I am just beside myself!!!

[critter crazy]

I have some very disturbing news!!! I cannot even begin to fathom what happened!! Today, I was outside with Loki, And Duke, who was on his Dog run, we use this when he wants to play outside for a while. Anyways, Loki ran across the Back yard chassing a grasshopper, and all of a sudden Duke broke off of his run, and took off after loki! Before i could even Register in my mind what was happening, duke had Loki in his mouth Shaking him!!!! I just screamed, horrified!!! I have no Idea why Duke did this, him and Loki have been Pals since Loki was 10 weeks old!!! I cannot look at my dog, I am so Disgusted , upset, and just plain confused!!

Loki was my Pride and Joy, I have never had a cat as awsome as him. He will forever be my Heart kitty!!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/mjones77/Our%20Cats/100_1972.jpg
Play hard at the Rainbow Bridge my sweet baby boy!!

[Catty1]

oh NO! Sorry doesn't help - but the shock of what you saw and - omg...

Duke's chasing instinct just took over I think - he saw something run fast, I am sure he didn't realize it was Loki.

Oh hon!

All I can hope for is Loki went quickly....Poor Loki and poor you!

this is so tragic...I hope someone else can offer some understanding, because I just don't have words...I just hope that Loki was gone before he realized what was happening....

He was just a year old or so....just heartsick

HUGS HUGS HUGS

[jenluckenbach]

How horrible. :( I am so sorry. RIP Loki. I just don't have the words. :(

[rg_girlca]

OMG!!!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!!!!

I am speechless right now. I am so sorry to hear this terrible, terrible news. :(
Oh poor sweet Loki and poor you for having to witness this. I pray that you will be okay from this. I would definitely keep your other cat away from Duke.

Rest in Peace dear Loki.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

[Sevaede]

Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. :( Loki was a very special and sweet boy. :(

R.I.P. Loki :(

[slick]

:( :( :( So very sudden, so very tragic and so very sad. Too many furbabies crossing the bridge these days. I'm sorry for your loss.

[angelbow20]

Wow thats horrible I got goose bumps allover after reading this. Thats so sad. I highly doubt duke tried to hurt him but it was instinct of a dog... I hope the poor kitty didnt feel any pain and went to the bridge quick!

[Zippy]

OMG I am so sorry about Beautiful Sweet Loki. :(
(((HUGS)))
Rest in Peace Loki.

[RedHedd]

OMG! I'm so sorry! RIP Loki :(

[critter crazy]

I cannot stop crying!! My son is a huge mess, as Loki slept with him every night. so Putting my son to be tonight was very hard! Mocha has been meowing non stop all night, she is so lost without her Loki!:(

[Scooter's Mom]

Oh I am so sorry. I can't imagine the horrible tragedy of seeing this happen. You're all in my prayers. I loved seeing your photos of Loki - he was such a special kitty.

May he play happily at the bridge. He will be waiting for you.

Huge hugs,
Crystal

[Catty1]

I remember how Loki and Mocha just hit it off right away. The last thread you posted about hiking was wonderful.

Loki, play at the Bridge...you were there before you know it, but there are furbabies there to greet you and settle you down a bit.

Please send a sign to your family - they are heartbroken. They love you so much. Send the human kitten a dream of you, a nice one, so he can sleep.

:(

Maggie...I guess all you can do for the moment is hug Mocha and your son and get the hugs back.

[Taz_Zoee]

Major LES here. I have no words.
RIP Loki. :(

[jennielynn1970]

OMG. This is just so horrible. Did Duke maybe mistake Loki for another animal or something??? Ugh. My mom's dog Maija had done the same kind of thing to one of our cats, Cherise. Cherise had been with us from way before we even had Maija. We never really knew what happened to set off Maija, but I know it changed how my mother viewed Maija forever afterward. She never forgave her, and distanced herself entirely. It was sad for all involved.

I'm just so sorry to hear about Loki. I remember the first pictures of him, and how he adored you. This is just so sad. Play hard at the bridge Loki baby... we all will miss you.

[3muttsandaboston]

I know how you feel. The same thing happened to my cat Salem about 6 months ago with gracie. I learned that she only chases them outside so I do not allow her and my cats to be outside together. She seems to be very trustworthy with my kittens though. I'm soo sorry about what happened! It is so hard to loose a pet in such a tragic way.

