Our Ancient Street Cat Passed Away
Hello friends! Unfortunately, we come bearing some sad news - our ancient ex-street-cat Crusty passed away a little while ago at the ripe old age of 21. So we decided to make a little memorial video for him here, as a celebration of his long, dusty life and how much he impacted ours. We met him back in 2015 on the streets, he was there when we started our channel - he judged my ugly clothing and lounged in a giant beanbag - and when we moved across the country, he came too. Tyler & I loved him like crazy, and we're gonna miss him like crazy - and we know that a lot of you guys will too.
A huge thanks to Shelby & Sandy for the really sick art piece - you can check them out here!
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he was a good cat ❤️ thanks to all of you guys who have loved crusty over the years, and thanks to all who are leaving sweet messages in the comments below, it's making me cry but it's also making me feel better. love, saf
we will miss crusty so much ❤️ may he rest in peace
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he was such a great cat
@@Savetion. stupid spam bot can you not
He had the best golden years. Don't ever doubt that ❤
That old man found two crazy and confused kids and went "These are mine now" then refused to leave until he knew you two would be okay. Crusty was awesome and he will be missed greatly.
Yess this made me start bawling all over again
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@@jasperylemonade4545 was about to comment the same thing lol
this put a smile on my face before bursting into tears again
Yes made me cry all over again as it made me remember the loss of my cat 7 years ago like it was yesterday.
No such thing as "just a cat". No need to justify yourself. Cats are incredible, loving, little passionate souls. He loved you two so much and was so grateful for his life with you. RIP Crusty boy
Same with any pet. When you love them they become part of the family
@Savetion 👑 you have too much free time, also you care enough to comment so 🤡
@Savetion 👑 you’ve also commented a LOT on this video, so it seems like you care a lot.
@Savetion 👑 how sad you came to this video so quick to comment that, clearly nothing better to do with your time
@Savetion 👑 clearly I do since I'm literally crying because of this video rn. Bro, you ain't invalidating fur parents feelings today 👊
"Do you think we can do this without him?" absolutely broke me because that's how I feel about my ancient dog. He's not just a cat. They're never just cats.
i have an anchient cat too and i relate with this videobut i dont wanna kive wtthout boni[my cat shrs a girl]
Had the same feeling when the cat I'd had my whole life (as in my parents got her as a wedding present before I was born) died. When she breathed out I held my breath for a really long time not knowing what it would be like to breathe in a world she wasn't there.
@user-xo5zl6xr9e I lost one of my childhood cats when I was 19 and sometimes I still swear I see her out of the corner of my eye. We never forget our loved ones, no matter what species they are. 💗
my chihuahua is getting older, and im so stressed out knowing he's getting older. this really helps, knowing that everyone gets this feeling.
@@rentrie__ I work in veterinary medicine. One of my main job duties is walking owners through euthanasia paperwork. Trust me, just about every owner I've interacted with has this feeling.
"'He was only a cat' But he was human enough to be a great comfort in hours of loneliness and pain." -Gravestone inscription for Dewey, a cat that passed away in 1910.
Holy shit, that’s beautiful. 😭
Oh cmon I didn’t want to cry today
I keep flip flop between having our current hell fluff cremated so I can have his urn bared with me or find a place that does both human and pet burial!
I really feel that. My older cat (I have two), who we adopted when she was 3 months old, is very smart. I came home one day feeling upset and just had to cry and she rubbed against my legs at first and then settled on my lap. I felt better almost instantly. She’s always up to something mischievous and I often complain about her antics but I really love her and don’t know what I’d do without her 😢
There was another cat named Dewey who lived in a small town library in Spencer Iowa in the 90's who was also a rescue like Crusty And he ended up passing away in 2006 from a tumor. There's a book on him as a joint project of another author and the librarian who raised him, that is to me, an extremely underrated bit of non-fiction
Crusty absolutely deserved this tribute video. RIP lil Crusty 🤍🤎🤍🤎
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Awww...so sorry for your loss.. What a beautiful tribute. #RIPCrusty
Animals absolutely have feelings and can return ours.
He really did 😭
@JENNITA B.O bye
People who criticized your coping mechanisms to handle Crusty’s deteriorating condition had no right to do that. Having a pet die is painful. Humor isn’t meant to be mean or spiteful; it’s so we can laugh, and that’s exactly what you did. Rest In Peace Crusty, you will be missed.
