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Artist Who Made People Cry With Her Grim Reaper Animal Comics Is Back, And This Time It’s About Seeing Your Dog Being Put To Sleep
Interview With Artist
We feel like we’ve been hit right in the feels and it’s getting hard to hold back the tears. German artist Jenny Hefczyc, who goes by the name Jenny-Jinya online, has released her newest bittersweet comic. This time, Jenny drew a story about an owner’s emotional struggles as he brings his dog to the vet to be put to sleep and stays with him in his final moments. It’s so powerful, it’s bound to make any animal lover’s bottom lip tremble.
Take a deep breath, scroll down, and let us know in the comments what the comic made you feel like and if you’ve ever had to go through what the protagonist went through. You can find Bored Panda’s posts about the incredibly talented Jenny’s latest comics here, here, as well as here.
“As someone who has loved animals all her life, I naturally had to let many go at some point. I also often take in sick and injured animals, not all of them make it. I always stayed with these animals until the end because it felt natural, like the right thing to do,” Jenny told Bored Panda. “But then a heart-moving letter from a veterinarian went viral, who also asked not to leave pets alone in their final moments. This made me feel additionally confirmed and I wanted to draw about it even more.”
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Give your pet one last great day
Jenny said that this comic took her longer to draw than usual. “I saw my own dog in this comic and it was often incredibly difficult for me. I was rarely so relieved that a comic was finished. But I wanted this topic to be talked about more.”
The artist also told us about how, if possible, we should give our pets one last great day before they’re put to sleep. “Let it see its friends again, let it eat its favorite food. Let it know it is loved above all else. And then escort it to its last stop, make sure that the last voice it hears is yours.”
The artist keeps reaching more and more people with her emotional cartoons. The number of Jenny’s Instagram followers have doubled over the last half a year from 174k in February to 344k in mid-August.
Earlier, the artist revealed to Bored Panda some details about her illustration process. According to Jenny, each comic takes a very different amount of time to draw. A lot depends on the amount of research the illustrator has to do—she takes every cartoon she draws very seriously.
“I need about a week for the drawing itself though,” she added.
Jenny has always wanted to be an artist
Drawing has been an obsession of Jenny’s for as long as she can remember. She joked that her mother always said that she could draw before she could walk.
“I picked up a pencil when I was a kid and I never stopped scribbling. Yeah, I always wanted to be an artist. I wanted to tell stories and create worlds,” she told us all about her love of art.
However, that doesn’t mean that Jenny draws non-stop. She said that she has to take breaks and completely get away from art to recharge and avoid burnout.
“Many small artists are frustrated that they have not yet developed their own style or have not yet found their niche. But that’s okay. That’s something that cannot be rushed,” Jenny gave other artists some advice about finding their own unique styles. “It sounds weird, but let your artistry speak out. Finding your own style and niche is something that takes time to develop. There’s simply no shortcut.”
People thanked Jenny for her comic and agreed with her message that owners should be with their pets in their final moments
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What do you think ?
Evelína Zlá 5 years ago
I sobbed through the whole comic... it touched the heart as always. Thank you.
Anna Kalita 5 years ago
I wasn't there when my cat died. He wasn't put to sleep; he was being fed and hydrated at vet's and was supposed to be examined by a more specialized vet after weekend - but he didn't make it. I couldn't be with him back then. I wish I was.
Mary Bank 5 years ago
I am so sorry, please try to find peace in all the days you had with him and how much love and care he had in his life with you. ❤️
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Corey Smith 5 years ago
Why did I read this? These get me every time. Especially since I had to put my girl down last week. She was only 5. Our vet came to our house, so she was comfortable in familiar surroundings. I'm surprised I can type this with watery eyes.
Colin L 5 years ago
Being there for her when she went means so much. The grief doesn't wash away the love and joy they (pets, or any loved one) bring.
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Debi Blackshaw 5 years ago
That re-broke my heart. Last year I stroked my cat Solstice while she was put to sleep because she had an un-treatable tumour. The following month my other cat, Chox suffered diabetes complications and also had to be put to sleep. It was the worst months of my life. This comic perfectly portrays what it was like, knowing and waiting for the end. I still miss them everyday.
Molly Coates 5 years ago (edited)
At the vet office where I work, there is a strict "no clients in the building" and "everyone must wear a facemask at all times" rule because of what's going on in the world. The only exceptions are for cases like this. Not even a pandemic should stop you from being with them when it's their time. We also light (electric) candles around the office out of respect, and to let people know to be quiet.
lara 5 years ago
The ONLY thing you do just for your pup is to "give them release." This is not about you, it is about them and they will tell you when it is time and when they do PLEASE take them or have the vet come to the house, hold them, kiss them and then TELL THEM IT IS OK FOR THEM TO GO. Then, if you have other pups, take the one who is gone, home so that the others can see that their brother/sister has gone. Otherwise they will look and look for them, they can mourn but they will not be confused and afraid. Remember this is the ONLY thing you do JUST for them. And it is so hard. I have 20 urns on my mantle, and they can "see" outside, and I can see them and my heart hurts so bad, but I know that they are free, playing, healthy and they are ALL together.
James R. Jones 4 years ago
Lara, I'm a very old man so please forgive my forwardness, but still I think I just fell in love with you. Your heart must be enormous.
Load More Replies... Evelína Zlá 5 years ago
I sobbed through the whole comic... it touched the heart as always. Thank you.
Anna Kalita 5 years ago
I wasn't there when my cat died. He wasn't put to sleep; he was being fed and hydrated at vet's and was supposed to be examined by a more specialized vet after weekend - but he didn't make it. I couldn't be with him back then. I wish I was.
Mary Bank 5 years ago
I am so sorry, please try to find peace in all the days you had with him and how much love and care he had in his life with you. ❤️
Load More Replies... Corey Smith 5 years ago
Why did I read this? These get me every time. Especially since I had to put my girl down last week. She was only 5. Our vet came to our house, so she was comfortable in familiar surroundings. I'm surprised I can type this with watery eyes.
Colin L 5 years ago
Being there for her when she went means so much. The grief doesn't wash away the love and joy they (pets, or any loved one) bring.
Load More Replies... Debi Blackshaw 5 years ago
That re-broke my heart. Last year I stroked my cat Solstice while she was put to sleep because she had an un-treatable tumour. The following month my other cat, Chox suffered diabetes complications and also had to be put to sleep. It was the worst months of my life. This comic perfectly portrays what it was like, knowing and waiting for the end. I still miss them everyday.
Molly Coates 5 years ago (edited)
At the vet office where I work, there is a strict "no clients in the building" and "everyone must wear a facemask at all times" rule because of what's going on in the world. The only exceptions are for cases like this. Not even a pandemic should stop you from being with them when it's their time. We also light (electric) candles around the office out of respect, and to let people know to be quiet.
lara 5 years ago
The ONLY thing you do just for your pup is to "give them release." This is not about you, it is about them and they will tell you when it is time and when they do PLEASE take them or have the vet come to the house, hold them, kiss them and then TELL THEM IT IS OK FOR THEM TO GO. Then, if you have other pups, take the one who is gone, home so that the others can see that their brother/sister has gone. Otherwise they will look and look for them, they can mourn but they will not be confused and afraid. Remember this is the ONLY thing you do JUST for them. And it is so hard. I have 20 urns on my mantle, and they can "see" outside, and I can see them and my heart hurts so bad, but I know that they are free, playing, healthy and they are ALL together.
James R. Jones 4 years ago
Lara, I'm a very old man so please forgive my forwardness, but still I think I just fell in love with you. Your heart must be enormous.
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