I think of him often - Rest in peace Grandpa Mason.

Mason wanted to give the kittens the childhood he never had

@christinebuckingham8369

4 жыл бұрын

Demon Cat Gaming 22 💖

@bigboyjeon4701

4 жыл бұрын

There, nice going a hole... Ur Makin me cry with that comment.... 😢😭😭

@sumalife212

4 жыл бұрын

That seems very true

@Shadow-bs1iu

3 жыл бұрын

This does ask that exact question of his way of thinking

" Not all Angel's have wings, some have whiskers." ❤

@rollothecat2010

2 жыл бұрын

That is beautiful. =❤=

@Lovelove77788

2 жыл бұрын

🙌💖💯🥰

@Fnx9955

Жыл бұрын

Love that ❤❤❤

Three years later and this can still reduce me to a sobbing pile of goo. He will never be forgotten.

@kalikat6153

2 ай бұрын

Well it’s a year later and I’m crying again. 💔

Mason's waddle while carrying a kitten into his yurt is the best thing ever! He will be forever in my heart. Thank you Shelly and everyone at TK for all that you do.

@terryhickman7929

4 жыл бұрын

I loved the little kitten literally following right in Mason's footsteps - so cute!

@mickymickle2764

4 жыл бұрын

Your comment and Terry's captured those best two moments, although they didn't surpass the others by much!

@maxinezook3835

4 жыл бұрын

I also love the Mason & Aura videos (their relationship was so precious) and the infamous video where then-tiny puffy Clover (Bill) confronted Mason 😍

@joannebusby19

3 жыл бұрын

He was saying to the little one, 'come on now, bedtime!''

@toria9799

3 жыл бұрын

He wanted company as he slept. Simply beautiful.

A towering hero in a little fur coat. Thank you for giving him his best possible last years.

@williamstyers4264

4 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely wonderful description of Mason. "A towering hero in a little fur coat." He was that indeed. Thank you for that thought.

@terryhickman7929

4 жыл бұрын

@@williamstyers4264 It's just the truth. Thank you for your loving heart.

@functionoflightone

4 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@sunshinesky3114

Жыл бұрын

Mason spent his last years being loved, healthy, safe, fed, not like before. He was a nurturing Grandpa that loved the kittens like a Mama cat would love her her own. Such a wonderful loving Mason. ❤

He laid down his sword at last, surrounded by his little ones, smiled, blessed them, and looked to death, "Tis time to go, my job is done."

@scottrackley4457

3 жыл бұрын

why don't you just tear my heart out while you're at it

@brentkalmbacher9092

3 жыл бұрын

If I am chosen for Odin' s hall i am asking if pets like Mason are allowed. I don't want to go to any heaven where there are no pets.

@veramae4098

3 жыл бұрын

Shelley Roche, founder and manager of Tiny Kittens, wrote that she had whispered to Mason before he fell asleep, to "send them" any cats especially in need of help. Within two weeks a dying cat dropped to the sidewalk in front of the home of one of TK's most active volunteers. (He was saved.) There were quickly 2 more cat saves. Mason's on the job! (blinking tears) P.S. British Columbia, Canada, where TK lives and breathes and works and has its being, is a very expensive place to live. If anyone can send $5 or $10 (or a $million) please do.

@jainra

2 жыл бұрын

This kind of work is never done.

@rogerlemans636

2 жыл бұрын

Way to go emasculating me in front of my wife pal.

Old, broken, misunderstood, different: you still matter.

@veramae4098

3 жыл бұрын

Damn. If I were still teaching I'd get this printed as a poster and hang it up.

Mason inspired me to adopt elderly rescue cats. My second elderly boy arrived 3 weeks ago at 16 and is enjoying his retirement here.

@davidherman1803

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! May you experience as much joy as we all did from Mason

@shariys1

4 жыл бұрын

God bless you! 😻

@denisecampbell6736

4 жыл бұрын

Hope Shelly’s seen this. You are a wonderful Lady to do this and Bless you and the older furry Family Members. 😊

@MelindadelosSantos

4 жыл бұрын

God bless you! 💖

@heidiaugusto9938

4 жыл бұрын

All my cats have been rescues...adopt, don’t shop! Bless you Shelly for caring for Mason and sharing his story with everyone.

Crying tears of sadness that Mason is gone and tears of joy that the last years of his life were probably the happiest of his whole life. He had a full belly, warmth, comfort and love yet still on his terms. He was the best and is very much missed 💕💕🐾🐾

@cclaussen

4 жыл бұрын

Sandra Bradley same here. ❤️😢

@Eastendsunset

4 жыл бұрын

Very well said - thank you for your compassionate words...

