After This Man’s Cat Was Put Down At The Vet, He Received A Heartwarming Gift Including Ashes, Fur And A Paw With Seeds
It wouldn’t be a lie to state that pets make our lives much better, and some of our little critters go even a mile further than just being sweet companions. They fill our lives with laughter, happy borks and general warmth with their presence. That’s why it’s extremely hard to let them go once it’s time for them to cross the rainbow bridge. No matter how sick and weak they get, the least we can do as their faithful human partners is to ease their journey and save them from suffering that old age and illness might bring. If only it would ease our pain…
Recently, one man had to say goodbye to his pet cat, but the heartbreaking action was made less painful by the vet’s effort
Jason Simms recently had to say goodbye to his beloved cat Chaplin at Primary Pet Care in Stow, Ohio. Although saying letting go of the beloved pet was tough, Chaplin was very sick, so the owner decided it was for the best to have her put down.
“Well she had a tumor on her liver. Her kidneys were smaller than normal and she was always a small cat.” Jason told Bored Panda. The 29-year-old man from Ohio also added that the kitty was a delight to everyone that she met, albeit somewhat shy and at times scared.
“She was very sweet and loveable to everyone. But scared of people at the same time. She bonded with me the first day I met her. She didn’t play a whole lot but she liked toys that had white on them. Or fuzzy.” Jason explained.
While saying goodbye to Chaplin for the last time was a heartbreaking experience, the people at the vet’s office made it better by putting together a small package to accompany the kitty’s cremated remains.
Jason’s friend Matt shared the picture of a note they left on the internet and people flocked to express their support.
Jason received a cast of his pet’s paw, as well as a note with a seed ‘packet’ shaped in a paw that can be planted in the ground for flowers to sprout out of it. These little trinkets accompanied a beautiful engraved urn and serve as a physical reminder of the sweet little kitten that Chaplin was.
Hummel Pet Services that took care of Chaplin after she passed, specialize in creating a meaningful memory and ceremony to celebrate the lost pet’s life. Their mission is “to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their pet”.
With over 110 years of service, HMP treats pets as what they are – loved ones to the grieving families.
People responded to Jason’s story by sharing their own thoughts and experiences
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Last week we my husband and I had to say goodbye to our beloved Tinka. She was such a loving cat. Tinka-Jpeg...f723ea.jpg 
I'm so sorry, love. She sounds like an amazing kitty
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My cat got ran over and passed away a couple of years ago, the vets office gave us these to remember her. (p.s yes, her name was namecat, I was like 5 when I named her.) Screenshot...4266ff.png 
I love any man who can admit out loud that he loves cats. when my Tater Tot died, I thought I could never get another. then I decided that the best way to honor him was to free another from a cage. we've taken in ten more since he died. they make me smile every day. one looks and behaves so much like Tater that we swear it's Tater come back... only smaller so I can hold him without my back hurting so much.
'Tater Tot' - perfect name, and a great legacy.
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My vet cried along with us (my mother and sister) as we sobbed and held our passing dog. She'd gotten cancer and it moved so fast that we only had about a month between diagnosis and the point where we couldn't watch her struggle anymore. I literally got home to the States (I live abroad) the day before we took her to the vet. I know it can't really be true, but I feel like she waited for me so we could say goodbye.
Last year I had to let go of my beloved cat. He was 18 years old, and just ran out of lives. He always was a handful: hayfever, asthma, survived pneumonia twice. God, I loved that cat to bits. I held him when he fell asleep, my tears falling down on his beautiful black fur. I have 3 others cats right now, love them very much too. But I wil never heal from the loss of my best friend, Flop. I miss him every day...
All our pets are family. At least we can stop the pain and end their misery. On our 5th cat now. It never gets any easier, but getting a new family member helps me rediscover my smile.
I had to put down our cat on memorial day we loved gabby so much Screenshot...2c5aa9.png 
One of my cats went to the vet and had to be operated - was supposed to be ok, but actually died of a heart attack as he was being sedated... I was heartbroken that he died alone in a strange place.
That is adorable, I planted a rose bush over our poor old puss cat. He would hated it probably, he ate a lot of plants but still.
That happened to my dads cat, I was 10 at the time. She was 18. Rip Nyx you were loved :)
Years back my house bunny was struggling to breathe, i was having a tough time at work and so my now ex stayed up with him all night and then in the morning took him to the vet. Charlie hadn't eaten or drank and my ex did not push for the vet to give him fluids, just a shot and then took him home. He said he went back to work because he had perked up and i got home as soon as I could from work, only to find him gone, fear in his eyes looking at the door. I can't even explain the loss i felt. I guess it was because it wasn't expected and he was my boy. I still haven't got over it. Don't think i ever will.
