I lost my cat and found him 6 YEARS LATER...but now it's too late. (a story of letting go)
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- (Episode 6) I'm the author of the WARM BODIES book series (yes there was a movie) and I live in the wilderness with my cat, Bob. My previous cat, Watson, went missing 6 years ago, but then he made a shocking, soap-opera return. Here is a story about the startling grief of losing a pet, the bittersweet reality of being reunited after so much time and change, and the lessons I'm learning from how animals see the world.
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PART TWO (Visiting Watson again, asking some hard questions)
• Visiting my lost cat.....
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00:00 My Cat Watson
00:44 Watson Goes Missing
01:33 Mourning Animals, Mourning People
02:32 Watson Lives!
04:00 Difficult Choice
05:04 Seeing Him Again
06:05 How Cats Think
07:05 Learning to Let Go
Followup video with a happier ending is HERE: ua-cam.com/video/9NdZJWUfEYw/v-deo.html
I never expected this video to blow up like this. So many of your responses have been beautiful and kind, but it's also been a little exhausting reading the daily flood of comments judging me for my decision or questioning and misunderstanding various points so I want to clear up a few things...
1. I did not "abandon" Watson. I left him with my grandparents TEMPORARILY because I was packing up my house and going on the road to find a new one, and it seemed safer for him to stay indoors with family during that transition rather than being underfoot in all the chaos. He was only supposed to be there a few weeks.
2. He had lived with Julie for SIX YEARS. The same amount of time he lived with me. At that point he was just as much her cat as mine and taking him would have been traumatic for both of them. It was a 50/50 choice and I understand some people would choose differently, but please listen to what I said in the video before jumping in with judgement.
3. I never said Watson didn't remember me. I was just subjectively pondering the way cats think and conceive of themselves, based on how I've seen them react. No need to trot out science on feline memory function, this isn't about that.
Thanks for listening. And yes, I do have a new cat now! You can meet Bob and follow my journey into off-grid-ish wilderness living on my other videos. I love you all and I hope all of you who lost your cats get reunited someday.
A lot of my cats died💔😭 but I never lost them…they’re still with me…& yes… I will reunite with them soon…
Leaving your cat with your parents probably was a shock to Watson and he most likely went looking for you which Is how he got lost In the first place, not the best thing to do but life forces us to make decisions that probably aren't best for everyone. At least you found him and know the end of the story.
18h ago, yo
If that wasn't the best thing to do, please tell me what would have been better? Keep him in my house while me and a crew of friends thundered around packing out all the furniture until there was nothing familiar left? Then take him with me in my van while I drove around the state looking for a new home, sleeping in the van for weeks? Then dump him in the unfamiliar new house while we thundered around loading in all the furniture?
I truly want to know how people are imagining the process of moving with a cat underfoot. I think he would have been 100x more likely to run away during all that chaos than being kept safely indoors at a family member's quiet house. The only thing that went wrong is that my grandpa was more senile than I knew and decided to open a window...
You already made points 1, 2, and 3 in the video. It's not your fault if people lack listening comprehension skills. You're probably just better off not replying to comments that attack you.
Stay in contact with Julie. If she's elderly, Watson may need a home again someday. Relatives rarely take in the pets of elderly when they pass on or go into care.
My same thought as well!!!
Great idea. You never know.
Yes, so true. Cats have tragic tales associated with them...let's try to not have that. Julie may get too old for her pets.
Better yet, have Julie write your name and phone number and leave it on her fridge.... WATSON THE CAT goes here.
I like the hairy man more than the cat
I feel your pain,
In april 2023 my cat sneaked into a semi-trailer at my neighbours house. And was transported 20 miles from home. When the trailer was opened my neighbour recognized him, but he got away.
I spent a whole month,every day, searching for him, 20 miles away from home.
After a month I had given up, and told myself that this would be the last night i went looking for him.
After another night of searching without any luck. I walked back to my car crying.
And then just as i was about get into the car, i heard a meow behind me. And it was him :´-)
I threw some kitty-snacks into the car, and he jumped right in. And spent night ride home purring on my lap :)
What a beautiful story
That is awesome
@@AnaAlmeida001 Truth be told i had given up hope a few days prior, but then a neighbor called me and said that he had seen a red cat at the vacant farmhouse next to his house. So i went there to give it one last attempt, even though i had checked that property multiple times.
He had gotten very thin, and had a few minor scrathes from fights. But the vet gave him some antibiotics, and within a few days
he was back to normal :)
O gosh that’s just so awesome! So happy for you! 😊😊😊❤❤❤
Something similar happened to my cat. She decided to go for a long long journey from our home in the forest across the street. She was gone for at least 3 months. The first month I spent every night yelling her name. Walking up and down the road every day for a month. Eventually I gave up thinking the worst she couldn’t get away from a coyote. At any rate 2 months later she pops up in our bedroom window like 3 in the morning. Meowing essentially saying let me in I jumped up and let her in. Woke up every one in the house with my excitement. She doesn’t leave the house anymore I think she learned her lesson. Personally I don’t believe she was lost in the woods across the street. I think she got locked in a garage or barn or something by accident. Because when she did get back home she was skin and bones. Took her 2 and a half weeks to be able to actually move around normally. Needless to say I’m happy she found her way home. And has given up on trying to get out of the house at any opportunity available.
Leaving him with the lady. That was very kind of you. Letting go for everybody's sake. The essence of love is sending it without expecting anything. Just feeling happy that the loved one is in good hands.
Screw that old lady I would have taken my cat back
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That’s probably the saddest story I’ve ever heard, I’m crying.
Lol😂 the kid saying "I'm crying" cringe asf@@skittles_thedog8766
Me too😢
most cringe video
Me too
@skittles_thedog8766 I'm sorry but are you broken? How is this video cringe to you?
He remembers you more than you know.
A neighbor took two of my cats and hauled them to the woods to die. One found his way home 6 weeks later, full of ticks and weighing almost nothing. He cried in his sleep from the trauma. It tools weeks before he felt safe again. The other cat made it home two weeks later. She cried in her sleep just like the other cat. I still have one of them now. She is 15 years old and still smart and loving. Thank you for sharing, you are a great story teller.
wtf , humans are sooO DAM CRAZY , sorry to hear you and your feline family went through that crap because of some unbalanced individual , so glad they found their way back , that is so horrific , gentle hug for you both and a kiss for the other that has since passed , really sorry you all had to experience that as a family 💜
I hope you took some legal action against the neighbour... That person cannot get away with this...
@@harsha1989able I could not prove it. I put cameras up and he moved six months later.
My dear departed, beloved cat was the victim of a malicious neighbor, much like you experienced. It is a trauma I will never get over-- knowing how he suffered, as he was kidnapped, abused and then as the result forever distrustful of humans, so he was I forced to try to make a living in the streets, when the man with felony convictions, dumped him in a city an hour's drive from here. Sorry for your loss. 🙏
@@harsha1989able makes me wanna take justice into my own hands... so infuriating
I just wanna tell you.. cats never forget. They maybe will forget how you look, but they remember your scent until their last days.
Amen
True. They have excellent long -term memory that lasts their whole life. They've also been known to journey up to 40km to get back home and nobody has any idea how they manage to find the way. It's a total mystery. Cats are amazingly smart.
I've been told sometimes cats can remember you even when you go away on a trip that's why they get excited when you return..they don't know why you leave they just go " I am cat and will wait for your return"
Very true!
