Sweetest cat in the world, our "zen guru" Jasper lost his 6 year battle with cancer and nerve issues today. He was 13...trouble walking since 99, really bad since 2001.
Even the hospital folks...whether our vet or the ICU down at U. Penn. Vet School in Philly (wonderful folks there...THANK YOU!) thought he was an inspiration.
Gentle, kind, wise...he taught his brothers and sisters (blood, adopted and stray) patience...and his mom and me as well! Resilient and accepting of his body's special challenges...he was an inspiration. I hope he finds peace in the dandelion field of heaven.
As parents of special needs pets, we encourage everyone to consider adopting (never buy an animal) older/special needs pets...most of ours have long-term issues and require NO special care. They just need a loving home, for if they end up in shelters there will be no repreive.
Our 5 other kitties, including Liza the littermate of Jasper, will miss him greatly.



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