Our Ancient Street Cat Passed Away
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Hello friends! Unfortunately, we come bearing some sad news - our ancient ex-street-cat Crusty passed away a little while ago at the ripe old age of 21. So we decided to make a little memorial video for him here, as a celebration of his long, dusty life and how much he impacted ours. We met him back in 2015 on the streets, he was there when we started our channel - he judged my ugly clothing and lounged in a giant beanbag - and when we moved across the country, he came too. Tyler & I loved him like crazy, and we're gonna miss him like crazy - and we know that a lot of you guys will too.
A huge thanks to Shelby & Sandy for the really sick art piece - you can check them out here!
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PRODUCED & EDITED by
Safiya Nygaard
Tyler Williams
Hannah Bruce
GFX by Dayana Espinoza
he was a good cat ❤️ thanks to all of you guys who have loved crusty over the years, and thanks to all who are leaving sweet messages in the comments below, it's making me cry but it's also making me feel better. love, saf
we will miss crusty so much ❤️ may he rest in peace
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he was such a great cat
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He had the best golden years. Don't ever doubt that ❤
No such thing as "just a cat". No need to justify yourself. Cats are incredible, loving, little passionate souls. He loved you two so much and was so grateful for his life with you. RIP Crusty boy
Same with any pet. When you love them they become part of the family
@Savetion 👑 you have too much free time, also you care enough to comment so 🤡
@Savetion 👑 you’ve also commented a LOT on this video, so it seems like you care a lot.
@Savetion 👑 how sad you came to this video so quick to comment that, clearly nothing better to do with your time
@Savetion 👑 clearly I do since I'm literally crying because of this video rn. Bro, you ain't invalidating fur parents feelings today 👊
That old man found two crazy and confused kids and went "These are mine now" then refused to leave until he knew you two would be okay. Crusty was awesome and he will be missed greatly.
Yess this made me start bawling all over again
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@@jasperylemonade4545 was about to comment the same thing lol
this put a smile on my face before bursting into tears again
Yes made me cry all over again as it made me remember the loss of my cat 7 years ago like it was yesterday.
"He's willing himself to keep going." I think it was because it became apparent to him that he found his people and doesn't want to leave yet. So he kept going as long as he could just to be with both of you.
oh gosh I’m crying so bad
oh my heart 💔
this comment really gets to you because it's so true 😢❤
great now im sobbing
Ok I definitely didn’t tear up at that part of the video…
"Do you think we can do this without him?" absolutely broke me because that's how I feel about my ancient dog. He's not just a cat. They're never just cats.
i have an anchient cat too and i relate with this videobut i dont wanna kive wtthout boni[my cat shrs a girl]
Had the same feeling when the cat I'd had my whole life (as in my parents got her as a wedding present before I was born) died. When she breathed out I held my breath for a really long time not knowing what it would be like to breathe in a world she wasn't there.
@user-xo5zl6xr9e I lost one of my childhood cats when I was 19 and sometimes I still swear I see her out of the corner of my eye. We never forget our loved ones, no matter what species they are. 💗
my chihuahua is getting older, and im so stressed out knowing he's getting older. this really helps, knowing that everyone gets this feeling.
@@rentrie__ I work in veterinary medicine. One of my main job duties is walking owners through euthanasia paperwork. Trust me, just about every owner I've interacted with has this feeling.
Crusty absolutely deserved this tribute video. RIP lil Crusty 🤍🤎🤍🤎
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Awww...so sorry for your loss.. What a beautiful tribute. #RIPCrusty
Animals absolutely have feelings and can return ours.
He really did 😭
@JENNITA B.O bye
RIP Crusty, he'll forever be in our hearts.
RIP. May Crusty have a good time where he is now.
@UCLSfDP_ne-2qJevL1q7xXfg get lost!
Five-ever* 😩
Yes he will ... Crusty you will be missed
Yeah
I know you said many times “I know it sounds silly”, but any pet owner know it’s now. They come into our lives and change them forever. We all loved Crusty and I’m so happy you had him in your lives
ok
Cats and dogs are part of the family and sometimes they're the only family member you can get on with
Completely agree ❤❤❤
"'He was only a cat'
But he was human enough to be a great comfort in hours of loneliness and pain."
-Gravestone inscription for Dewey, a cat that passed away in 1910.
Holy shit, that’s beautiful. 😭
Oh cmon I didn’t want to cry today
I keep flip flop between having our current hell fluff cremated so I can have his urn bared with me or find a place that does both human and pet burial!