@@truckercowboyed2638I leave my girl for a week as she is with my parents and each time I come to visit them during the weekend my girl jewels jumps on my in greeting, I'm sure certain that they remember you especially from scent or your voice
I can feel the desperation this man went through when his boy first went missing. My cat went missing twice and both times I dealt with the exact same feelings. Every chunky grey squirrel was him, I walked for hours and sobbed at the library while printing Missing Kitty posters. Sobbed desperately every night. It was just as devastating at 27 as it was at 13. I honestly think the only times in my life that I'd experienced something like pure joy was upon being reunited with my kitty after being so broken at the prospect of never seeing him again. He's passed now, after being with me for 19 years. Miss him every day...
I'm so glad you found your baby and may he RIP ❤ I know the joy and relief you felt because I felt it too last summer when I thought that my precious boy was lost, but then I found him as I was walking through the neighborhood calling for him. The way he meowed when responded to hearing my voice broke my already broken heart. I could tell he was desperately looking to find his way back home. When I thought I might never see him again and never know what happened with him, the sick hollowness in my heart felt like the end of the world.
Lost my fish today. Just wanted to share that because this video came up as a coincidence. And i know its nothing compared to losing a cat but i was still emotionally attached to him.
You don't have to justify anything. Family is family. I'm sorry for your loss
I don't know why but I pictured your pet fish escaping and you putting up posters of a lost fish on the run like nemo
I was devastated when I lost my fish a few years back. He was my baby. I took care of him. It is loss. It is just as bad as losing any other pet. Don’t minimize your pain ❤
I still miss the fish I had as a child. All pets matter!! I'm so sorry for your loss. ❤
That was my daughter a few days ago, somehow and we do not know how, it got into the tank filter and messed up, she was in the room at the time and didn't realise the strange noise was the fish going through the filter, she's almost 15 and she was devastated :(
Every pet is part of the fam and is important.
I‘m just glad he is alive and safe and got to spend the last 6yrs somewhere warm where he is loved and cared for instead of all the other scenarios that crossed our minds back then
Yep, it's a far happier ending than I ever hoped for.
I agree ❤ bittersweet
Cats can track people for hundreds of miles. Some say they use a form of soul tracing. Watson probably left your grandparents home, to go look for Isaac
@@tabcreedence6553 Isaac?
@@OuterEdgeOutpost you’re to nice it’s your cat dude, fuck those people and get your cat back
I don’t think i’ve ever heard a better description of a cat’s mind…. Not even from cat experts. Hats off to you sir.
It’s probably a fiction story. YT is now full of these fiction story tellings disguised as something that actually happened in real life with these people. Just like every fiction story you can find flaws in it that reveal how fake it is to someone who has brain and common sense.
It’s probably a fiction story. YT is now full of these fiction story tellings disguised as something that actually happened in real life with these people. Just like every fiction story you can find flaws in it that reveal how f a k e it is to someone who has brain and common sense.
Completely agree. Beautiful.
Brilliant. English language is absolutely beautiful.
@@Arcticfox7not biased statement at all
This is the most beautiful and heartbreaking video I've ever seen. And I agree 100% with everything you say about how a cat's mind work. How they experience life, and time. I lost my dear cat 7 years ago. He was snatched from me. Stolen. I searched for him everywhere but I've never found him again. There's not one day I don't think about him. I dream about him. He used to be my best friend. My only friend actually. It was just him and me in the world. Just him and me, watching movies together, and you would cuddle in my arms. And then, the world ended. I always think how much he must have suffered when he was separated from me. How much he must have missed me. Just like I missed him. I remember having hallucinations too, just like you Isaac. I would dream about him while being wake. I was so despair. I used to burst in tears in the middle of meeting and parties. I think I lost my mind along the way. My mind broke at one point. I couldn't handle the pain. Not knowing is the worst, it can drive you crazy. When you know your love one is dead, then that's it, he's dead. But not knowing... it's too much. My mind cracked. I know I'm not the same. Now time passed, our life together passed. Even if we are reunited, we can't recover the lost years. We will never have our life back. We can't go back in time. I miss you buddy. It's been 7 years. Seven years my friend. Life has become a long long waiting, and nothing more. I can't feel anything anymore. Just the void inside. I spent the last 7 years completely numb and emotionless. And now watching this video I started to cry again. I didn't know I could still cry. It's good to know I'm still alive, so thank you Isaac for sharing this story. I do hope he found another home, and was able to live a happy life. I hope he was able to play, to sniff flowers, to catch the warm sun on his face on an autumn afternoon. And I hope, one day, I will see him again. But I always wonder if we ever get reunited, even if that reunion happens in Heaven, will he remember me? Will he remember our life together?
It's hard but it was the right move to let him stay where he feels home. Some people just think about themselfes and see their pet as a thing they can move around as they like.
I actually wasn’t planning on crying before work, but here we are
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Why cry before work when you can cry AT work? 😭
Those are the tears of the love of love itself … so easy for me and many to understand .. what I cannot understand are ppl who don’t have them .. they scare me as I’ve known some
I’m crying
@@arsongamer1510I'd just so both
I’ve cried more for the loss of a pet than I have for close family members. The grief is profound.
Same. When an animal loves us, they do so unconditionally.
Same. It’s unbearable
i think that's because animals dont live as long as humans and sometimes animals really connect to our spiritual selves, my cat Dusty always comes running when anyone starts to cry and makes them feel a bit better then leave. If your stomach hurts or you dont feel good, he'll lie either by you or on you and purr. Cats purring is very healing
Oh my gosh the same here😭
Ditto. I couldn’t have another pet. Anyway allergic now. But I couldn’t have left the cat, I’d be too heartbroken. I wonder if he had something wrong with his mind due to the fighting? Coz animals usually race up to their previous owners, and make such a fuss. I dont think that should have been it. You’re so brave. It’s even hurting me.
My little boy disappeared for 2 months and i was in bits in that time. Thankfully he returned and he never lets me out of his sight. Our bond is great. Once family always family.
My best friend of 19 years left his shell 10 years ago. It was time to go and with the aid of the professionals we helped him on his way. Earlier that morning it was raining and I moved him to his couch outside where we sat and listened to the tink tink of gentle drops overhead while we waited. The time arrived and as the vet Nurse was doing her part he looked at me in a way so that I knew I was the last thing he saw. He seemed to say thank you. He's the only thing I've ever loved and the best at teaching me how; right up to the very end. But it wasn't goodbye. I asked him if he could take care of my weather for me, and now I love the weather every day, no matter what it's like. But it's the rain that feels a little more special and I stand in it every time and say thank you in return.
I thank you too for sharing your story. The love you put in to the search probably helped the universe guide Watson to the right person at the time of need. What you did for Julie was beautiful. There is much warmth in a selfless act so let it burn the judgements away to nothingness. Take care. 😺
Make sure you stay in touch with Julie, if she is elderly, you can be a backup if she ever is not able to care for him any longer.
That seems a very sensible suggestion.... Julie seems to be a fine woman.
Very true. Any children or relatives may not be interested in caring for the cat. I've seen it.
@@catchingfeelings2691 This is open to debate, but i do not think Julie is evil. I think it was wise to leave Watson with her...taking Watson back & assuming the relationship with him would continue on the same footing as it was before is just an illusion...
@@jandoerlidoe3412 She stole his cat
@@catchingfeelings2691thought the same. Julie isn’t evil but she acted selfishly then. She kept something that didn’t belong to her. Not nice.