Well said!
Laughing, is a very positive way to cope. She tried not to cry, to be positive and light. I don't think its wrong to cope that way, In fact, it's a very healthy way to cope. I don't think crusty would be happy, to see his parents crying and completely broken. Instead we should celebrate that his in heaven, playful, and exicted there. Its so nothing is sad, heartbreaking, and difficult.
I had a puppy named bella and we only had her for about 6 or 8 months but she still had an impact when she died i could not stop crying for like 1 month
Especially because people make stupid jokes (and often a little dark) about their own pets all the time !
Fr. The things like "how are you still alive" are simply coping mechanisms. I hate that people pretend they know exactly how you should be feeling and say when they've only seen glimpse of their lives through a screen. I lost a cat to a fatal disease. She was a strong little angel when she pushed through the "1 day left to live" up to a whole week and during the whole time I was just wondering things like how is she still alive when she's already so frail. It's all just to cheer yourself up. We know our relationship with our family more than anyone do.
Sobbing my way through this. Crusty you will be missed💔
I've watched this so many times. I miss crusty but they helped him more then any cat could dream of. I bet he's in peace knowing he made so many happy and loved
Same here! When she saw that awesome piece of art you can see that just hit her heart so hard and that's what hit me; I've been there many times over the years, it's never easy but it's always worth the pain since I know they had the very best with me.
4 months later and I finally had the courage to watch this video. Waterworks as expected. Pets are never ‘just pets.’ We all know that. They are pieces of our hearts. Thank you for sharing Crusty with us and for giving him the best life.
Same same I put it off for the longest 😩
i was finally able to watch it 😭
Took me 7 months and I can't even listen to the sound. Knowing me 🥲. I'll get too emotional and stop it just to cry. It's just not easy when you lose someone or even a best friend like rusty 😞. I think about it every day with my cat even though it's 3. But time tends to fly and it feels like yesterday when we got him as a kitten. Now he'll be 4 since next year is almost here 😭
I did it now, 7 months later I did not want to cry 😭
Romans 10:9-10, 13 (KJV) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
"He's willing himself to keep going." I think it was because it became apparent to him that he found his people and doesn't want to leave yet. So he kept going as long as he could just to be with both of you.
oh gosh I’m crying so bad
oh my heart 💔
this comment really gets to you because it's so true 😢❤
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great now im sobbing
This is literally the definition of ‘you don’t choose cats, they choose you’ 🥺 I’ve got tears in my eyes watching this. I lost my cat in 2020 and I miss him everyday - I’m so glad you give Crusty as much love as he gave you 🤍
I admit that I cried too. I lost one of my cats very suddenly as well in January.
@@bree101angel I was in floods by the end 🤭 sorry for your loss!
@@NaomiVictorias Thank you. My condolences on yours as well.
Me too
I firmly believe the best cats are the ones that feel like they "cosmically" come to you. My cat had been in the shelter for less than 24hrs when I went to adopt. Had I gone the day earlier as I was planning she wouldn't have been there yet.
It’s been 8 months since I watched this and I think I cried harder than the first time. RIP crusty.
Same!!
Same
I'm bawling rn my kitty is 20 and getting skinnier b y the day. Rip crusty!!!
Same here
Yep rewatched it again and it hits just as hard
Crusty was never just a cat. Crusty was the crustiest, grumpiest-looking little old man any of us could ever ask for. He deserved a whole documentary.
You shouldn't apologize saying "it's just a cat". He's been a big part of your lives! Cats are just as much family as a human can be. He had a good run.
Yes! I have a five year old cat and he is my baby!
He was family.
All pets are. They are family. They love us or tolerate us.. are our companions.. and they deserve to be mourned and loved and adored and cherished. Because they are our family. Feline, canine, or otherwise.
Agreed! Pets are never "just a x". They're our family, our friends, our companions. They are a constant safe space and provide us joy, contentment, and love. When my dog passed away, it ruined me for a few weeks. It was a natural, expected death and he went out in his usual considerate way (this was the kind of dog who would only poop near trashcans on walks; we never trained him to do this), and it was objectively an "easy" death. But my dog had been my rock and my home for so long, it was like losing a piece of myself. He was like my unofficial emotional support animal, who had gotten me through so much. My entire life upended when I lost him. He wasn't just a dog; he was my family.
