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Visiting my lost cat...and NOT saying goodbye (a happier ending)
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- (Episode 12) I'm the author of the WARM BODIES book series and I live alone in the wilderness. In another video (link below) I told you about my lost cat Watson who suddenly reappeared 6 years later, living with a new family. Here is Part 2 of that story: visiting him again to answer a few doubts and ponder a few questions.
Where do we put our grief for animals? Was this woman right to take my cat? Was I right to leave him? How can we be kinder to our past selves, who make their choices with so little information? And how can we be more like cats, moving smoothly through the tunnel of now?
All footage and music by me.
(Rhodes piano and Therevox synth)
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00:00 Who cares?
00:28 Mourning animals
01:23 Doubts and concerns
02:40 Visiting my boy
03:14 Cats live in the present
04:06 Why she kept my cat
04:35 Human monsters
05:10 Kindness for past selves
05:57 If anything ever happens...
06:33 Baby Wabastian
I was touched by your final words "Animals love intensely but don't cling to what they cannot hold and move through time"
Yes those are poetic words and thoughts. Far above what one usually reads on youtube
It really was something... Full of impact... Damn
Thank you for a great loving perspective on human-animal relationship.
that is soo true
I mean this in the nicest way possible, who tf are you? Your first Watson video popped up on my for you page, I watched it, I thought ‘Huh, this guy is cool,’ clicked on this video, got absolutely BOMBARDED with some of the best advice and opinions I’ve come across, just to sit there in awe as you talked with the wisdom of someone who has lived a thousand years. To put it bluntly, you are a *very* whimsical fellow.
That first part had me bracing for another mean comment but it turned out quite the opposite! Wow, thank you, and I'm glad to hear my ramblings resonated with you.
@@OuterEdgeOutpost No problem :) I do genuinely think you know what you’re talking about, and I’m sorry the first part of my comment sounded hateful in any way.
@@Duny4-ni6gu I wouldn't say hateful, it just raised me alarm like "Here comes another one..." You would be amazed how many jerks feel the need to pile on to videos like this, so I usually skim the comments on this one lightly.
@@OuterEdgeOutpost Ahh, that makes sense. It is horrible how many people hate on you/creators for simply making decisions you thought were best.
I simply cannot comprehend anyone being mean about this story ,,,,,🧐
I found a beat up, malnourished cat in my shed this past early fall, around the time I watched your first Watson video story. I brought her inside to my basement, fed her, gave her water and made her a bed. I brought her upstairs to live with my dog and I after the vet came to make sure she was healthy and also scan her for a chip to be sure no one was missing her. Not sure I would have worried about that had I not watched your Watson video. No owner was ever located. She ate, drank and slept for about 2 months. I've had her now about 7 months and she is about fully recovered, healthy and seems happy to be here. I still let her outside where she loves to sunbath in my yard now that she is strong and healthy. She's even starting to warm up to the dog. Thanks for your video stories.
What's her name?
WHAT IS HER NAMEEEE
You saved her Life.💞
Kali
@@JustACatOnAToilet AJR FANN!!! XD
(I'm an AJR fan, too.)
"Cat in current situation" is a motto to live by and would make a great tattoo
Do it! Make Wabastian proud!
@@OuterEdgeOutpostsir, you have a big heart. I love you and your kindness so much**.
@@OuterEdgeOutpost The judgments on cats made in above video are wrong. Cats in fact CAN and DO remember their past, probably as profound as humans.
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no but i would actually make that tatoo (except that i don't do with tatoos)
wish i could think so simply but it's cat exclusive sadly we have to consider a bunch of other stuff
My boyfriend bought me a Jack Russell puppy when I was 17, as he knew it was my dream dog. Unfortunately, after a year of doting on our pup, we realized we would be splitting up as a couple and neither knew who should keep the dog as both were bonded to him. As we were mulling over 50-50 or how to set it up equally, or not, the pup ran away at the beach one day. A few months later, we found a wealthy couple had found him and were giving him the most marvellous life. He had acres to run around in, he was spoilt rotten. We didn't have anything close to offer him in the way of quality of life, and even though we took our dog home with us it really bugged us we'd removed him from a lottery winner's lifestyle. We both just knew what we had to do, we returned him as the owners adored him. She cried when we said she could keep him. One of the toughest decisions we've ever made, but glad we did it. We did ask if we could visit occasionally, which they agreed. We visited once per year, but then they moved and we never saw him again. I hope he's happy ♥
How long ago? Do you think he's still around
What a beautiful gift of unconditional love - for your 'pup' and for his 'other' family that also loved him
💜
Good for you for being so unselfish.
That's what you do when you truly love someone, you want the best for them, even if that means you're not a part of that best. ❤
I have had cats and dogs all my adult life. Many years ago I lived next door to an elderly woman who loved the cats, but lived with her crotchety old brother, who would not let her have one in the house.
Little by little she enticed one of them, a rescue I had named Tri-Pawed, to live mainly on her front porch. I wouldn’t see him for days, but I knew where he was.
