Summary
An owner named Jake Fitz buried his cat, Sweet Pea, after she passed away peacefully in her sleep. Fitz's kitten, Franklin, was seen mourning on the grave, which touched many people when he shared the moment online. Cats, like Franklin, can show signs of mourning when they lose a companion.
Key Facts
- Jake Fitz's cat, Sweet Pea, was 18 years old when she passed away.
- Fitz buried Sweet Pea in his yard after saying his goodbyes.
- Franklin, Fitz's orange kitten, spent hours resting on Sweet Pea's grave.
- Fitz shared a photo of Franklin on the cat's grave on Reddit, where it went viral.
- Studies show that cats can mourn, seeking more affection or becoming clingy after a companion's death.
- About 40% of cats show changes in affection levels after losing a fellow pet.
- Reddit users responded with condolences and shared their thoughts on how cats show mourning.