@SSR00000

4 жыл бұрын

Sandra Bradley - Same here. Could not have said it better. Hugs to Mason's family from Zambia, Africa.

@ianmoseley9910

4 жыл бұрын

Compared to his previous life he had 1000+ days of what must have seemed to him like utter bliss. So happy he had that

@Brind-amour

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't stop the tears 💔 Thank you for saying those beautiful goodbye words....

*Mason walks up to death* Mason: Was I a good Grandpa? Death: No . . . I heard you were the best

@kelly-charmainemarieflanag1098

4 жыл бұрын

@Amber Moon I just got finished getting my face back to a normal color from crying earlier! Lol, this comment is just perfect atm at least for me. I could picture Death giving him a long scratch in that sweet spot all cats have, and the two of them slowly dissolving from sight. Of course right before the last of their motes disapear, I hear Mason ask "So, Halloween IS coming up..." A small chuckle, almost unheard drifts from a few feet higher than the cat. "Plus, I haven't chewed anyone in so long! Besides who else is going to take mice as payment?..

@Akhhmorn

4 жыл бұрын

I cried when I read this

@brendadevries6087

4 жыл бұрын

Amber Moon 😭😭😭😭😭😭

@mommamable2124

4 жыл бұрын

He was and always will be the best Grandpa kitty the world will ever have

@elizabethevenson6110

4 жыл бұрын

death comes for everybody and hears all the best gossip, they're probably the best qualified to judge grandpa quality. (if neil gaiman's death came for him, i bet he let her have a quick scritch or two.)

I salute to Grandpa Mason for being one of the best cats the internet has ever seen. He helped raise and teach the foster kittens his secrets, and he was basically the king of the house. Rest in peace Mason. You will be missed.

@buddhistandcatholic

2 жыл бұрын

Up there with Unsinkable Sam

It's mid day and I work in a retail office space and now I'm bawling my eyes out after watching this. Oh Mason. He can never be replaced.

@jenniferfluharty9586

4 жыл бұрын

Same! Just trying to keep it quiet!

@thingswhatilike

4 жыл бұрын

Stupid

@janmots2829

4 жыл бұрын

Same here... Im trying hard not to sob again... Oh I miss him terribly...

@traceylamplugh7727

4 жыл бұрын

You never know!!!!

@collectorofcats294

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100%!!! I shouldn’t watch these videos when I’m at work...

So sad to hear he passed away, RIP Mason

@snowwolfsforlife6221

4 жыл бұрын

Thinks guys

People really don’t appreciate senior animals like they should.

@baruchben-david4196

3 жыл бұрын

People don't appreciate senior humans like they should, either.

@easterdm

2 жыл бұрын

@@baruchben-david4196 yup

@Lovelove77788

2 жыл бұрын

They are so loving and sweet 🥰 I have rescued many senior animals and they are the best companions 🥰

@HunterPeale

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lovelove77788 there is something so very special about old cats....i can't find the words

@Lovelove77788

2 жыл бұрын

@@HunterPeale yes 💖 they are so sweet amd loving but all cats are loving and sweet🥰 best companions!

He was a good cat. I'm happy his twilight was soaked in love. He deserved it.

Mason’s was an incredible story. His sunset years were golden thanks to you.

@barbarasmith6414

4 жыл бұрын

He was the greatest Grandpa ever. I bet where ever he is, he's surrounded by furbabies that has pass over the rainbow bridge🙏🏻🐾💖

@rjchavers9267

4 жыл бұрын

Well said

@diannamallar1155

4 жыл бұрын

Grandpa Mason is curled up under a shade tree surrounded by kittens, and spinning tall tales of his life. Hanging around the outside fringes of the circle of kittens, are the teenage cats. They are too "cool" for the stories but are drawn in anyway.

@elizabethevenson6110

4 жыл бұрын

@@diannamallar1155 halfway, you listen to grandpa mason, k, bb? (my not-quite-a-kitten, lost too soon. i got to see her go from "wouldn't even come inside to Harley-volume chilled-out princess floof", though, and the only regret i have besides the short time was i never got to take a pic of her with a tiara on befitting her status.)

he was such a special little old man.

"How to Cat" indeed! Rest. Your fight is over. He died warm, safe and loved. Cross the bridge and run free, dear Mason. Nothing hurts anymore.

Mason: Remember kids Kittens: No prisoner Mason: My job here is done

rest well warrior, your battle is over.

@beatrixthegreat1138

4 жыл бұрын

Now I’m crying again!!!