I really feel that. My older cat (I have two), who we adopted when she was 3 months old, is very smart.
I came home one day feeling upset and just had to cry and she rubbed against my legs at first and then settled on my lap. I felt better almost instantly. She’s always up to something mischievous and I often complain about her antics but I really love her and don’t know what I’d do without her 😢
There was another cat named Dewey who lived in a small town library in Spencer Iowa in the 90's who was also a rescue like Crusty
And he ended up passing away in 2006 from a tumor.
There's a book on him as a joint project of another author and the librarian who raised him, that is to me, an extremely underrated bit of non-fiction
“because he was a really good cat and he deserved it” just destroyed me. thank you for sharing a bit of him with us all these years, he was the best crust anyone could ever ask for
Such a ripe old age for a cat, especially one with Crusty's hard start to life.
The fact that I am sitting hear crying over a cat I never even met, "just" because of this video, shows how much you loved him. RIP Crusty.
Same. And it's kinda hard to stop now. He was such an amazing friend.
Seeing Saf cry really got me
Me too 😭
Same 😭 I literally yelled "nooo" when I saw the tittle :") crusty will be dearly missed
Sames!!! 😭
It was almost like he stuck everything out till you were married, refused to leave until you two are safe and secure
You shouldn't apologize saying "it's just a cat". He's been a big part of your lives! Cats are just as much family as a human can be. He had a good run.
Yes! I have a five year old cat and he is my baby!
He was family.
All pets are. They are family. They love us or tolerate us.. are our companions.. and they deserve to be mourned and loved and adored and cherished. Because they are our family. Feline, canine, or otherwise.
Agreed!
Pets are never "just a x". They're our family, our friends, our companions. They are a constant safe space and provide us joy, contentment, and love.
When my dog passed away, it ruined me for a few weeks. It was a natural, expected death and he went out in his usual considerate way (this was the kind of dog who would only poop near trashcans on walks; we never trained him to do this), and it was objectively an "easy" death. But my dog had been my rock and my home for so long, it was like losing a piece of myself. He was like my unofficial emotional support animal, who had gotten me through so much. My entire life upended when I lost him. He wasn't just a dog; he was my family.
@@georginarussell1507 don't even bother replying, just report. they're likely just sad no living being has ever given them unconditional love like a cat could lol
literally sobbing 😭 he definitely wasn't just a cat, he was your buddy and your family ❤
I’m crying like a baby ❤
I’m glad I’m not the only one
I was already sobbing, and then hearing the sadness in here voice at the end broke me. RIP Crusty.
There are dozens of us! Dozens!
I was holding up until the painting and then I broke down :( I have an 8 year cat and as much as she drives me crazy and I joke about selling her, I still love her so much and would be devastated if anything ever happened to her. Sending lots of love, Safiya 🤎
Sobbing my way through this. Crusty you will be missed💔
I've watched this so many times. I miss crusty but they helped him more then any cat could dream of. I bet he's in peace knowing he made so many happy and loved
Same here! When she saw that awesome piece of art you can see that just hit her heart so hard and that's what hit me; I've been there many times over the years, it's never easy but it's always worth the pain since I know they had the very best with me.
Anyone who says "they're just a cat/dog or whatever..." has never truly loved an animal. So sorry for you Safiya and Tyler, he was your fur baby and you gave him an amazing last few years and all the love and care he wanted. Now, excuse me whilst I go cry and hug my dog.......
People who criticized your coping mechanisms to handle Crusty’s deteriorating condition had no right to do that. Having a pet die is painful. Humor isn’t meant to be mean or spiteful; it’s so we can laugh, and that’s exactly what you did.
Rest In Peace Crusty, you will be missed.
Well said!
Laughing, is a very positive way to cope. She tried not to cry, to be positive and light. I don't think its wrong to cope that way, In fact, it's a very healthy way to cope. I don't think crusty would be happy, to see his parents crying and completely broken. Instead we should celebrate that his in heaven, playful, and exicted there. Its so nothing is sad, heartbreaking, and difficult.
I had a puppy named bella and we only had her for about 6 or 8 months but she still had an impact when she died i could not stop crying for like 1 month
Especially because people make stupid jokes (and often a little dark) about their own pets all the time !
