Wilbur the Wackjob Cat

[@drlilith98]

What a lovely tribute! Such a special kitty. RIP Wilbur...

[@lozzii1917]

Exactly had feeling more they went into the life of Wilbur he had already gone to Rainbow Bridge in Heaven certain wen Saint Peter booked him in to the pet sanctuary he had past friends and siblings meeting him at Heaven's Golden Gate as well as next door in Heaven his human relatives and friends that have passed on be there showing him ropes and spoil him rotten. Wilbur is no doubt making light work of Kitty Race track that God made for energetic one's that really loved Zoomies he probably having race with my late mother's late cat who was part Siamese round the track she was nearly 21 years old Dementia took her in end lived very healthy awesome happy life despite being dumped in skip we got her as Rescue cat at 8 years old we didn't pick her SHE picked us to be her new mummy she loved telling her huge big stories, slapping her toyboy if he turned up late for there nightly Shenanigans she also did same screeching yowling I was told it was just the cats way of getting her point across if ignored it getting louder and louder until your paid attention to her. She was beautiful cat like humans you respect them give them love dignity and really good Wholesome food not rubbish that's designed for them that's worse than skid row she always loved her Applaws and fresh fish Scraps from fishmonger. Anyway rest in beautiful harmony big boy I no your mummy and daddy and Human and or fur siblings will be absolutely devastated, distraught and totally heartbroken but for him to live 23 years as runt of the litter what ever your did like with us with our cat it worked and helped them live awesome contented beyond fulfilling happy loving life but please remember he's always in your hearts and in Spirit world no doubt pop in to give use all Cuddle and annoy use all take your time to grieve never ever ever let anyone tell you get over it you all take time it needs to ponder over the loss, don't feel embarrassed wen in the shops and accidently buy his favourite toys, food etc we all do it after all we are humans talk to him continue to tell him how everyone's day been how much he so badly missed. I said Prayer to all those that have recently deceased human and animal your journey may of ended big boy but a new life is waiting for you in Heaven rest in peace gorgeous boy run free and have loads fun with all your new friends and your friends you knew very well

[@spencergreenhill7728]

@@lozzii1917 Wilbur looks normal to me..but the human looks like the guy from Sunday Morning. Is he?

[@maryann_bekind]

❤️🌹💐

[@kidkong637]

He’s going “eight more lives of this B.S.? “😂😂❤

[@ashroskell]

God damn it! I just wanted to watch a nice kittley video that the KZbin algorithm shoved at me. This video made me fall in love with a cat called Wilbur and then told me he died! Yes he lived a long and happy life. Yes he was loved and loving. Yes it was all so very sweet. But I just wan’t ready for that and, GOD DAMN IT, they made me cry! . . . RIP Wilbur, playing with mic covers and red noses in the veterinary waiting room in the sky. 🥺🥹

[@charliekane135]

23 years is a great age for a puss cat. He must've felt extremely happy, loved, engaged and motivated. That's loving a cat and them loving you back. ❤

[@idaornstein1305]

This was one of the most beautiful, touching videos about cats I have had the pleasure of watching. Rest In Peace, Wilbur. 💖

[@Kathy-g3i]

Yeah it is.. i don't always watch a video story ,but I was pulled into this story..I felt somewhat "privileged".. like it was meant for me (everyone) to be a part of the story.. ..

[@AndSoItGoes24]

Agreed!

[@ElizabethSteele-v5t]

This brought tears to my eyes. We lost our beloved orange tabby. Chunk 4 years ago at age 18. He slept wrapped around my head every night. He greeted guests at the door and escorted them back even leaving. ❤

[@timetryp422]

Yes, I shed some tears too -

[@CarlaRanchau]

​@@timetryp422I did also.

[@rogerd9150]

Our Riley was very much the same. I was a basket case after watching this video.

[@happyday3368]

Sounds like my Archie who passed in June this year. He was our greeter, so intelligent, verbal - and a klepto! I'd catch him red handed with my watch hanging out of his mouth coming down the stairs. LOL - he kept us laughing. When he passed, we were devastated - still are. We miss his wonderful personality, love and most of all - his humor. He knew which bone went to which dog and would drop them at their feet. For days after Archie passed, the dogs were looking for him relentlessly - it broke my heart.

[@eflanagan1921]

@@rogerd9150 Got to 1.03 realized it's past tense I'm out.

[@deannadavis9656]

Wilber got all of the orange cat brain cells. You were so lucky to have him for about 23 years. What a sweetie. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cattailer1077]

I agree...there's just that sweet something extra about orange purrkids🥰

[@cindyrobertson3780]

He has the best of the brain cells

[@missg.5940]

He lent my three

[@danielcobbins8861]

I used to have an orange and white cat, and he was a favorite, in my neighborhood. He made friends with the humans, dogs and other cats. Two or more humans together, was a party for him. He was also very kid friendly.