@beatrixthegreat1138

4 жыл бұрын

Melanie Hale **hugs** we can cry together

@elemental2503

4 жыл бұрын

He is now a peaceful elder with kits telling their histories (also, warriors cats reference?)

@damjan847

4 жыл бұрын

You disgust me

@beatrixthegreat1138

4 жыл бұрын

GamingAndroid I don’t know you or why you are angry. We have literally done nothing to you. This place is for mourning. Why are you trolling? Please just leave.

Aaah, the wisdom of elders. Grampaw Mason also showed there was always room for one more in a snuggle bed, tiny couch, snugglepile, or anywhere at all. He truly was a "GRAND"paw!

I firmly believe that the kittens gave grandpa Mason a reason to keep going and he lived three more wonderful years with his foster babies. Mason you were a great cat and so special to everyone that saw you. RIP sweet boy, maybe you’re a kitten again and are playing forever with the other kittens.

He won his long fought war not when he entered the home, but when the kittens entered his heart. He felt capable of standing down and nurtured kittens so they wouldn’t have to endure what he did. Thank you Grandpa Mason for your graceful message

Sweet Mason, you are dearly missed. You mattered, Rest in peace.

I'm sorry to hear he's gone. I'm glad he was with you and not sick and alone outside. Every cat deserves a home.

I come back occasionally just to rewatch this gentle giant, ty for all you did for Mason, forever in my heart ❤️

His story is one of the most touching stories out there. He spent so long in brutal, thankless conditions, and after fighting so long to survive he finally got the love and comfort he deserved in the last stretch of his life. Such an amazing, sweet boy. Lots of tears and kisses for him.

Grandpa Mason is one of the reasons why I got into fostering, TnR and helping out with animal shelters. I am thankful I found the videos because without him I wouldn't have found something that I love to do.

@pekibuzz

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is phantastic! 🥰 👍

@elizabethevenson6110

4 жыл бұрын

bast is extra-specially pleased with grandpa mason for that. ("not only did you help your colony help kittens get homes, you inspired other humans to work for that as well".) as a rescue mama, i am too.

"Mason met these rescue kittens, and his heart melted." For almost three years, so did mine, and the hearts of countless other people. Now, our hearts cry, a combination of tears, not only of sadness, but tears of joy. Sadness for the fact that Mason is gone, and we will no longer get to witness that gentle old soul taking each litter of kittens under his wing (ok, paw) and teaching them the proper way to act, just like any wise grandpa would do. Possibly, in his mind, he knew that it was something he had to do as the elder statescat at TK. It was also something he wanted to do as it was his way of giving back, and saying thank you to TK for not only rescuing him, but allowing him to live a life that he deserved, even though he was terminally ill. He got that chance, and he made the most of it, for way longer than anyone could have possibly imagined. Our tears of joy come from the fact that thanks to TK, we were able to meet, get to know, appreciate and love Mason. Sadly, while his job here is complete, he continues on in spirit to be the best "Grandpa" that any kitty could have. Rest in Peace, Mason. You will always be loved, and never forgotten. Your spirit lives on in every kitten you touched. I, for one, will miss you.

@denisecampbell6736

4 жыл бұрын

Charles, that was beautifully said. Thank you.

@GR-hy3tf

4 жыл бұрын

Oohhh😥 so beautiful how you have said that. Life is so much more then we think. 🌸🌺🌸

@johncollins7423

4 жыл бұрын

You may count me in on that sentiment of missing Grandpa Mason too, Charles. The world is poorer today now that he's gone, but it is also richer for his having been in it. 😻

@shinjuinoue6600

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for expressing all that I feel too❣️I believe that he received the power to live with his illness by the great unconditional love he got from kittens big and small who loved him no matter what 🌹

@elizabethevenson6110

4 жыл бұрын

excellent eulogy, worthy of the Grandpa Supreme himself

I was never a “cat person “ until 3 years ago when we rescued 2 kittens. We bottle fed them with the intention of finding them homes but fell in love instead. Now I watch cats on KZread all the time and came across this video and it was so heartwarming so sweet to see what a difference Mason made for all those little kittens. I was nearly in tears, I knew it wasn’t going to end well, that he would pass but he died on my birthday and it just broke me. I never got to know him before he died, I haven’t cried so hard in a long time. RIP Angel.

@kirstencorby8465

3 жыл бұрын

Don't be sad. After a lifetime of scrapping on the streets, he had a blissful retirement, was well loved and gave love. He far outlived his original prognosis, and his story helps raise awareness about feral cat management. He died at home, in peace, surrounded by his loved ones. None of us can hope for anything better.