One day I encountered the brother outside on the street and he told me they were moving out of town, and I’d better come and get my “ damn freeloading cat!”
I went immediately, picked up Tri-Pawed from his plush bed on the porch next door, and brought him back to my house.
The next day my neighbour came to my door in tears and begged me to let her take Tri-Pawed with her, so I told her what her brother had said. She was furious because they were moving into separate homes with different family members, and she was welcome to bring him.
I loved Tri-Pawed, but I had four other cats. I told her I’d be happy to let her take him, and he would be happy, too. She was so happy and grateful, I knew it was the right thing to do.
What I told her was that cats decide who they belong to, and he had decided to belong to her. She outlived him, but not by much. ❤️
So glad you found out the truth so she could make her own decision about what to do about Tri-Pawed.
You are a lucky man, you can meet your cat even 6 years later, and you can pet him again, I only can meet my son in my dream.
I'm very sorry.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss aswell.
So so sorry, stay strong 🤍
I don't know why people need to search for more - you found your cat, he is happy, has a great owner amd you know he's okay. And if something happens to Julie, you'll be there to take care of Wabastian. What more closure do we need? This is a happy ending.
Yeah, I think the first one left things a little raw, but this one felt like closure.
I do hope you visit him again. Keep the connection..
Your being is resonantly good
I really appreciate your practicality ❤my over emotional self wanted to see more can’t lie
There is much more humanity in cats than in a lot of humans.
Wabastian looks happy and healthy 😃♥
Yep, for being a 12 year old cat who's been through some shit, I think he's doing very well!
Wabastian sounds fair enough😅
I tried to save an injured bird today. It died on the way to the vet. I know it wasn't my pet and I literally didn't know about it's existance beforehand but it really f-ed me up. Rest in Eternity little one.
Thank you for trying to save the bird. Birds are very fragile. It's a painful awareness if you are a bird lover. You did the right thing trying to help. And you provided some comfort and safety in his last moments.
Reminds me of a Bluey episode🥲
At least you tried which is more than most people. I was in my city centre one day many years ago and saw a sorrowful pigeon hiding in a doorway with everyone rushing past ignoring him. A few hours later, I went back and he was still there so I picked him up and placed him in a ventilated cardboard box. When I got home, I could see he was unhurt, probably just tired and hungry. I had some pigeon seed which I placed inside the box along with some water and left him overnight in a dark quiet place. Come morning after he had, had a good rest, he was all perky and all the food had gone so I knew he was not hungry anymore and had energy to fly. I took the box out into my garden and left him to fly off in his own time. It only took him 1 minute to jump out of the box and collect himself before flying off. He may well have been a racing pigeon who was hungry and tired with the heavy rain. He just needed some food and rest before going on his way again.
If I ever see an animal in need, I will never look the other way and will help as much as I can. It's not always such a good ending, but it is always better to try than allow suffering. Obviously each situation needs to be assessed, especially if the animal is young as their parent may be close by waiting for a chance to retrieve them. If a parent smells a strange scent on their young, most will just abandon them so it's important to assess the risk factor and just observe the situation before making a move.
Yeah when I was a kid back at my old house I befriended a stray cat and it brought me an almost dead baby bird I tried saving it at my house but obviously failed
I am sorry .I do understand.These creature God has made do matter and that's why God gave them to us to love and enjoy.
This cat had a dad before...
and now he has a mother... Lucky cat
Fair enough, you explained why she didn't seek the vets, i guess the risk of him being turned over to abusive people compared to finding his lost home is a gamble she wasn't willing to take and i understand that, main thing is he lives in peace now and she looks after him well, you have another cat that needs your love and attention so it's worked out for you
Exactly.
I feed, water and put straw-filled doghouses on my porch for stray cats, and wonder where they came from. I would hope my own cats would find someone like me should they ever become lost.
Same. We're lucky to have a back yard & a garage that has been home to several cats for 25 years. A modest deck; a little cat door; makeshift beds with soft blankets, and Snuggle Safes when it's chilly. Regular meals & vet care. Even fans & radio. Some are stray & a few are feral. Most also seem like they've got a sad past, and we can tell that we might be their last, best hope. They usually spend the rest of their lives with us.
We never planned to be the Cat-Fam House. The cats picked us. In return, they've taught us how to love unconditionally & live life mindfully...to live life well. And we pray that when we die, other kind souls will pick up where we left off.
Time passes so quickly. The only thing more painful than losing a beloved animal friend would be having them outlive us. ❤️
Whoever reading my comment please open your hearts for homeless animals. Even if you give them some food regularly it is a big favour for them. Do not hand over to shelters. Every year 1.5 million cats and dogs are euthenize by these shelters even if they are healthy because they have no space and no body is adopting them.