[@jamespppyacek342]

Orange boys do seem to be the coolest of cats.

[@badtanline]

23 solid years of love. Thank you for sharing Wilbur with us.

[@pibbles-a-plenty1105]

Wilbur is not a "whackjob." He's the epitome of joie de vie! He's no doubt making others happy on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. 🐱❤

[@DavidPogue]

LOL!! You are, of course, right!

[@galhas537]

Also most cats are "weird" but only cause we are the whackjobs

[@Natalieleu]

What a sweet tribute to such a sweet kitty. When you said he was 23 my jaw dropped, he was a happy kitty. RIP sweet Wilbur.

[@ChrisPotter-xx4xu]

Hello, how are you 😊

[@0815Horst]

What a sweet and special cat. I never met him, still bawling my eyes out. Rest in peace, little orange fluffball. He is waiting for you, across the rainbow bridge. 🌈❤️

[@philgiglio7922]

Bring catnip with you

[@jeffdur1330]

What's the rainbow bridge?

[@1114gg]

A highly evolved soul. Tender condolences to his family.

[@gman6081]

What a gift you had being Wilbur's friends. You are guaranteed entrance to cat heaven. RIP Willbur.

[@KickassUncle]

None of that broke my heart, all of it, every image, reinforced it. Beautiful. Wilbur was as lucky to have you, as you were to have him. All Earthlings should have a life as full, David. Love the tribute.

[@suek232]

Now Wilbur lives in all of our hearts. ❤ Beautiful story

[@mandylall8649]

He sure does.😻

[@kitnwills3973]

Loved this tribute, ❤❤❤ thanks so much for sharing. How you must all miss him. What a delightful soul embodied in a cat suit. What a cat and what love. Thank you for loving him during his visit with us. Looks like he got and gave plenty which still makes the word go round! Cheers.

[@esseferio]

So touching. Rest in Peace, Wilbur.

[@wretchedpinheadpuppets]

Over the years, my partner and I have been BIG fans of Wilbur. Our hearts go out to your family for your loss. Rest In Peace Wilbur.

[@DavidPogue]

I love that you watched out for his appearances!

[@Spikypotato.]

@@DavidPogueMy husband literally cried when I showed him this ❤️‍🩹 what a beautiful video you made. Wilbur my heart❤️He was truly unique🥲❤️❤️

[@monamartin3022]

Awww, such a sweetie. We have an orange cat , his name is Fred. He's 5. Wilbur may you Rest In Peace. We are cat lovers. Sorry for your loss.

[@elainelott9644]

Such a beautiful story about Wilbur !!! He was definitely a very special cat !!!! You gave him a great life!!!! RIP Wilbur !!!

[@johnobrien2643]

I have long been a fan of Wilbur's cameos. That was such a lovely tribute. May Wilbur's memory always bring joy to you and your family.

[@maryann_bekind]

❤️

[@kookienutquacker8692]

To the Pogue family: That is the most beautiful story I have ever heard! Your Wilbur was certainly one of a kind! He was a very special little soul. I never met him, but I just fell in love with him. I’m still crying!! 😢 Thank you so much for sharing him with us!

[@DavidPogue]

From the Pogue family: Oh, thank you for your sweet words, Kookienut! We are so touched by your note-and by all the wonderful comments here! You give the internet a good name! :)

[@kookienutquacker8692]

@@DavidPogue Thank you, Mr. Pogue. Your comment made my day!

[@ms.mojo_risin]

🧡🧡

[@jonathanbair523]

@@DavidPogue I am sure Wilbur is waiting for you and your family to join him on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge where all are furr babys wait for there hoomans to join them.

[@larisimon5451]

I just lost my ginger cat, Butters a week ago. He was 19. He was a runt, had lost his momma and I had to bottle feed him. He was sure he was 1/2 human, loved to sit on my shoulders, insisted on snuggling near my face every night. Thank you for your lovely tribute. How wonderful to see someone who understands such a deep kitty love. 💜

[@musicloverme3993]

I thought that my ginger, Fluffy always wondered when he would turn human, like a caterpillar into a butterfly.

[@catw6274]

I just lost my 19 year old kitty, Luna, a week ago too. Her lilies are still blooming in the living room where she left us. Not sure I will ever get over it. Big heartfelt hug to you Larisimon, to Wilbur's family, and to all of the cat people who've experienced loss.

[@chrisberry9017]

Nothing comes close to the love of a special pussy-cat!