My 17 year old cat died last February. I mourned her just like a family member because she was family. You did the right thing. God Bless
no he did not ... sorry but he did not ..
Have some fucking respect @@coco_bold
@@erikarnesen6052 I don't have respect for a despicable "God" that killed all animals on earth, leaving only pairs of each, and seeing what humanity has become, i think that god is not only a murderer but also incompetent, it seems his reboot was a total failure. Of course i don't believe in the existence of that god, so i don't see why i would need to have any respect for an imaginary being.
@@coco_bold Read the room and context bro, I don't care what you believe or not, have some respect for the people you're talking to. She just said her cat died, no need for you to discuss religion out of nowhere.
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This is the first UA-cam video that has made me genuinely cry
You have succinctly demonstrated the pain of breaking up. Knowing that the person we once loved now lives with someone else and we can't do anything about it. We just have to let go.
It really is a bit like that, isn't it? A lot of people have compared it to the movie Castaway where he comes back from the island to find his wife has remarried...
I just found my cat, after he was missing for almost two years! Lumie was chipped and a nice girl found him walking out of the woods, 45 miles from my house. I can only imagine what he must have gone through during that time but I am so glad he’s back home now. 🙏🏼
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Im so happy hes safe back home with you
let me inside you baby
I'm so glad for you.
Não deixe seu gato ter acesso a rua novamente!!!
It's been shown that cats remember good people in their lives and after even years of separation they will recall. So, Watson did indeed remember.
Yeah right... wishful thinking.
Wish I could leave a photo with this comment. My cat 'Sidney Vicious' is approaching his 16th birthday. My wife and I travelled a lot for years; leaving Sid to be cared for by my father-in-law (FIL); who would visit him every day we were gone...and hang out with him. The last was our 2014 vacation to Guam for two weeks. Flash forward to Thanksgiving Day 2023, and my in-laws visited our home for the afternoon. Sid hadn't seen him in over nine years, and he isn't an outgoing cat. Anyways, Sid caught sight of my FIL from the top of the stairs. He turned around, went down to the first floor, and immediately went to give him a wonderful welcome! Head butting, curled his tail around my FIL's hand, and rubbed against his legs. Absolutely no denying Sid remembered him well; and was very glad to see him again. Cats DO REMEMBER someone they're fond of! So don't let people tell you otherwise!
@@endwigast5212eat more ballz Debbie downer
@@MarcusBPmine did after 5 years missing
@@endwigast5212 I don't think it's wishful thinking. I just think cats don't think of things the same way we do. Which means they process differently and remember things differently. Your smell, site, and voice are recorded for all time in their brain. Even dogs often take a few seconds to a minute to fully be excited by their human returning to their life. You can watch them think about it, it's interesting.
Some time ago, when one of my kittens disappeared, her sister looked for her in every place where they used to play together, and she did this for at least a whole year before giving up. I don't think cats have such a simple mind of "I am a cat in this moment" and that's it.
I loved this video. Your selfless act of compassion spoke volumes about the love that you have for your cat. You're a beautiful soul.
What an amazing story. Had me in tears. Lost my cat last month. She slept in my bed and was my best friend for 10 yrs. I will miss her forever. She once got lost and I walked the streets in my neighborhood at all hours of the night calling her name. I heard her meows inside a neighbor’s garage. The neighbor was hesitant to open the garage door, but I was not budging, and out she ran into my arms. I knew someone had her trapped, even if it was accidentally, because she was punctual for everything. Including bedtime. I love you tabby girl.
Lots of cats get stuck in garages and starve to death while waiting for the door to open. It's tragic.
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@unabashed so like don't the people that own the place hear the cat meowing?
Why would the neighbour be hesitant to do something as simple as check the garage? Some people really are rotten
@@unabashedThey shouldn’t be going into strangers garages and shame on you for letting him you shouldn’t be letting them roam if you can’t control where they go at least a little.
I had a cat that got lost and came back. He DID the melodrama. Running, jumping, meowing - like a dog. He was so happy to see me.
@@MelisJoy Cats have personalities. They are misunderstood as being aloof and "not like dogs" or that they don't get excited about seeing their owners. In reality, it depends on the cat. My cat died shortly after he came back.
Phew calm down... It's a comment section, it's cool to hear everyone's stories!@@MelisJoy
Even among humans, there's extreme variety in our consciousness. For example, some people lack an internal voice. A primitive animal on the boundary of intelligence and higher sociality, I wouldn't be surprised if some cats had a very different conception of time and history due to minor biological variations.
@@RycastFitness Sorry for your loss. I'm glad you could rejoin before he left
@@RycastFitness I'm so sorry for your loss, but on the bright side, at least he was with you when he died, and, you didn't have to live the rest of your life worrying/wondering what happened to your boy, like I have....hope you adopted one again soon thereafter! There are so many that need homes!!! God bless you!
Your words are beautiful. Your story with Watson is sad yet heartwarming. I'm glad you found peace in your heart and Watson found his new home.
Oh my goodness, what a precious bittersweet story. I'm just so glad you got to see him again and I am sure he remembers you -- I believe he was looking for you and sent out his signal to you. It's possible he had a mission with Ms. Julie, to help heal her in a time of loss. This is a beautiful story.
I just had to bury my cat, who died before her time. Thank you so much for those words. To know why my sorrow hurts so badly. To know she left a mark on me forever. I love you my Ruby Grace.
I am so sorry for your losss. Ruby Grace knows she was loved❤❤🐾🐾
So sorry for your loss ..but those sweet memories with your darling kitty stays forever ❤
when pets pass they tend to stick around close by making sure that you are loved and protected
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Memories are forever, and so is the special bond between pet and owner. Always. 😊
Bonds with animals can absolutely be stronger than with humans. That final ‘goodbye Watson, goodbye Sebastian’ was too much😰 Thank you for your beautiful story. You seem like a special soul.
Nah fuck that I don’t give a shit who’s taking care of him if I lose my cat and find him 6 years later he’s coming home with me period
Hello ! May Allah protect and guide you to his light and happiness in this life and the hereafter, God bless, Ameen. Excuse me for giving a little presentation of Islam, because it is very misunderstood nowadays, especially on those « Antichrist's » times, where media and politics are mixed to distort history and truth. Thank you very much for your time.
Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them).
Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI).
Allah means the one and only God, the God of all prophets and creatures, the creator of the universe and mankind, and the Master of the Day of judgment, where our destiny, Hell or Paradise, is decided based on our faith and deeds in this trial life, and above all, Allah's mercy.
Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.
Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI).
Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).
Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning!
Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures.
Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement.
It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them.
(19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad)..
God said : Say, “We believe in Allah, and in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and in what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We do not differentiate between any of them. And to Him, we surrender.”
(2:136 / Translated by Community)
Salam (Peace) --------------
Some people have strong bonds with stuffed animals that are unbreakable too.
Well this is not natural. Try to not neuter your cat and it will run for life with his own kind. Even 2 neutered cats at home will cuddle more with eich other then with you. And that is perfectly ok.
@@noname8151 you’re a fucking idiot 🤣 he meant a human’s bonds with their pet
This moved me to tears. It makes me so happy when people actually care for these wonderful souls, love them and connect with them. It also touches my heart to know that Watson found a new, loving family and you were able to see that, to feel that. So heart-warming! Also, excellent story telling!
