Captain Jack Sparrow, came into my life when I was 11 years old, while I was going through kidney failure and dialysis. He stayed by my side no matter what and was always there to be my personal nurse. From the moment I got him he was mine and I was his. Even more special, our birthdays were only one day apart. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of celebrating his 17th birthday. He was the most lovable, playful, cuddliest cat ever. I personally, would go as far to say he was the perfect cat. Everyone who met him, whether they were a cat person or not, loved him and he was so social, he loved them back and just wanted all the attention and pets. Words can not express how saddened we are by his loss. We will love you forever bubba
We will miss you, Jack! You were truly a funny boy. I will miss him slamming his head into my leg. He will be slamming his head into objects and going on some very fun adventures in Cat Heaven! He is going to live on with you two forever. Love you Al and Lauren!
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We will miss you, Jack! You were truly a funny boy. I will miss him slamming his head into my leg. He will be slamming his head into objects and going on some very fun adventures in Cat Heaven! He is going to live on with you two forever. Love you Al and Lauren!
I loved how Jack was just one of the gang. Even at an older age was so energetic, social, kinda, and friendly. It made it even more fun that his favorite toy was a build a bear coconut bra. He truly was one of a kind. My favorite memory of Jack was how he was one of the first cats to willingly lay/cuddle with me as he joined me one of the night staying over and sleeping on the couch. It was special know he not only willingly wanted to join me but stayed as without convincing.
From playing with multiple strings to being awkwardly laid on. Jack was a great cat. Brown warm fur in a sun beam. I’ll miss jacks meows and having conversations with him. I’ll miss you Jack!
Gosh Capitan Jack will truly be missed. Jack was the kind of cat who made everyone feel welcome. He was curious, warm, and always ready to brighten your day with his antics.
My favorite memory will always be him with that coconut bra—chasing the broken string like it was his life’s purpose, totally unbothered as we gently placed the bra cup on his head like a little kippa. The nicest Jewish boy you could ever hope to meet.
He was more than a pet and may his memory be a blessing we carry with us everyday.
Love how Jack would know I was allergic, but would still always chose me to snuggle with. I know he was just messing with me, but it was still very sweet.
I’m so glad I got to meet such an awesome cat like Jack! He had quite the personality and always knew when you needed him most. That sassy boy will be in my heart forever. Sending yall lots of love <3
Chris and I are so grateful that we got to meet and know Jack. He was absolutely the perfect example of how loving and sweet our pets can be, and it was so very obvious how much Jack loved Lauren and Alex. I never really knew any cats before I met Jack, and he’s part of the reason we ended up getting a cat of our own! I always looked forward to seeing Jack or checking in on him when Lauren and Alex were out of town. He’d always come up to us with his little coconut bra toy and I’m smiling even thinking about it. We will miss him dearly and I feel blessed to have been able to spend time with such a loving kitty. We’ll always love you Jack! And we love you both Lauren and Alex!
Sending all our love! – Marlie & Chris
We love you Jack! You came in to Lauren’s life at the perfect time. I always say we don’t choose a cat, a cat chooses us. And that is truly the case with Jack and Lauren. Jack has been with Lauren through all of life’s tough and sweet moments and I loved the times that I got to meet him! He will be missed dearly!
We will miss you Jack(Jacque Jacque)!
I had the pleasure of living with Jack (and Lauren) for a year in Ann Arbor. He was the best roommate. He greeted me at the door every time I came home, he would sleep in my room when Lauren was working, and he guarded the apartment from the window in my room. He had such a personality, he was so funny and sassy. He will be missed terribly. 🤍
Jack was an amazing cat. He loved playing with ropes. He would bring a rope to you in the middle of the night for you to play with him. He would tuck himself into the bed to take a nap. We would be searching high & low trying to find him and he would be sleeping in the closet hiding in the towels. I loved when he would help me work from home laying next to my keyboard. I loved it when I would get my visitation weeks and get him all to myself. He was so wonderful and will be so missed by all. Love you pooky. 🐾
Jack was such a good loving kitty. I always loved seeing him his flower neck cone. It was kinda iconic! And I don’t know if any other cat could pull off that look like he did. Sending love. Jack will be definitely be missed.
One funny memory from a couple years ago, is when Alex texted us (Lauren was at work) that Jack had jumped up on top of the refrigerator or on top of the cabinet (I can’t recall which one it was). We couldn’t believe at 15 years old, a cat could do that!! Jack was so active, just like a kitten. I will never forget his playful, social, lovable personality. We will never forget you, Jack and will love you forever.
I LOVED THAT GUY!!! That was hilarious how he would tuck himself under the covers on your bed. When we visited you and Al, we would look so forward to seeing our sweet little Jack. He is already missed by us! We love you and Al!!!
The amount of playful energy Jack had at “old” cat ages was something I had never seen, even with battling through arthritis in later years. His happiness was infectious. I did not expect a cat to be as loving and caring as Jack was, when I met him 4 years ago. The cat vs. dog pet debate is easy when you have the best qualities of both, like with Jack. I am so fortunate to have experienced these years together with Jack, and it makes me even happier that Lauren was able to spend an entire 17 years with Jack. I will miss his daily greetings when coming home, petting his soft fur, and his joy when playing with his coconut and fluff ball toys. We’ll always remember you, Bubba.