[@Uncommonsensesc]

@@musicloverme3993 I think that turning from a cat into a human would be at least 1 step down, maybe more! :)

[@NoOne-bp2jw]

Wilbur seems like a very special kitty. The sheer number of videos/pictures tells us how much he was loved. RIP, Wilbur.

[@paulychannel7914]

RIP Wilbur.... 23 years old with the energy of a kitten... brought tears to my eyes.... Thank you for posting this !

[@katnip8228]

A cat's true personality will only shine if it is surrounded by good loving owners and a safe, nonthreatening environment. You gave him all that and more, and allowed him to totally express his wonderful cat quirks and affection; well done! Hope you decide to find another feline friend soon.

[@codykimmel]

What an incredible tribute. I'm not even sad. I'm happy that he had you.

[@StevenBanks123]

Nice

[@DavidPogue]

So beautifully said!

[@mikek8089]

That's exactly what someone said to me after our cats passing....."Dont be sad because he's gone, but be happy that he was with you."👍😻

[@smartprocesssolutions748]

Wilbur is one cool dude. That guttural meow is his letting you know he’s caught you a special gift. Our Tyger does the very same thing with his favourite toy mouse since he was a kitten. He brings it to us to thank us. It’s his gift. They are smart special little furry people that we adore to have as our friends offering unlimited cuddles with unconditional love.

[@LucicPower]

Our cat was aloof at first but became a love bug by sheer overwhelming attention, owners can take much credit for their pets behavior

[@papafrank]

I have known and lived with many cats and Wilbur embodies the funniest personality traits of them all. RIP.

[@DavidPogue]

Thank you, Franklin. Funny thing is, this was my first cat. So I actually didn't know how many of those weird traits were unusual! Maybe lots of cats are like that? But you've reassured me that he truly was a nut! :)

[@papafrank]

@@DavidPogue I am an Apple consultant and my favorite lives at one of my clients. He insists on sitting on my lap while I am working on their computers. He also loves to walk across the keyboard as I am trying to type. My constant companion does a lot of the things that Wilbur did. Poking at my head at 6 AM to remind me that she is hungry or wants to drink from the faucet. Lying on my legs while I am sleeping. Turning over is a ritual. Lots more stories to share.

[@lizzieb6311]

Oh dear..I’m in tears now. Thank you for sharing Wilbur with us…23 three years is a testament to the love and care he enjoyed being a family member in your home. What a gem and you certainly captured some wonderful photos of Wilbur being Wilbur. Rest easy sweet Wilbur and watch over your Family 🙏♥♥♥

[@delladearest2511]

I second the emotion 😢 and I hope my kitty ❤ lives that long!

[@tracymcgrath1192]

❤❤❤

[@lizzieb6311]

@@delladearest2511 me too! ♥

[@HollyMoore-wo2mh]

Same here. It makes me miss my Figero even more. He was my Wilbur. Figero had a wonderful and funny personality. My son even taught him to come to a whistle... it was for sliced ham of course. He LOVED sliced ham.

[@sajforever7865]

I’m in tears 😢

[@charliekane135]

You must miss him dearly. What a wonderful thing to have had such a special cat

[@fleetwoodm5292]

❤❤ I just lost my cat to kidney failure. It's heartbreaking. But I really appreciate your tribute to Wilbur. The pain of losing a loved one is the high price we pay for the privilege to have loved them.

[@lindakautzman7388]

❤

[@ruthstellatella242]

Such a beautiful tribute. I couldn’t stop my tears. I,too, had an orange cat who was glued to everything I did. I miss him everyday. You are so lucky to have had Wilbur foe 23 years. I had my cat for only 13. Thank you for sharing the tribute ❤

[@alacrityaudiooffice7716]

23 years and no human baby. You're not shot of money.Why no children?

[@neetsie4370]

@@alacrityaudiooffice7716 why would you think that's any of your business?

[@patriciawestcot2017]

❤

[@boyceps]

@@alacrityaudiooffice7716: As Betty White said, "I love my 4 legged friends more than I like many of my 2 legged ones."

[@rhythmfield]

@@alacrityaudiooffice7716 please don’t have children

[@michelleguinyard6038]

I love Wilber! Cute and quirky! Hilarious! What a sweet baby. God bless you for taking such tender care of him. You’ve a loving home.

[@petersteen4014]

That is such a poignant and loving tribute; we lost Mimi, another ginger-tabby of 15 years, last week in a similar fashion. She just decided to find a special place and leave us for her final hoorah. We know she is close, and will always be in our hearts.

[@durban6276]

Cats are maddeningly wonderful. RIP Wilbur - I'm sure you're in the land of tall grass, warm sunlight, with a whirring can opener releasing the scent of tuna.

