a candle, I automatically think of one of them, which keeps their memory alive. Your eulogy was lovely - thank you for sharing this with us. Take care.

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cheers Gareth. We buried Big G's ashes under this new tree....so in a sense he's still alive. I'll post a picture of it soon.

  • @mickwhittaker7070
    @mickwhittaker7070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such beautiful words, James. I'm filling up here. So sorry for your loss.

  • @stoptheworldandletmeoff1585
    @stoptheworldandletmeoff1585 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I lost my Cat Pickle he was 12 years old, he was having siezures i still feel guilty over having him put to sleep, I loved him so 😢

  • @jackwoodcock9240
    @jackwoodcock9240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They were such kind and lovely words James , so sorry for your loss ❤️Were all with you mate Keep that chin up 👍🏻

  • @richardlevett
    @richardlevett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sat here, tears rolling down my cheeks and my jet black friend of 17 years on the back of the sofa behind me. We can feel every ounce of your pain but also know how much love and fun Big G will have brought into the home. Take care and love to you both 😿😿

  • @kernow9324
    @kernow9324 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi James, I'm so sorry to hear you lost George. Cats get into your heart don't they. I only know you from watching your videos, but the fact that you're a lovely guy shines through. I'm sure George knew how much he was loved.
    I'm down to my last cat now and he's ancient for his breed, so we know that train is coming down the line. It's a couple of stations away at the moment. For the time being he's doing well, and that's all we can wish for. The day I had to have my first cat, a ginger boy, put to sleep, part of me died with him. Then two years ago I lost my second cat and then last year her daughter died. No matter how long they live, it's never enough. They are truly magnificent creatures and they teach us so much about unconditional love and how to live in the moment.
    Big hug from Cornwall.

  • @23matthew98
    @23matthew98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry for your loss James. That was a lovely tribute to the Big G. Much love to you and your family.

  • @jamesprice4788
    @jamesprice4788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Big up Big G, gunna miss that little dude being on the videos ❤

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was a legend...

    • @jamesprice4788
      @jamesprice4788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TimesWithJames he was indeed mate, ( me realising I can't do big g emojis on this channel 😞 )

  • @Faddidaddi
    @Faddidaddi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is, my cat passed away 4 years ago at the age of 15 and I still sob every time I think of her. My thoughts are with you and your wife

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it's really hard man. Thanks for the comment!

  • @philbryant6602
    @philbryant6602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don’t know how you held it together there mate. Im in bits, so much resonates from when we lost our tabby 3 years ago. I still miss him. Pets will always have a special place in our hearts. Funny things you miss like every time I opened the fridge he’d appear as there’d usually be a bit of chicken or ham for him. RIP big G x

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's gotta be a Tabby thing....Big G did the same!

  • @meuk6929
    @meuk6929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wonderful tribute James, Family memebers dont always need to be human. My upmost sympathies for the loss of your little buddy.

  • @FireTiger8866
    @FireTiger8866 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry to hear. I lost cat too in 2022.😢

  • @collettekensinger3803
    @collettekensinger3803 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My deepest condolences on your loss of your sweet furry family member.
    We lost our sweet kitty a little over month ago.
    Our was 17 half yrs. old.

  • @adriancarter825
    @adriancarter825 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So sorry we know your pain, our cat Orion had cancer and passed away tonight 4 days from surgery that was booked , heartbreaking

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว

      sorry to hear that mate.

    • @adriancarter825
      @adriancarter825 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TimesWithJames thankyou ,he was like well was in our eyes a family member.

  • @gapa1982
    @gapa1982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lost my boxer, Cassie, the same month. You’ve put absolute beauty and eloquence in your words to honour your mate and it definitely speaks to my love for my old girl.
    Gave me many tears but purely empathy on what you were going through. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

  • @mondrella627
    @mondrella627 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My 5 year old cat died suddenly yesterday, it was very unexpected.
    She did not show any signs whatsoever. It turns out she died due too many hairs in her stomach, she licked her self much due the flees. We didn’t know, i’m very mad at my self, it was such a dumb and stupid way😭 i feel like i shouldve took better care of her, her half-brother has been very quiet since, he was lying most of the time on the couch space she used to lie😭
    My eyes are all swollen due all the crying, she was so young and had a long life ahead of her together with me and her other 2 brothers

    • @KiraLou06
      @KiraLou06 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please forgive yourself- she doesn’t blame you. You Love her brothers and her forever.

