Jack the cat dies after getting lost at JFK

[sinkingfeeling]

http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/07/8679173-jack-the-cat-dies-after-getting-lost-at-jfk

On Sunday, veterinarians in New York euthanized Jack, the cat who gained worldwide attention and more than 23,000 Facebook fans after being lost for two months, and then found, at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

The news of Jack’s passing was reported in a statement posted on the Jack the Cat is Lost at AA Baggage at JFK Facebook page.

“Jack has gone over the rainbow bridge,” the statement said. “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.

On Sunday evening, American Airlines also posted a statement about Jack on its Facebook page. “We are deeply saddened that Jack the cat has passed away, and we offer profound sympathy to Jack’s owner, Karen Pascoe, for her loss. Our heart also goes out to the Friends of Jack and those in the cat-loving community who have grown fond of Jack since he went missing … From all of us at American, our sincere apologies to Karen and Jack’s family and friends.”

[hamsterjill]

1. So sad...

Poor Jack, and poor Karen Pascoe!

[joeybee12]

2. Very sad...negligence on the part of American Airlines for the dropping of his container...

RIP Jack, sorry your end was difficult.

[lucca18]

3. Rest in peace dear beautiful Jack....

So sorry for your loss Karen...

[DainBramaged]

4. He did not die alone

:cry:

[petronius]

6. I suspect that means a lot to his owners, despite the sadness

When my cat was lost for a few weeks, one of the more horrible aspects to me (aside from the loss and the not knowing) was the thought that he might have died alone, thinking we'd abandoned him... :(

[DainBramaged]

5. One last kick for our friends who love kitteh.

[CoffeeCat]

7. Oh this made me so sad...

I can't imagine how Jack got up in the ceiling, and what he was
doing and thinking, as he wandered up there for two months. Without
food and water, nonetheless!

So sad that he could not have been saved. However, with this tragedy, I
am happy that the owner knows what happened to him. Not knowing is just
gut wrenching.

Two weeks ago, we lost our beloved Coconut orange tabby. He was hit
by a car. He was my eleven year old daughter's cat. He was 20 pounds
of fluff. Every night, when I would tuck in my daughter--Coconut would
show up. He's stand next to her bed and wait, as I tucked her in and
gave kisses and hugs. Then, I'd stand up to leave and he would jump
up on her bed. Every night he did this. He is so missed. My daughter
carries around a little cat figurine that looks like him. She keeps
it in her pocket. She is so heartbroken, still. I am too. I loved
him, but also--he was my daughter's baby and I ache for her.

I hope it's ok that I mentioned Coconut. Jack made me think about Coconut.
It just made me so sad that he didn't. I totally empathize with his owner.

I can only imagine how sad she is. This shouldn't have happened.