[@WinnieAnderson]

Oh my gosh. This just broke my heart. Rest in Peace Wilbur as you wait for your people to meet you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

[@christiane.g.4142]

No wonder the cat lived so long with so much human devotion and affection

[@danahfaren74]

Wonderful tribute. Made me cry. We lost our almost 16 years old cat in early June and her absence and the wonderful times we had with our old, very opinionated but loving girl all came back watching this. Sleep well, Wilbur and if you see our girl Artemis on the other side, tell her we miss her every day. ❤

[@colinritchie1757]

What a wonderful tribute to a unique cat - my wife is still mopping her hears away after watching it with me

[@1999Valkyrie]

Nothing brings a smile to my face faster than a sweet kitty. Nothing brings tears faster than losing a kitty. Thanks for sharing Wilbur with us, it's a very loving tribute.

[@donnarivo7955]

What a beautiful story of a very well loved kitty. And a wonderful way to remember him. Thank you for sharing Wilbur's life with us. He will definitely be missed. 😼 ❤

[@mississippichick1969]

Awww- this made me cry! You guys must have taken excellent care of him for him to live to such a ripe old age! I know your hearts are broken. We are cat people and have had to say goodbye to a few. It never gets any easier! 😢

[@steveduerr6367]

Same here. Not only does it not get easier, I swear, a piece of me also dies.

[@SHO1989]

Yup, 😢. But what a wonderful cat life.

[@sonnypruitt6639]

Got any idea what that weird yellowing is? My cat does the same thing.

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

@@sonnypruitt6639it says “lm here”.

[@dawnmazzarella7375]

Excellent video of a very special cat! A former Vet technician, I’m very sorry for your loss. People who truly love their pets feel they are important members of a family. Even with the pain of losing a pet, in this life, it is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. It’s never the same with a different animal because all cats are created unique but maybe someday you’ll be blessed to feel love again by adopting another family member eager to share their love with you. ❤

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Yes indeed. "Grief is the price we pay for love."

[@JohnnyRacerX]

You were lucky to have such a wonderful companion for so long. Well done Wilbur ! 😻

[@witatter1]

What a lovely tribute for a well loved cat! He reminded me of our Ernie, who was not polydactyl, who shared many of Wilbur’s characteristics-namely riding on the shoulder. We, too, called Ernie our parrot cat. I can see them together in Kitty Heaven, chasing bugs or sunning themselves for hours on end.

[@lanebashford3982]

I know exactly how you feel, Pogue family. Our cats are all weird, we have four and each one has his/her own set of quirks unlike the other cats. They're hilarious and crazy fun. Wilbur was obviously loved and a treasured member of your family. He appears to have had a wonderful life. Thanks for sharing his story with us. RIP, dear Wilbur and love to the Pogue family, condolences on your loss.

[@marileedewitt2713]

I love Wilbur's snowshoe paws!! What a privilege that he 'owned' you for 23 years. Amazing. He was living his best life; and he showed his gratitude to you every day. I know that my kitties that went before him will welcome their new playmate; and I'd be willing to bet they're chasing dream rabbits right now. Thank you for giving Wilbur a life filled with love.

[@alabamas1373]

Wow, such a sweet story. It brought tears to my eyes. I feel the same way about my baby Cato. He licked my face immediately upon meeting him at the shelter when he was three months old. He's 11 now and still licks my face. I hope he sees 23 as well. Thank you for sharing Wilbur with us.

[@drnancysjohnson3844]

