RIP Jack

[Catty1]

Jack has passed away, sadly, from injuries during his time missing, exacerbated by malnutrition during that time.

From Jack's Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/notes/jack-t...73003456122947

It is with tears that I must tell you that Jack has gone over the rainbow bridge. (continued in 1st comment) He was with Karen yesterday, and his condition was worsening. He was treated overnight, and she (and I) both had extensive conversations with the vets at Blue Pearl regarding his condition. Jack had extensive wounds on the back of his body, and the wounds were unable to heal because his skin had deteriorated due to the malnutrition that occurred while he was lost. Despite antibiotics, the infections were worsening, and his skin was continuing to deteriorate. He needed surgery to treat the wounds, but there was not enough available skin to close the wounds after the surgery. The vet compared his skin condition to having severe burns over 50-60% of his body. The vet was very clear that she had conferred with every possible doctor regarding options for Jack, but none of them left him with a substantial chance of survival and all of them involved him suffering. Jack had been through so much, and the last thing anyone wanted was for him to suffer more. Jack was bathed in love and crossed over just a few minutes ago.

Jack before


Jack recently

[gini]

Dear little Jack. I am so sorry that your last days here on earth were not pleasant.

Now you will never be lost again - never go hungry and you are always surrounded by lots of love and never any pain.

Bless you Jack - you are very dear.

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh wow, I am in tears.

RIP Jack

[phesina]

Rest in peace, dearest Jack. You have gone through so much pain and suffering. Now you are whole and healthy again, being greeted and welcomed with so much joy at the Bridge. Some day, One Fine Day each time, you will greet all of us out on this plane who love you and grieve for you, to welcome us Home too.

Love and tears,
Pat and cats

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. RIP sweet Jack.

[maerlyn]

Every morning, the first thing I did was to check Jack's page for an update; the most recent one was encouraging. When I read this morning, I sobbed tears of disbelief and pain; as I type this, I'm crying again. This was absolutely needless!

This morning, I was angry because I was in pain - angry not only at AA but at God, Whom I had been so certain would not return Jack to Karen only to take him back. This afternoon, I see more clearly: God was merciful in letting Jack come back to Karen long enough to know that Karen cares and loves him; long enough to let her say good-bye. His last days on Earth, while uncomfortable, were far, far better than if he'd not been found, had been left to languish, unnoticed, in that ceiling. God was merciful after all; our prayers for his return were answered. God has His own reasons, and our faith tells us to accept that.

Jack is now gloriously alive, absolutely healthy, and blissfully happy. One day, he *will* be reunited with Karen, and that reunion will be forever.

[lvpets2002]

Aweee how so sad.. RIP baby Jack && Play Hard at the RB..

[moosmom]

Oh Jack, I am so sorry they couldn't fix you! You were a beautiful soul who was loved by thousands!!

RIP sweet boy! Be whole and pain free at the Bridge.

[Medusa]

So sad. No more pain, fear or suffering for Jack now. I hope all can find peace.

[mrspunkysmom]

I am so sorry!

[Freedom]

RIP Jack, I am all teary eyed, even though I know you are healthy and pain free now. I am so sorry for this ending. What a tragedy.

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm so sorry.

[catmandu]

We are so sorry to hear about your passing Jack, but it is a blessing taht you are no longer in pain.
You are free now , Jack to join the Awesome Angels Army and see the whole wide world.

I know that Jack will get a good job with the Awesome Angels , and will find a place where you will all be together again .
One Fine Day

[chocolatepuppy]

So sad. What a shame, after finding him and then losing him.

[katladyd]

Sometimes your faith in just about everything is tested. This is one of those times. Jack, please know you were love by so many people and you will be missed.