@@georginarussell1507 don't even bother replying, just report. they're likely just sad no living being has ever given them unconditional love like a cat could lol
literally sobbing 😭 he definitely wasn't just a cat, he was your buddy and your family ❤
I’m crying like a baby ❤
I’m glad I’m not the only one
I was already sobbing, and then hearing the sadness in here voice at the end broke me. RIP Crusty.
There are dozens of us! Dozens!
I was holding up until the painting and then I broke down :( I have an 8 year cat and as much as she drives me crazy and I joke about selling her, I still love her so much and would be devastated if anything ever happened to her. Sending lots of love, Safiya 🤎
My 12 yr old daughter watches your channel and came to me tonight crying because “a KZheadr she watches cat died” she wanted me to watch this video, so I did and by the end I was crying too. I am so grateful for people like you two who have love in your hearts for an animal that a lot of people wouldn’t have wanted, simply because he was old, unhealthy (at first) and “Crusty”. I subscribed to your channel tonight just because of your love, compassion, and gratitude for Crusty. What a wonderful gift of love you both gave to him that he returned in full to both of you. I fully believe you are both fundamentally good people and I am glad my daughter watches you guys.
You are a wonderful mother.
Your comment made me cry after returning to this video! Your daughter is so lucky to have a mamma like you!
Thank you, you're a great parent ❤
"maybe he knew that we needed him." That broke my heart, but it's so true... crusty will be missed ❤
NEVER say “he was just a cat”, NEVER dismiss your feelings, animals become family…😿 Rest In Peace Crusty!
Yeah people that don’t see pets as family did not have pets
Completely agree. The bond we have with our cats and other pets is the same bond we have with our loved ones. The same love. Love is just love, afterall.
Knowing Crusty waited until you guys moved and were situated; where he knew you would be okay, to find peace is just beautiful. He loved you guys so much. I've put this video off for so long and I'm still bawling like a baby..
"I know he's just a cat..." No, he wasn't "just a cat," he was Crustuselah the Ancient, and part of your little family. It makes me sad that people feel the need to try to explain why they feel emotional when they lose a pet. The people that have never bonded with an animal will never understand it, but those of us who have loved and been loved in return by another creature will always understand wholeheartedly the feeling. RIP Crusty. Thanks for letting all of us be a part of your life.
Don't you ever dare to say "he was just a cat" and put down your feelings of your loss. You're allowed to grieve a pet that was your companion for many years. I sincerely believe Crusty had the best possible golden years of his life with you guys. ❤
Absolutely. There's a lovely poem that is indeed about a dog. But tbh it applies to all pets it's called just a dog. And it talks about how dogs are special and people who say it's just a dog, Don't understand and Never will. It's a lovely poem. The same sentiment can apply to a cat a rabbit or any animal. No animal is ever just a.... They're family, they're our furry friends and companions and sometimes all we have in the darkness.
I know you said many times “I know it sounds silly”, but any pet owner know it’s now. They come into our lives and change them forever. We all loved Crusty and I’m so happy you had him in your lives
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Cats and dogs are part of the family and sometimes they're the only family member you can get on with
Completely agree ❤❤❤
a pet is never just a pet, they’re family. you and tyler gave him the best life he could ever have, he was loved and he was happy, rest well little guy
I only made it through 3 comments before the waterworks started. What a fantastic, unbelievably kind and compassionate fan-base Safiya has. My daughter turned me on to Saf about 3 years ago and I'm SO glad she did. It's an honor to feel like a part of THESE kinds of people. Thank you to Safiya's fan-base, welcoming from the beginning, quick to be kind rather than confrontational. You people are amazing.
i lasted 2
People can be better than you think. I've witnessed many acts of kindness in life done without a second thought.
RIP Crusty, he'll forever be in our hearts.
RIP. May Crusty have a good time where he is now.
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Five-ever* 😩
Yes he will ... Crusty you will be missed
Yeah
Don’t apologise for grieving. He’s not “just” a cat, he was your family. I’m so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing him with us ❤️
This!
😞 yeah
I just re-watched this and I can't stop crying. I hate the fact that Safiya felt like she had to say "it's just a cat" but honestly, if you've had a pet in your life, you know they are not "just an animal". They are family. Losing a pet will forever be one of the toughest losses a person can go through.