One thing I realized as I watched this tribute to Wilbur, the loving, kind & very interesting cat, is that I meet the nicest, kindest, loving & interesting people who are related to said cats. This is certainly true today w/ Wilbur. I enjoyed every minute of Wilber’s activities, the things he like to do, his funny habits, & how much he loved his family & let them know it, whether it was a convenient time for others or not. Now Wilbur will have a special place in my heart w/ all the ginger male cats I have loved & lived w/ since I was 3 years old when I was given my first one. I named him “Teddy” since I was wild about my Teddy Bear 6:45 & as consequence loved bears on principle as well. Since Teddy turned out to be such a perfect name for my first cat who lived until I was in college. So naturally all of my cats have been ginger males & each one subsequently was named “Teddy” in honor of all of the ones who came before. That was until 6 years ago when someone visiting a neighbor met my Teddy & feel in love w/ him. When visitor left to go home, my Teddy, who always came straight home after his visit to my neighbor to kiss her Goodnight, was never seen again. All attempts to retrieve or rescue Teddy came to naught. The man refused to even admit he’d taken my pet even though when either my neighbor or myself called the man who represented the Aging Services outreach program for us & both of us could hear Teddy talking in the background the whole time we were on the man’s phone. But I was not alone long, although I will always miss Teddy for ever. One night during a wild lightening storm my doorbell rang at 2:00 am. When I opened the door, two soaking wet, very excited neighbor boys were standing there holding a soaked, pale blond, younger version of Teddy, “Dr. Nancy, Dr. Nancy…, Look, we found Teddy for you!” They were so excited & pleased w/ themselves & w/ the cat they’d found for me. Well, after informing them that the cat was not Teddy & seeing their excitement turn to disappointment & sadness, I couldn’t let them or the poor cat down. I waited a minute, $ then said. “But you know what? Since Teddy went away, I have really needed another cat. I’ce been thinking about going to the Animal Shelter & seeing if there was a cat for me there. But seeing you two have brought me this handsome, healthy looking cat boy, I think I’ll take him from you right now & adopt him here & now. Would that be okay?” They were back to excited & very pleased & the cat looked at least okay w/ the idea since I’d wrapped him in a towel & had been gently drying his wet fur w/ a towel since he’d arrived. And as they say in the movies, the rest is history! I named him “Otis” & he is the most friendly & loving cat I’ve met. Just what an old lady living alone needs as she was turning 70 & was developing some worrisome health problems. Otis & I are each other’s best friend & sleep cuddled up together at night & spend our days close in each each others company most all of the time. Since he loves people & talks a lot like I do, when the doorbell rings he run to the front door & talks to who ever is there until I get there & open the door. We have both gained weight since we met & we keep deciding to start walking every day. And we do….at least for a few days. Then we’re back on my bed where I listen to audio books on my phone. And oddly enough, my phone has a habit of disappearing when ever I get up to do something & leave it on my bed. Since I’m a little absented minded, I hunt around for that phone until I realizing that someone sitting on the bed is watching me carefully. And yes, when I check underneath Otis, there is my phone right underneath his body & fluffed out fur! “Just Keeping it Warm for you, Mom!” And I thank him for his thoughtfulness, as I snuggle up next to him on the bed! Thank you for sharing Wilber w/ all of us. I know I will think of him now & then, & I’ll smile at the memory as I will as I remember his dear family!

[@alysonsylva]

I believe my cat may have some of Wilbur's soul particles in her. She does the exact same thing with fluffy toys, yeowling all the way. What a beautiful tribute you made for your wackey cat, Wilbur. ❤

[@bethc2618]

Your tribute was beautiful, I can only imagine how much you miss him. Wilbur sounds like a very special and rare kitty who will always be remembered with a smile and a heart full of love.

[@janewright2800]

Beautiful tribute for such a special cat🐈💖💚💕

[@slackerman9758]

Sniff 😢

[@jennyl.5358]

😢😢😢 beautiful

[@perryphillip6306]

I'm happy & impressed at the fact of how truly blessed AND that you knew how blessed you were to have your Wilbur in your life !!!

[@robinhoward8805]

Thanks so very much Mr. Pogue and your family for writing such a beautiful eulogy for Wilbur! He must have been such a wonderful companion to all of you and I’m so glad you shared his story. ❤

[@amandafontaine9441]

Thank you for sharing Wilbur's life with all of us.And maybe when your heart heals, and the time is right, you can invite another feline into your life.❤

[@hannahrose5739]

What a heartwarming tribute. You shared Wilbur with us, and I feel the richer for it. Since it is just in the last six months his earthly life came to a close, you must still be feeling the loss. I would. There are special animals which make decisions that identify them as intelligent, different, and a friend to humans. Companion animals are a gift. Good for you for sharing the life and times of Wilbur.

[@Bogie3855]

Looks like he had fun along the way on HIS terms. We currently have a male Maine Coon cross that was abused and returned to the SPCA twice. He was really scared of everything when we got him but several years later he is a massive happy cat. He has a yard to hunt in which he absolutely loves to do and will come and beg us to pet him or groom. We have a bunch of different brushes for him and he will pick the one he wants to use. He has the sweetest trills and never demands anything. Damned smart for a cat I must say and he has been teaching us his language for years now. He communicates very well. The term "Gentle Giant" is so very appropriate. He is the sweetest boy and has the most glorious tail. Even though we spoil him he does not behave like a spoiled cat. Such a sweetie. We are soo happy to have him in our lives. We are so fortunate. We hope he lives for a VERY long time. He is not a pet, he is family. Oddly he hunts the backyard as there are LOTS of mice there but he stays in the yard. He could get out easily but he stays in the yard. He comes in to eat or use the kitty litter.

