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 🔔
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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 ❤
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.
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. 😺
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
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
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.
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
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. 👊
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.
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. 🌈🐈😿😭❤️🙏💜
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.. :)
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.
22 years together. I took her to the vets yesterday. The apartment feels so empty without her. No longer a home. But I am so grateful for the honour of having been her friend.
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😢
I lost my George too, at least in his physical form, because I could never lose him completely. It hurts so much, even now, 4 months later. I have been crying, crying, crying- never cried so much in my life. My George was 16 aswell and a tabby. Thank you for sharing this, at least we are not alone in our pain. I will love you forever, Georgie ❤️ they are absolute treasures in our lives.
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.
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.
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 😸❤️
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?!?!" 😂😂
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 :)
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. ❤️❤️❤️
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
@@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.
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.
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*
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. 😞💔🙏
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
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.
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 ❤
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!
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. 😢
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 😔
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🥲🥲❤️❤️
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.
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.
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
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
My male cat Benjie was put to sleep 14 days ok. He had a tumour on his back toe removed last November. After that he seemed ok. Suddenly 3 weeks ok he started to not eat what he normally would eat. Blood tests and X-ray were all good undertaken by my vet. However when my vet suggested a scan on on his stomach. There were many complications inflammation lymph nodes swollen - cancer is spreading. In his final days at home he gave up food altogether and was either sleeping or hiding in the house somewhere. He was a indoor cat and he new places to go. He was 10 years and 15 weeks old. I had no option to request my vet to put Benjie to sleep. My vet also suggested this as no treatment would keep him alive, he was so sick. I was with him it took about 3 seconds. I had Benjie cremated and he is now back home with me. I am devastated and cry for him to come back. I know I will recover to perhaps adopt another cat in the future but now I’m so so sad.😢 4:304:48
Sorry to hear this mate. I bet Benjie was a legend! Give yourself time. In a few weeks you'll feel a lot better and be grateful for the time you had with him. Afterall, grief is just love that has nowhere to go.
@@TimesWithJames Thank you James. Nice to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words. Having trouble sleeping. It’s now 3.40am Melbourne time. It’s so quite without Benjie jumping on my bed and sleeping as he used to do. What I can’t get over his purring he was so so happy. I picked him and all he could is lick my face and hair. Now I only have memories.
Went to see my GP today. He has been my Doctor for 20 years so he knows me pretty well. I was a mess when my cat before Benjie past away at home almost 10 years ago. He was 17 years old. My GP today agreed 100% with me to adopt another kitten. This new kitten won’t replace Benjie but life will start to rebirth itself for me. When will I adopt another kitten I’m not just sure yet. But it will be sooner rather than later.
@@TimesWithJames I decided to adopt a kitten 3 weeks ago. He’s settled in well and he is so cute and playful. His name is Toby. Went to a well known cat shelter near my home. But I still miss Benjie. One day I guess I’ll move my thoughts elsewhere. I feel it’s so unfair as Benjie was only 10 years old.
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.
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 💔
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.
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 ❤️
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.
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 😿😿
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Hi i am absolutely dreading the day that we have to say goodbye to our little dog. She has been a great companion to me but at the age of 12 i feel her Golden Years have passed her by. She can be a pain at times but our pain a lovely pain. Great story telling James its not easy im sure. Just also wanted to share with you in case i am the only who who saw this, at 12:40 in the video if you look towards James and as you look look over his right shoulder what looks like a baby squirrel runs down the fence ! Maybe a sign who knows. I have given my little dog a couple of extra treats today and thought well 2 wont hurt!😉
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
Thank you for that. I am so sorry for your loss. I had to say goodbye to my beautiful Mal this week. I am absolutely heartbroken. He too, like George, out-survived his prognosis by over 2 years. I am utterly lost without him. I understand how quiet your house must be now - I lived here with Mal for the last 12 years and I now understand that he is what made my place home. Its soooo hard to be here without him 💔 I will never ever ever ever forget him. I love you Mal 💔💕
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
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 👍🏼
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
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
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*
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.
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!
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.