Fr. The things like "how are you still alive" are simply coping mechanisms. I hate that people pretend they know exactly how you should be feeling and say when they've only seen glimpse of their lives through a screen. I lost a cat to a fatal disease. She was a strong little angel when she pushed through the "1 day left to live" up to a whole week and during the whole time I was just wondering things like how is she still alive when she's already so frail. It's all just to cheer yourself up. We know our relationship with our family more than anyone do.
Losing a pet is always rough. He was such a special cat. You gave him such a good life. He is definitely watching you guys in heaven, enjoying all the food.
Especially the sandwiches
@Savetion 👑 it is funny that Crusty is in Heaven having his own feast rn, finally one of your comments that make sense 👏
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It’s been 8 months since I watched this and I think I cried harder than the first time. RIP crusty.
Same!!
Same
I'm bawling rn my kitty is 20 and getting skinnier b y the day. Rip crusty!!!
Same here
Yep rewatched it again and it hits just as hard
“He was only a cat, but he was human enough to be a great comfort in hours of loneliness and pain” -written on a small tomb stone from 1910. Sums up Crusty pretty well too
he's not even my cat and i'm crying, he wasn't "just a cat", he was a friend and a companion who got you and tyler through some really tough spots, and i genuinely hope that he's having an amazing time in the kitty afterlife and watching over you guys
i could not stop crying when i saw this vid
I wasn't expecting to cry. I love how she told his story.
same
It got me near the end, I lost my oldest cat last year pretty fast and I still hurt so of course when I saw how they reacted to the artwork I had some tears in my eyes as well.
While hearing Safiya voice cracking, my eyes started to water more.
This is literally the definition of ‘you don’t choose cats, they choose you’ 🥺
I’ve got tears in my eyes watching this. I lost my cat in 2020 and I miss him everyday - I’m so glad you give Crusty as much love as he gave you 🤍
I admit that I cried too. I lost one of my cats very suddenly as well in January.
@@bree101angel I was in floods by the end 🤭 sorry for your loss!
@@NaomiVictorias Thank you. My condolences on yours as well.
Me too
I firmly believe the best cats are the ones that feel like they "cosmically" come to you. My cat had been in the shelter for less than 24hrs when I went to adopt. Had I gone the day earlier as I was planning she wouldn't have been there yet.
Knowing Crusty waited until you guys moved and were situated; where he knew you would be okay, to find peace is just beautiful. He loved you guys so much. I've put this video off for so long and I'm still bawling like a baby..
"Do you think we can do this without him?" That. That summarizes the pain and sadness of loosing "just" a cat.
Hell, I did handle it pretty good until the painting.... Then, the rest of the video was blurred by tears....
Rest in peace, Crusty, you got the best family.
same
literally
Oh man that painting got me good
same
That’s exactly when I started crying too
It's so sad that she feels the need to say, "I know he's just a cat" because he wasn't JUST a cat. That was her bestfriend and I know if I ever lost my dog I'd be broken. I feel so bad for people who say "well, they're just an animal" because they'll never understand the bond you gain
Truly
Facts
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Yep*
It’s so true I used to say that to people when I lost my cat but then I realized that no he was Familly a companion through thick and thin and will be forever loved :) animals are a life just like us and can impact us just like other people do
I cried my eyes out! Rest in peace Crusty Boy. You were so loved.
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Crusty was never just a cat. Crusty was the crustiest, grumpiest-looking little old man any of us could ever ask for. He deserved a whole documentary.
i started sobbing when Safiya voice cracked. every pet owner knows how much impact of losing one of their family members. he was not “just” a cat, he was a family and a best friend. RIP Crusty ❤️
Dude, same. Starting tearing up, if the video had gone on for even a lil bit more I’d have cried.
I had to wait a few weeks before watching it because I knew I was going to cry I’ve cried twice now
Yes literally in tears 😞 rip crusty
@@honeydays yes😞
Saaaame
I was crying but when Saf started crying in the voice over I started sobbing. The amount of love in this video is incredible. You two gave Crusty the best years of his life. He’s not just a cat, he was a part of your family. He will be so dearly missed
I started crying at the art piece but then was like hyperventilating crying when she started crying in the voiceover
@@brooklynn6916 same 😭
Got all teary hearing his story. Ugly cried when she got emotional.
Me too 😢
Don't you ever dare to say "he was just a cat" and put down your feelings of your loss. You're allowed to grieve a pet that was your companion for many years. I sincerely believe Crusty had the best possible golden years of his life with you guys. ❤
Absolutely. There's a lovely poem that is indeed about a dog. But tbh it applies to all pets it's called just a dog. And it talks about how dogs are special and people who say it's just a dog, Don't understand and Never will. It's a lovely poem.