[Logan]

I am so sorry. :( I'm sorry you had to witness this and I'm sorry that it was one of your own who inflicted this terrible pain. I'm not sure how you go forward with your dog, but I hope you can. :( This is just awful. Sometimes I just wonder why I have suffered so much loss in such a short period of time, then I read something like you posted and feel like I am blessed because I had the opportunity to send them to heaven, peacefully, and didn't lose them in a tragic way. I feel selfish that I have been granted that peace of mind, at least.

Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry. :(

Logan

[jazzcat]

Oh my gosh, I'm so shocked and heartbroken for you. What sad news to end my day. :( I am so sorry you and your family.

Rest in Peace sweet Loki. You are a special PT kitty and will be missed.

[Bengalz]

This is just too sad :( I am so sorry for you and your family and for dear little Loki. I cannot even begin to understand how you must feel.

Rest in peace sweet baby and please let your mommy know you're OK.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm in shock.:eek: I'm so sorry to hear this sad news.:( Loki was such a handsome cat with a wonderful personality. He and Mocha have become some of my favorites here. He'll be missed but never forgotten. I wish that there was something that I could say to help comfort you during this difficult time. RIP sweet Loki.:( Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I am so sorry. PLEASE PLEASE dont let Duke around any more kitties.

My dog did the same thing, was raised with my kitty Kilo, and one day just turned and well... Did exactly what Duke did. BUT Kilo did not die fast :(

I never could trust Angel again, and I gave her to my mother. I could not even look at her the same again. Instinct on not.

I hope that Loki went fast, and that you can heal from such a tragedy:(

[Glacier]

I'm sorry for your loss. I replied to your dog behavior thread too. If you do a search in this section for Dominique, you will find her story. My dogs killed her 2 year ago. Rebuilding my relationship with them came hard and took time. In the end, I had to though. Loosing them, even if it wasn't a physical loss, only added to my grief. Duke didn't mean to cause such pain; he didn't even think about that. I believe that if my dogs had thought "oh, this is gonna hurt Mom alot", they would have left Dom alone. I believe the same for Duke.

Now isn't the time and this isn't the right thread, but when you have had a bit of time and if you would like some suggestions/support from someone who has unfortunately been there too, please feel free to PM me.

Godspeed Loki.

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

LES. I am so sorry about Loki. I understand how you feel towards Duke at this time but that will pass. When I was a teenager I had let our dog, Buck, out and he killed our little kitten, MC, the same way. It is not something I will ever forget witnessing and the feeling of there being nothing I could do at the time. My heart goes out to you and your family. Duke could not help it, just as Buck couldn't. It is instinct to chase what moves/runs. We never had a problem with Buck after that, even though we had other cats, inside and outside(we lived in the country) so don't think that he will always be like this because that is not necessarily true, only you know how to read your dog to see if maybe something in him has changed towards cats, maybe he will only be okay around them inside as stated above(?). Again, I am so, so very sorry for your family having to experience this...prayers for your little boy to find comfort in memories of his late best friend, prayers for you to recover from what you saw and prayers for Loki to run freely chasing grasshoppers at the Rainbow Bridge.

[prechrswife]

So sorry for your loss... :(

[Cataholic]

So very, very sorry. Words cannot convey, that I know. :(

[moosmom]

I'm so sorry! :(

It's not Duke's fault, as he was only following his instincts.

RIP Sweet Lokie :(

[mruffruff]

I am so sorry.

I understand how you feel about Buck. I hope you can forgive him for doing what came naturally. I think it's true about inside/outside cats. I would probably never be able to trust him around any small animal again.

Loki was a beautiful cat. He will be sorely missed by all of us.

[Freedom]

I am so sorry to be reading this.

Duke's prey drive kicked in; he chased something running. Keep him away from the other cat(s).

[Medusa]

This is so sad; poor Loki and you. I dated a man who had two Labs and even though they were gentle, they were big dogs and I knew that, if their instinct kicked in, my cats would be dead in a heartbeat. I'm glad I trusted my instincts to never allow them near my cats. Your situation, though, appears to have been different. Duke was around Loki from the time he was a small kitten. There's no way you would've risked Loki's life had you known what Duke might do. It's tough enough that you saw it happen. Don't further punish yourself w/guilt. Just learn from it and keep your other cats safe. And guard your heart, too, because this is tough on you. Know that PTers are praying for you and that Loki is now at the bridge, pain and suffering behind him, looking forward to that day when you will meet again.

