I spend most of June in Michigan, helping my Mom and our family out as she recovered from a stroke. While I was away my beloved Jackpot passed away in his sleep, on June 19th. He was a complete joy to have in my life and I miss him tremendously. Still processing the grief, some days are better than others.
Jackpot ♥ 1995-2010
"If there is a heaven, it's certain our animals are to be there. Their lives become so interwoven with our own, it would take more than an archangel to detangle them." ~ Pam Brown
Jackpot's urn at a recent visit to the Forest Lawn Glendale Wee Kirk Meditation Garden
Jackpot was a senior shelter cat who overcame adversity including blossoming out of a depression after having had his home, family and brother/close companion taken away from him at the age of 12, and battling back from a deadly saddle thrombus.
Currently, I'm currently crafting a self-published memoir about his triumphant last few years ~ which I had the blessing and honor of sharing with him ~ with proceeds to benefit the Burbank Animal Shelter where our story together began. More on that as time goes on.
In the meantime, here's a little video tribute in his honor, and the beginnings of a memorial page. I love you, Jackpot ~ Best Boy-fur-iend Ever! ♥ xoxo
Update: If you don't believe in Divine Intervention, you just might after reading the follow up to this post here on Jackpot's Facebook.
Dear Lisa, thank you for sharing this wonderful video. That's so heartbreaking, I'm cry. Much love to you.
Tina
Posted by: Tina Becker | Jul 15, 2010 at 06:06
Lisa thanks for sharing....I have a heavy heart right now....Jackpot was a beautiful cat what a face...I can see why you fell in love with him. Thanks for taking care of him in his last years! ((hugs))
Posted by: Laura Munroe | Jul 15, 2010 at 07:14
That was a wonderful tribute Lisa! He was blessed to have you in his life.
Posted by: Cheryl DeCicco | Jul 15, 2010 at 08:38
Thanks for sharing your memories of Jackpot, Lisa. I'm glad you had so many good years with him.
Posted by: Joan | Jul 15, 2010 at 09:55
Thank you for sharing Jackpot with all of us :-) Senior pets need the most care but they also give the most love. I will definitely be buying Jackpot's book.
Posted by: Elizabeth Ann | Jul 15, 2010 at 12:08
*Like*
Posted by: Steve Goldstein | Jul 15, 2010 at 12:12
Hug Hug Hug to you Lisa and to Jackpot.
God Rest His Soul.
I am here if you need an shoulder to cry on....
Posted by: Dawn W | Jul 15, 2010 at 12:14
Lisa,
I extend my condolences to you. Jackpot reminds me of my little Chacha, whom I love so dearly. Your posting made me cry since I treasure all pets, especially cats.
Love to you and Jackpot,
Anne
Posted by: Anne | Jul 17, 2010 at 00:46
Aww what a lovely wee cat. Sorry for your loss Lisa x x x x
Posted by: Shaz Gray | Jul 23, 2010 at 09:16
Lisa,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how lonely it is. Just last weekend I had to put my beloved Cocker Spaniel Bailey down. He had cancer of the spleen and it hurts so much everyday. There is a hugh hole left in your heart when you lose an animal. By the way I worked in Burbank for 15 years. Wish I still lived in Ca.
Posted by: Hagenk | Jul 31, 2010 at 14:08