The same sentiment can apply to a cat a rabbit or any animal. No animal is ever just a.... They're family, they're our furry friends and companions and sometimes all we have in the darkness.
"maybe he knew that we needed him." That broke my heart, but it's so true... crusty will be missed ❤
not me crying over an internet cat I never met.
but seriously saf and ty: you two gave him the best six years of his life, I'm sure. losing a pet is really hard, keeping both of you in my thoughts.
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Crying over pets should always be ok
You shouldn’t be apologizing saying “it’s just a cat”. He was a big part of our lives. Cats are as much a family member as humans. He had a good run
There's no such thing as "just a little cat" when he's a member of the family. RIP Crusty. I hope you are both able to lean on each other in this time of mourning, and know that there are thousands of us mourning with you.
Exactly. Even if your pet is a jumping spider, a lizard, a cat, or dog, they are family no matter what.
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I know that I'm a little late to the party, but this hit so close to home. When I was in kindergarten, we got a kitten. She made it through everything with me. About three months after I graduated from college, she passed away, about a month shy of her like 18th or 19th birthday. It's been almost ten years and I still think about her and I still miss her. They're not just a pet, they're a friend, they're family.
True 💜
I'm also a bit late to the party, despite being a Saf fan since she worked on Buzzfeed! I knew this video was going to destroy me, so I've been delaying the inevitable... and I definitely sobbed through this one.
I've also had a cat pass away about 11 years ago, but not due to age; it was more like, she disappeared one day and came back with the most random, gut-wrenching problem that's too disgusting for me to talk about here. We ended up having to put her down the next morning. I even swore at my dad for the first time because, at the time, I didn't think he cared enough that my cat was dying. Looking back, I know he just didn't know how to handle seeing his child grieve so hard. But at the time, I would've sworn at anyone--my parents, the president, God, whoever--if it meant she got to live for one more day. Even now I miss her.
Anyway, my point is that you're absolutely right. Pets are absolutely our family. You never stop grieving over family, but you cry less as time goes on. Our pets deserve that much.
NEVER say “he was just a cat”, NEVER dismiss your feelings, animals become family…😿 Rest In Peace Crusty!
Yeah people that don’t see pets as family did not have pets
Completely agree. The bond we have with our cats and other pets is the same bond we have with our loved ones. The same love. Love is just love, afterall.
Don’t apologise for grieving. He’s not “just” a cat, he was your family. I’m so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing him with us ❤️
This!
😞 yeah
He wasn’t “just” anything. Crusty was family, still is. You can still do this, both of you can. It just might take you time, and you take the time you need. You’re human. I’m so sorry about Crusty, but he’s the best boy always and forever. We all love you so much.
Crusty was family I cried watching this when my dog passed away I did a native hair cutting ritual that my native dad did on me because we both agreed she was family
I just re-watched this and I can't stop crying. I hate the fact that Safiya felt like she had to say "it's just a cat" but honestly, if you've had a pet in your life, you know they are not "just an animal". They are family. Losing a pet will forever be one of the toughest losses a person can go through.
I lost it at the art piece. Bless his little heart, he was the perfect vessel of love. Rest in purrs, Crusty.
Safyia crying at the art made me cry so much
@@MoonSt0n3 Yes, and Tyler crying. The first dog I ever had just passed away, I really loved how brave she was to put this out here. My little sister actually commissioned a friend to paint a picture of the dog, and of my current cat. I love the art so much.
Losing a pet is the weirdest pain, because we know their lives are so much shorter than our own, but we love them enough for many lifetimes. Crusty was a part of your family, and by extension, our family as your youtube fam. RIP little buddy, I hope you're gettin all the turkey cuts you can handle while waiting for Saf and Tyler.
The fact that you decided to do a roadtrip so that he could be left out of his transport box and near you two the whole time is one of the sweetest things ever
I did the same thing with my cat when traveling. She passed last year. Kidney failure.
@@koi.in.pond3149 that's sweet
I just rewatched this and I still shed a tear, a whole year later and a half later. WE MISS YOU CRUSTY!!!
Gets me everytime 😢
Same ❤
Started crying at the art, which is PERFECT. He wasn’t just a cat, he was family, and this video tribute is beautiful. Never apologize for loving Crusty and giving him the best golden years.