So true ❤we must take time out of our busy lives to really help our furry counterparts I’m always rescuing strays and bringing them home While this may not be ideal, for me it’s worth the risk
It's not really that simple. Feeding homeless animals is not enough to be compassionate. Domesticated animals suffer greatly without the care of humans. Homeless cats live 10 years or less compared to a general lifespan of 20 years. Feeding a homeless cat can be prolonging the suffering of illness, exposure and violence. Euthanasia might feel bad for us, but that doesn't mean it isn't a compassionate option.
@@arowace498 Yes, just feeding is not enough, it could make the problem worse. If I find a homeless cat and feed it, it's no longer homeless, then it's mine. So I have to take it to the vet if it's ill, and I will neuter it to prevent more homeless cats. But in my country animals in the shelter are not euthenized when they are not ill, so bringing them to a shelter is not a big danger for them.
I feel like I just read a new chapter of a book on Taoism, tears on my cheeks and another example of why it's so important to live in the present.
You have done the right thing. Julie saved your kittie's life and the two have bonded. Taking Watson from her and causing Watson to lose her so you feel better would be pure selfishness. I think your offer to give Watson a home if Julie becomes unable to care for him is a truly generous and selfless act of courage. It shows there might be hope for humanity after all. You have such a good heart. I hope you find someone to share this life together. They will be a very lucky person indeed.
So many comments on the original video are just pure reflex reaction, "NO, TAKE YOUR CAT BACK" like they don't even listen to the reasons or grasp the complexity of the situation. It's nice to know some people do get it.
@SecondLifeDesigner
Same thoughts here.
Isaac did the only right decision for the kitty. ❤
(I hope these were the right words. I‘m German and it’s difficult to express feelings in your language.)
@@OuterEdgeOutpostI truly hope you don't doubt yourself on that. I too believe you made the right decision! And i know there are many more of us who agree. I'm sure it was the best thing for him, and that's what counts. ❤🫂
@@OuterEdgeOutpost can't rlly blame them one video over six years of contemplation u know and especially if they recently lost their own pet it happens but more people have come to from this video
Watson-Sebastian is so lucky to have 2 humans in his life who love him unconditionally. He also seems to have been the catalyst to an unlikely friendship. Life is full of lessons and surprises!
As a non-native English speaker, I just love listening to your writeresque thoughts and eloquent narration. I hope I said that right. Plus the cat.
Said it beautifully. :) Thank you.
Poverty War genocide and yet we still find the compassion to care about some guy and his cat thats what makes it worth the time
Just yesterday my cat disappeared when I came back from work. I had bought food for him with the little money I had left since I don't have much lately but I always look out for his food so as not to see him in a bad way, but unfortunately he disappeared yesterday, perhaps with the grace of venturing somewhere I live near a forest and a big river I searched for hours but it was already late around 2am I returned home from the search hoping that my friend would return I hope to find him or that he returns home safe and sound
😥
Is he back?
Is he okay now?
Did you find him?
Please let us know if your baby came home
You staying in touch is a double dose of good beeing done. An elderly woman is getting to have friends and company and watson gets the best of bith worlds and didnt have to ever lose anything at the end of the day.
I have deep empathy for your sadness about your lost cat. And feel so touched by your love true enough to let him with July. Cats are souls just like humans and love is what flows through all living creatures. I had a cat, my Cleo, who came to me on a very special way. Her mother cat guided me to her babies as if asking to adopt one. One of the small furballs directly hopped into my arms and I took her out for walks, accompanied by her mom. Finally I adopted her. We had a very deep loving bond. Some years later I moved to a house where I had my own little yard and I thought, it would make my little Cleo happy to go outside. But one day she did not come back home. I searched for her for months, but never found her again. The grief was almost unbearable, and my fear something horrible could have happened to her. She was a very cuddly girl, always on my lap or around me. Never would she have left just because she wanted. But I hope, she was just found and adopted by someone who gave her a new loving home. That happened over 30 years ago, and I still think of her and feel the love for her or even meet her in my dreams.
same here, I relate ... for me it doesn't go away one of life's profoundest and heart opening experiences is to bond with an animal. They are so innocent and pure, and each so unique.
Once again your compassion and common
Sense comes to the forefront. Your empathy for Julie , Sebastian , and yourself which is very necessary are so profound. I salute you in your continued journey with your old friend and now Julie your new friend. A wonderful connection with your open kind heart. Thank you for the sharing and update. 😻🥰💕
This is extremely well put. We need more "profound" people on this Earth.
Wabastian ❤️
Cats are a constant reminder of living in the present, setting boundaries and respecting them. I hope all of you manage to stay friends (just wanted to say Bob is a cutie).
Keep doing your best! We’re here for the ride.
I plan to stay in touch with Julie and stop by to visit on my journeys west. We had a nice time just hanging out with Watson and talking about life.
Happy to have you on the ride!
It's so nice that Watson has two people who care so deeply for him and who want the best for him. You're absolutely correct, we don't deserve animals, and it's so painful to see animals that've been forced into bad situations. When their entire life is the present and that present is pain...it's not nice to think about. I'm glad there are so many people willing to step in and be kind, to make their presents better and more comfortable. I'm happy to have been one of those people - making the present as good as I can - to all of the animals I've loved.
