Sad Update

[heinz57_79]

I realise I've been scarce from PT for a while. Moving and a new job have been contributing factors, as well as a lot of the drama popping up on here. heh... But things have slowed down enough for me to update everyone, since y'all were always so nice about my feline furkids. :)

The past few weeks have been very hard on this family. Soon after we moved in all the cats (with the exception of Dragon and the 3 little ones we were bottle feeding) got very sick. Runny stools, no appetite for food or water. They went down hill so fast! We borrowed money from everyone and their mother to pay for their vet bills, but it did no good. The whitecoats did everything they could, but the only ones who made it were Sebastian and Joey (and the 4 who didn't get sick). We don't know what happened, the vets don't know what happened, and we couldn't afford a necropsy despite wanting answers. I'm afraid Joey has crawled off and died of a broken heart, however, since I have seen nothing of my blue-eyed boy since he came home to find most of his family gone. We have looked everywhere, in cabinets, etc, and have found nothing. Sebastian continues to wander around the house crying, finding very little comfort in the 3 little ones.

I feel like I have lost 5 of my children. Katie, Julius, Hector, Cleo and Joey. I have never felt so helpless. I'd like to thank everyone for all their kind comments when I've posted pics and videos, and I'm sure my furkids appreciate it too.

Play hard at the Bridge, my loves! I'll be with you again before you know it!

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Hector, Julius, Cleo, Joey and Katie. RIP Oct. 2004 I'll love you always!

[DogLover9501]

Oh no :( That is so sad, Im very sorry for your losses :(

I was thinking about you just today and was going to PM you because I haven't seen you around in a while.

I hope things start to get better soon :(

[trayi52]

Oh no! I am so sorry to hear this! Such little sweeties, I just can't help it, but tears are just flowing like water for you and those sweet little dears. You have really went through so much, I wish you had let us known sooner. My heart just goes out to you.

Hugz to you and the rest of your family,

Willie:(

[catnapper]

OMG! Thats terrible! I can only imagine your pain. I was wodnering where you've been, and this is not a happy story to hear. {{{HUGS}}}}

[NoahsMommy]

Oh my gosh, hon. I'm so so so sorry for your losses. How horrible!!! :( :( :(

I don't know what to say that can possibly make you feel better. Just know we care and we're here to talk.

Take care. :(

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about this tragic news.:( RIP sweet kitties. Please take care.

[Karen]

Oh dear, our prayers are with you. G'night, sweet kitties, dream of better days.

[kimlovescats]

How very sad and tragic! :( :( :(

((HUGS)):(

[prechrswife]

I am so sorry.:(

[Kirsten]

Oh no, what a tragedy!!! I'm so very sorry! :(

(((HUGS)))

Kirsten

[NKBurlington]

OMG. This is so dad. No words can take away your pain and sadness.

[jazzzytina]

This is incredibly sad. Please know that we are here for you and praying for you. {{{hugs}}} I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Laura's Babies]

OH MY GOD! THis is awful! I am sitting here crying! How are you coping with loosing so many? I would be totally and completely one big mess and not functional at all! This is to much to grasp. I am so terriably sorry!!!

[catmandu]

We are so sorry,for your loss,and all those poor Kittens.I have informed,my Found Cat Angels,and your babys,will now be Eternal Kitten Angels,and be playful Kittens,in Cat Heaven,forever!

[DJFyrewolf36]

:( I wish I knew what to say. If you need anything, let me know.

[lizzielou742]

OMG, I'm so sorry. That's awful. :(

[catlover4ever]

I am so very, very sorry. :( :( {{{hugs to you and your family}}}

[Barbara]

This is so very sad! I am sorry- it will take time for all of you to get over it.:(

[jazzcat]

That is so terrible and sad. I'm sure your whole family is devastated. It sounds like a poisoning.:( I hope whatever caused it is now gone so you don't suffer anymore loss.

I'm so very sorry. (((HUGS)))

[ramanth]

Oh how tragic! :(

I'm so sorry. :( :( *hugs*

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

:(

[sirrahbed]

:( I am so sad for you - so sorry to hear this awful news (((HUGS))):(

[heinz57_79]

Thank you all for your kind words. It gets easier with every day, and I'm lucky to have 3 little ones to help ease the pain, as well as my canine companions. Life goes on, and so must I.

I will get some pics of the wee ones to post. They're enough to bring a smile to anyone's face. :)

[mina'smomma]

I'm very sorry for you huge loss. My prayers will be with all of you.:(

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry about those poor little kittens.

[catfamily]

This is to sad.So many at once.I'm so very sorry for your loss.
So very sorry.And poor Joey and sabastion need extra comfort at this time also.They may be suffering the most from losing their best friends.

[moosmom]

Dear Heinz57_79,

I'm so sorry to hear of your tragic loss! :(:(

Did the vet say anything about possible Distemper?? Formal name is Panleukopenia. It hits cats, ESPECIALLY kittens very quickly because their immune systems are so fragile and not quite strong enough to fight it off.

The symptoms of Distemper are fever, loss of appetite, diarrhea, lethargy, weakness.

Godspeed to the RB dear sweet babies! :(

[GraciesMommy]

I am so sorry to hear this sad news..~hugs
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[Jods]

Oh my gosh what terrible news I will be praying for you and your kitties... I hope they are keeping you and you are keeping them company at this terrible time. :(

[QueenScoopalot]

I'm so sorry to hear you lost so many precious ones. It sounds very much like panleuk/distemper as Moosmom mentioned. I've had it hit here a few times, and it's a devastating virus. Symptoms all sound to me like that was the case. I take in so many rescues year after year, that I've decided that better safe than sorry, and I vaccinate all that are old enough to be done. But sometimes vaccines can't be used if the kitties are sick already with URI. I do my best to isolate newcomers and cover cages, and wash between each new group, but there's times when even that doesn't work, and the virus from hell hits. :( RIP all the little ones that are now angels over the Bridge. :(

[Tonya]

I am so sorry to hear this. :( I could not imagine losing so many at once. My heart hurts for you. (((hugs)))

[AbbyMom]

I'm so sorry to hear of this. RIP little ones. :(

[rg_girlca]

My heart goes out to you on the loss of your little ones.
It's comforting to know that you have the other 3 to help ease your pain.

Rest in Peace Little Ones.