Omg 😭 this is so beautiful and so heart-wrenching…. You have quite a way with words. Thanks for posting.. it brings me pause to think what could have happened all those times I ALMOST lost my cat, Mojo. I swear he guards my dreams.
Its enough to make a grown man cry 💧
and.. that's okay.
@@LiterallyGoku. Yes it is...
Some odd 6 months after this video was uploaded, and 2 months after your comment, here we are. Somebody is cutting onions something fierce around here, and they must be nearby.. 😻😿
I lost my dog and three years later I found him again. It was great. He had the best years of his life after that. Anyone who loses their pet should never give up. I prayed for him and then there he was.
I'm really happy for you. If Watson had turned up after 3 years instead of 6, I think things would have been different, I would have taken him home. But just finding out he's ok and getting to see him again was still something to hope for.
I still call out for Charlie when I'm outside, I miss her so much
you prayed for your lost dog and then there he was..........three years later.
I'am also praying for my lost mini pincher.. went missing,😢
This is so beautifully well-written. Thank you for this, and I wish you luck with your grieving journey, even if Watson is still alive.
I'm crying like I didn't expected. That's so beautiful and kind of you. He has 2 families and he's well taken cared of. I also had to let go of 2 cats as a kid, it was one of the hardest things I had to experience. Please stay in contact with Julie, and much blessings to you 3! 😭🤍
A couple years ago a random stray looking cat came out of the woods nearby straight into my garage crying and screaming so obviously I took her in and found a tag on her collar. I called the number associated and found out this single cat travelled from Daytona allllll the way to South Orlando and plopped down in my garage. The vets put me in contact with the owners and they came to get their cat after being lost for over a year. I often think back on the few days I had with that cat she was so outwardly grateful from finding shade and water to reuniting with her family. Cats are too pure for us.
God bless you ❤
Wait, so the collar stayed on for a year?
@@Kuroganemk2 yeah it was crazy, the collar was the only link to the actual owners and they were stunned when they came to get her
That’s wild.
This is crazy! I was just reunited with my cat who went missing in very similar circumstances just over five years ago. Fortunately for me, he not only survived five years living in the woods of southern CT, he clearly remembers me [edit: thinking about the differences between our stories, I realize that since he never formed any new lasting bonds with any new people probably made a huge difference] and is nearly identical in personality. He's just older and more frail.
I'm so glad to read your comment. And I am truly happy for you that you've found your kitty. You give me hope. My kitty went missing 4 years ago and I feel that it's no use and I'll never see him again. I cry everyday and I can't have any peace because I miss him so much. The pain is overwhelming and immeasurable. I pray I will find my boy before he dies of old age if he hasn't already and before he gets sick, injured or killed if he hasn't already. 💔
I'm so thrilled that you found him! You are together again! ❤
@@frauleinmona I wish you luck, Mona. But also peace. I’m so sorry that this has been so painful for you; I absolutely understand. Big hugs. 😢
@@MissKellyBean Thank you so very much Kelly. Your words mean a great deal to me. They genuinely do. Every bit of encouragement, support and positivity people wish me, truly makes a difference. Did you lose a kitty too? You said you understand. So, I'm guess you must know the pain and heartache of searching and searching and not knowing where your baby is. I gratefully accept your big hugs. Thank you my friend.😔🙏
@@frauleinmonaI've lost a lot of kitties now I'm kinda desensitive about it.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.
Thank you for sharing Watson and Bob.
Thank you for Julie for saving Watson.
I love the way you see your world and how animals especially cats may think.
Letting go is hard for humans.
Thank you for this!
Live well.
Sending love from NZ
Awe so bitter sweet! I am so happy you found him and it could put you at ease to know what happened to him! I’m so sorry you couldn’t remain together, but at least you another moment with him! 😢
There's something oddly beautiful about Watson being found by someone named Julie, of all names. So glad he's alright!
I know, right? I didn't want to make a big note of that in the video because it's kind of a strange self-reference but I definitely blinked a few times when she told me her name and I wondered if anyone would catch on that.
Isn't that just bizarre? I mean... what... ?
Such a beautiful thing
Cats are tiny furry soul mates to the lonely. That's rad you got to see him again.
I thought that was oddly poetic that he was found by a kind soul named Julie
Animals are the little stars that brighten up the dark. I’m so glad Watson was able to be that bright spot for Julie, when she needed it most. And thank you for letting him.
Hey! Don't I know you from Denver?
Yeah! I attended one of your author hangouts approximately 100 years ago :)
Yes! Hello again! :)
I love this video. Thank you so much for putting loss into words that I could never muster. I lost my own cat recently, 10 years old, passed from underlying kidney disease and I've been struggling with immense grief. This video aligned with me, as I struggle to describe my feelings related to loss and letting go. Thank you and may Watson have a good life with Julie.
Dude this was beautiful ! I'm glad you got closure so your mind is at peace. God bless you !
I was in tears watching this. I had to rehome my cats 14 years ago because i was made homeless. I will never let go of the guilt and I dream of them both often even though they can't possibly be alive anymore. Thanks for making sense of your own pain and relieving mine a little.
❤️❤️❤️
That was a very selfless thing you did. It's never easy to make a decision like that, but you did what you had to do to give them a chance at a life you couldn't offer them at that time. Please give yourself some grace. I hope your life has turned out for the better after all these years.
@@jmr9735 I also had to give up a beloved kitty when I lost my house, decades ago. It was the single most difficult thing I’ve ever done, and I’ve never forgiven myself, even though I knew that she was loved and spoiled until her death years later. I have never even spoken about this with anyone because I feel so guilty and ashamed. I know that your words weren’t meant for me, but they helped me anyways. Thank you for your kindness.
If they were kittens 14 years ago they probably are still alive, cats live longer than dogs.
@@MissKellyBean I've had to give up a kitty many years ago due to circumstances, so I've been there. My mom knew a couple from work that could take him, so it made it a little "easier." I know I made the right decision, but it's always still hard. I know where you're coming from. It sounds like you did the right thing. If you're still feeling this way this many years later, then you were a good kitty mama who put the cat's interest above her own. Don't feel guilty or ashamed for doing that.
I noticed a cat living in my second garage where I leave the door open and put cat food out and then eventually got to meet him and realized that he was a lost house cat. He was a very sweet and healthy boy but clearly had gotten lost. I looked on the lost pets section of Facebook and saw a person looking for a similar looking cat. Come to find out a family had lost their cat for a few months and were so happy to have him back. Still such a good feeling a year later
Best fucking feeling you saved a life that’s dope ❤
Nice mate
Why does this break my heart? 😭😭 I'm happy you found closure and a new friend. And I'm happy he found a loving home. He seems like such a special cat. He goes on walks without leashes, wow!
I'm going through this right now.
Mine is lost for almost 3 weeks.
I hope I can find her as soon as possible.
This is one of those stories that's both beautiful and melancholy. I'm glad you at least now know he has a good life.
Yeah that sums it up. Overall though, I'm so happy with the way it turned out. Sure I would have loved nothing more than to take him home...but that would just be greedy. What I got was enough.