As someone who did cat rescue for 12 years, I can truly agree that we don’t deserve animals. The amount of cruelty and suffering toward animals by humans is staggering. My friend is a state SPCA captain and he detests humans as much as most rescue people do. Animal cops see the worse cases. Aside from my grandmother, the most intense connections I’ve experienced were with my beloved cats and dogs. Unconditional love ❤️. This story had me balling. Please keep visiting Watson.
You are deep. I wish you three the best. Everyone who loves cats I feel close to. Greetings from another continent.
same.
I've watched this several times, along with your first video, and the tears are just streaming. Not because of sadness, but of sheer happiness that this little beautiful spirit is alive and well, and in the hands of another wonderful family that cherishes him, just like you did. How beautiful that all the love you gave to "Wabastian" in his first 6 years, he was able to trust Julie, feeling a familiarity of what it feels like to be cared about. He was able to allow himself to be embraced, once again, and be loved. Thank you for sharing your story with clarity, and all your sensibilities intact. And Thank you, again, for being Wabastian's guardian with such unconditional love. Believe me, they remember what love feels like; and from the look in his eyes, those windows to the soul, he remembered you. I saw it. I hope you visit him again. 🤗😻Give your new pal Bob extra hugs and treats. May you be blessed 10 fold for having the grace, wisdom, and discernment for not ripping Wabastian out of a loving home. You are truly remarkable. Much love. 💞🙏🏼
I have a cat named Opal. She’s anxious but very adorable and I buy her favourite cat food. She doesn’t like being pet (she hisses out of fear) but I reassure her she’s important to me like family. I care about her a lot regardless.
My dog died when he was 17, my best friend Jake. He was a mixed breed Australian Shepard/Collie and he meant a lot to me. We got him when he was 2 years old and he was great. He was very sick towards the end of his life and was euthanised a few days after Xmas last year. I miss him dearly.
I had also lost my grandmother to motor neurone disease, an incurable disease that affected her body. She passed away at 74 last September. 2023 was a particularly hard year for me emotionally.
I’ve had different pets over several years (especially as a kid) but I always cherished the memories I had with them.
I also cherish my family. They mean a lot to me and they do their best at what they do.
No matter what, I value animal lives. They’re intelligent but have their own way of thinking and language. We have to respect them.
whoever thought that they should have taken back the cat right away from Julie have probably never felt these emotions before.
Sadly there are always people that treat cats as inferior to dogs, falsely thinking cats can take care of themselves. I’ve recently posted about our recently adopted stray that came from such a home. Daisy the stray Calico found her way back to our home after being returned to her previous owner. I’m glad you found a good rapport with Watson’s new guardian. True cat lovers don’t think about their fur children’s age or medical bills. We do the best we possibly can, because only true cat guardians know the bond that our feline companions are capable of. Best wishes to you and those that understand.
He DOES look happy and the fact he let you pet him means allot. You can see in his eyes that he was happy while looking at you. That is allot. He can't speak but only him hanging around and the way he is looking at you tells allot.
I have gone through an experience like this, sadly without a happy resolution.
My family had an all-black cat named Sammy, who we got before I was even born. He was old, around 17 or 18, but still relatively in shape. He was very much an outdoor cat, and spent almost all of his time outside.
But one day, me and my family went on holiday for a week, and left Sammy to the neighbours to look after while we were away. When we got back, he was nowhere to be found. We spent months searching for Sammy, and we even captured a feral black cat that looked just like him, but it wasn’t. To this day, Sammy still hasn’t come home; and I’ve accepted that he knew that it was his time to go, and chose to spend his final moments in a peaceful place out in the forest, unharmed and at peace.
This video reawakened my longing to see him again, but also made me appreciate the time i spent with him. I miss you, Sammy. I hope wherever you are, you’re watching over me, giving me warmth when all seems lost. Thank you.
I left this comment on the previous video as well, by the way.
God bless Sammy and you ❤
Tears pouring down my face and then I burst into laughter at your naming him Wabastian. :) So happy to see this as you said you would post about your visit. You expressed everything that needed to be said very beautifully, truthfully and compassionately as always. 😻
He still reminds me of our Greyson. Watson he will always be, I hope one day he comes to your care again!
you are truely a CAT PERSON have my best wishes
My current cat, Sophia, was formally a stray cat she was an adult cat and was incredibly thin when she wondered onto my porch. Every once in a while, I'm petting her or giving her the head scratches she enjoys so much, I find another healed over scar for from her past life. I getting really sad and mad that anyone could have abused her.
I'm glad she is safe now and can enjoy her cat retirement years in peace.