@guesswho4555

2 жыл бұрын

@@kirstencorby8465 must you be so empathetic and understanding, with perfectly expressed emotion? Who can keep a dry face with you around? Tears that force themselves from your eyes, hurt!

@Lovelove77788

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for loving 🐈 they are truly Angels. All animals are 🥰

@dianaschreier5672

2 жыл бұрын

I am responding to your sweet message. I had just saw the video of that wonderful cat - Grandpa Mason and I my eyes are still full of tears after reading so many messages regarding this special kitty. I guess God try to make up for all his bad years by being with the kittens at the end. Grandpa must have died with his heart full of love. My heart for last hour reading all the messages is both happy he died this way, but yet I'm broken hearted at the same time.

I recently learned something new: about "permanent fostering". With a permanent foster contract, you take on a cat with health issues, and you get to keep him/her for life, but the rescue retains ownership, and therefore takes on all responsibility for medical expenses. This is an ideal arrangement for senior people, especially those on a fixed income. It solves SO many potential problems, and allows a senior and a senior pet share love and companionship without worry. Look into it! (Lily came from Fancy Cats & Fancy Dogs, in Virginia.)

@perryphillip6306

3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for this comment. This will make things easier (to sell the idea to The Mrs.) When I am able to do this.

@withgoddess8029

3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea

@YuliJade

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know this was a thing!

@joanneveltri5163

3 жыл бұрын

Would like to know more about this

@eveny119

3 жыл бұрын

GREAT IDEA. Do you know if its everywhere in US?

I wanted him to live forever 😢

@nigelft

4 жыл бұрын

We all did ...

@GnosticAtheist

4 жыл бұрын

Actually no, but that is a debate about mortality and nature. I guess if he didnt age I would agree with you, but that would be another reality.

@debnebistinsky5743

4 жыл бұрын

He was a special little man esp to those kittens.

@christinebuckingham8369

4 жыл бұрын

Øystein A. One can live forever within the hearts of those they have loved and those whose lives were made better by their memory.

@GnosticAtheist

4 жыл бұрын

@@christinebuckingham8369 In an abstract, sure. Consciousness as we know it seems to be derived from chemical processes and electrical activity in the brain, thus others remembering someone would not keep that consciousness in existence. Due to me not having died I can not confirm this, Ill haunt you with the answer at a later date.

Love Grandpa Mason and I think of him often.

Oh look, I’m still crying over this cat that I never met half a year later. Grandpa Mason introduced me to TinyKittens and their incredible, lifesaving work. I will forever be grateful for this beautiful soul and the happiness he brought me and so many others. RIP angel, you were worth saving.

Just imagine if the kittens meowing and that probably mean "Mom, where's grandpa?".

@juliam.426

4 жыл бұрын

Min Meowngi Stop cutting onions in my room.

He is now in Heaviside Layer playing with Stanley. He was so happy in his last years thanks to Tiny Kittens. R.I.P Grandpa ❤️🌈

3:23 “taught them how to cat” *shows him climbing into an already full container of cats*

@toradrow777

4 жыл бұрын

It's the most important cat rule: If I fits, I sits.

@kraigshall

4 жыл бұрын

True.

@BlueUncia

4 жыл бұрын

@@toradrow777 And even if I don't fits, I still sits. Kittens make good pillows anyway.

@kerryedavis

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the little gray kitten imitating his walk, was closer to the mark.

@madeliner1682

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlueUncia you right haha

Within the past year, we had to say good-bye to two of our cats five months apart, who lost their lives to illness and age. Both of them were at least semi-feral when my mom adopted them most of a decade ago, though they were both able to acclimate to indoor life given time. My mom always said that she was happy to have given them a nice warm home, and I've never had any reason to doubt her. Thank you for sharing Mason's story.

@elizabethevenson6110

4 жыл бұрын

my current not-a-kitten: his mama was fine being an indoor-outdoor rescue, but he was scared of my VOICE for a good two months and his (gone too soon) sister wasn't much better. the PLAN was "wean, get to people with actual kitten experience, keep mom". hearing "unadoptable since contact-skittish no room ANYWHERE in the region" when they'd hit "tolerable housemate" manners was definitely a case of i could live with not-cuddly but chill with hangouts and such kittens way easier than the alternatives. (guess what? sis grew to be a princess floof-sized chill af bb with a Harley-loud purr, current not-a-kitten is cuddly af and sleeps with me a lot.) so tl;dr *I'D* believe your mama, because i wasn't in her shoes but it sounds like we were in the same vicinity.

@phibbykaden

4 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethevenson6110 Sounds about right.