No it wouldn't be greedy, you commend the lady for her wise thinking, but you can offer her all the evidence of how you treated him, and she will save another cat, there are so many to save, and still 1 more place if you take Watson / Sebastian. While you are not in the place to see very many to save from straits.@@OuterEdgeOutpost
@@OuterEdgeOutpostyou’re a good person and love how unselfish you were in this situation. I have two cats. I can’t imagine. Take care 😃🌟
Yes🤗💙😸
It's hard to watch this without a tear here and there. The bond between humans and animals is something beyond our understanding.😪
Uhm not to be that guy but I think you got the wrong emoji
I'm agree but I think it's a different bond and a less strong bond...which human, after many years could be so chill like the cat? 😊
@@LizzieandNeytirithecat1I think so too 🤣🤣
I fucking hate how nonchalant that emoji looks 🤣
Thanks so much for this video, man. It reminds me of my buddy Tiger, and my others before him. And I'm thankful for relationships like the one you have with Watson S.
Being here with my 4 dogs 2 of which are 16. I cannot help but think how beautiful the love in your voice is and the understanding of how one day soon, I too will have to let them go. Thank you for showing selflessness towards Watson/ Sabastian. Respectfully letting him go to live his life with the family that now loves him.
Had a cat that was once my shadow. I'll never be able to get over losing her. I'm glad your cat is still happy and alive.
Omg what was her name?
@@DonnaChamberson We named her after Inuyasha's transforming Fire Fox Demon.
I've had cats all my life, and I'm in my 40s now. So I've had them come and go more than a few times, and since they're so full of personality and become such a big part of your life, it's never easy to lose them.
But what I remind myself that helps me, is that I know they lived their best life, they were spoiled and they know they had it good. They get comfort from us too, like I recently took him to the vet. He stayed close to my side, with his face pressed against my leg. Just like how a kid might hide their face when they're shy or nervous.
I noticed that as some of my cat's got old, they would start spending more time with us in ways, just enjoying our company and being in our presence. They do certain things like they know that their time is running out. I think it brings them to peace having us in their thoughts.
My cat is named Shadow 0-0 she is my profile picture
Same. I had a shadow and had a bond with her unlike any other before or since. I actually called her a barnacle though. I loved her with every fiber of my being. She ran off and I never found her her.
It has been years, but I still can't look at pictures of her. I can't forgive myself for forgetting to lock the cat flap. Things were stressful inside the house and I was trying to help some strays. I think she just felt left out. I can't forgive myself for that.
It's so hard when we feel responsible for their leaving.
This might just be the most emotionally gut-wrenching video on youtube. Thank you for allowing your story to be shared Watson/Sebastion.
It was a pleasure hearing the story of Watson/Sebastian from a fellow writer. As one who spent a time in my life living in a treehouse, another on the bank of a river, another clinging to the side of a mountain, it wasn’t just the cat I identified with. It was you, the depth of your loss, how you lived, who you are. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us.
As a partaker of many cat relationships here's my spin on it.
He went looking for you and got intercepted.
He did remember you but he was changed by his experiences.
Cats are capable of deep connections.
Thank you for sharing.
Yeah, I think that's about it. I do think he remembered in some way, for sure. I also think if I did bring him home, the relationship would have come back eventually. It just...wasn't meant to be that way.
I concur that Watson went looking for his bonded buddy, then he kept looking. He didn't return to his kitty sitters, probably because he wasn't bonded to them. He wandered in search of his old pal, and probably thought he was abandoned when he didn't find him. But only because he didn't find him. He was altered by his time alone, not fitting into an established cat community. I don't know why Julia didn't take him to a veterinarian immediately. That's the first thing I've done when I take in a stray or street cat. At least she thought to take him 6 years later when he suffered an injury. When mine go to a new home, they always know me, and come for hugs and cuddles. It's hard to see them not try to leave with me, even though it's a good sign that they're at home and happy. That's what I took care of them for. But I do that on purpose. I can't take in all the stray cats in the world. And cats just want to belong to their colony, human or feral. They want routine. They don't like their lives to be shaken up. They need to know where they fit in, and it's hard for them to begin relationships with other cats once they are in a comfortable routine with an established order. So leaving Watson Sebastian with Julia was best for him and for Bobby. It doesn't make it less painful, but it makes it the right thing to do, and there's peace with that.
Yes, I agree. I worked locating lost animals for over 20 years and have found they definitely remember their former lives with their people. And yes, Watson either went looking for Isaac, or left because he didn't want to be there. This (cat escaping the home where he was taken to) happens often. I wonder why Isaac didn't take Watson with him? I also left my cat behind when I was house-sitting for a friend's dog. My kitty was indoors healing from an injury. He escaped the day after I left and was killed by a car. I'm glad Warson was rescued. It was brave and selfless for Isaac to not upset his new environment or Julie. I don't know what I would have done. One client of mine found his dog in another state almost one year after he went missing. The woman caring for him had grown attached, so they (the dog's person and the new woman) decided to split him 6 months with him and six months with her. Harder to do that with cats. 🙏 What a bittersweet story.
@@kimfleuryI can understand her position. Most owners are probably not as good of a pet guardian as she is. My dad has returned dogs to owners in his neighborhood only to see them improve their fencing to keep the dog in. He would walk by and the dog would whine, but he would never see the dog walked. One woman only arrived to get the dog after several days like it was a burden. I had a similar experience with a friendly dog. The owner wanted me to buy it. I have two cats that were given up by their owners. I think the cats are both wonderful (in different ways) and often wonder what the previous owners were thinking. One of the owners hinted she wanted the cat back after I took him to the vet to get his shots and she knew that he was more affectionate to me than he was to her.
My friend’s cat hitched a ride in the outside of a vehicle and rode to the next town. Always blare your horn and knock on your hood before starting your car!
I was able to not cry until the ending when you started talking about how animals experience the world moment to moment and how he probably felt the memories he had with you… From there I was sobbing with each new thing you said ..
I lost my cat Noodle when I was 15. I am 19 now, and I searched and searched like you had, I never found her. Noodle was with me since she was born, She got lost just a few months after her first birthday. I am autistic. And she brought me a certain compassion and comfort I did not get from other people. During the time of my life that I had her my sensory issues were the worst they had ever been, I had a lot on my plate and didn’t have the internal structure to deal with it and was constantly melting down about little things, often noises, sometimes even small movements in the corner of my eye would bother me to such a degree I would flail around hopelessly in pain. My only support was her, she came to me when I cried, and was able to calm me down. She was slightly fluffy and very soft, but her tail was VERY fluffy. She was adorable, elegant, deeply intelligent, and the silliest little thing since she was born, I named her Noodle because she wiggled around like a noodle when she was just a small kitten. Often with how small she was and how fluffy her tail was she looked like a squirrel. What you said about seeing a cat and thinking it was your cat.. This happened to me with squirrels. I thought she was in the trees. I would cry when I realized they were just squirrels. Losing her made me struggle in school more than I already was.
Even now at over 4 years later I will hear meowing outside in the middle of the night and think in the back of my mind that she has come back, I know at this point it’s hopeless, but I can’t help but check if it’s her. I’m sure she’s safe with someone. If she is she’s probably been with them much longer than she was with me anyway. It just hurts and I worry for her safety still.
I used up a whole can of whipped cream once spraying it outside.. She used to come running when she heard me spray it she loved having a little bit as a treat.
You’re video really spoke to me. It hurts looking back at the photos and videos I have if her. I’m glad you got to see your cat again.
