ANIMALS

Rescued Cat On Sailboat After His Owner Passed Away

A cat named Jack, also known as Captain Jack online managed to survive for more than a week on a boat after his owner passed away. Despite losing everything, there is a happy ending to Captain Jack’s story.

When a cat’s owner passes away, it can be a tragic situation as they are often left without anyone to take care of them. We mean the world to them, and every day they show us just how much they love us, especially senior pets who have been rescued.

Captain Jack was a beloved cat who lived with a man on a small boat in Stuart, located in southeast Florida. Jack had a cozy cat bed, toys, a scratching post, and everything he needed on the boat. They must have shared a wonderful life together, filled with countless adventures.

Cats have a long history of living adventurous lives on boats. For instance, it’s how the first Hemingway Cat arrived in South Florida, and their extra toes helped them maintain balance. It’s also possible that fluffy Maine Coon cats arrived in North America through the Vikings‘ maritime journeys. We previously shared a story about a rescue operation that saved thousands of cats on a ship resembling an ark.

Captain Jack found himself alone on the sailboat for an entire week.

Unfortunately, Captain Jack’s owner passed away, and no one found him for more than a week. It must have been an extremely distressing experience for the cat, but he remained loyal and refused to leave the sailboat. After all, it was his only familiar home.

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Animal Services swiftly responded to this heartbreaking situation. They discovered the frightened cat hiding on the boat and made the decision to rescue him. With great heroism, they successfully carried out the rescue operation.

“It was a difficult task, but MCSO’s Animal Services Officers could not and would not give up trying to save a cat left behind on a sailboat after his owner passed away onboard,” shared the Sheriff’s Office.

Image source: Humane Society of the Treasure Coast and Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

The detectives took the man’s body away, and upon noticing the scared cat, they contacted Animal Services officers for assistance. Officers Tabitha Queen and Shannon McGee displayed great determination as they managed to capture Captain Jack, all while wearing protective Tyvek suits. They then safely transported the precious cargo to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast.

Image source: Humane Society of the Treasure Coast and Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

At the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Captain Jack had the opportunity to recover from the traumatic loss he had experienced. He had two possible paths ahead of him: either going back home with the man’s family or embarking on a fresh start with a new adopted family.

“Good work by a dedicated Animal Services team. Thank you for not giving up!” MCSO shared.

Image source: Humane Society of the Treasure Coast and Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

Captain Jack found himself on the Treasure Coast

“His owner was all that Jack knew. With no other pets or family members to visit – it was just the two of them – always together,” they shared.

Image source: Humane Society of the Treasure Coast and Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

Captain Jack was deeply cherished and adored.

The rescuers observed that the man had a strong affection for the cat.

“Found inside the boat were various cat toys, a comfy cat bed and scratch posts. It was obvious that this sweet senior boy was very much loved.”

Image source: Humane Society of the Treasure Coast and Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

The man and Jack the cat lived together on a small sailboat.

Image source: Humane Society of the Treasure Coast and Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

Now, they will assist Jack in his recovery and support him as he embarks on a new journey.

“Jack is now resting comfortably and receiving medical care and TLC from our staff. He is not yet available for adoption, but he will be once he is medically and behaviorally ready. We are hoping that within a few weeks, Jack will be on the road to finding a new home – somewhere quiet and filled with love, just like his old home was.”

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast is hosting a special campaign called “Christmas in July” to provide assistance to cats like Captain Jack. You can take part in this campaign by joining online, visiting the shelter in person, or contacting them via phone. For more information, you can check out their Facebook and Instagram pages.

ANIMALS

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ANIMALS

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