@elizabethevenson6110

4 жыл бұрын

@@phibbykaden my not-a-kitten just jumped up on the keyboard tray to say "hi" and get a quick pet before nibbling a bit. (naranja since unimaginative and he's an orange tabby. my mama calico's Cash Money, since seasonal tax preparer and it turns out personality tru--Cash *does* rule everything around me including my mostly outdoor chonk unit midnight who is a very large very SOLID black cat.)

Thank you, Shelly, TinyKittens and TinyVillage for giving this sweet angel a beautiful retirement. His life is a legacy.

You were the best thing that ever happened to him. Thank you and thanks to all the supporters 🙏♥️🐱

He's not the father we deserve, he's the father we need

@damjan847

4 жыл бұрын

Grandfather*

@richardlee5412

4 жыл бұрын

Batcat

@aleksandarvil5718

4 жыл бұрын

Grandpaw**

@juliek2977

4 жыл бұрын

@@aleksandarvil5718 too funny!

"Saving one animal won't change the world, but it will change the world for that one animal." ❤️❤️❤️

Living for almost three years is just incredible! You gave him comfort and he found purpose. Such a beautiful story. You people do wonderful work. Thank you!

Only hearing about his passing now, sorry for your loss.

@Dead_Bot

4 жыл бұрын

At least.. He had a happy life after..

@phibbykaden

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto that.

He loved the little ones so much. He got a second chance and found 3 years of happiness and care.

Rest In Peace, little fur loaf. Your online presence made my life a little happier.

One of the most inspiring stories of the last ten years. Rest in Peace Mason...you earned it.

Daggone it. Now I'm crying like a baby after watching this. RIP Mason you beautiful soul. The Elysium Fields has a new angel. Run free buddy.

@brentkalmbacher9092

4 жыл бұрын

A cat like that sits on the feet of the All-Father, eyeing his ravens as if they are fast food and stalking the tails of his wolves with impunity. He teaches the Einhangar that all living brings can be warriors, and there for be given the right to be called, Sons of Odin.

Mason can rest now, he earned it more than most.

@lax4359

4 жыл бұрын

He definitely earned it more than most humans in this world can do like for starters people abandoning animals when they get old people like that make me sick 😣

@xanshen9011

3 жыл бұрын

YOO I LOVE YOUR VIDS

I can only hope someone keeps me supplied with kittens in my final days.

I am crying. I was very moved by Mason's story. I am glad he had a home in the end and the love of the kittens who he taught how to cat. Be kind and compassionate and caring in your life. There are way too many cruel people in the world. Don't be part of the cruelty. Be loving instead.

RIP Grandpa Mason. You will live forever in my heart. I will never forget you. Run free and be a kitten again. ❤💔💗

@wennahaunted6243

4 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't one life be enough 😭

His happiness, joy, astounding health and longevity is because of you Shelly and your wonderful staff. Thank you for giving him the best years of his precious life.

RIP to Mason and a million thanks to you for taking care of Mason for all that 1069 days! I can't think of anything better than watching Mason with all of his babies! Maybe . . . just maybe, he "fostered" kittens like that in the wild. He was so really good at it! I was smiling 😃 and crying at the same time watching this video! 😭 What a great story! I was so very glad I found it. Thanks 😊!

@dianemoeller4827

6 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful rescue story, I viewed it once before, and just now ran across it again. I cried each time. He was such a treasure and his foster kittens were so lucky to have him to look up to. Thank you for all you do, the world certainly needs more people just like you ❤

How can Mason not be an inspiration to others, hes like a grandpa you wish you had.

"We got to love him for 1069 glorious days" Nice... *Tear drops* Very... nice...

@Plantedaphid07

4 жыл бұрын

mildlymenacingmeem the numbers are too small......

@MagnCheese

4 жыл бұрын

as the 69th like, nice....

@kimjongun4343

4 жыл бұрын

**crying in pain** V- -very..*sobbing*..n-nice

@Ttavoc

4 жыл бұрын

@@Plantedaphid07 They are always to small :(

@nathanwilliams2152

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'm wrong...but just maybe, the love he was shown by Shelly, those kittens, and the happiness he got from them, extended his life somewhat? For him to have lived another 3 years with his prognosis was a great story.

His impact spread right around the world. I was recently in a model making hangout on KZread and one of the guys there recognised Mason in my avatar. Turns out he had been following TK since Chloe. Grandpa, you taught us all so very much in the short time we knew you. You tuaught hoomins as well as kittens and I will forever think of you as Professor Mason.

Whenever I feel sad, I look up Mason's story and it cheers me up so much. It breaks my heart he's gone now. What a good and gentle soul he was, despite all the hardships he went through.

