Big Jacks Story: [R.I.P. 5/29/2016]-His 8.5 year journey is over. |
Born: January 2, 2008; Died: May 29, 2016. Originally written in 2016 Big Jack came to us in 2008. He was very abused and rarely ate. A call came out of the blue one day; It was my sister saying, “She rescued a stray!” We made arrangements to meet at 10, he looked very scared thinking, will this abuse now end? I looked into his eyes and said, “Don’t worry my friend;” No one will ever beat you again. I picked him up gently from my sister’s car. He tried running, yet didn't get far. Big Jack and I were finally home. I let him free to smell and roam. Mama came out in a flash; Hissing and spitting, chasing Big Jack real fast. Mama didn’t like it that a new cat was here. She was the only one and didn’t want to share. We tried to explain that he needed a home; Pleading with her nicely to leave him alone. Once Mama realized Big Jack was here to stay. She took a deep breath and told Big Jack, just keep away. As time went on Big Jack ate well. He filled out his build and became powerful as hell!! If you messed with him he was one tough cat. He’d tear off your arm, in 10 seconds flat. We started walking him to soothe his inner beast; While he chased around mice to have a bloody feast. Big Jack would always sneak off on his own. He was still a cat who loved to roam. Then one day his heart gave out; Which sent multiple blood clots roaming about. Paralyzed hind legs feeling like cold kegs; He screamed in pain, pleaded and begged. We took him to the vet wasting no time. We didn't care about the cost, we'd spend our last dime. He rested in our arms crying out now and then. He was licking our hands saying good bye my friend. He looked so peaceful now he was out of pain but as his mommy and daddy it was such an awful strain. We finally said our goodbyes on that fateful day; We let Mitzy his love smell him, so she knew he was going away. It was 8.5 years since we rescued Big Jack. We all miss him dearly for he was our most special cat. R.I.P. My dearest old friend. For that day will come when we all meet again. Stanzas=22 Lines=88 Words=393 |