  • @jchattin1
    @jchattin1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my cat friend Tomkat of 16 years was just taken by a mountain lion 3 days ago at night. He had a lot of pain in bad hips and perhaps could not move fast enough. I too am completely destroyed. He was my sole companion the last 4 years 24/7. This video helped. Thank you.

  • @gym-convict6644
    @gym-convict6644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been a big fan of Big G since the early days I joined the plumber parts army in 2016. Big G helped provide some great content and smiles for us all. RIP fury man. Heart goes out to you and Emily

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers dude. He will be missed...but loved forever!

  • @chrischandler00
    @chrischandler00 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    James just jumped across to your second chanel .and you made a fellow trades man and cat dad ball his eyes out. Big G looked like he had a great life and has many same traits all ours can't image what you want throw. Much love from the Chandlers and Sprocket the tortiseshell

  • @cesargarza4560
    @cesargarza4560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sorry to hear that I know how you feel my cat Felix just died today we loved him so much he was blind from one eye but he was a good cat a good friend to our family we will miss him

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry to hear that man.
      In a couple of weeks you’ll feel better.
      Good luck!

  • @ricardonunes2295
    @ricardonunes2295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey men!!!
    We feel sorry for you... Its realy sad when our pet dye....
    Much Love from Fado Rock Fuerteventura

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah hey Ricardo! Thanks for your comment mate. How’s it going? We’re coming to back to the canaries in February. Are you still at Fado Rock? Is business ok? Great to hear from you. 👍

    • @ricardonunes2295
      @ricardonunes2295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TimesWithJames yes, yes...
      we still here...
      business is "diferent" now...
      😷😜

  • @steveurquhart5895
    @steveurquhart5895 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry to hear about that James. Bless you.

  • @colinmiles1052
    @colinmiles1052 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blimey James, that was heart rending. I'm not a cat lover, more a dog person but that pulled my heart strings like an archer! My Mum had an old mongrel terrier which we inherited when she died at age 93. He was 16. A bit deaf, eyesight not to good ( like me now at 65!) Probably not the best 3 years of his life but he plodded on until 19 and the time came when his quality of life was non-existent, totally blind, deaf and incontinent. What do you do? I think I knew but just couldn't do it. Anyway my brother came to the rescue and took him to be euthenised. I felt really awful but just couldn't bear to see him thew way that he was. On a positive note, he gave my Mum a great deal of pleasure in her last 16 years of life. And I still have a picture of him on my desk to this day! My kids have various cats and dogs so we now enjoy those very much! Plus we have grand children so life in old age is good!

  • @ryano8768
    @ryano8768 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not here because my pet died, I'm here because of the plumber parts videos and I'd like to thank you for all the help and share my condolences.

  • @alanmcgrath2009
    @alanmcgrath2009 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow🥲 how touching.. I’m glad you put this video out and am so sorry for your loss, I can feel your pain, but more importantly the love you gave and received oozes from you.. I’m not a cat person but that doesn’t matter because I understand all the emotions your going through- it comes with the Territory when you make a pet part of your family, and I know that we become better people because of them and they become the glue in a family unit, we took a rescue dog in who totally changed our family and home, the love we receive is second to none and we couldn’t imagine our lives and home without her.. your loss is hard but he left you memories that will pull you through it all…
    👍👏

  • @MarkKost-m1n
    @MarkKost-m1n หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Myrna was killed a year and a half ago . A tuxedo with the kindest soul I've ever known . The day before, we had sat out on the porch-she in my lap, gently biting my nose . she also liked her chin scratched by my beard . She was only 3 1/2 yrs old and we'd finally gotten her fixed . Damn, I miss her .

  • @seanpuptreacy
    @seanpuptreacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry to hear about your cat. I hope you get comfort in the near future

  • @Kwood10
    @Kwood10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I lost my cat two weeks ago😢 she was 11 years old & got attacked by some predator coyote/ raccoon or owl possibly & it is devastating to lose your cat this way ! PLEASE keep your cats safe indoors.