[@bermudashortz3965]

Thank you so much for loving Wilbur and sharing him with us. What a lucky guy. I recently lost my 21 year old cat. They achieve these ages from loving and knowing they are loved in return. A beautiful beautiful tribute. RIP Wilbur & Puppie, my furbaby.❤

[@fredkirsch2722]

They live long cause they stay inside

[@bermudashortz3965]

@@fredkirsch2722 Puppie was an indoor outdoor cat. I live in England and here we all have cat doors - and no bears, wolves, coyotes etc.We do have foxes but they generally don't mess with cats.

[@ancientbutstillhere6570]

Yep. My 20 yo just died a few weeks ago. Stroke at nighttime no vets available. We miss all kitties. ❤️

[@rnwagner]

Awesome tribute to a Kitty!! I have a lump in my throat now. RIP Wilbur. So sorry for your loss!!

[@johnmorris6957]

RIP Wilbur what a truly handsome cat have fun in cat heaven.

[@rhondams751]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your furry boy. The video is a wonderful tribute; he reminds me a little of his human dad., lots of personality.

[@mottbone]

Wow! I'm here tearing up about a story of a cat I've known for less than seven minutes. A lovely tribute. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonniiinferno9098]

yeah - hard not too - Wilbur reminds me of my two orange tabbies - Rusty (got in a fight with a car) and Glen - (feline leukemia)

[@a2ndopynyn]

Same.

[@CamiGalles]

Rest in Power Wilbur! Great job teaching your amazing family that computer screens are not as fun or amazing as furry family members 💖✨

[@lynosborne3081]

Cats bring so much joy to our lives, all so different and all so special. We have our own little goofball who we will miss so very much when it's his time to leave us. I feel your heartbreak. Lovely Tribute. Thanks for sharing Wilbur, such a very special boy.

[@livinginthenow]

What a beautiful tribute. You were lucky people to have had such a goofy cutie in you lives for so long. Many years ago, I too had the great good fortune to be adopted by a male orange tabby who was polydactyl. Mojii was an amazing cat. Loving, intelligent, sweet. I've lived with other cats before and since, and loved them all, but he holds a very special place in my heart.

[@vincecoyle7881]

I love your story about Wilbur. You were truly blessed to have him for 23 years worth of memories. May he rest in peace.

[@patgleeson1934]

I am so glad he gave you 23 years. I had a Ginger cat called Bob who also liked to sit in shower stalls as well as open cupboard doors including sliding doors. He didn't realise how strong he was. He was the most loving cat, but ended up with cryptococcus and passed after he had been with us for only 2 years. I always say that Ginger cats are the best or more specifically Ginger Ninjas are the best.

[@wulfboi8808]

I'm bawling my EFFIN eyes out, snot pouring down too!!! How did you EVER manage to make this utterly beautiful memorial to him and still hold it together? WOW, I had a cat who made it to 18 years but 23‼R.I.P., Wilbur The Whackjob [and SO PRECIOUS, GORGEOUS, SWEET BOY} Pogue. I never had the pleasure and honour of meeting you but, after watching this, I can say you brought me such happiness. Now if the sobbing would only stop. You are with so many sweet cats and sweet cat loving dogs who went before you. I'm sure you'll find at least 1 shower stall sitter and I DO know of a guy named Happy who used to be the therapy cat at my girl Blizzard's vet office who would hardly ever drink unless from the tap in the exam offices. Love & Our Deepest Condolences to ALL the Pogue Family from Wulfy & Blizzard in rural Ontario, Canada. 🐺😻🌎🧡💯🎄🍁🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@brienoconnell9520]

wow. what a amazing companionship. Rest easy Wilbur

[@mjrchapin]

That is a perfect tribute to your little fur person. How lucky you were to have him for so long! I wouldn't call him a screwball, I'd call him a fascinating eccentric! Thank you for sharing him with us!

[@xflyingtiger]

What a nice tribute to Wilbur. There are a whole lot of us out there in this world who miss one of more of our fur people. Thanks for sharing this.

[@colleenmonfross4283]

Oh, Wilbur! You were a wonderful boy! I'm so glad you had a family who appreciated you, what a blessing.

[@garyw8481]

A very loving tribute to a wonderful cat!

[@PollyT.Pocket22]

WILBUR IS BEAUTIFUL, WHAT A BLESSING! ❤😊 The piano playing is wonderful cats are interested in music 🎶 🎵 ❤ 😊thank you for sharing 😊

[@steve10]

This broke my heart 😢 I got a sense of Wilbur just from this video and now my heart hurts. I'm so sorry for your loss, its a beautiful tribute to Wilbur ❤

[@heatherhuitt403]

What a wonderful tribute! I was so happy to know he 'slipped away on his own terms.' You were lucky to have him! 💕

[@karmad4491]

I must have watched this at least 100 times. It is so well put together - the pictures, the music. Beautifully done.

