Jasper was the most “human cat” I have ever known.
His gentle nature around humans belied his prowess in the animal world. I never knew a human who wasn’t charmed by him.
That being said, you had to be the kind of human who was receptive to “lap visits”, feline companionship, rodents, and other “gifts” that were either deposited bedside or carried upstairs for further examination.
Jasper faced his death with dignity. I would have expected nothing less.
He must have sensed how much I needed him at a time when my life was in much upheaval. I will always love him for that.
I cannot imagine loving an animal more, and am grateful he was in our lives.




















































[...] read it and shed a tear. Here’s to all the wonderful animals in our lives cats such as Bo-Bo, Jasper, and Henry-san, and dogs like Amanda, Timmy, Matchin, and Lucius who are no longer with us [...]
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