Jewels Jost

Jewels “Jewsie” Jost
November 2003 – July 8, 2021

Jewels lived to be over 17.5 years old and had been my beloved pet since I got her as a kitten when I was a teenager. She was loved by her mom (Saura), dad (Johnathan), her brother (Jaire), and kitty sister who passed away last year (Jasmine), our family, and many other furry family members.

I have so many wonderful memories with her as we grew up together. She was an adorable, playful, and funny kitten. She grew into a very large cat in her prime and loved sitting in boxes as most cats do. She also surprised me by sitting in obscure places like on the piano, in our laundry hamper, or the cupboard. Every time we found her there, it made me laugh and smile. She had the most beautiful big bright eyes and a cute speck of gray hair on her forehead that she developed when she got older. She loved looking outside, sitting on her cat perch, and catching the occasional mouse. She wasn’t amused when a baby joined our family but was kind to him and let him sit by her and pet her.

She was with me for so many important milestones – graduations, moving away from home, moving back, buying a house, and expanding our family. She stayed with us just long enough to enjoy another birthday with me. For so many years, she was there for me and comforted me when I was sick or sad and was a selfless companion. I will miss her curling up with me and purring which always made me feel better. Even in her final days, she still purred when she sat with me because she knew we both needed comfort and love.

She had a sister and litter-mate, Jasmine, who passed away last fall, that she was reunited with for the last 7 years of her life. They loved playing together and curling up to take naps. She and her sister made every house we lived in a home, and it is much quieter without them here. When she died, Jewels was sad but was also extra attentive to us because she knew we needed support during that difficult time.

I am grateful for so many years with her and all of time together. It is hard to imagine my life without her in it since she has been a part of it for so long. I am glad I was able to take care of her in her old age the same way she was there for me and that I could be there with her to help her over the rainbow bridge.

I am comforted knowing that she is reunited with sister Jasmine now and that they can play, cuddle, be happy together again. We miss her so much already and will keep her memories alive in our hearts forever. We love you so much. Rest peacefully my sweet girl.