[@sxwrtr918]

Wonderful tribute to a very special boy. I don't think a kitty could have asked for a better life than his. Thank you for sharing this❤️.

[@misskitty8814]

This tribute to this most precious cat had me smiling and brought me to tears. How lucky you were to have him 23 yrs and how wonderful for him to have a family who adored him.

[@diadexxus]

Wow!! Almost 23! You take great of your cats! Thanks for letting us know about Wilbur. What a cutie

[@waltersmithat70]

That was very very sweet! So we had Jasper using range tabby like your Wilbur. We got Jasper at the pound and he he was our wonderful companion for 19 and a half years. He was so special and unique couldn't have been a sweeter guy! After he passed I took him up to my boss's property in Battle Ground Washington buried him on an embankment between two large Douglas fir trees overlooking Salmon Creek. He's been gone over 10 years now but I still see him everyday in a memorial that I have on our kitchen counter , it's a picture of him and a bit of his fur encased in resin on top of the same stones that are from the creek below his resting place. and think about him all the time .we have had a few cats since Jasper and now we have Oliver also an orange tabby and extremely unique . When I brush Oliver getting the undercoat off I roll it up into a ball and that started the furry ball sensation! Oliver chases the furry ball around and caterwauls Carrie sit in his mouth and he sits it down either in his food bowl or right next to it as if they are going to eat along with him. So in other words he goes nuts for his own fur rolled up in a ball and plays with them constantly bugging us every night before we go to bed to toss up all down the hallway for him.

[@taracat7723]

What a w😂onderful cat, thank you for sharing your tribute. Orange kitties are special. I can cry.

[@BIGchrisJbitch84]

It sounded like Wilbur was VERY loved and can even say he deserves a beautiful tribute such as this!!! I was holding back tears towards the end especially with me being a Cat Dad myself. More reasons for us to love our beautiful furbabies!!!❤😻😁

[@StormyDay]

If you’re a cat person, you will probably have one cat that lives long and changes your life, becomes a solid member of your family, and loves you like you love them. He doesn’t seem odd to me with any of his mannerisms; I’ve had cats that did all those things but not one that did them all, but close. Feel very honored. The love of a wonderful cat who wants to feel the warmth of your body all day is truly a treasure. I’m so very sorry for this enormous loss. ♥️

[@Renebq]

I recently lost my 17 year old cat Nala. Not a wackjob kitty as yours but similar in many ways except for the water. Her departure from this world has left a tremendous hole in our hearts. Your tribute to Wilbur was ever so touching and emotional for me. Only those of us pet guardians truly understand the emotional pain you all are feeling. RIP Wilbur, May your memory live on forever.

[@MikeKostecky]

For a fellow cat lover I had to wait till my eyes cleared before I could write this comment. What a beautiful tribute to a special friend. I had a screwball kitty too. And It’s amazing how a little ball of floof can burrow so deep into your heart for so long and leave such a huge hole there when they leave!! Thank you for sharing Wilbur’s story!!!

[@mantirig4139]

My 14 year old I found in the woods has a very big piece of my heart, love my girl.

[@CS.AtheistChannel.VoteBidenAOC]

They catch your heart and don't let go

[@MikeKostecky]

@@CS.AtheistChannel.VoteBidenAOC Ain’t it the truth!!

[@cheshirecat2442]

I had to finish ugly crying before commenting. I'm now sitting here remembering all my unique boys. I keeping adopting older guys that come pre-uniqued😊. Love them and miss them all.

[@HWG-wm8ld]

I started when I figured out he was no longer with the living. Such a wimp when it comes to animals.

[@Pauley_in_GP]

As a roommate to my own little goofy kitty (she's in the laundry basket as I type this), I love your story - very well-done. What a special kitty. Wilber had a long and wonderful life with you guys. I'll be thinking of him. 😻

[@heidibee501]

Wilbur was wonderful. He reminds me of our first cat Bucky, years ago. He had a small toy dog that he carted around until it fell apart and he would make the same melancholy sound that Wilbur did. Unfortunately he would sometimes stand in the hall at 3am doing that. He could open doors by putting his paw under the bottom of it and rattle the door till it opened. His eccentricity lit up our lives for only 13 years. He still is greatly missed.

[@lindakautzman7388]

Sorry for your loss of Bucky❤

[@gobroncos95]

My dad passed away this morning and then I stumbled on this video. Thank you for sharing the wonderful stories about Wilbur, they brought tears to my eyes.

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

your dad literally died that morning and you were on youtube crying over someone else's cat???

