When our pets pass by, they leave a void that almost nothing can fill. It is usually too early to immediately consider getting another pet – grief is still very strong after the loss of a lifelong friend. However, what do you do if someone brings you a new pet? Do you attack and blame the animal or do you cuddle it, kiss it for the potential friend it is, and give it the love it deserves?
These are the questions that German artist Jenny Hevczyk addresses in her latest photographic work. In it, the spirit of the deceased dog returns to visit its owner, as well as the adorable new puppy given to him by his brother. He also appeared The Grim Reaper, a prominent character in Jenny’s comics. The comic is a sequel to “Little Fish,” a reference to the stuffed toy the dog made on his last trip to the vet with its owner.
Take a look below, dear panda, but be careful – there are some onion-slashing ninjas around who might shed a tear or two. Jenny revealed to Bored Panda that she wants to continue the story of owner Zack once the first part of the tale is finished. “I love Zach because he’s real. He’s still young and sometimes very moody. But he’s trying so hard to be a good guy. I’m sure Atlas is still worried about fitting the new puppy, so there’s room for more sequel,” the artist told us about the future of the story.
You’ll find the latest Bored Panda features for Jenny’s work here (a neglected hamster), here (the lonely swan), and here (a salute to the shelter staff).
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In her previous comic, ‘Little Fish,’ artist Jenny showed an owner saying goodbye to his beloved dog. Here is an excerpt from it. You can find the full comic right here
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Jenny touched upon the emotional topic of how much life changes after our old friends pass oN
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The artist recently published a sequel to ‘Little Fish’ in which she continues the story by having the spirit of the departed dog visit its owner
Jenny explained, “After ‘Little Fish’ was completed, I knew the story had to go somehow.
“I felt so sorry for Zack and didn’t have a name for his poor shepherd. As a dog owner, I got the story at the time. Making the sequel was a lot less brutal, in a way I like the idea of late souls (whether human or animal) stopping in every now and then to see if we were Okay. In fact, the comedy had a comforting thing for me,” the artist shared that complementary drawing is easier to do emotional drawing than pre-drawing.
Jenny also had some words of wisdom to share anyone who has recently lost a beloved pet. “What helped me was knowing that I did everything in my power to give my pet a good life. I showered them with love and took care of their health, and their lives are ending very soon, but we have great memories. You don’t have to replace a deceased pet right away, take your time to grieve.”
Previously, Jenny was interviewed about her comedy “Little Fish,” which is her latest comedy sequel, showing the owner’s grief after having to put down a lifelong friend.
“As someone who has loved animals all her life, it was only natural that I let a lot of them go at some point. I often take sick and injured animals, and not all of them make it. I have always stayed with these animals until the end because it felt natural, like the right thing to do. done,” Jenny told Bored Panda earlier.
“But then a heart touching message spread from a vet, who also asked that pets not be left alone in their last moments. It made me feel extra certain and I wanted to paint it more,” she shared her inspiration for Little Fish.
This prequel comic took much longer for the artist to draw due to how emotionally powerful the subject matter was. “I saw my dog in this comic and it was often very difficult for me. I rarely felt relieved that the comic was over. But I wanted this topic to be talked about more.
Jenny said we should do everything we can to give our pets one last great day before they sleep and die. It is our chance to thank them for the years of warmth and friendship they have given us. “Let her see her friends again, let her eat her favorite food. Let him know that he is loved above all else. Then take him to his last stop, and make sure that the last sound he hears is yours.”
Jenny usually needs about a week to draw one comic, but there is a lot of unseen research about animals and their welfare that she has done in the background. Her comics are always well thought out and credited to the press, not just illustration.
For Jenny, art and drawing have been a part of her life since she can remember, her mother even joking that she could draw before she could even walk. She opened up about how she “never stopped scribbling” after picking up a pencil as a child and finding a clear path toward her desire to be an artist. “I wanted to tell stories and make worlds,” she said.
People were getting very emotional after reading the German illustrator’s latest comic
What did you feel after reading through Jenny’s latest comic? Have you ever been in a situation like this? How long did it take for you to consider getting a new pet after your old buddy passed away? Share your thoughts and your feelings in the comments below.