OH! Thank you so much for following up with this! Thank you for showing us 'Julie'! (HI JULIE!!!! Thank you for taking him in!) Isaac, please go see him again, and again. I think you'd know if he wanted to come with you, but I think he'd be happy with you again too - delighted. But he'd worry now about Julie. They know when WE need them, too. So until it is time, if you can. Maybe you should visit with him on video chat also. If he was smart enough to find 'Julie' he'd prob. be smart enough to recognize the video chat of his old friend. I really appreciate your letting us know the unfolding details. Julie looks very nice, and like a very good kitty Mom! If there is more to come, PLEASE, you have a waiting audience! I hope you are doing well, Isaac, in the other aspects of your life -- and wish the best for you and all this whole story! Love ya! Keep us informed!
Content like this is why I subscribed and became a Patreon. Your voice itself is so comforting. I have a relatively new orange kitty and I have had several cats before; the last one let out a howl in the middle of the night and the next morning I found him dead under his favorite chair. Thank you for enunciating for so many the feelings we have for our little charges.
That's horrible. :( Do you know what happened? At least he had his favorite chair...
same for me, he let out a howl and then got paralyzed ... I placed him on the bed and he tried to jump down but no legs. I laid on the floor with him for about an hour he was crying and deep breathing and I encourage him to let go and move on to the light. Helping him cross over was one of the most poignant experience of my life, it was so unexpected. It hurts like it was yesterday,, for a year now. Three days prior my youngest cat never came home and 3 days of agony later I found his body ravaged in my garden. In 5 days I lost 2 babies ... both had large personalities so the void is huge. At 81 I am reluctant to get any young animals for fear of leaving them behind as I have no one close to me any more. Loving animals is not for sissies, I have lost many and wow you just never forget the hurt because when you remember their precious ways it hurts as well.
“Dropped in this planet without context or consent” how very insightful and compassionate … I appreciate your eloquence, you speak my mind in ways I never could.
The way you share this story gets me in the feels every time. Cats, am I right? With the exception of being a mom and all that comes with that, some of my most profound life lessons have been from sharing a life with pets. I used to work in an animal shelter, and I recall a similar situation where a dog we had in our care for three months finally found a new family with small children. We were so happy for the dog. A few months after the new family took the dog home they went to a new vet, and that vet happened to recognize the dog and knew who the previous owner was. The vet contacted the previous owner (a single man) and the same dilemma unfolded. Who does the dog "belong" to now? The shelter staff tried to mediate as best we could, but there was no "right" answer. We let the families decide for themselves and to this day I'm not sure who ended up with the dog. I think about that often. Thanks for the Wabastian update. It's heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Julie seems like a lovely lady. Your lives may have been entangled for a reason. Cheers.
It is a strange world , we're all on a journey through.
We only Walk together for a short time. You have to make the best decisions you can and move on.
I admire your insightfulness. And I'm very glad to have an update on Wabastian. Cat in current situation - love that - it's so true.
How special it is to get an update on Watson and that you had another visit. He does seem to be happy with Julie. It was good that you asked her to make sure that if anything happened to her that Watson would come back to live out his years with you. I lost my dog when the gate was left open and it was the most traumatic experience searching for him. I can only imagine how you must have felt all that time not knowing what happened, and the relief you feel knowing he is still loved.
ISTG how did the "Baby Wabastian" part make me cry...
"we don't deserve them", no truer statement has ever been said.
This was a great follow up to the last video. I'm glad you decided to keep in touch with Julie and Wabastion, rather than letting the other video be the final goodbye. Y'all both seem like great people with one very lucky cat in the middle ♥️
What an amazing guy to love so much
You, Watson & Julie have been on my mind for a long time! I prayed that you'd visit with them again. It seemed that it would be good for all three of you. Wabastian (love that name) has brought the two of you together in a special kind of way. Perhaps, in time, you may be able to offer Julie a needed connection in this life. It's hard getting older in this world now. It's very hard to outlive our loved ones. Life hits you much harder, especially if you're lonely. I'm learning this now.
We cat lovers have a unique way of connecting with each other. Sometimes close bonds grow from these friendships. Sometimes they're like family bonds. When it happens, it's magical. It's more than a mere coincidence that you, Wabastian & Julie met up in the way that you did. 😉
Oh, and I absolutely love that Wabastian was saved & is now loved by ... JULIE. ✨
Yeah, I think she still has plenty of family, she has a husband, kids, grandkids, so I don't think she's lonely, but it could be a unexpected little friendship over time. I did enjoy hanging out with her on the patio and just talking about animals while Watson wandered around head butting our legs. :)
all that you said, same for me ... thank you.
What a profound way of thinking about this situation. I would have done exactly the same thing. I once adopted one of my cats to an elderly lady friend on the promise that if ever she couldn't care for him he was to return to me. I never felt sad to part with hi because I knew he had a good home. The time came to pass that she couldn't care for him and I brought him back to his old home where he lived out his last years. Yes cats do live in the moment. We should all try it.