Me too. Got through the first part but then lost it. 😭
haha oh man, I lost it at the picture as well.
I lost it at the painting too! 😭😭😭
Same. Really shot me in the heart
Yeah me too😞 rip crusty
One thing I’ve learned over the years is it’s never “just a cat” it’s a best friend, it’s family. I’ve lost pet birds and while it seems so little from the outside, your relationship with crusty was deeper then we’ll ever know.
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In 2015 our cat Magnus died after being ran over by a car. He meant so much to me and my sisters, he really was our little prince. I still miss him so much and I wish he were here still. ❤
Absolutely spot on
Crying my eyes out this whole video. It’s never “just a cat” they’re a friend and member of the family. My old man likes to come up and lay near me when I’m upset, they care about us too I believe. Crusty got to live his last years in the lap of luxury with both material things and the love from you and Tyler and it looks like he loved y’all just as much.
He wasn't just a cat. He was your family and a great friend. Pets choosing to live with and love us is a super special bond. I'm glad you guys got to have that.
Rest in peace Crusty, he will never be forgotten that's for sure.
cat videos are always bound to make me cry
Me: Ok, don't cry, don't cry
Me: *instantly starts crying*
It's impossible to ignore how much a cat can mean to someone, no matter how crusty they are. You gave him the best golden years anyone could want, and it's obvious he loved you guys very much. I loved especially how "he was willing himself to keep going". That's a spiritful cat. Hopefully he left that resilience with you. I believe you can still keep doing this, but only if you still enjoy it
It's so weird to be so invested in a stranger, and even more so a strangers cat. I definitely cried while watching this though. RIP little old guy
i was a bit teary but fine and then the last minute i heard safiya's voice crack i lost it !!!! rest in paradise crusty and may you be treated like the roman emperor you looked like ! with lots of turkey cutlet
@@anoukskylar_art8375 that was definitely the moment they were free flowing and I went into ugly cry territory
When she said the vet told us to put him down I started crying because it made me think about my two cats and how I know one is 12 weeks but the other one is 8 years. You never know how much time you have left or your animal has left. It’s hard to imagine life without my animals. So everyone cherish the time you have with someone, something, or an animal. And always please stay safe
same
“Do you think we can do this without him?” Is such a real, raw question. I love my senior cat with every fiber of my being, just like you loved Crusty. He wasn’t just a cat. He wasn’t just a cat from the moment you laid eyes on him. He was your family and everything you’re feeling right now is so valid and makes so much sense.
I’m literally crying so much 🥺🥺🥺
It’s so sad that question
And I saw another comment saying you don’t choose the cat it chooses you
That made me sob
that hit me so hard too, I’ve had times recently where my cat was the only thing that kept me going. They are so special and we are so lucky to have them in our lives
Safiya crying at the art piece got me. Tears immediately.
Me too. I was already weepy and then I cried.
The voice break at the end got me... I tried so hard!
Same. 😭
That’s when it got me 😭
Never say “he’s just a cat”. He was a friend and, more importantly, a family member. It’s always sad to lose someone close to you, regardless of species. The pain is real. Never let anyone make you feel bad for that.
Rest In Peace, Crusty. You were loved by many. Now excuse me while I go hug my furry old man.
He was more than "just a cat". 🐈 He'll never leave the two of you. God bless & RIP Crusty 🙏 🕊 🌈💔
To #teamtafiya: Crusty knew that you guys were struggling a bit, so he made a promise to himself that he was going to hang around long enough for you to come up for air. I know he's purring with delight at watching you two succeed and grow each and every day. I haven't been watching your vids for very long, but I know he's excited to see your next step.
Love, from the Midwest, Jordan.
I fricking love the way you put it.. a couple years ago my cat jellybean passed away and it killed me
Saf keeps saying that Crusty was "just a cat", but I didn't even know him and I'm crying. Cats are family too. They need love and care, and they give it back in their own way. You gave him an amazing life from the moment you met him, and he gave back to you however he could. I hope you get to meet again someday. Rest in peace lil dude ❤
I think she is saying that cause people with try to attack her with the argument of saying he was just an animal, we as humans forget we are just animals as well and that out existence is as worthy as their (cats, dogs, animals) existence.
exactly. I think the hardest thing for me to comprehend with the pet/human relationship is that our timelines are different, that’s about it. They love as hard as we do, they get as sad as we do, they’re a part of our families as much as any person (my mom considered our dog Mike a sibling 😂, she even called him Michael when he needed to be scolded and he definitely learned that when his “full name” was being used, he was in trouble). They’re so much more than an animal and I don’t think anyone who says otherwise has even been as attached to a pet the way I have been or the way Saf and Tyler are to Crusty
Took every word right out of my mouth ❤️
First off, Rest in Peace Crusty.