[@theresaann7388]

What a wonderful tribute To a sweet sweet Cat. You won the jackpot when you found Wilbur. You can tell he loved you so much, And you loved him so much too. You had a great couple of decades with him. What a beautiful cat. Many prayers to you. From michigan

[@ginatotah2794]

Tears in my eyes the whole time! Ahhh Wilbur what a kitty❤

[@jeffselchow5719]

That was beautiful, I have had 3 orange Toms, my last was 22, rescued him from a barn at 2 yrs old where my mom kept her horses. Thank You for some memories.

[@thecat-39]

I laughed and cried at the end like many other that watched your video. 23 years with Wilbur was a blessing, for your family and him. Thank you for sharing your story of your cat dear sir.

[@sam74mumm]

23 years with this cat seems like a blessing. RIP, wilbur

[@critterkarma]

🥺 beautiful tribute. My marmalade kitty, Puff brought me such joy for 18 years. Wilber’s antics remind me of how special these orange balls of fur are. Thank you for sharing him with us.

[@Richard-s9s]

Wilbur probably often asked himself: What if the humans are not my pets but I’m theirs? He may not have taught the family to hunt but he certainly brought you a compassion presence. Condolences…

[@claudiacoleman1194]

Like ALL of Mr. Pogue's stories, I throughly clung to every word in this tribute to Wilber. Y'all were so blessed to be his family for 23 years! I presently have a 16 year torte-tabby who is slipping away every day. I pray God will bring her home like he has so many of my feline children😢. I'm praying I dont have to euthanize her (the kindest gift) which i have done far too many times in the past. Thank you for sharing your life blessed by Wilber. I feel your loss.❤ Please keep the heartfelt stories coming! You are an outstanding journalist and very apt at the keyboard! (Cats can appreciate all types of music!) Cherish your memories and prayfully another companion angel is in your furture. God bless you, David, and your beautiful family!

[@larrykeyes4979]

Crying and smiling here at the end of Wilbur's story. He was no mere cat. Wilbur was an angel - a traveler - a teacher - an old soul who had unfinished business. He still had love to give, and remained with your family longer than most cats. As he brought you his 'catch' and howled, he also left you his spirit. Carry it with you until each of you find that quiet place in which to disappear. You'll find him there, waiting for you. You story and tribute for Wilbur was as wonderful and sweet as any I have found. Thank you for sharing him with us. I love you all.

[@WBCRO]

I wish I could upvote this video dozens of times. What a beautiful, loving tribute to a wonderful kitty. My eyes were teary watching this as my nearly seventeen-year-old cat sat beside me. It gave me great hope to see Wilbur so active in his early twenties. Thank you for sharing him with us. 😻 best wishes! 🇨🇦

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

Mine was about 20 when he got too sick to go on.😭they could be brothers! So cute.

[@marcbrady5898]

I completely agree. I keep watching over and over

[@shaunceymaver2498]

I have never laughed, smiled, and cried more in one video. You can truly see how much you love your sweet boy. What a precious tribute. We have our own orange boy who is not much younger than your Wilbur was. He is the most precious guy, and we will be heartbroken too when it is his time to leave. Thank you for sharing your special boy with us.

[@tomie2tone763]

Wilbert reminds me of a cat friend I once had. Your Wilbert definitely loved you guys and a very smart kitty too. I miss him to and I just now read the story. Thank you for sharing your experience with one of the most loveable kitty cats I just about ever seen. Ps. You should be happy you got to give this fine feline a wonderful life with you and your family. I'm sure by the way he acted, he was one of your family instantly. Thanks again for sharing , these story's let me know that humanity may still have a chance. Lol Have a great day. ❤

[@conky221]

I saw the ending coming and still sobbed suddenly and uncontrollably. Immediately had to go hug our almost 15 year old cat, Conky. I’m sorry for your loss but you were the best gift Wilbur ever received and he found a way to repay you every day. 😻

[@tana5098]

So true. I have had two cats, both screwballs, and they chose me as their mom. My first cat was a female named Bonnie Bleu. She was such a crazy cat. She ate everything in site just like a dog, jumped under the blankets, and talked to me constantly. My current sweetie is a male named Kimba. He is as funny to be around as Bonnie Bleu. He boxes me and wrestles my hands, knows all kinds of calls, and sits with me out in rhe patio without taking off. I love both of my furry love bugs equally. 🐈🐈‍⬛💞

[@anlemeinthegame1637]

Please give Conky a hug from an internet stranger.

[@twobarrells]

You may need to harden up a little?

[@lisashears1399]

​@twobarrells not a nice comment. Pets are part of the family

[@twobarrells]

yes but also animals not humans. They have a use by date albeit a tad less than ours! Its time we showed them that respect and didnt push our ideals on them?@@lisashears1399