I know that I'm a little late to the party, but this hit so close to home. When I was in kindergarten, we got a kitten. She made it through everything with me. About three months after I graduated from college, she passed away, about a month shy of her like 18th or 19th birthday. It's been almost ten years and I still think about her and I still miss her. They're not just a pet, they're a friend, they're family.
True 💜
“because he was a really good cat and he deserved it” just destroyed me. thank you for sharing a bit of him with us all these years, he was the best crust anyone could ever ask for
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i started sobbing when Safiya voice cracked. every pet owner knows how much impact of losing one of their family members. he was not “just” a cat, he was a family and a best friend. RIP Crusty ❤️
Dude, same. Starting tearing up, if the video had gone on for even a lil bit more I’d have cried.
I had to wait a few weeks before watching it because I knew I was going to cry I’ve cried twice now
Yes literally in tears 😞 rip crusty
@@honeydays yes😞
Saaaame
I just rewatched this and I still shed a tear, a whole year later and a half later. WE MISS YOU CRUSTY!!!
Gets me everytime 😢
Same ❤
He wasn't just a cat. He was your family and a great friend. Pets choosing to live with and love us is a super special bond. I'm glad you guys got to have that.
he's not even my cat and i'm crying, he wasn't "just a cat", he was a friend and a companion who got you and tyler through some really tough spots, and i genuinely hope that he's having an amazing time in the kitty afterlife and watching over you guys
i could not stop crying when i saw this vid
I wasn't expecting to cry. I love how she told his story.
same
It got me near the end, I lost my oldest cat last year pretty fast and I still hurt so of course when I saw how they reacted to the artwork I had some tears in my eyes as well.
While hearing Safiya voice cracking, my eyes started to water more.
It's so sad that she feels the need to say, "I know he's just a cat" because he wasn't JUST a cat. That was her bestfriend and I know if I ever lost my dog I'd be broken. I feel so bad for people who say "well, they're just an animal" because they'll never understand the bond you gain
Truly
Facts
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It’s so true I used to say that to people when I lost my cat but then I realized that no he was Familly a companion through thick and thin and will be forever loved :) animals are a life just like us and can impact us just like other people do
When she said the vet told us to put him down I started crying because it made me think about my two cats and how I know one is 12 weeks but the other one is 8 years. You never know how much time you have left or your animal has left. It’s hard to imagine life without my animals. So everyone cherish the time you have with someone, something, or an animal. And always please stay safe
same
To #teamtafiya: Crusty knew that you guys were struggling a bit, so he made a promise to himself that he was going to hang around long enough for you to come up for air. I know he's purring with delight at watching you two succeed and grow each and every day. I haven't been watching your vids for very long, but I know he's excited to see your next step. Love, from the Midwest, Jordan.
I fricking love the way you put it.. a couple years ago my cat jellybean passed away and it killed me
Tell me why I am crying over a cat I've never met. He went from being a stray to an old man with 2 loving headless chickens, and the biggest family made up of people who loved him through the internet. I think the fact that he never chose his former freedom to roam over your little family tells us everything about how much he loved you guys back❤️.
Im sobbing rn
Sobbing
Same honestly
Same 😢
(This is me right now)🥺 don’t cry don’t cry don’t cry don’t cry don’t cry
Anyone who says "they're just a cat/dog or whatever..." has never truly loved an animal. So sorry for you Safiya and Tyler, he was your fur baby and you gave him an amazing last few years and all the love and care he wanted. Now, excuse me whilst I go cry and hug my dog.......
Saf I’m crying. People don’t understand how close these pets get to our hearts. They’re like our babies. Our forever companions.
If I may - Crusty is not “just a cat.” He’s your cat and you loved him and he matters. You don’t owe any of us an explanation or justification for how much you love & miss him. He mattered to you & he helped you through some tough, uncertain years. That’s all we, as your supporters, need to hear. Take as much time as you need. Grief never hurts less, but, eventually, it hurts less often. ❤❤❤
The fact that I am sitting hear crying over a cat I never even met, "just" because of this video, shows how much you loved him. RIP Crusty.
Same. And it's kinda hard to stop now. He was such an amazing friend.