I've adopted several strays over the years and never thought of checking for a chip. The fact is chipping animals is a fairly recent thing to do and my last adopted stray was over thirty years ago. He was a big golden who obviously had a home before he wandered in and just never left. To do it over, I would have him scanned but at the time and for the dozen years he lived with me, it honestly never occurred to me he might have a chip. I loved him so much I don't know how I could have given him up but knowing some one loved him as much as I did and would give him a good life, I hope I would have done the right thing. Over twenty years since he passed, I feel he was supposed to be my dog. And so he was and forever will be. Rest well Yellerdog.
Thank you, Sir, your words are healing and a joy!
Delighted to have found your sight, wonderful Writer!
I lost my cat 3 months ago. I looked for him every day and especially at night. After about 2 months of him being gone I was mentally prepared to never get him back. After work one night I was on my way home and I found him in a neighbor's driveway 4 houses down. I picked him up and he almost seemed feral and started to claw/bite me in the face. As soon as I said Sunny is that you he stopped and then just clung onto me for dear life. I got him inside and he plopped on my lap and slept for a few hours. It's been about a week now since I've2 found him. He does trust me and he loves to get pet by me. He keeps on hiding though and he was popping up and coming out of hiding to see me. Get food and water. Now he's staying hidden and won't come out. When I found him he was covered in fleas but had been eating. There's also a possibility that a neighbor had him. They eventually said they trapped him one night in their garage with their cats. They said the next day they let him out but didn't know what way he left. Also found out the same day he got trapped in that garage he was chased by another neighbor's dog. The neighbors that trapped him in their garage feed feral cats but they also said Sunny would let her pick him up so I know he had to trust her to some extent. I know the neighbors are cat lovers. I also think because the house was chaotic when he disappeared because my family had a family member with a back injury, I was helping them move around the house because they couldn't on their own. My grandpa was in a panic knocking loudly on my door to get me to help my grandma. The ambulance had been to the house 2 times in one month. I was gone and not home as much. All things that stress a cat out, throwing off their routine as well, his favorite person not being there with him as much. He probably also felt like I didn't love him as much because I wasn't there and didn't have the time to pay attention to him like before. He really was my best friend too. He always listened to me when I called him, he would always follow me around, he would always watch me do everything and wanted to know what it was. He always looked in the grocery bags anticipating to find what it was that I got him. If I was going somewhere that didn't have cat food or toys I would bring some with me just to throw it in the bag so he could find it when I got back. It helped prevent him from darting out the door when I would have to bring in alot of bags and have my hands full. I kinda understand what you mean about finding your lost cat after a long time 3 months was long for me so I can't imagine 6 years. I don't know what happened to Sunny for 3 months. He was being fed but had fleas really bad. At one point after 2 months I changed my lost pet post up and I added all his favorite foods and toys. I added other notes in their to let people know what he likes and don't like. I put his fears in there. I put how I used to play with the laser pointer with him but I stopped because I thought it was bad for him. If he heard that click he would wake up and look crazy for it. I put that he loves the cat fishing pole toy, feather fish and birds. And of course his apple paws his favorite treats and wet food. I had wished to get him back and then I also wished that he was getting spoiled somewhere because that's definitely a better outcome than him living in the streets or killed somehow. I have thought about rehoming him if I can't get him to be better because I want him to be happy . I am looking up how to get a cat like him to be somewhat normal again. I don't have any idea the pain he suffered those last three months or what he went through. I feel really bad for him. Him hiding all the time is not a life I want for him. I don't want to rehome him because I love him and don't want to have to put him through more trauma. Its really hard right now and I don't know what to do but I'm doing my best with what knowledge I have to try to make him feel comfortable and loved. I don't want to rush him out of hiding. I don't want to leave him to hide and he living in fear like that. I just want him happy. Reuniting with him was not the way I expected it to be or wanted it to be. I cried tears of happiness and sadness when I found him in the shape he was. I have gotten the fleas taken care of and got him cleaned up. He seemed happy and appreciated that. He wouldn't come out of hiding for friskies wet food but the applepaws tuna chunk he did. I have gotten him a couple new cat condos and houses and beds. He uses them for like a day or less and then moves on to a new spot. The chaos at the house with everyone stressed out with grandma being injured, me not being there as much, getting chased by a dog and locked in a neighbor's garage has done a number on him. Then what ever happened to him for the three months is unknown. I'm happy my work let me take off early one night to go look for him because I thought he got out again. But he was hiding for 2 almost 3 days and I didn't even know it. The night I left work early I was outside looking for him and saw 4 coyotes. I was so scared but luckily he came out when I went inside at 630am. I was out all night. I want Sunny to be happy again. Thank you for reading and thank you for sharing your story.
Animals love intensely but don't cling to what they cannot hold and move through time: I am a cat!
Hey buddy, you just popped up on my fyp and now you have me in tears. For some reason ı feel that your life must have been tough. This story felt like a masterpiece, Oscar winning movie. You seem like you have such a great heart and maybe ı am just a teen on the internet saying shit, listening to peoples story while ı can’t even focus on my own but ı really feel like you are a great person. I am proud of you for your decisions. I am proud of you for being a great person. And to anyone reading this comment, you matter. You are worth it and you deserve kindness. Be kind to yourselves and others, please. Sending lots of love❤️
Thank you so much. Beautiful words to read this morning as I get ready for a day of hard labor.