Second of all, as someone who volunteers at a cat adoption organization I think your video does a beautiful job expressing that a cat can and will give you love, regardless of their age. Just a strong pro-adopt-a-senior-cat message that I can really get behind.
I'm so sorry for your loss, and your memorial is beautiful.
“Do you think we can do this without him?”
You know he will never leave you. He’ll be waiting at your door on a stack of towels when you meet him across the rainbow bridge ❤️
BYE your comment made me cry even harder
you're very sweet
@@pigeondance I wrote it while crying! Sorry for the extra tears ❤️❤️
It has been months since this video was posted, but I will still cry in the art studio with safiya every time.
I also loose it in the art studio when Saffie cries.
Here's me, a 31yo man, crying about a cat I never met in person. That's the magic of Crusty, Saf and Tyler. We'll always remember him.
Agreed. Got me blabbing hard
So true, cats are never ' just a cat' and their love is unconditional unlike some human relationships.
as soon as they revealed the little art piece they made the waterworks started to go xD
Safiya and Tyler - We all know their never "Just a cat" or "Just a dog" they're our family. Thank you for sharing and all fur parents know how hard it is when you lose a member of your family. A beautiful tribute to Crusty.
나도 내가 키우던 강아지가 죽었을때 너무 슬펐었는데...
True I hate dogs but I would never say that
This was a really lovely tribute to Crusty. He could've lived and died on the streets but you took the steps to make him happier and healthier. RIP Crusty.
What a sweet remembrance video. I did not know Crusty's origin story, or that you guys only had him for 6 or so years. You gave him what was probably the best years of his life. You can cherish that, knowing that he chose you to spend that time with. Both of my cats were strays, and chose me, and I think that makes me appreciate them even more. Having also lost numerous pets over the years, I can understand how hard it is to say goodbye. I loved seeing all the footage with Crusty, he lives on in the digital world.
About a year ago we lost a family cat. I broke so many traffic laws getting to the vet.
My brother wept so hard. One of the saddest memories was watching him angrily dig a grave.
But right before he died, he purred so loud and snuggled us both. He was a solid cat.
Not me crying about a cat Ive never met, he was awesome, he lived his best life with y’all, RIP Crusty.
sameeee
Same !!!
yep 😭
14:00 "He was just willing himself to keep going." That got me. Hit me right in the feels. RIP Crusty.
Oh man, I was bawling already and that killed me
16:37 Saf: "Sorry, I came to this super cool art studio and im crying"
Me at home also crying : yea who on earth would do something like that * sniffle * * wet sneeze *
Same though! That is precisely when I lost it
Me thought out the entire video 😭
Me too, this comment made me chuckle 🙂 thanks for the laugh
I know oh my gosh I could not hold back my tears at that part
@@elisabethgillette1367 Same! Not me just sitting here bawling
It took me 2 years to watch this. It's too close to home. There are not the right words to express how beautiful you two are for giving crusty so much love. Crusty was the reason why my autistic son adopted his Lucy. Lucy who lived behind a library for (we think) seven years. She decided to claim him for the three years she had left. Thank you for sharing crusty with us. We are all richer for it.
Not me crying over a cat I didn’t know. We’ll miss you too Crusty. Thanks for sharing him with us and for being open about your feelings.
I'm over here crying too 😭
i started to cry when safiya cried when she saw the painting. he wasn’t just a cat. he impacted many peoples lives :)
everyone who says "it's just a cat" truly doesn't understand how much love you can have for those little demons.
they are family members and they give you a special kind of love only cats can give you.
Agreed. They are family and we love them like family. We lost our 16 year cat last November and well it still hurts. They are a part of us as much as we are them. 💜
Saf I’m crying. People don’t understand how close these pets get to our hearts. They’re like our babies. Our forever companions.
The fact that i'm crying over this cat- He definitely stayed until he believed you could be without him. He loved you guys, and I know you can do this without him. Even if you don't think you can, he's always there watching over you. Even if its with mild contempt :)
I can't stop crying. You guys gave this cat the best life. He really loved you guys and you can see it in how he wanted to be around you two. when a cat picks its humans , you know it will be a special relationship. RIP Crusty.