Seeing Saf cry really got me
Me too 😭
Same 😭
Same 😭 I literally yelled "nooo" when I saw the tittle :") crusty will be dearly missed
Saf keeps saying that Crusty was "just a cat", but I didn't even know him and I'm crying. Cats are family too. They need love and care, and they give it back in their own way. You gave him an amazing life from the moment you met him, and he gave back to you however he could. I hope you get to meet again someday. Rest in peace lil dude ❤
I think she is saying that cause people with try to attack her with the argument of saying he was just an animal, we as humans forget we are just animals as well and that out existence is as worthy as their (cats, dogs, animals) existence.
exactly. I think the hardest thing for me to comprehend with the pet/human relationship is that our timelines are different, that’s about it. They love as hard as we do, they get as sad as we do, they’re a part of our families as much as any person (my mom considered our dog Mike a sibling 😂, she even called him Michael when he needed to be scolded and he definitely learned that when his “full name” was being used, he was in trouble). They’re so much more than an animal and I don’t think anyone who says otherwise has even been as attached to a pet the way I have been or the way Saf and Tyler are to Crusty
Took every word right out of my mouth ❤️
What a sweet remembrance video. I did not know Crusty's origin story, or that you guys only had him for 6 or so years. You gave him what was probably the best years of his life. You can cherish that, knowing that he chose you to spend that time with. Both of my cats were strays, and chose me, and I think that makes me appreciate them even more. Having also lost numerous pets over the years, I can understand how hard it is to say goodbye. I loved seeing all the footage with Crusty, he lives on in the digital world.
About a year ago we lost a family cat. I broke so many traffic laws getting to the vet. My brother wept so hard. One of the saddest memories was watching him angrily dig a grave. But right before he died, he purred so loud and snuggled us both. He was a solid cat.
It has been months since this video was posted, but I will still cry in the art studio with safiya every time.
I also loose it in the art studio when Saffie cries.
There is no such thing as “just a cat” or “just a dog”… Our pets are our family❤️❤️May Crusty rest in peace.
Agreed. I always saw Crusty as like their child. I remember seeing a random buzzfeed videos YEARS ago about Saf talking about their feral cat. Crusty was an icon just like Saf & Tyler, the best family youtube channel RIP Crusty, you were never "just a cat" you were family and trust me it isn't just Saf & Tyler that are going to be missing you like crazy. We all are
“He was only a cat, but he was human enough to be a great comfort in hours of loneliness and pain” -written on a small tomb stone from 1910. Sums up Crusty pretty well too
Crusty was not just "a cat". As you mentioned, he was your little buddy, kind of an guardian angel and the best friend to both of you. He will forever have a place in your heart and that's how it should be. Your channel is his legacy and he will watch you from above and waits for you.
Found myself tearing up watching this. He was not just a cat, he was one snarly angel.
“Do you think we can do this without him?” You know he will never leave you. He’ll be waiting at your door on a stack of towels when you meet him across the rainbow bridge ❤️
BYE your comment made me cry even harder you're very sweet
@@pigeondance I wrote it while crying! Sorry for the extra tears ❤️❤️
He wasn’t “just” anything. Crusty was family, still is. You can still do this, both of you can. It just might take you time, and you take the time you need. You’re human. I’m so sorry about Crusty, but he’s the best boy always and forever. We all love you so much.
Crusty was family I cried watching this when my dog passed away I did a native hair cutting ritual that my native dad did on me because we both agreed she was family
15 years of sleep debt 😂 love it. Complete and absolute feeling of safety guard completely down basically in a coma. Great level of trust. What a loved boy.
i’m crying really hard when you said ‘maybe he like hanging out with us or maybe he know we needed him’ … and the fact he’s passed away when he’s sleeping, after doing the night routine normally make my tears just burst. i think he feel really happy at his last time, being with you guys… thank you for taking him in eventho he’s already old, thank you for always taking him to vet, and thank you for making him the happiest ancient cat in his golden time❤🥹
I was crying but when Saf started crying in the voice over I started sobbing. The amount of love in this video is incredible. You two gave Crusty the best years of his life. He’s not just a cat, he was a part of your family. He will be so dearly missed
I started crying at the art piece but then was like hyperventilating crying when she started crying in the voiceover
@@brooklynn6916 same 😭
Got all teary hearing his story. Ugly cried when she got emotional.