Im so sorry for your loss💚 George appreciated the loving life you gave him and now hes travelling on a new beautiful journey and will drop in from time to time to check on youz. Our cats do. I love everything you've so poetically said. Animsls are here to guide us back to our true Nature - Love Atm I have a 21 yr old with Dementia. My last loss was my Chicken Angel and when she died I didn't speak for 2 months - Farmed animals are the innocent we think of as not important. Angel was one of many rescues from hell farms. I nursed the sick babies back to health. Angel was one of those and every night I would take her inside. She had to have medication and slept in the bathroom. She soon got used to that routine and at dusk would come inside, I was usually preparing dinner & she would come sit by my feet and chat non stop. Everytime I took her to her bed she would come running out shrieking to sit by my feet. I would have to go sit in the bathroom with her until she felt ready for bed. We had alot of chats. When she was healed, she went back to her flock. They all knew their names. Everytime Angel got pecked, Id hear her screaming and running towards the back door, she would run straight to the room I was in at the time - something that amazed me - she would yell angrily that her sister pecked her and wanted me to go back outside to tell her off. I have amazing stories about chickens that people would not believe. I never felt a closeness to farm animals but when I found out the horrific injustices done to souls that felt suferring I felt like a psychopath that harmed the innocent for pleasure so I stopped doing so and went Vegan & so began my journey & connection with Nature & also bonus - at 55, I was very sick but going Vegan healed my body (I had been heading for a stroke and was pre-diabetic & struggling) and now I see and feel so much more - 7yrs now. Angel died bc Chickens bodies are not meant to lay eggs everyday, they're meant to lay eggs once a month akin to a woman having her period. So the eggs often get stuck inside them and they need an operation but I was so busy at that time I didnt notice the early symptoms so Angel died. Im finding it difficult to forgive myself. All I can do is pay attention to my cat & dog I have and never be too busy to help them💚 I told all my non vegan friends I could not speak to them for a while. Animals & Nature are innocent and teach us so much if we care to FEEL & LISTEN💚🐥💚
I feel for you both so much you got me going too. They are the rock that's there for you no matter where you've been, if no one else will talk to you. I'm so sorry for your loss. 28th May 2020 I had to put down my best bud of nearly 20yrs my Maine coone cat. Sounds mental but Ive never had a sick day at work in 3 years but I took a few days off toward/the end of his life. Horrible that due to Covid I wasn't allowed to be there for the injection but the vet having known him so long snuck him out the back door to be with me. I'll never forget before I took him down, he sat neatly and looked at himself in our full length mirror. I swear he knew exactly that it was time and he was taking his first and last self aware look at himself with pride after nearly 20yrs on this planet by my side. I can't describe it , it has hurt much more than losing some family members. You'd given George such a happy and perfect life and it's clear he gave the same to you. Thank you for sharing him with us. All the best , J.
I think it hurts more because you wtith them all the time. Especially since the lockdowns and everything. I used to look at G beached out in the garden blissfully unaware of the total madness going on around us.....
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 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.
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… 👍👏
That was difficult to watch mate….. I could feel my self holding back the tears watching that…. You were lucky to have a cat like him full of character but on the same token he was lucky to have you and Emily and your entire family including TH-cam family that also loved him so dearly 🐈
I’m so sorry Jimmy, I’ve been meaning to send my condolences since I first found out this sad news but I didn’t want to over load you with messages. I’ve been a long time fan of your work, I’ve been watching plumber parts for 8 years and big g I think played a big part of the channel and it was always so obvious of your endless love for that animal. I lost my dog of 11 years last year in February and nearly 2 years later I still expect to see her loving wag and smile when I come through the door and it’s so painful. I hope you and em are well and I look forward to much more from you on TH-cam in the future.
Sorry for you loss James. It gets easier with time but it never goes away. Occupy yourself and keep busy in the short term and think of the good times. Much love
Gutted for you.. I had to take my dog of 6 years to the vet a few weeks ago and she was so unwell. Fortunately all was well, but I thought about you whilst I sat there for 2 hours in the waiting room. Its tough loving pets and people when they go.. very powerful words 👏
What you said about big g James was from the heart I could feel your pain he's not fair away from you and your family someday you'll get the key to open the door and he"l be there waiting for you to give his belly a big rub stay strong friend God bless Paul ❤
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 🔔
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.
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.