I had a similar experience early this year. I'd been out for about an hour, dropping my mom off somewhere, and when I got home I went to feed our cats and our old man cat was dead under my mom's bed. I certainly hadn't been expecting it, and the thought that he might have been there before we left, or in the process of dying, was heart-wrenching. It really tore me up for a few days.
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I have had many pets both dogs and cats. I have had to do the right thing three times . One of them was my daughters cat, she and I never got along feisty old broad who had one owner and that was not me. I was literally chopped liver but when the time came I knew she appreciated that it was me there and not her girl. I cried buckets and told her over and over how much j loved her and she peacefully passed. I would never knowingly have left any of them alone but it was honestly the hardest thing I ever had to do. I do understand how one could not handle it. I do understand. I also took comfort in the rainbow bridge. Just take comfort in that. Regardless
Last week we my husband and I had to say goodbye to our beloved Tinka. She was such a loving cat. Tinka-Jpeg...f723ea.jpg
I'm so sorry, love. She sounds like an amazing kitty
Load More Replies... My cat got ran over and passed away a couple of years ago, the vets office gave us these to remember her. (p.s yes, her name was namecat, I was like 5 when I named her.) Screenshot...4266ff.png
I love any man who can admit out loud that he loves cats. when my Tater Tot died, I thought I could never get another. then I decided that the best way to honor him was to free another from a cage. we've taken in ten more since he died. they make me smile every day. one looks and behaves so much like Tater that we swear it's Tater come back... only smaller so I can hold him without my back hurting so much.
'Tater Tot' - perfect name, and a great legacy.
Load More Replies... My vet cried along with us (my mother and sister) as we sobbed and held our passing dog. She'd gotten cancer and it moved so fast that we only had about a month between diagnosis and the point where we couldn't watch her struggle anymore. I literally got home to the States (I live abroad) the day before we took her to the vet. I know it can't really be true, but I feel like she waited for me so we could say goodbye.
Last year I had to let go of my beloved cat. He was 18 years old, and just ran out of lives. He always was a handful: hayfever, asthma, survived pneumonia twice. God, I loved that cat to bits. I held him when he fell asleep, my tears falling down on his beautiful black fur. I have 3 others cats right now, love them very much too. But I wil never heal from the loss of my best friend, Flop. I miss him every day...
All our pets are family. At least we can stop the pain and end their misery. On our 5th cat now. It never gets any easier, but getting a new family member helps me rediscover my smile.
I had to put down our cat on memorial day we loved gabby so much Screenshot...2c5aa9.png
One of my cats went to the vet and had to be operated - was supposed to be ok, but actually died of a heart attack as he was being sedated... I was heartbroken that he died alone in a strange place.
That is adorable, I planted a rose bush over our poor old puss cat. He would hated it probably, he ate a lot of plants but still.
That happened to my dads cat, I was 10 at the time. She was 18. Rip Nyx you were loved :)
Years back my house bunny was struggling to breathe, i was having a tough time at work and so my now ex stayed up with him all night and then in the morning took him to the vet. Charlie hadn't eaten or drank and my ex did not push for the vet to give him fluids, just a shot and then took him home. He said he went back to work because he had perked up and i got home as soon as I could from work, only to find him gone, fear in his eyes looking at the door. I can't even explain the loss i felt. I guess it was because it wasn't expected and he was my boy. I still haven't got over it. Don't think i ever will.
I had a similar experience early this year. I'd been out for about an hour, dropping my mom off somewhere, and when I got home I went to feed our cats and our old man cat was dead under my mom's bed. I certainly hadn't been expecting it, and the thought that he might have been there before we left, or in the process of dying, was heart-wrenching. It really tore me up for a few days.
Load More Replies... I have had many pets both dogs and cats. I have had to do the right thing three times . One of them was my daughters cat, she and I never got along feisty old broad who had one owner and that was not me. I was literally chopped liver but when the time came I knew she appreciated that it was me there and not her girl. I cried buckets and told her over and over how much j loved her and she peacefully passed. I would never knowingly have left any of them alone but it was honestly the hardest thing I ever had to do. I do understand how one could not handle it. I do understand. I also took comfort in the rainbow bridge. Just take comfort in that. Regardless
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