[Pawla]

This is such terrible news! I'm so very sorry you had to lose your beloved baby so tragically. To witness it has to be even worse. You are in my thoughts, and prayers. :(

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Bless you sweet Loki :(

[catmandu]

Poor Dear Loki.
Duke Must Have Mistaken Him For Prey When He Ran Past.
I Hope You Realize That Sadly Duke Was Followinghis Anient Role As Hunter.
Lokis Now In Paris With The Pet Angel Army And Doesnt Blanme Duke.
You Gave Him A Wonderful Furrever Home And He Wants You Not To Be Bitter.
He Loves You And Wants You To Know That He Will See You Again And Be Reunited In Love.
One Fine Day.

[Randi]

This is so sad, and I'm so sorry for your loss. :( You never would have expected this to happen, so please don't blame yourself. I too don't think Duke knew who he was going for, but his instinct took over. :(

Loki was a gorgeous kiity and he will be missed.

Rest in Peace, sweet Loki.

((((hugs))))

[Kirsten]

OMG!!!! This is such a terrible incindent!!! It's horrible that you lost your Loki that way! Duke must have thought he was a prey or something, when he saw him running. What a tragedy!! :(

I'm very very sorry that you lost your heart kitty, and that you witnessed this terrible moment.

R.I.P. sweet Loki!

Kirsten

[Sonia59]

What a shock! Poor dear Loki, rest in peace.

(((((Hugs)))))

[Donnaj4962]

What a terrible shock. I am so sorry. Poor Loki. (((hugs))) from me and the girls in Indiana.

RIP sweet Loki. Send a sign from the Bridge that you are okay. Your family is so sorry for what happened... and they miss you terrribly.

[phesina]

I am so very, very sorry. I can't even begin to imagine your heartbreak. My very deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Rest in peace, sweet Loki. You are loved deeply and dearly.

[shais_mom]

I'm so sorry....

[G535]

Words are pretty useless right now but time is a great healer.

R.I.P Loki.

[mrspunkysmom]

Oh My. I am so sorry.

Rest Peacefully Loki

[Husky15]

OMGosh! I am so sorry.

I remember when you found little Loki, I thought he was the cutest thing. I can't believe he is gone. Major LES.

RIP, sweet Loki. :(

[ChrisH]

I am so sorry. :( Prayers for you all on the way.

[buttercup132]

OMG! I can't belive what I just read.
I guess Duke just saw something running in the grass and thought it was a wild animal or something? I know when the rabbits and cats play outside the cats acts different with the rabbits (by pouncing on them and biting them) and the dogs used to do it with the cats and rabbits (they just ignore them now).
So maybe it's just something about being outside that makes them think differently of them, or maybe he was just "playing" with him.
I'm so sorry you had to witness this too.
R.I.P Loki:(

[Miss Z]

I'm really sorry about poor Loki. Don't beat yourself up over it; it was you that gave him love and comfort throughout his short little life, and he would thank you for that.

((hugs))

[kb2yjx]

I just came upon this thread, and I am so very sorry for your loss!!! Loki, I am very sure, by now has met up with my Spunky, his older twin brother!! Sleep softly, dear sweet Loki...

[lvpets2002]

:( :( OMG Not Our Sweet Loki.. I am just in tears right now.. I just adorded this baby.. All the pics of the turtle tank & ect.. Wittle baby Loki may the RB Angels be taking you to be in Corinna's lap & be with all the other Beloved PT'rs babies.. RIP Loki & you will always be in our hearts..

[sandragonfly]

:( :eek: :( this is hard to believe.. I am SO sorry!

same as glacier, I'm here too - I was once disgusted with my dog, mocha but later on after our deep grievance, we knew everyone is still a sweetheart.

please know I am here for you = again, so very sorry. ((((hugs))))

rest in peace, little one!

[CultureJunky]

Oh I have tears in my eyes and I am just so shocked, I don't know what to say, I have enjoyed seeing Loki on these pages since he was a kitten, I can't believe he's gone, I really can't.
RIP Loki....I will always remember you