Cats are my favourite creature on earth, more so than humans. They deserve to inherit this place after we are gone❤
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.
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.
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.
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.
I lost my cat today ,it destroying me.
@@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.
Same... first time I felt so much pain and regrets guiltiness .
I just want my baby back she was my everything
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 ❤
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.
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. 😺
I can feel you.
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.
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
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
Meow Tezzie! ❤️
"It's sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew." -Henry Rollins
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.
Another cat that did it in style.
Reading this made me cry elisa
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
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. 👊
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.
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. 🌈🐈😿😭❤️🙏💜
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.. :)
My cat Elizabeth died 5yrs ago in my arms, she was only 11 yrs old and I'm still not over it.
I am so sorry for your loss! I know how you feel💔🤍🕊️🌈
You never get over it, you learn to deal with it… RIP SWEET ELIZABETH 😿😿😿
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 😢😢
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.
22 years together. I took her to the vets yesterday. The apartment feels so empty without her. No longer a home. But I am so grateful for the honour of having been her friend.
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😢
I lost my George too, at least in his physical form, because I could never lose him completely. It hurts so much, even now, 4 months later. I have been crying, crying, crying- never cried so much in my life. My George was 16 aswell and a tabby. Thank you for sharing this, at least we are not alone in our pain. I will love you forever, Georgie ❤️ they are absolute treasures in our lives.
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.
How absolutely beautiful- my condolences and much respect. ❤
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.
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 😸❤️
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?!?!" 😂😂
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 :)
I'm familiar with the agony. So sorry for your loss, Shaunie. Take care.
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. ❤️❤️❤️
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
@@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.
Very touching, had me choked up throughout. Nothing ever prepares us for losing our furry best friends!
It's a hammer blow. Loved him like mad. Best G unit ever.
It’s so so hard to say goodbye to a special four legged friend 😢♥️🐾
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.
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*
What an absolutely beautiful testimony from a parent towards his little boy…..
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.
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. 😞💔🙏
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
It’s never enough time for us to be with our beloved pets…
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.
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 ❤
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!
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. 😢
RIP Big G....You've left HUGE paw prints on so many hearts, sleep well
Cheers Les. He was a true legend....who hated the camera!
Beautiful tribute to your friend George. Im glad you still see and hear him... he is there with you.
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 😔
Poor tabby beast! ❤️
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🥲🥲❤️❤️
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.
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.
What a beautiful tribute to George. RIP sweet Big G 😞 💔
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
Lovely comment mate.
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
Ahhh mate that’s a lovely message. We miss him and will probably get another tiger this year I think!
Whose cutting onions around here!
Love out to James and Emily. 😺💕
I’m so sorry mate I was welling up watching this so sorry for your loss
My male cat Benjie was put to sleep 14 days ok. He had a tumour on his back toe removed last November. After that he seemed ok. Suddenly 3 weeks ok he started to not eat what he normally would eat. Blood tests and X-ray were all good undertaken by my vet.
However when my vet suggested a scan on on his stomach. There were many complications inflammation lymph nodes swollen - cancer is spreading. In his final days at home he gave up food altogether and was either sleeping or hiding in the house somewhere. He was a indoor cat and he new places to go. He was 10 years and 15 weeks old.
I had no option to request my vet to put Benjie to sleep. My vet also suggested this as no treatment would keep him alive, he was so sick. I was with him it took about 3 seconds. I had Benjie cremated and he is now back home with me.
I am devastated and cry for him to come back.
I know I will recover to perhaps adopt another cat in the future but now I’m so so sad.😢 4:30 4:48
Sorry to hear this mate. I bet Benjie was a legend! Give yourself time. In a few weeks you'll feel a lot better and be grateful for the time you had with him. Afterall, grief is just love that has nowhere to go.
@@TimesWithJames Thank you James. Nice to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words. Having trouble sleeping. It’s now 3.40am Melbourne time. It’s so quite without Benjie jumping on my bed and sleeping as he used to do. What I can’t get over his purring he was so so happy. I picked him and all he could is lick my face and hair. Now I only have memories.