Me too 😢
Finally got the courage to watch this 🥺 My own cat passed away around the same time so it hit extra hard. It’s crazy how much we can love these little guys. Crusty seemed like an amazing cat ♥️
i’m sure your lovely cat is resting i. peace smiling down at you, thanking you for all the love and care you provided for them 🫶
it's 2024 and im crying. He loved you. Thank you for giving him all the love, he knew. ❤
not me crying over an internet cat I never met. but seriously saf and ty: you two gave him the best six years of his life, I'm sure. losing a pet is really hard, keeping both of you in my thoughts.
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Crying over pets should always be ok
Here's me, a 31yo man, crying about a cat I never met in person. That's the magic of Crusty, Saf and Tyler. We'll always remember him.
Agreed. Got me blabbing hard
So true, cats are never ' just a cat' and their love is unconditional unlike some human relationships.
as soon as they revealed the little art piece they made the waterworks started to go xD
It's been 8 months and now I feel like I'm ready to watch this video, but I'm still bawling my eyes out 😭
R.I.P Crusty, well done the video is great...he will be missed. Never apologize for wanting time to grieve your loving pet. My cat is turning 18 this year, so I'm enjoying everyday even more.
He wasn't "just a cat" he was your family. In tears for you. He's so lucky he found you guys, and you're lucky he did, as well.
Never, never, "just a cat". He was family. A friend. An unconditional love.
"Do you think we can do this without him?" That. That summarizes the pain and sadness of loosing "just" a cat. Hell, I did handle it pretty good until the painting.... Then, the rest of the video was blurred by tears.... Rest in peace, Crusty, you got the best family.
same
literally
Oh man that painting got me good
same
That’s exactly when I started crying too
My wife and I lost our cat of only 6 years yesterday. His name was Astro, he came to us when we had started dating as well, and he was the sweetest cuddle bug that only wanted to spend as much time as possible with his two moms. It hurts so much to come home and not see him there, but to constantly be reminded of where he used to be. Watching this video helps us out a lot, focusing on the good memories and processing and accepting our loss. We've always loved your content and Astro would even sit on the couch with us while your videos were playing. I hope you know how much your content means to us. Miranda & Jen
So glad Crusty found you guys and lived out his last years with two humans who really loved and adored him.
"'He was only a cat' - but he was human enough to be a great comfort in hours of loneliness and pain." This video made me cry very hard. We all love Crusty. He definitely wasn't "just a cat." I'm glad he was part of your life for the time that he was. You made him very happy.
There’s no such thing as just a cat or just a dog or just any animal. Every animal is special.
Crusty wasn't "just a little cat". He was a loved member of your family. He was a spunky little personality and even though I never met him, I cried when I read your community post. He'll be missed. ❤️
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Same, especially since your life has changed a lot in the last 6 years it’s okay to view him as part of that
Watched for a 2nd time. Cried for a 2nd time. RIP old boy
I never watched this video because as a truly lifelong cat lady. I thought it'd be too sad. And I was fucking right. It's obviously super late, but you still have my deepest condolences. The grief of losing a loved one never really leaves you. No matter how small or furry.
Never say “he’s just a cat”. He was a friend and, more importantly, a family member. It’s always sad to lose someone close to you, regardless of species. The pain is real. Never let anyone make you feel bad for that. Rest In Peace, Crusty. You were loved by many. Now excuse me while I go hug my furry old man.
He was more than "just a cat". 🐈 He'll never leave the two of you. God bless & RIP Crusty 🙏 🕊 🌈💔
Loosing a cat or any sort of pet is equal to loosing a family member. People may disagree with that but it’s true. People can break down mentally when an animal that they love dies. I am so sorry about Crusty and know your pain, because I’ve had a cat that I love taken away from me and though he’s still alive it’s so unbelievably horrible. I also think it’s very brave for you to tell his story to millions of people on the internet since I know that must of hurt. Thank you for your amazing channel and, where ever you are little Rusty rest easy. ❤
As much as you adopted him, He adopted you as well ❤ You two gave him an amazing life
There's no such thing as "just a little cat" when he's a member of the family. RIP Crusty. I hope you are both able to lean on each other in this time of mourning, and know that there are thousands of us mourning with you.
Exactly. Even if your pet is a jumping spider, a lizard, a cat, or dog, they are family no matter what.
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“Do you think we can do this without him?” Is such a real, raw question. I love my senior cat with every fiber of my being, just like you loved Crusty. He wasn’t just a cat. He wasn’t just a cat from the moment you laid eyes on him. He was your family and everything you’re feeling right now is so valid and makes so much sense.
