There has always been a truly unbreakable bond between the cat and his old dog, Bear. The Merrimack, Wis., woman adopted Bear from a local shelter 17 years ago. He was just a kid back then, but the love was real and grew stronger over the years!
Unlike her other high school friends, Cat always dreamed of a wedding that involved Bear. He dreamed of riding in a red carriage and taking part in this amazing moment of life. Unfortunately, Bear’s health problems left Cat and her partner Jimmy too nervous to attend her wedding scheduled for a week later, so they decided to do the most surprising thing!
“I’ll be by your side when it starts to rain.”
A woman hugs a sick dog
Cats never considered a “bear-free wedding” as an option! She had her ex-boyfriend by her side on her big day, along with Cat’s partner Jimmy.
In 2011, Jimmy was welcomed into the club, despite meeting Ayu years later! Even during college, he often took Bear to his cat. This little ball of fur has become such an integral part of their lives that it is very difficult to imagine life without it.
Smiling couple with a dog in tow
When Bear realized he wouldn’t be able to attend the original wedding, the cat asked Jimmy for his opinion on the idea of marrying a veterinarian, and he didn’t hesitate to agree!
the last minute wedding at the hospital
Smiling couple celebrating wedding with their dog
The event was held at the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Services Center in Middleton, Wisconsin.
“Cat and Jimmy were scheduled to be married next weekend, but after Bear was hospitalized due to his kidney disease, they wanted to ensure he would be right by their side for this beautiful milestone in their lives,” wrote the VCA team on their Facebook.
Bear was treated there for his kidney disease, and until the big day came – he wasn’t active – at all! However, once his pawrents exchanged their vows in front of him and their friends and family, Bear appeared to be much better!
He even got up from his wagon and walked around… a lot!
It was such a beautiful day for all three of them! You could just tell from Bear’s behavior that he was so glad to have his parents near on the biggest day of their lives.
And, the greatest news of all – he was discharged from the hospital just two days later.
Bear Got To See His Pawrents Get Married For The Second Time
Even though they weren’t sure whether Bear would recover enough to attend their scheduled ceremony a week later, a true miracle happened!
The VCA staff reported that this 17-year-old furball got much better at home, and he actually attended the original wedding alongside his two siblings, Bruno and Bentley Fish.
“We are happy to report, Bear recovered and was able to attend the originally scheduled ceremony (what a lucky pup to be able to see his parents say, ‘I do’ TWO times) alongside the couple’s other dogs, Bentley Fish and Bruno,” wrote the VCA team.
Still, their wedding at the hospital will probably remain the one that counts the most, as the meaning behind it was so much bigger! Both Cat and Jimmy agree that if they had to do it again – they absolutely would!
And, as for Bruno – he’s currently doing great in his loving home. We really hope he stays healthy and happy next to his pawrents for as long as possible!