When I found my current cat, I knew he was the perfect one for me. He has three legs and needs special attention. I also have a disability too, so we are perfect for each other.
His previous owners significantly mistreated him. When he was a kitten, they swung his paw around in the air and barely gave him any food. When I went to the shelter to look for a new cat, I knew, instantly that Cornelius was for me.
I give him treats everyday and snuggles and playtime. I can't imagine what life would be without him.
You did a good thing, it's very difficult to make a choice like that, I know, I have done similar choices myself.
I am crying while typing this out, it's really hitting me in the feels right now. Thank you for posting this video. I hope everything is smooth for you, whether or not you do get Watson back or a new cat.
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Just wanted to send my condolences man. Love the videos and I know you are good with it all, but I'm just sorry you both had to go through it. Life is a bear sometimes.
Thanks man. At least bears are cute!
I’m glad that you came to terms with the fact that somebody found your cat and you didn’t even bother to try to find their owner. Finding the owner would’ve been the correct thing to do. Period.
You missed the part where the cat was not in the best state when she found him. Why risk returning him to an abusive home? That's all the information she had to work with.
My first cat went missing and I always hoped she found her people and that they spoiled her with a good life. At least in this video, he knows Watson's in a good home. In the end, that's what matters.
Please keep visiting him and enjoy every precious moment he is in your life. This loving angels one day are gone and we wish to have spent more time with them. Please treasure this moments and do it while you still can😢❤
Think of this situation it's like a divorce.😂 I do enjoy your grown man bird's eye view on life. One day I will start upload my cats stories. The first one is gonna be my 25 yo past away last December. What a beast! Now got a squad of four and one living separately with my mom. Love them all. My kids, my glory, my pain.
I had the same thought, it really is like having joint custody of a kid. 😂 Sitting around talking about "So has he been behaving? Here, I brought a new collar for him..."
My kids, my glory, my pain. So touching and true and deep!
Trust me I get the feelings, whe I was young we had a cat named Aspen, became my dogs best friend one day she didn't return, while we never found Aspen in the end we got a cat when I was nine that cat was with me until I was 22, when I joined the military I knew I wouldn't be able to take care of her, I visit home often and she has gotten older. While I'm in a stable place and could take care of her now she is with my mom, she is home and loved. It would be unfair to uproot that for some comfort for myself in what might possibly be her last year or months of her life.
This is a wonderful update. I loved the bit about living in the ‘narrow tunnel of the present’ and how we should have more compassion for ourselves when we get an eagle eye view of the past. You have a real gift for taking ordinary moments and pulling out the most beautiful parts to share. It’s deeply refreshing.
It's kinda funny when you think about it like that, we're basically acting like privileged douchebags criticizing poor people. "Why did you make that mistake? You should have simply known all possible outcomes, like I do!"
😢Thank you so much for your heartbreaking yet beautiful story that struck a universal thread. Letting go is an almost weekly lesson at my age, losing friends and beloved animal beings. I was never good at that. I can’t say I am much better at it, however, I am learning how powerful it is to experience letting go. I find on the lifelong grief, eventually there’s a sense of relief and life becomes more meaningful and profound. Each moment matters, little things become precious (my dog licking my hand, a cactus flower suddenly appearing…). I always wish I can stay in that space yet I find myself returning to those feelings after every loss. Your storytelling and choices for Watson/Sebastian are expressed so well, speaking to the heart directly. Thank you. 😢 💔😌❤️🩹- Linda, Austin, Texas
That was terrific mate. He bootiful. And - I’m currently tortured by not having been able to do as much for my little woman who passed recently, due to my own- well - neuroticism. She got to nearly 20 years old. I wouldn’t want to go through having another the same way: I’d like to be different in my own psyche. But she did get many good years before I went all just-about-useless on her . (Wouldn’t be the first time). And I’m very glad of the good years i gave h. And BOY , what she gave me and my friends and family ! We don’t ‘deserve’ animals. You are right. I get stuck in thinking i ‘deserve’ this and that- it’s a tremendous squirrel-cage, that mind of thinking, and it doesn’t make you kind- and it doesn’t make me bloody happy either. Makes me stupid, demanding, resentful when I don’t get what I think i deserve, makes me childish. When i am not in that state of mind- i see wonder and want to serve it all. Who ‘deserves’ anything, anyway? I suspect its a childish notion, carried over - wrongly- into adulthood. But i get stuck in it. Hoping you and yours are Ok. Greetings from Melbourne Australia
thank you, this update brings joy to my heart.
Cats are Angels!
When you loose one its like loosing part of our Soul! 😢
Be strong ❤
A moving story full of wonder and genuine affection, only those who love and care for animals would probably understand
So happy to hear this for you, Isaac 😊
AWWW that is awesome ❤ so glad he is happy! It looks like he makes her happy too and that is a beautiful thing. It is beautiful that you have developed a good relationship with her also!