I’m literally crying so much 🥺🥺🥺
It’s so sad that question
And I saw another comment saying you don’t choose the cat it chooses you
That made me sob
that hit me so hard too, I’ve had times recently where my cat was the only thing that kept me going. They are so special and we are so lucky to have them in our lives
Crusty is an effing legend!!! I put off watching this for so long. I knew I would cry. Thank u guys for giving him the BEST life. Those years were def golden. Rip Crusty
I cry every single time I see the art piece 😢. We miss you, Crusty!
One thing I’ve learned over the years is it’s never “just a cat” it’s a best friend, it’s family. I’ve lost pet birds and while it seems so little from the outside, your relationship with crusty was deeper then we’ll ever know.
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In 2015 our cat Magnus died after being ran over by a car. He meant so much to me and my sisters, he really was our little prince. I still miss him so much and I wish he were here still. ❤
Absolutely spot on
Such a ripe old age for a cat, especially one with Crusty's hard start to life.
I cried so hard at this, my cat also passed away earlier this year and she was 20. I had her from when she was born and this just wrecked me. Rip to both of our little angels 💖💙
I had a cat buddy for years, all through college. Then my family took him on when I couldn't bring him with me. He attached to my brother. At 15 he went over the rainbow bridge and I broke so many traffic laws getting to the vet where my brother wept. Another time I sat with a friend whose 20 year old died that wept. They mean a lot.
Crusty will always be remembered, in our hearts. Crusty will always be missed. ❤️
There’s no such thing as “just a cat” Saf - he chose you, and he hung on as long as he could because he loved you both so much. Thanks for giving an old boy the love he deserved. What a beautiful and fitting tribute to a crusty dusty old man. Sleep tight Crusty, old as bones, purveyor of cold cuts and beanbags, you will be missed 💕
Well said !
Losing a pet is the weirdest pain, because we know their lives are so much shorter than our own, but we love them enough for many lifetimes. Crusty was a part of your family, and by extension, our family as your youtube fam. RIP little buddy, I hope you're gettin all the turkey cuts you can handle while waiting for Saf and Tyler.
There is no "just a cat". People who say that don't deserve oxygen.
Oh, just Tyler saying "byeeee" and Krusty perched up in the mezzanine looking down and replying "Mao" got me - my own cat Ruby (who used to put up with me teasing her by calling her "Booby") and, when her sister was alive, would then take it out on Rosie while I was gone out - returning to find chunks of Rosie's fur all over the hallway (don't feel sorry, the little bastards were as bad as each other)😂😂🥲🥲🥲🥲❤❤❤❤ I can see I'm gonna have to do this in sections otherwise there won't be enough left of me to cope!! Thankfully though, I can hold on to little Cosmo hoving into view so thank the stars for that!😄😄😄❤❤❤❤
No, he wasn't "just a cat." People with dogs always talk about how they're part of the family and more than a pet. Cats are that way too. They snuggle up into your heart the exact same way a dog does. All animals, all pets are more than pets. They have personalities and thoughts and feelings too. Crusty was a beloved soul who will be remembered by many.
Yes!
Absolutely this. They are sentient beings and are never 'just a. . .' I lost my kitty-companion in 2009 after a painful bout of cancer, and no joke, it was just as bad as losing a person. Thankfully this is now starting to be acknowledged, that the loss is just as 'big' as losing anyone else in you're life. The animals are never 'just a. . .' at all. They are friends, family, companions, loved ones. Their thoughts and feelings count just as much as any other person in our lives. Please don't feel the need to apologize or minimize how you feel about it. You two seem like you were awesome cat-guardians and took wonderful care of this little being and gave him a good life while you had him. He knew how blessed he was. Know that you did your absolute best by him and he knew it and appreciated it (cat style. :) ).
Absolutely exactly what I was going to say my cat was my fur baby and meant everything to me she was not just a cat and neither was crusty.