Maybe she will go back one day, you never know …
Sidenote and not trying to make you cry more or anything but I did the math in relation to how long a day is for a cat versus our time since every single human year is 9 cat years - so 1 hour and 11 minutes is the equivalent to 1 day to your cat. This explains why they’re so happy and eager to see us when we get home it explains why they worry so much when we sleep it explains so much that we didn’t really think of or realize well that I really didn’t think of realize until I did the math one year is 40.55 days to a cat. So 3 days is essentially a month ish to your cat. Don’t worry I already cried about this too😂
same here
Hope you can love another cat again someday
@lynzblk that is not really how it works. Animals don't understand their life spans like that. We do know from certain experiments that animals perceive time differently though. There is a cool video that talks about it. ua-cam.com/video/Gvg242U2YfQ/v-deo.html things actually move a bit more quickly for cats than people surprisingly. However dogs do perceive things slower like you seem to think for cats. Not exactly how it works but for an hour to a human a cat would think 50 minutes had passed or so.
crazy this popped on my feed because about 13 days back, i had to say goodbye to 3 stray pups(1 month old) i fostered for two weeks. as a person who has not experienced expression of true love & care from anyone in my family or any other person, i immediately formed a deep attachment with the puppies who unexpectedly showed up in my backyard. i love petting them and seeing them get excited when i brought them food. they all had this distinct calmness on their faces...almost a mature look for their age. not going to lie i had a fave, the black one, he seemed the most like me- naturally stood out and would rather be alone than in chaos. 2 weeks later all 3 of them where adopted by my neighbours. i felt devasted, for the first 4 days away from the pups i would abrubtly break into tears. i understood this was because it was the first time i had experienced love. the first time i taken care of someone selflessly and felt joy of feeding someone...and watching them them fall asleep. i just felt this inexplicable joy that i fear i haven't before...and it wasn't loud...just subtle bliss & relief i felt on the inside. even though it hurts not having them around, i wouldn't trade the experience of getting to love and care for those 3 precious souls.
That was a beautiful and touching story. Keep writing because you have an unique gift of storytelling.
I agree with the above comments. Stay in touch with Julie. Watson may still have a third chapter in his life ...with you in it.
💞🙏 Thank you Julie for giving Sebastian a new home. I had a cat named Gabo here in Mexico. One day he disappeared and every day for the past 9 years I've tried imagining Gabo in the care of a loving person. I just wish I knew he's fine somewhere else🙏
The scene driving down the highway had me literally choking back tears. I’m glad you went to see him ❤
And got the chance to.
Nah fuck those people he should’ve taken his cat back
This is one of the most heartbreakingly beautiful things I've ever come across. Thank you sir for sharing.
Beautiful, made me cry! THANK YOU.
I definitely believe the look in his eyes said that he knew you, when he first looked up at you before he turned to Julie. Animals are so pure. I'm sorry that happened to you both.
I’m both so happy and so heartbroken for you. I’m glad that Watson is living a good life with someone who loves him, and that you got to say goodbye and get a little closure, but I’m sure there is more than a little pain at losing him all over again. Letting go is so very hard. Thank you for sharing this; I remember you sharing when he disappeared and have often wondered what became of him. ❤
Yeah, being able to say goodbye was huge for me. The other thing I was afraid of that made me delay that visit for so long was...what if he DID have a big emotional reaction? What if he seemed like he missed me and wanted to come home with me? That would have been devastating. So seeing that he was doing fine there and didn't really need me was a huge release. The thought that haunted me all those years was wondering if he thought I abandoned him, so being able to see him again helped put it all to rest.
Can't you still visit him periodically?
@@desratlinda8639 I'm sure he wants to move on
@@OuterEdgeOutposttake him back
Sitting on my lunch break, working from home day dreaming of relocating to the edge of the world with my favorite little furry companion taking a nap next to me..
I almost cried.
Had to hold em back. For whatever reason.
This was uniquely wonderful.
Thank you for creating it.
Awww this breaks my heart. Your heart…and Watsons. I try not to think about how it would affect me if I lost one or more my cats. Such a deep loving bond and absolute honor. Sending prayers for you both. I agree with a comment I read here that said to stay in touch with this lady. Something in that resonates.I truely hope you find each other again despite your resolve. Sending you both peace and knowing you hold each other in your hearts. Thank you for being so very authentic in posting 🙏❤️🐈
Youre kinda half right that he was probably confused at first with the two of you but he most certainly remembers you. Cats dont necessarily remember things unless they are faced with smells, sounds etc to trigger a memory. So yeah probably took a sec for him to process everything but he knew.
That's what makes this so sad. I wish he had just taken him because it sounds and looks like he's not having a really great life with that lady if he's skittish and fearful running and hiding whenever anyone comes near. I worry that she's like most people who have cats and just let them exist in their space with little love and interaction. And he would've gone back to an amazing life with this guy. I bet he was so happy to see him again and then there he goes, leaving and out of his life again. Absolutely heartbreaking for Watson. I wish he would just contact her and say he wants him back. I really feel like he would have a much happier life with his old owner.
@@heatherronan dude the cat is fine.
@@heatherronanA cat can become skittish after trauma. Who knows what Watson/Sebastian experience during his 9 months fending for himself. My brother has a cat that was very rambunctious until a dog attack and is now very nervous and reserved. So I wouldn’t assume it’s because he isn’t happy with Julie. I don’t think Isaac would have left him with her if he could sense anything was off, and if he didn’t see that Julie really loved the cat.
@@heatherronan cats can just be skittish. but i do wonder why he isn't visiting his cat, he def should so they can hangout even if he cant take him.
@@heatherronanmy cats are from shelters and they get shy whenever someone comes we give one so much love but she never gives it back she also hid the first week of having her
We had a cat when I was growing up that was an indoor outdoor cat and we lived at a lake. One day the cat stopped coming home and after all our searching we concluded a mountain lion or something got her. Fast forward 1.5 years and we went to petcetera to get a friend for a cat we adopted shortly after losing the outdoor one. My mom walks in towards the pens with the cats and one charges over to the edge reaching up and meowing at my mom. It looked identical to our previous cat so we got the store to check the ear tag which when they did showed the contact info was for my mom. Turns out some old lady saw our cat, thought it was a stray, kept it for almost 2 years then dropped it at this pet store the week we decided to go adopt a new cat. Yes we had to pay to get our own cat back but it was worth it, she lived another like 4 or 5 years before having to be put down due to mouth cancer. Cats are our friends and no matter what their reaction to seeing you is, if its been a long time, they still have a sense of value to the connection you had with them, at least in my experience lol.
Lol even the adoption isn't for free there eh? 😒
What an amazing story!
@@PlumeriaObtusa No, but it’s both to keep the shelters running and to keep psychopaths from getting their hands on easy targets.
That's amazing how you got reunited
wild that the pet store didnt bother to scan
It is incredible how life manages to transform everything, to keep everything flowing, to give opportunities to everyone, opportunities to heal, to let go, to love from pure heart, to cry, but mainly to grow and learn. Your video really inspired me ❤️
Awesome story. When my Zen went missing seven years ago, I searched as you did, all the wooded areas around my condo. I still call his name once in a while when I'm out there, and I have those same dreams as you had to this day. I, too, chose to think that he found a great, new home with a nice, old lady. I always kind of felt I was fooling myself with this thought . . . until now. Thank you for sharing.