@veramae4098

3 жыл бұрын

Mason. And ... Change: Shelly Roche. Her goal is to improve the lives and feral cats and INCREASE WORLD WIDE HUMAN COMPASSION. Never read of another cat rescuer with COMPASSION as a stated goal. Shelly Roche. Praise Be Unto Her. PBUS is a phrase / initials commonly used in Islam to recognie great leaders, !most! especially the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). I ran across this in the autobiography of Masala, and use it regularly for Mohammed (PBUH) and for Masala (PBUH), a sign of cultural and religious respect. If you don't know who Masala is, she is the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Amazing. AMAZING. A!M!A!Z!I!N!G! Google her. Buy her book!!!!

Mason's story inspired me to care for feral cats, with an object of providing permanent help. Here in the Allegheny Mountains, there is a culture in which cats are routinely abandoned. When I bought a house here, on every block there were feral cats scrounging for food and shelter. So I set up a feeding station on my porch. When a cat brought her 6-week-old kittens to feed, it became clear that it was time to turn it up a notch. So I started trapping the cats, getting them fixed, vaccinated, treated for parasites. I kept them in a spare room temporarily so they could recover together. But one morning after trapping a large male, the father of the kittens was found dying from having been poisoned -- which is apparently popular here. Some abandon them while others kill these innocent creatures that were already let down by humans. From that point forward, I had to change to Trap-Neuter-Socialize so they can be adopted out. I currently have a pregnant calico and will do everything possible to keep her healthy until her kittens are born, then weaned. This will be her last litter and she will never be outside again!

RIP Grandpa Mason 🙏🏼 Glad to have followed his story as he lived longer than his original prognosis. Rest easy, ol guy~ 💖

Hes like that old war scarred veteran who no one really likes, until you show him something he can love and then he just kinda reverts into this lovable and caring thing that no one can really resist.

@Error-5478

4 жыл бұрын

@Danish Wistara Sounds like its already been done.

@Error-5478

4 жыл бұрын

@Danish Wistara Never heard of it. But the idea just sounds like it's been beaten to death.

@houndrysmagolyteofhope4661

4 жыл бұрын

@@Error-5478 honestly i seen comedies, but not a serious one. I would really enjoy one like that.

@ComradePenguinski

4 жыл бұрын

So he's Clint Eastwood's character in Gran Torino?

@jigglypuff52

4 жыл бұрын

So he's like Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino?

“It’s hard to lose a chosen one…no, you did not break me.” Every time I watch this video and get to this moment with the lyrics and the video, I cry. Grandpa Mason is how I first learned about TinyKittens and Shelley’s amazing rescue and have been a fan and a donator ever since. Bless you, Grandpa Mason, and bless you, Shelley.

It's December now and I just found out that Mason passed away. My heart is breaking and I can't stop crying. My condolences to all those at Tiny Kittens, I can't imagine the grief in losing this sweet soul. I have experienced losing a couple of pets this year and right now I have two more who are not doing so well. RIP Sweet Mason and fly with the angels.

Seeing him go from a tough, scared feral to a protective, loveable foster dad was the most beautiful thing ever. Rest in peace Grandpa Mason ♥️

RIP, Mason. You made an impact on everyones lives, including mine, and the kittens you helped raised. I'll miss you.

I look into Grandpaw's eyes and I see such intelligence there. He really was a person inside a cat costume.

Lived way longer than he should have, found a new fulfilment in his life, trained loads of kittens. What a huge success story and lovely life he ended up having. Fostering is one of the best things i've done.

Cats being social creatures, he needed another cat to be around who didn't pose a threat to him. And, he ended up being the cat that showed kittens how to be a cat. Good on ya, old bean.

@elizabethevenson6110

4 жыл бұрын

i kind-of-know a cat behavior expert, and their opinion is "introducing kittens to older cats tends to be easier because yeah, usually too goofy to make territorial instincts kick in". (and sometimes you get something as adorable and important as "taught a whole bunch of kittens how to cat and gave himself a reason to keep going and a home to do that in".)

I was glad that they had him surrounded by kittens at the very end including the last two foster kittens he raised, his apprentice Aura & two of the tiny 3 week olds living downstairs with their moms. Shelly had announced when Dr. K was coming so chat waited, cried & watched the clock. I was crying when (on the live video cam) I saw one of the snugglers bring the two babies back in to their mom. I knew Mason was gone then. Shelly had stayed up with him his last night to make sure he wasn’t in pain. I know he took a lot of time to care for but Shelly loved him & Mason was such a very real help in the shelter with scared little kittens. I was amazed he lived so long yet for some reason I expected him to live forever. Rest In Peace.