  • @Steve-mp7by
    @Steve-mp7by ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was horrible. I didn't think it would be that bad. My 12 year old cat died from heart failure. No more pets for me I can't go through that again

  • @raymondhenry1708
    @raymondhenry1708 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    💔💔💔💔 Blessed Big G for all the memories he gave you... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @don__hector7845
    @don__hector7845 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i lost my baby girl eddie yesterday she was with me for 13 years she was my angel and the love of my life,she had breast cancer and a tumoe removed 13 months ago but almost ovenight became very sick,i knew it was time and so did she,she fell alseep with my head on her telling her she was and is the love of my life,thankyou for eveything eddie when i join you we will do it all again,sweet dreams nennie ,baby eddie girl,i love you

  • @AGhostintheHouse
    @AGhostintheHouse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lost my Arnold at the age of 22 last February, he was the perfect pet and friend and I will never stop shedding tears on his behalf. I have a few videos of him on my channel, please check them out.

  • @-CrippledNinja-
    @-CrippledNinja- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thank you for this. I just lost my furry brother.

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries bro. It gets better with time.

  • @stealth-drones3748
    @stealth-drones3748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love all your videos mate, so engaging... keep posting, hope you're feeling better : )

  • @getbry7452
    @getbry7452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still have Big G merch on my fridge! You did well getting through that tribute - I know how much he meant to you both. It's desperately sad when they leave us. I sobbed for weeks when I had to have my Lily (aka Booboo or Fury Wife) put to sleep. I had her for 16 years.

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Bry. It's brutal mate. But we're moving on....I want another furry beast sometime next year.

    • @getbry7452
      @getbry7452 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TimesWithJames I adopted my fury mistress just before lockdown 1. The house was too quiet without one. She's called Poppet. I email a picture to Emily a couple of weeks ago.

  • @DonMoney123
    @DonMoney123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this 🙏

  • @pickiewickie
    @pickiewickie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautifully put Jimbo. Had me chocked up and the end. Well done for getting through that, you've done him proud

  • @supagepagechannel9139
    @supagepagechannel9139 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Our cat Percy died on the 16/10/2022. It's heartbreaking but it will take time to work through our grief. He was almost 17. They are a huge part of our lives and give so much unconditional love. Su.xx My condolences to you and your family for Big G.

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww thanks. RIP Percy!

    • @dave5506
      @dave5506 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My dear Cat Benjie was put to sleep 5 weeks ago due to cancer. I cannot believe he’s gone! It’s going to take awhile. He was 10 years and 3 months old.
      I know how you feel. I still cry for not seeing him. I had him created and he’s now in my bedroom. Hope my pain goes away soon. Best wishes David.

  • @alisaaustin8431
    @alisaaustin8431 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I lost my 22 year old cat last night. It is so quiet without her. My heart breaks; I miss her so.

    • @pjm1902
      @pjm1902 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am so sorry

  • @mbainrot
    @mbainrot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry to hear about your loss James :(
    It's always tough loosing a pet, they are as much as a family member as the humans in the family.
    That was a really bueatiful arbiturary, George would be proud of you mate.
    *virtual hugs over the interwebs*

  • @moovintruespace994
    @moovintruespace994 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just seeing this with tears streaming. I hope you have some peace now that it's been 2 years? This must have been so hard to make but least now you have memoralised. your little minx. I don't know what i'm going to do when i lose my little one. I just pray she goes before me cause she's my little shadow. I know she'd be lost without me. This is why it took me 40 years to have a pet! I love her more than any human. This is going to kill me x

  • @laurencerocke7412
    @laurencerocke7412 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a really lovely tribute to big G. Take care mate

  • @majorbowie776
    @majorbowie776 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much, I miss my friend.

  • @phillee2171
    @phillee2171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A fantastic send off to the wonderful Big G. Its heartbreaking to know he is no longer with us. Best wishes and love for you both at this time. ❤

    • @TimesWithJames
      @TimesWithJames  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep. Time to move on though. He's always in my heart anyway....and his fur is everywhere!

  • @james5980
    @james5980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tribute, rest in peace G

  • @MrTwister86660
    @MrTwister86660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m sorry to hear that mate. Thoughts are with you and the family x