Hi. My name is Jean-Michel and I would like to thank you for sharing Watson’s story. I don’t have the words to let you know how deep you have reached my heart. I'm 50 and I cried like a little boy. I also share my life with a cat named Elvis. I adopt him 12 years ago when I was living in an apartment. Even if he liked to play and to cuddle he was very sassy and also very nasty sometimes . He broke a lot of things and destroyed furniture. During the night I had to lock him up in the bathroom : he wouldn’t let me sleep. I was dreaming having a cat who loved to share my bed but that wasn’t the case at all. Then after 2 years I bought a studio with a garden. We moved on his birthday and I gave him the best birthday's present ever : an access to the outdoor. He changed completely. He never touch the furniture and even if he spend most of the night outside I could find him sleeping on my every morning. The only thing was that every time I was back home I had this anguish to not find him anymore…
Then a few month later and actually the morning of my birthday I woke up and he was not on my bed. I knew immediately that he was missing. Then 2 weeks later a nice woman called me : she found an European cat like Elvis in his garage. She was living not very far from me. When I arrived the cat was hiding below a car and when I called Elvis he started to meow like never and came to cuddle. I was so happy !
The funny thing is that from that day he cured me of anxiety to not find him home… and he still sharing my bed every night
Beautiful story!
I don't think "an access to the outdoor" is a good present for cats. Of course, they adore it, but outrageous amount of cats lost because of access to outdoor. I would never allow my cat to go outside if I couldn't keep it TOTALLY safe for him 👀
A lot of incidents happen when you let your kids outside. Would you cage them in your house?
You have to think about quality of life not only lenght of it
@@gutnichenkoopoor kitty. Cats are explorers.
That's why i only have dogs, they give unconditional love and they like to go outside but more than anything else they want to be around you
@@Falathienyour kids are not going to ravage the wildlife sir. At least, I hope not.
Almost 2 years ago I got my chipped cat back that had been gone for 5 years. She was 5 when she went missing. It's a long story. She totally knew who I was when I picked her up. Thanks for sharing.
Forget sharing he should’ve gotten his cat back
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Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them).
Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI).
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Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.
Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI).
Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).
Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning!
Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures.
Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement.
It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them.
(19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad)..
God said : Say, “We believe in Allah, and in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and in what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We do not differentiate between any of them. And to Him, we surrender.”
(2:136 / Translated by Community)
Salam (Peace) --------------
The way you express your thoughts and emotions is beyond magical.
I just lost my best friend. He was a 23-year-old Shih Tzu / Pekingese mix. He had been with me all his life. Together, we have endured bad times and the good. When my wife died, we cried together. Now, I am all alone. As time has healed the pain of the loss of my wife. So time will heal the pain of this loss. But, never will I forget the unconditional and never-ending love from them both.
Rest in peace
You will be with him again, don’t be sad you have more to do on earth ♥️
I’m sorry for your suffering. May Christ comfort you and bring you peace and joy.
I’m so sorry.
Brings tears to my eyes. Peace to you and your loved ones, dear sir
We had somewhat similar but reverse story. Here it is:
A year ago, in the winter, some new, ginger cat showed up in our neighborhood. He was very cute, ginger with white collar and toes, thick tail and tabby muster. He was very friendly with people, especially children, and looked like well-kept as he belonged to someone. Every day, he greeted children walking out of school and some tried to take him, but parent's didn't allow it, so he was always back. He was such a sweetie. Because he was fully grown and showed up from nowhere, it felt as he was lost, but on the other hand, he looked well, so we were telling ourselves, that it is someone't cat. We also pet him from time to time. Once, when we went for a walk, he was following us for a few kilometers. He clearly loved our presence as we loved his, but we already had an older cat, so we couldn't even think of taking him home. He looked well after each month, so there was no concern. After walks, we had to lose him, so he wouldn't follow us straight to home.
A few months went by, spring was fully developed, and our old cat got really sick. After two weeks, he passed away, which was a tragedy for us. We were not ready for a new cat, so we decided to wait and take some new cat from the shelter, but didn't know how long we will wait.
A week or two later, the ginger cat found our garden. Once he saw us, he just stayed. After a few days, we gave him food as he was clinging to us and our home, and that was it. He let himself into our home. He wasn't shy. It was decided, we will keep him, but wait a week or two, to see if he stays. He did.
After that time, we started walking from neighbor to neighbor, asking if someone knows the cat and if they know who he belongs to. Yeap, the cat was popular, going from home to home and people were feeding him occasionally, but no, he didn't know who he belongs to. He was staying in some barn to keep himself warm in a winter. It was clear, that the cat is free to adoption and basically chose us.
We wanted to scan the chip, but were scared how he reacts to car and vet, so we waited a few weeks. Then one day his paw became swollen, so we decided finally to act. He was calm, and probably a bee stung him, no biggie. The vet scanned him and got the number... We contacted the previous owner, and it turned out, it was a cat of their daughter, but he went missing on New Year's Eve. However, the family also had an autistic boy and the cat was problematic for him, because the cat was audible, meowing when he wanted something and it frustrated the boy. The family decided it's better to leave the cat with us, but was afraid to tell the daughter, who missed the cat very much.
A few months later, they called and said that the finally informed her about the cat. We scheduled a visit. The cat didn't show affection towards the girl, but started playing with her, biting her fingers (which he wasn't doing with us). It turned out, she was playing with him like that before. After that, she said her goodbyes, because the parents were firm on leaving the cat with us. This made the girl sad, but us happy, because we loved him from the first sight and loved him even more when he stayed with us :). Naturally, if the parents allowed her to keep the cat, we would have to let him go. Luckily for us, they hadn't.
In the end, it was the cat that adopted us, and he is staying with us ever since.
awesome story, thanks for sharing! my stray cat also chose me when I was working in my garage late one night :)
@michadybczak4862 what did you name the kitty??? What was the kitty's name at his first house? dying of curiosity!!!!
@mrpapakc The first name was Rudek which is a varisylrion of ginger in my language. All children called him Garfield but he is too sweet for Garfield so we call him Garfe.
We had same experience nearly 6 years ago when this beautiful little cat came and jumped on me when i was sunbathing in the garden. For weeks she came just for cuddles, but didn't want to eat anything. I wanted to take her in but my husband thought it probably belonged to someone. We had to go away for few weeks but decided that once we came back if the cat was still here that we would take her to the vet and have her checked over to see if she belonged to anyone. Lucky for us she was not microchiped, but she had been neutered. No one ever came looking for her and she is the light of our lives. We can't imagine our lives without her now. She rules our home.😊❤
@@balvinderaccary9682She chose you, as our cat chose us. That's the best could happen, because there is a strong match and a bond.
Sweet, sweet story beautifully told. I’m so happy you told this story without the anthropomorphic slant. Animals are more captivating, when their story is told through their eyes and not given humanistic traits and characteristics. Many people say, “I’m an animal lover”, yet see them and treat them as if they are human.
Your story is absolutely beautiful.❤
Your storytelling is awesome. I’m crying over you and Watson right now 😢
You need to write this book. Your story needs to be preserved to show the beautiful temporary thing that is life, especially with our companions.
A few people have mentioned this and I've thought about it a little. I think it would need to be written from Watson's perspective, but that would be tricky to do without it feeling kinda exploitative...hmm.