@RollnRye74

4 жыл бұрын

Did he die on his own?

@polarbearhero9803

4 жыл бұрын

Roll n' Rye He was dying because his kidneys were no longer working. Ammonia was building up in his blood. To prevent more pain they euthanized him at home. In the video the previous night he was just lying there not moving. He will be missed.

@RollnRye74

4 жыл бұрын

@@polarbearhero9803 That was nice of them to do that. How old was he?

@polarbearhero9803

4 жыл бұрын

@@RollnRye74 He was feral so they have no definite age but close to 10.

@RollnRye74

4 жыл бұрын

@@polarbearhero9803 I wonder what makes feral cats get kidney disease. that happens often. is it from drinking polluted water/rain water?

When mason takes the kitten to the little hut, its like he is saying "all right i told you what would happen if you continued to mis behave now you are on a time out" the little kitten is just like "why grandpa i didnt do it" he lasted as long as he did because you gave him a reason to live, he had had purpose amd meaning to his life again

“ He crossed the Bridge peacefully and painlessly, with great dignity, at home on his tiny sofa, surrounded by the Auracuda, the TinyTuxies and his kittens. “ I’m not crying, *you’re* crying.

@user-mc5vy2vk5n

2 жыл бұрын

C'mon, we all are.

@scottrackley4457

4 ай бұрын

I don't want to see much when I die, but I hope he's beside bingo and sally when I get there. That would be a treat.

Miss him so much 😿💔 He's taking care of babies at the Bridge now. Oh, Grandpa, you are so loved and missed ❤

@Evija3000

4 жыл бұрын

All the tiny kittens who didn't make it in this world.

May you forever run in the fields of Elysium

@RichO1701e

4 жыл бұрын

I will see you again Mason, but not yet...not yet

I just loved these videos of grandpa Mason and his foster kitties. Such a beautiful ending to a tough life.

I was watching this, and some lowlife unleashed the onion-cutting ninjas. RIP Grandpa Mason. May you watch over your kittens. I will always think of you.

@addybishop308

4 жыл бұрын

I think those are the same ninjas that attacked me. Someone keeps pouring water all over my face. I don’t need a tissue, I need a sponge.

@johncollins7423

4 жыл бұрын

@@addybishop308 Those ninjas got to me too, here in North Carolina.

Mason my beautiful little boy .. 💋💋💋💋 I smiled as I watched the video and it made my heart glow and then it came to the part that he has left this world. Left me in tears and heartbroken but so grateful for all that you did for him. God bless his little soul and God bless all of you who loved and cared for him, never giving up. Thank you for giving him the love he never knew but craved all his life. Thank you for the beautiful memories 🌺

Oh my God. I can’t stop crying. And some people truly believe that animals are not capable of human-like feelings or behaviors.

His passing away doesn't move me, though we wanted more of him, we will all succumb one day, what moves me is we got to know this incredible creature, all of his love and caring, just an incredible cat. Who could of guess he would have turn out to be this rare being, that can teach us humans a thing or two, RIP Mason.

@veramae4098

3 жыл бұрын

Remember: Shelly Roche found him. Cared for him. Recognized him. Shared him with all of us. Remember: Shelly Roche.

I am crying so hard, I am so sorry for your loss, as well as, for all of us here on TK, watching and loving Grandpa Mason with our whole hearts.

I found TK years ago due to a video of Mason shared by the dodo. He has always had a place in my heart. I cried when I heard he was in his final hours, and I cried again watching this. 💞 Mason, always. 💞 TK.

I am almost crying. Bless him. 3 years ago I remember pressing on that replay button over and over for weeks. He just seemed so human in his mannerisms. He was so charming and charismatic. He will be in my heart forever. Thank you for sharing his story. Bless you all for your work and patience to give these animals better lives.

𝓘 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓸𝓵𝓭 𝔀𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓲𝓸𝓻 𝓬𝓪𝓽 2 yrs 9 mths of helping the younge ones....amazing fellow

When I read about Mason I cried There will never be another cat like him. 💔😫😢💔

There's a reason the early Egyptians worshiped cats.

@shadowmare87_77

4 жыл бұрын

Just saying our entire species didn't stop basically worshipping them.