Me too. When a cat decides you are their human, you know it's gonna be for life
Same here (RIP Crusty)
I’m genuinely heartbroken over a cat I never met. Rest In Peace, Crusty. You were an icon.
Same. I think this is the first youtube video that has ever made me actually cry.
Thank you for sharing him with us Safiya and Tyler. Definitely a legend.❤
I think he was so chill with the move because he spent 11 years roaming free in the wild. He was a ramblin' man with the dust of the road on his boots. What an absolute champion.
“Just a (insert pet)” does not exist. He was loved, and will be missed. He was a good cat and just an amazing old man.
They're never just a cat. They're your best friend and child and it's always difficult when they go. He'll be in your heart forever and all of ours as well. Rip crusty
Beautifully said!
Crusty was not just "a cat". As you mentioned, he was your little buddy, kind of an guardian angel and the best friend to both of you. He will forever have a place in your heart and that's how it should be. Your channel is his legacy and he will watch you from above and waits for you.
4 months later and I finally had the courage to watch this video. Waterworks as expected. Pets are never ‘just pets.’ We all know that. They are pieces of our hearts. Thank you for sharing Crusty with us and for giving him the best life.
Same same I put it off for the longest 😩
i was finally able to watch it 😭
Took me 7 months and I can't even listen to the sound. Knowing me 🥲. I'll get too emotional and stop it just to cry. It's just not easy when you lose someone or even a best friend like rusty 😞. I think about it every day with my cat even though it's 3. But time tends to fly and it feels like yesterday when we got him as a kitten. Now he'll be 4 since next year is almost here 😭
I did it now, 7 months later I did not want to cry 😭
pets become part of the family so it's incredibly hard when you have to say goodbye.
When Saf cried looking at Crusty's art piece, tears started rolling down my cheeks. I swear to God I never thought such a thing would make me cry. RIP crusty.
Yeah that really got me too.
same. That moment got me too.
Agreed. As someone going through the same process and commissioning a piece of art, its a lot. It's so funny how a pet can just waltz in, take your heart and wrap around it. RIP Crusty,. He's a good cat.
same 😢
@@scarelebjd2983 I'm so glad you're commissioning the art. I turned 30 in the middle of the shutdown, right after COVID started getting bad in the US. So I was going to turn 30 while living with my cat, my little sister and her boyfriend, and I have no job, no significant other, I'm terrified for my parents who lived in NYC... I was not looking forward to it.
But my sister commissioned a friend to paint me my roommate's dog (I lived with her and the dog for a long time, I love that dog so much), and my cat, and she surprised me with the art and a cake on my birthday. She made me turning 30 in shutdown my best birthday ever. The dog passed away very recently, and I am so glad I have the art. I hope it's a comfort for you too.
This video hit me pretty hard ... especially near the end when Safiya's voice started breaking up ...
I did the same thing for my rat, Pearl, when she passed around Christmas. I wrote a song for her, which I called "Saying Goodbye" and cried a lot while doing so.
She might have been just a rat, but she was my first rat and she was my rat. She helped me overcome a lot of childhood trauma surrounding being afraid to allow pets close to me or to even pick them up. She was there for me all through 2020, even if all she wanted was food ...
I'm a better person because of her and I completely understand.
Oh I'm so sorry you had to go through that! Pearl will always be with you
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She wasn’t “just a rat” she was someone you cared for deeply. I hope you’re OK.
no pet is ever “just a…”, they are family 🥰
this is so true, its been two years since my cat passed away. flash back a year before, i talked to my therapist about missing my cat and crying so hard.
If I may - Crusty is not “just a cat.” He’s your cat and you loved him and he matters. You don’t owe any of us an explanation or justification for how much you love & miss him. He mattered to you & he helped you through some tough, uncertain years. That’s all we, as your supporters, need to hear. Take as much time as you need. Grief never hurts less, but, eventually, it hurts less often. ❤❤❤
He wasn't "just a cat" he was your family. In tears for you. He's so lucky he found you guys, and you're lucky he did, as well.
Never, never, "just a cat". He was family. A friend. An unconditional love.
I'm over here crying my eyes out. This was absolutely beautiful.
SAME
Me too ✋ 😪
Big cries. 💛
Same 😭😭😭 this video reminded me of my childhood fur baby that I miss so much. I cry more for animals than I do people 😅
@Savetion 👑 so you believe in an afterlife? Interesting for someone who seems to have no heart. I also have no time on my hands today, so every comment you make, I'll reply to. You buffon.