Went to see my GP today. He has been my Doctor for 20 years so he knows me pretty well. I was a mess when my cat before Benjie past away at home almost 10 years ago. He was 17 years old. My GP today agreed 100% with me to adopt another kitten. This new kitten won’t replace Benjie but life will start to rebirth itself for me.
When will I adopt another kitten I’m not just sure yet. But it will be sooner rather than later.
@@TimesWithJames I decided to adopt a kitten 3 weeks ago. He’s settled in well and he is so cute and playful. His name is Toby. Went to a well known cat shelter near my home.
But I still miss Benjie. One day I guess I’ll move my thoughts elsewhere.
I feel it’s so unfair as Benjie was only 10 years old.
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.
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.
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 💔
Sorry to hear this Jose. I hope you feel better soon.
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.
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 ❤️
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.
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.
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 😿😿
They were such kind and lovely words James , so sorry for your loss ❤️Were all with you mate Keep that chin up 👍🏻
Such beautiful words, James. I'm filling up here. So sorry for your loss.
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
That's gotta be a Tabby thing....Big G did the same!
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.
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.
Sorry for your loss James. That was a lovely tribute to the Big G. Much love to you and your family.
I am very sorry , my cat died today, I share your pain.
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.
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
Please forgive yourself- she doesn’t blame you. You Love her brothers and her forever.
Hi i am absolutely dreading the day that we have to say goodbye to our little dog. She has been a great companion to me but at the age of 12 i feel her Golden Years have passed her by. She can be a pain at times but our pain a lovely pain. Great story telling James its not easy im sure. Just also wanted to share with you in case i am the only who who saw this, at 12:40 in the video if you look towards James and as you look look over his right shoulder what looks like a baby squirrel runs down the fence ! Maybe a sign who knows. I have given my little dog a couple of extra treats today and thought well 2 wont hurt!😉
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.
Sorry to hear about your cat. I hope you get comfort in the near future
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
Thank you for that. I am so sorry for your loss. I had to say goodbye to my beautiful Mal this week. I am absolutely heartbroken. He too, like George, out-survived his prognosis by over 2 years. I am utterly lost without him. I understand how quiet your house must be now - I lived here with Mal for the last 12 years and I now understand that he is what made my place home. Its soooo hard to be here without him 💔 I will never ever ever ever forget him. I love you Mal 💔💕
Mine passed away today I'm so devastated
Wonderful tribute James, Family memebers dont always need to be human. My upmost sympathies for the loss of your little buddy.
Cheers dude. Much love.
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
Yeah it's really hard man. Thanks for the comment!
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 👍🏼
So sorry we know your pain, our cat Orion had cancer and passed away tonight 4 days from surgery that was booked , heartbreaking
sorry to hear that mate.
@@TimesWithJames thankyou ,he was like well was in our eyes a family member.
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
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
Cheers dude. He will be missed...but loved forever!
Beautiful words for a beautiful Friend 💙
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*
Thanks Max. ♥♥
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.
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!
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.
Im so sorry for your loss💚 George appreciated the loving life you gave him and now hes travelling on a new beautiful journey and will drop in from time to time to check on youz. Our cats do.
I love everything you've so poetically said. Animsls are here to guide us back to our true Nature - Love
Atm I have a 21 yr old with Dementia.
My last loss was my Chicken Angel and when she died I didn't speak for 2 months - Farmed animals are the innocent we think of as not important. Angel was one of many rescues from hell farms. I nursed the sick babies back to health. Angel was one of those and every night I would take her inside. She had to have medication and slept in the bathroom. She soon got used to that routine and at dusk would come inside, I was usually preparing dinner & she would come sit by my feet and chat non stop. Everytime I took her to her bed she would come running out shrieking to sit by my feet. I would have to go sit in the bathroom with her until she felt ready for bed. We had alot of chats. When she was healed, she went back to her flock. They all knew their names. Everytime Angel got pecked, Id hear her screaming and running towards the back door, she would run straight to the room I was in at the time - something that amazed me - she would yell angrily that her sister pecked her and wanted me to go back outside to tell her off. I have amazing stories about chickens that people would not believe.