@Starrytchi

4 жыл бұрын

I’m the 100th like lol- And yes, there’s a reason. This is one of them. I’m glad people were punished for killing cats-

@Dittour

4 жыл бұрын

@Aaron Britt Yep, venomous snakes, rats and other pests

@MT-iq6ji

4 жыл бұрын

I love cats enough to leave them alone. A lot of so called cat lovers are actually animal abusers. They hoard and deliberately inbreed cats to have deformities then sell and exploit them on social media. Ancient Egyptians were pagans. They even practiced animal sacrifices as part of their pagan rituals. Those beliefs faded and were replaced by monotheistic religions. Today, the majority of the Egyptian population is Muslim. Breeding, selling and exploiting cats is forbidden (Haram) in Islam.

@thecursed01

4 жыл бұрын

@@MT-iq6ji they torture dogs instead and think cows have to be brutally killed and bleed to death to be halal and get offended enough so they get exemptions from animal cruelty laws in many non muslim countries. ancient egyptians hardly ever sacrificed cats. the often referred to "cat mummies" are often without an animal inside. so more an object of worship. back then, cats were seen as vital to civlilization, keeping rats/mice off from the grain storages not only to prevent loss, but also disease that way. so harming cats was, depending on the era, even treated as a crime.

"We got to love him for 1069 days" ... and counting. It's still going on and it's not about to stop. This cat is on my mind often and fills my heart with joy (and a little bit of grief, but that's a fair price, I think). Thank you to all TinyKittens people who have introduced Mason to the world. You have spread and fostered love on the other side of the planet.

I have to say , I fell head over heels in Love with GP Mason . He was such a good boy . Handsome boy . And the best GP around for his grandbabies . He'll always have a soft spot .

Mason to Shelly: Well done, thou good and faithful servant.

@christinebuckingham8369

4 жыл бұрын

peridot 💜🙏💜

@sarabeara5401

4 жыл бұрын

😢😢😢😢😢 well done indeed, RIP Grandpa Mason ❤❤❤

Well, I’m crying again. I miss the old man so much. But what an amazing legacy he left behind. Thank you so much to Shelly and everyone at TKHQ for giving him 1069 beautiful days and sharing him with the world. 🌹🌹🌹

He was so precious and so are you for loving him! Thank you for sharing his beautiful story!

He was a cool dude! My wife and I work with a rescue group and we feed and look after cat colonies in our town. We've actually won some over and they let us pet them and give them love. Thanks for sharing!!

I'm gunna cry with this one... RIP Mason. 😿😿😿 Edit: Told ya, a 36yr old, British guy with a not so stiff upper lip! There's blubbering, snot and tears now. Mason is my spirit animal

@Fnx9955

Жыл бұрын

❤❤same here 😭😭😭🌈❤️

Crying my heart out. Thank you for giving him that time and showing him love and compassion.

I cry every time I watch this. So much hope and comfort and loss... I'm glad he was able to live his last years in peace and comfort, with as many kittens as his arms could hold.

To all of you at TinyKittens HQ, thank you very much for rescuing this senior cat. You are right in saying that every living creature deserves a life well lived. You gave Grandpa Mason a few more lives to live for and by what I've seen, they were the happiest lives that Grandpa Mason could ever live. He looked like such a happy boy. Though my heart sank and tears came rolling down my cheeks when I saw that this video was about the last year of his life, I had a vision in my mind of Mason and some other cats running through sun-touched meadows of green grass and lovely flowers just chasing butterflies. I am very glad that Mason lived his last years to the fullest having been surrounded by little kittens. This is probably what he was waiting for his whole life and he finally got his wish thanks to you all. Rest in peace, dear kitty, for you were the best little Grandpa any kitten could ever have!

I'm glad I was home watching this. Crying my eyes out. Such a special old boy. His last years with you Shelly were probably the happiest of his life and on his terms. It's just shows how special he was and you and TK are.

@karl06111976

4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't, I broke down in front of all the other blokes at work, had to go to the toilet and try to get myself together

@guesswho4555

2 жыл бұрын

@@karl06111976 what an awesome human being you are to share your kind soul with us, in a way that few, if any, would have had the courage to do. Thank you for sharing your experience. You are like an angel in today's cruel world and I hope they perfect cloning in your life time. The world badly needs more people exactly like you. Thank you again.

Rest well old man. May he be a guardian for all kittens wherever he goes from here.

Crying all over again. Mason's story is legend. Thanks for giving him the best years of his life. And he gave you his best💖

I did not expect the end of this video when I am crying so hard. People would say he’s just a cat but the world lost a very very good soul. I know that Mason is caring for all the kittens lost in the world up in heaven! And if there is such a thing as reincarnation I pray that the next life formation is completely filled with happiness of the day he opens his eyes.

Love you so much Grandpa Mason! Thank you TK crew and Shelly for saving this baby and giving him the best of the golden days.😻