The way you narrated the story and those wise words 💚.
It was so nice to listen, so beautiful.
Absolutely wonderful story, I hope you, Watson, and Julie the best of luck!
Thank you for sharing w us Watson's original story & update. I must confess, I caught myself misty eyed both times. Be well, and by the way I loved the colored lights ❤🐈⬛
I'm happy for you, Julie, and Watson. And for all of us cat lovers who feel comforted by this visit. Health and longevity to all.
Enjoyed your eloquent and thoughtful commentary.
Glad to hear about your visit . Made me cry , not in sadness but glad for you to get to see your friend again , to say to him, see you latter ,
Thank you for this update. It's great to get more info on Wabastian and I love how you continue to relate the story back to what we can learn from a cat's outlook. I'm glad you got such an outpouring of empathy, but I'm sorry to hear about those other cruel people leaving comments and about the situation Watson might have been in before Julie found him. These people will be left with themselves in the end and their own bile. At least Wabastian had a good ending and you reconnected with him. God bless.
You're a good man sir.
Beautiful journey of you, Watson/Sebastian and Julie!❤ This just popped up in my feed probably because I watched the video when you found him and first met Julie. So happy to know you had another visit and offered to take him in just in case. Cats are such special animals! Try to forget all the negativity, sorry people can be so cruel. Thanks for sharing such a positive message.
Big respect to you for sharing and being human in current situation.
Be safe, sending some strength and motivation vibes 🙌🏻
So beautiful you visited them again. There ‘s really no need to say final goodbye. ❤
Better writing than most of the books I have read lately. You truly are an artist. I look forward to more of your adventures.
you are a brave, brave person. You have certain trust to a stranger to keep your cat safe, and they are (hopefully) fulfilling that request. best of luck to you and julie
So glad Watson ended up in Julie's hands, and that you still visit and will take care of him if Julie can't. What a sweet and just way to be there for your lost and found kitty.
Your beautiful and loving video brought tears, both sad and happy, to my eyes. May you and Julie and Wabashtian live long, happy, and healthy lives ! Love and hugs from the Midwest 💗🐈💐🌿
Blessed morning!! Thank you so much for sharing your story.
I think it's beautiful that you are open and not demanding in this situation. We are very blessed to have animals that come into our lives. There may be a bigger reason yet to unfold for this situation. Might just be a bigger blessing coming 🌠
What a beautiful video Isaac. Well done. ❤
Your an amazing human and I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos! Watson was lucky to have you as long as he did. I wish the very best for you and Bob! ❤️🩹🐾🫶🏾
I'm glad you went back to him to check on! Beautiful!
Thank you for the Part 2 video. Both your videos touched my heart. Well captioned "a happier ending." Take care.
Sooo happy that you updated us on Wabastian! I know that it must have been difficult to share with us your precious person moment and giving us your thoughts to the future. I was so touched and I cherish your sharing your poetic thoughts! by the way, I have two senior rescues. Love from Okinawa Japan
You're such a good story teller and you give such good advice. You've gotten so much out of these experiences and are helping educate others while telling these sadder stories. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, its truly heartwarming.
My black cat Lewis Hamilton passed away after 21 years, it was an ocean of tears and pain. He has gone to bed with me every single day of his life. The spirit of my and your cats(s) will be with me and you for all eternity because you earned it. Will meet again and be friends for eternity. Your Watson is 11 now, thats not old, can live another 10 or more years easily. Give him a stroke from me.
Your videos are beautiful. Thank you for sharing, thank you for caring.
This is beautiful. I’m so glad you decided to visit him and Julie again, and I applaud your decision to let him stay where he’s comfortable, but resume care for him if she can’t. I also love how you touched on how unnatural the concept of ownership with a pet can feel. I feel like I belong to my dog every bit as much as he belongs to me; he’s not just a thing I own. Its always refreshing to know there are others out there who know that kind of love ❤️
Just wanted to say your photography/film of the landscapes are amazing
Man on both videos you've made me cry out of happy and sad tears.. Your too good at conveying what you mean man..
“ we don’t deserve animals “
So true ❤ you are a beautiful soul, and the world is better with you in it 💐
Very touching trio of videos. 'Cat in current situation'. I like that.
Thank you for sharing your personal story about the love and loss of your beloved cat Watson. I appreciate your insight and wisdom in the poignant and sincere stories you offered. It's wonderful you visited Watson/Sebastian again and gave yourself a more positive experience on having closure with the losing him after you discovered he was indeed alive. Julie is a kind hearted woman and Watson's earth angel who healed him after his horrible ordeal. Watson is a special being and you were gifted with his presence in your life as he was supporting you in your life's journey. It seems you are still learning from him! It's no surprise he showed up in Julie's life after the loss of her son. There are just some animals who are transcended and Watson is one of them. Peace and love to you.
ur voice is just so majestic i can listen to you anytime of the day