When Safiya cried at the picture I can’t lie, my eyes welled up. Such an amazing cat, RIP baby boy.
Okay the “can we do this without him” hit me. Now I’m legit crying
I feel that, idk where I would be in life without my dog or if I’d even be here as dumb as it sounds it’s true
don't worry we all feel the same
Yo same😢
It's been 8 months and now I feel like I'm ready to watch this video, but I'm still bawling my eyes out 😭
Crusty wasn't "just a little cat". He was a loved member of your family. He was a spunky little personality and even though I never met him, I cried when I read your community post. He'll be missed. ❤️
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Finally its here.
Same, especially since your life has changed a lot in the last 6 years it’s okay to view him as part of that
"... Maybe he knew that we needed him." I lost it :'( pets show us real love is not always expressed with words. RIP Crusty.
"'He was only a cat' - but he was human enough to be a great comfort in hours of loneliness and pain."
This video made me cry very hard. We all love Crusty. He definitely wasn't "just a cat." I'm glad he was part of your life for the time that he was. You made him very happy.
There’s no such thing as just a cat or just a dog or just any animal. Every animal is special.
it's 2024 and im crying. He loved you. Thank you for giving him all the love, he knew. ❤
he wasn’t “just a cat”, he was a friend, fiend and loved old man. RIP Crusty, he’ll be missed by us all 🤍🤍
He wasn’t “just a cat.” He was your family, and it really shows how amazing you were that he chose you to be his family. Thank you for sharing your life with him. Now excuse me I’m gonna go bawl and cuddle my puppy 💛
No, he wasn't "just a cat." People with dogs always talk about how they're part of the family and more than a pet. Cats are that way too. They snuggle up into your heart the exact same way a dog does. All animals, all pets are more than pets. They have personalities and thoughts and feelings too. Crusty was a beloved soul who will be remembered by many.
Yes!
Absolutely this. They are sentient beings and are never 'just a. . .' I lost my kitty-companion in 2009 after a painful bout of cancer, and no joke, it was just as bad as losing a person. Thankfully this is now starting to be acknowledged, that the loss is just as 'big' as losing anyone else in you're life. The animals are never 'just a. . .' at all. They are friends, family, companions, loved ones. Their thoughts and feelings count just as much as any other person in our lives.
Please don't feel the need to apologize or minimize how you feel about it. You two seem like you were awesome cat-guardians and took wonderful care of this little being and gave him a good life while you had him. He knew how blessed he was. Know that you did your absolute best by him and he knew it and appreciated it (cat style. :) ).
Absolutely exactly what I was going to say my cat was my fur baby and meant everything to me she was not just a cat and neither was crusty.
i’m crying really hard when you said ‘maybe he like hanging out with us or maybe he know we needed him’ … and the fact he’s passed away when he’s sleeping, after doing the night routine normally make my tears just burst. i think he feel really happy at his last time, being with you guys… thank you for taking him in eventho he’s already old, thank you for always taking him to vet, and thank you for making him the happiest ancient cat in his golden time❤🥹
There is no such thing as “just a cat” or “just a dog”… Our pets are our family❤️❤️May Crusty rest in peace.
Agreed. I always saw Crusty as like their child. I remember seeing a random buzzfeed videos YEARS ago about Saf talking about their feral cat. Crusty was an icon just like Saf & Tyler, the best family youtube channel RIP Crusty, you were never "just a cat" you were family and trust me it isn't just Saf & Tyler that are going to be missing you like crazy. We all are
I'm usually not an emotional person, but when you showed the portrait of him, I couldn't help but cry. You gave Crusty such a beautiful last few years, and he loved you as much as you loved him.
im glad they adopted crusty too, he had a good life with saf
“Just a cat” girl to me he was just a stranger on the internet and I’m bawling my eyes out! I can’t imagine what y’all are going through but I hope things are looking up. RIP Crusty. ❤️
Same tho. I lost it when she teared up on the audio
Not me watching this 2 years later and still crying 😭
me too
There’s no such thing as “just a little cat, [dog, etc]”. Animals are sentient, breathing feeling creatures with their own personality and quirks that become part of the family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Exactly!
I had a pet bird who was killed at 15 and could've lived 10 more years and people always say "it's just a bird." Pets are never "just" anything. He was with me from ages 3-18, I couldn't remember life without him. I feel sorry for people who can't feel that depth of emotion for animals.