Saying a final goodbye to a pet is never easy, and for some, it’s the hardest thing they’ve ever had to do. TikToker Marissa Lately shared a video of the final moments with her 16-year-old cat, Jude, and it’s enough to break your heart.
Grab a tissue because you’ll probably need one watching this 8-second-long video. Marissa is holding Jude and crying. The cat, sensing her emotions, starts lovingly kissing her all over her face. It’s both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.
@marissalately Jude, you were a gift to me 16 years ago. We went to college together. Moved to many apartments together. You were there for all the big moments in my adult life. You were even there when I became a mom to a tiny human. Thank you for all the years. You were a menace to society but I loved you. Best orange cat ever. 🐈💔
This video brought tears to our eyes! It’s such a touching moment that she’ll be able to cherish forever. She said in the video’s caption, “Jude, you were a gift to me 16 years ago. We went to college together. Moved to many apartments together. You were there for all the big moments in my adult life. You were even there when I became a mom to a tiny human. Thank you for all the years. You were a menace to society but I loved you. Best orange cat ever.”
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Commenter Reactions to Marissa’s Final Kiss with Her Orange Cat
Of course, Marissa’s video has millions of views, and people have left over 8,000 comments about her sweet final moment with her fur baby. @6.stephx received more than 77,000 likes when she shared, “He said ‘Please don’t cry mama, I’ll find you again’…”
Commenter @Erica got more than 37,000 likes when she pointed out, “Even in his last moments all he knew was love.” @80smade_90sfine added, “He’s comforting you while you’re comforting him.”
@alex kate and many others offered their condolences, “Ugh, I’m crying with you, I’m so sorry, girl. Sending you so much love.” @Kate K added, “May you find each other in EVERY lifetime. So sorry for your loss.” @Cora Belle shared, “Cat affection is something that needs to be truly earned. You definitely gave Jude a good life. I am so sorry for your loss.”
Viewer @Salem shared this sweet memory, “Oh my heart is breaking. I unknowingly recorded my cat’s last kiss to me. She also passed at 16. She was my soulmate.”
Hopefully, Marissa has many wonderful memories of her time with Jude to hold onto when she’s missing him. The pain may never fully go away, but in time, it will soften.