“Just a cat” girl to me he was just a stranger on the internet and I’m bawling my eyes out! I can’t imagine what y’all are going through but I hope things are looking up. RIP Crusty. ❤️
Same tho. I lost it when she teared up on the audio
I just rewatched this after seeing the short you guys made about Cosmo and honestly I’m in tears. Sad and happy tears. Y’all are amazing people and you deserve every blessing in your lives and coming your way. 💛
It was almost like he stuck everything out till you were married, refused to leave until you two are safe and secure
This video hit me pretty hard ... especially near the end when Safiya's voice started breaking up ... I did the same thing for my rat, Pearl, when she passed around Christmas. I wrote a song for her, which I called "Saying Goodbye" and cried a lot while doing so. She might have been just a rat, but she was my first rat and she was my rat. She helped me overcome a lot of childhood trauma surrounding being afraid to allow pets close to me or to even pick them up. She was there for me all through 2020, even if all she wanted was food ... I'm a better person because of her and I completely understand.
Oh I'm so sorry you had to go through that! Pearl will always be with you
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She wasn’t “just a rat” she was someone you cared for deeply. I hope you’re OK.
no pet is ever “just a…”, they are family 🥰
this is so true, its been two years since my cat passed away. flash back a year before, i talked to my therapist about missing my cat and crying so hard.
The fact that you decided to do a roadtrip so that he could be left out of his transport box and near you two the whole time is one of the sweetest things ever
I did the same thing with my cat when traveling. She passed last year. Kidney failure.
@@koi.in.pond3149 that's sweet
I'm watching this after saying goodbye to our Bearded Dragon today. It's kind of comforting to know that other people had such a connection with their pets and want to give them a proper memorial
I’m watching this 9 months later, 2 months after losing a beloved pet myself, and I am sobbing like I just lost Crusty myself. Rest In Peace, lil guy. Go get that turkey.
everyone who says "it's just a cat" truly doesn't understand how much love you can have for those little demons. they are family members and they give you a special kind of love only cats can give you.
Agreed. They are family and we love them like family. We lost our 16 year cat last November and well it still hurts. They are a part of us as much as we are them. 💜
You shouldn’t be apologizing saying “it’s just a cat”. He was a big part of our lives. Cats are as much a family member as humans. He had a good run
I don't think I ever got around to fully watching this, but I'm absolutely sobbing 😭 Crusty was such a cute old man and we all miss him so much. He's thriving now as space dust or wherever he is, pain free and eating all the snacks he could ever imagine ❤️❤️
As an anciant cat owner, i think i have never cried so hard over a video before. Those guys are angels in our lives
Safiya and Tyler - We all know their never "Just a cat" or "Just a dog" they're our family. Thank you for sharing and all fur parents know how hard it is when you lose a member of your family. A beautiful tribute to Crusty.
나도 내가 키우던 강아지가 죽었을때 너무 슬펐었는데...
True I hate dogs but I would never say that
I lost it at the art piece. Bless his little heart, he was the perfect vessel of love. Rest in purrs, Crusty.
Safyia crying at the art made me cry so much
@@MoonSt0n3 Yes, and Tyler crying. The first dog I ever had just passed away, I really loved how brave she was to put this out here. My little sister actually commissioned a friend to paint a picture of the dog, and of my current cat. I love the art so much.
I never had a cat who made it to 20, how great your guy had such a long and very good + very loved life. The saying is true of our cats and dogs - they only hurt you once, and they do not choose it. Excellent friends.
Rewatching. Started crying in the middle when he got fed turkey and sobbed all the way through to the end
Safiya -- I relate to almost nothing on your channel. I don't care about makeup science or clothing or boba. I'm not buying Amazon oddities. I don't even want a cat. And yet, I find you are such an inspiring creator. The way you share who you are through your videos -- and in this case, the way you share how you feel about your cat and your husband -- is always presented in such a damn honest but entertaining way. Like, this video is about Crusty, but it's also the story of your twenties and your love story with Tyler. So interesting to watch. I really admire you.
Yepp. I think of her as a "pure soul" lol as lame as that sounds. Just a kind and honest person. I don't give a fuck about really anything she talks about but she radiates compassion and kindness in such a way that makes me happy to watch her. So sorry to hear about Crusty :(
same ! I don't relate to a single thing on her channel, yet I watched every single video. Love their energy so much!
Wow
@@SubstanceD91 wow
Started crying at the art, which is PERFECT. He wasn’t just a cat, he was family, and this video tribute is beautiful. Never apologize for loving Crusty and giving him the best golden years.
Me too. Got through the first part but then lost it. 😭
haha oh man, I lost it at the picture as well.
I lost it at the painting too! 😭😭😭
Same. Really shot me in the heart
Yeah me too😞 rip crusty