I never felt a closeness to farm animals but when I found out the horrific injustices done to souls that felt suferring I felt like a psychopath that harmed the innocent for pleasure so I stopped doing so and went Vegan & so began my journey & connection with Nature & also bonus - at 55, I was very sick but going Vegan healed my body (I had been heading for a stroke and was pre-diabetic & struggling) and now I see and feel so much more - 7yrs now. Angel died bc Chickens bodies are not meant to lay eggs everyday, they're meant to lay eggs once a month akin to a woman having her period. So the eggs often get stuck inside them and they need an operation but I was so busy at that time I didnt notice the early symptoms so Angel died. Im finding it difficult to forgive myself. All I can do is pay attention to my cat & dog I have and never be too busy to help them💚 I told all my non vegan friends I could not speak to them for a while.
Animals & Nature are innocent and teach us so much if we care to FEEL & LISTEN💚🐥💚
Sorry to hear about that James. Bless you.
I feel for you both so much you got me going too. They are the rock that's there for you no matter where you've been, if no one else will talk to you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
28th May 2020 I had to put down my best bud of nearly 20yrs my Maine coone cat. Sounds mental but Ive never had a sick day at work in 3 years but I took a few days off toward/the end of his life.
Horrible that due to Covid I wasn't allowed to be there for the injection but the vet having known him so long snuck him out the back door to be with me. I'll never forget before I took him down, he sat neatly and looked at himself in our full length mirror. I swear he knew exactly that it was time and he was taking his first and last self aware look at himself with pride after nearly 20yrs on this planet by my side.
I can't describe it , it has hurt much more than losing some family members. You'd given George such a happy and perfect life and it's clear he gave the same to you. Thank you for sharing him with us. All the best , J.
I think it hurts more because you wtith them all the time. Especially since the lockdowns and everything. I used to look at G beached out in the garden blissfully unaware of the total madness going on around us.....
Beautifully put Jimbo. Had me chocked up and the end. Well done for getting through that, you've done him proud
You're not the only one Gibbo.
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 😢
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. ❤
Yep. Time to move on though. He's always in my heart anyway....and his fur is everywhere!
What a beautiful tribute to George mate. ♥️ Got a bit emotional watching this. He’ll live on forever in your hearts… and in all your videos 🐈😺
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.
Cheers Bry. It's brutal mate. But we're moving on....I want another furry beast sometime next year.
@@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.
I’m sorry to hear that mate. Thoughts are with you and the family x
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…
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That was difficult to watch mate….. I could feel my self holding back the tears watching that…. You were lucky to have a cat like him full of character but on the same token he was lucky to have you and Emily and your entire family including TH-cam family that also loved him so dearly 🐈
Yep he was one lucky boy....even died in a cool chilled out way. MEow!
Big up Big G, gunna miss that little dude being on the videos ❤
He was a legend...
@@TimesWithJames he was indeed mate, ( me realising I can't do big g emojis on this channel 😞 )
My thoughts are with you and your wife James, nearly always had pets and now have 3 dogs and four cats, you can never prepare yourself for the end :(
I’m so sorry Jimmy, I’ve been meaning to send my condolences since I first found out this sad news but I didn’t want to over load you with messages. I’ve been a long time fan of your work, I’ve been watching plumber parts for 8 years and big g I think played a big part of the channel and it was always so obvious of your endless love for that animal. I lost my dog of 11 years last year in February and nearly 2 years later I still expect to see her loving wag and smile when I come through the door and it’s so painful. I hope you and em are well and I look forward to much more from you on TH-cam in the future.
Sorry for you loss James. It gets easier with time but it never goes away. Occupy yourself and keep busy in the short term and think of the good times. Much love
Gutted for you.. I had to take my dog of 6 years to the vet a few weeks ago and she was so unwell. Fortunately all was well, but I thought about you whilst I sat there for 2 hours in the waiting room. Its tough loving pets and people when they go.. very powerful words 👏
Glad to hear he's well mate.
What you said about big g James was from the heart I could feel your pain he's not fair away from you and your family someday you'll get the key to open the door and he"l be there waiting for you to give his belly a big rub stay strong friend God bless Paul ❤
Thank you for this 🙏
💔💔💔💔 Blessed Big G for all the memories he gave you... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
love all your videos mate, so engaging... keep posting, hope you're feeling better : )
Thanks. 😎😎
This is a really lovely tribute to big G. Take care mate