@OuterEdgeOutpost I understand your concern, however, I don't think people would really see it that way if you wrote it. You'd be preserving this beautiful memory and, in a way, both you and Watson's bond long after he is gone. You don't even have to publish it for the public. Write it for yourself or those you'd like to share it with that you trust. When I was a young child, I read Call of the Wild and White Fang a few times, and both books really impacted me in a positive way. One of my favorite movies of all time is the Homeward Bound series as well. It's true we can never fully grasp the perspective of an animal, but even works of fiction can inspire and be a call to action to take better care of nature. Your book would be a mix of fiction and reality and the true story could always be included as an excerpt in the back while the book is dedicated to Watson and whoever else has helped you and him in both your journeys in life. I think it would be incredibly sweet.
@@OuterEdgeOutposthonestly i think you should still go with it. It would be cool if it got turned into a movie, i would be sobbing like crazy
@@OuterEdgeOutpostI would buy it across the ocean.
This story is impressive.
@@OuterEdgeOutpost It would not be exploitative, it would be wonderful!
I actually have something like this. A couple months ago a cat appeared and would wonder around a local asda (A supermarket). It was a black and white cat (Forgive me i don't know cat breeds) so we, the community, dubbed him Oreo. He was incredibly friendly, talkative and a good cat overall. One day he even followed me home, I live only a couple roads away, and he stayed for the night (We do not judge the great oreo.) And then a couple weeks later I saw a missing cat poster online and it was definitely oreo! I told almost everyone I knew about it and then we all agreed to catch the cat and take it to the owners who lives almost an entire COUNTY away! We to this day don't know how he got there, neither do the owners. It was incredibly easy to put him in the carrier and I personally drove him all the way to his family. I felt good and prideful as he returned to his family, they were crying happy tears and were extremely thankful. And then out of nowhere, he turns around to walk back to me and then nuzzles against my leg, which I thought was his way of saying goodbye. I haven't kept in contact since but I know the great Oreo is still being a silly friendly goober to this day. Miss you buddy.
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I'm devastated that my cat passed away today from FIP and cat flu. I've been crying uncontrollably. Your video popped up on my UA-cam, and it made me reflect on the journeys we all go through, both humans and our pets. I know you've been through the loss of a cat before, so you understand this pain.
At least I can be grateful that your cat Watson is still alive and with another person. That's the biggest blessing. My own baby girl, however, has sadly lost her life and gone to heaven. There's nothing I can do now except cherish the memories we shared.
As an owner of 5 cats I know that feeling of loss its powerful. Like the weight of rocks have been thrown on you. My original 5 cats have all passed in this past 4 years. The pain ad grief was so overwhelming I wrote in journal. I would be praying to God that they are ok and hear me. Ty for sharing this. It was powerful
I saw my cat after 3 years and boy he was happy, never seen an adult cat act like an overjoyed kitten for hours on end ❤
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I am so happy Watson is alive. I kept having to rewind the last part of this video so I could hear the words about living in the present. It is a good reminder for me.
Thank you. Yes, something I remind myself often, and it helps to have animals around to set an example. Have you ever seen a dog with a missing leg, and how they just roll with it (sometimes literally if they have a wheel) without question, like "Oh, I guess it's three legs now, ok whatever!" Inspiring shit.
Yes it's powerful sentence cat live in presence
It's meanz no past no feature
Same
Oh my, made me cry so much, such an emotional story, I believe cats don't forget even after a long time. Glad you got to see Watson again ❤
OMG! That last statement at the end of the video struck a chord in me. I must really be a cat person with a cat’s personality.
I'm literally crying after watching this. As a cat lover, this story is so moving. I'm just glad he's okay and well taken care of.
why though... not like you lost your cat... this story is NOT moving, listen to the story instead of only watching photo's, he started he's story with: I abandoned my cat and got sad !
he just phrased it differently
I do agree with your last part, happy the cat is OK and found a good home finally !
So good to know Watson was taken care of after losing you, and that he was helping someone else as well.
Yes, it helped a lot to hear how much he meant to her.
You are a blessed human 🙏💛
who gets this kind of experince to find out their cat is alive?! I'm glad for you. stay in touch with the lady. if she is elderly, he might need a new-old home again ✨
Thank you. Yes, I already met with her to discuss those arrangements if she can't care for him for any reason. (made a followup video about going back to see him, if you're interested)
Isaac, thank you. I love your story telling skills.
UA-cam recommended this video, even though I never searched.
Watson’s eyes look like he did recognize you, like seeing an old friend.
A storyteller You are . I weep as I realized you weren’t bringing him back with you. My love & selfishness would have wanted my cat back. However you’re right for not disturbing his peace and uprooting him. Godbless you and Watson Sebastian
Don't forget about Bob! 🥹
How much I loved your narration! The story of your life is touching, especially the way you narrated the last part.Indeed we can learn so many things from animals!❤
I'm so happy and heartbroken for you, Isaac. I remember when he disappeared...thank goodness that he is alright.
Patricia, I met you for a few minutes in 2017 at my tour stop in a movie theater in Denver, you gave me your zombie Archie comic book which now sits at home in my touring mementos box, and now here you are, 6 YEARS LATER, talking to me about my cat...these crazy invisible webs of connection across vast gulfs of time!
@OuterEdgeOutpost I'm so happy that you remembered My Gal, The Zombie! Your work has always really inspired me to create and in a lot of ways, I feel that we're just on the same frequency.
A lot of us are rooting for you and I know there was a collective sense of relief from this Watson news :)
I had a very similar experience with our beloved Boston Terrier, Rio. We found her at the Colorado river, wandering the desert. She was tiny and frail, and clearly in need of love and nurturing. We took her in without question, and she became ours. My brother left our back gate open one day and she got out. We lived in a rural part of Southern California, called Wildomar. It's pretty desert like itself, but not quite as much. We were worried about all the wildlife that could harm her, and after 2 years it became difficult not to assume the worst.
My mother was coming to pick me up from a friends house just up the street from ours. My mom and sister saw an older lady walking a little tiny Boston Terrier. It was her. She even had the same collar on that we bought her originally. My mom asked if she could come get me, so that I could see her, which I'm so grateful for. We all balled and she knew it was us right away, it seemed. The lady was recovering from cancer, and her husband had recently passed. We couldn't rip her away from her, but seeing her one more time, knowing that she was well, and belongs to someone with a good heart was enough to ease the pain of separation. Rio, I still miss you to this day, and I hope you lived a beautiful and full life with her.
Maybe the Old lady will die soon, and you can live take your dog back. They probably kept the dog without looking for the original owners.
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Beautifully told story. I am glad for the way it turned out and how you were willing to let him go.
I feel your pain… Thank you for your amazing video my friend! Watson seems like a perfect buddy!! ❤️🙏🏻
Of course he remembered you. Cats are so loving and intelligent, I could write for hours giving example after example about their intellect and loyalty. I'm happy you were able to see him again and that what you had hoped for is actually what had happened.
If she passes before Watson, he should come back to you.
bruh
@@sarah06ishHe's had to confront so many changes over the years. Coming back to his first human would give him a level of safety and comfort.
Yes, the youtuber here needs to make arrangements for that - hopefully the cat is still chipped in his name and will remain that way. Otherwise, like many abandoned animals when guardians pass, the cat will end up being euthanized at a shelter. It's unfortunate most people have this huge understanding of what an animal "shelter" is when really it's more like animal "Prison where you have 3-5 days to be adopted randomly or be put to death". I think the county and city organizations like to perpetuate that so they don't get as demonized but seriously people need to KNOW they are potentially putting their pets through absolute hell for their last moments when it absolutely doesn't have to be that way.
Yes 😢
@@phyrr2 PREACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!