Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. It sounds like you've done everything right. Apparently there was just something wrong with this little guy. Hugs your way.
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Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. It sounds like you've done everything right. Apparently there was just something wrong with this little guy. Hugs your way.
Oh, i feel so sorry about your loss. Please don't blame this on yourself; little Shadow had a prefect home at your place, and now she is playing with allour RB-cats at the Rainbow bridge!!
RIP, sweet Shadow!!
Jen, you couldn't have said it better! Aly, my cat had kittens when I was about fifteen and there was this little guy who suddenly got sick and died. The other kittens, and momma cat, all had the flu so it was probably related to that. It was one of the most awful things to happen to me, to hold this kitty in my arms while he died. But, at least he knew love in his final moments. Shadow, too, had more love in the short time he was with you than many cats have in their entire lives.Quote:
Originally posted by jenluckenbach
I am so sorry Aly, but you know that it was NOT your fault. That baby could not have been in better hands! These things DO happen and the more animals that pass through your life, the more likely it is to happen, but that kitten had a special bond with you, so it hurts, but he was better off being with you than being without you. Now go give those other kitties some extra loving and have a good cry. :( and then give them some MORE loving. {{{{HUGS}}}}
Hugs to you, Aly, you are a wonderful person!
Oh, Aly, I am so sorry.:( {{hugs}}
Rest in peace little Shadow.
Aly, I know it is hard, but don't let it get you down. Everything and everyone dies eventually. We all have our times. Think about how many animals that you have saved. You've saved so many lives. A few are going to go occasionally. I really commend you for what you do. You have such a huge heart.
Aly I am so sorry. I am sure you did everything right. But sometimes we cannot stop the way of things.
RIP little Shadow.
Thank you everyone for your kind words. I am still not doing well. This has been the first foster I lost unexpectedly. I have only lost 2 others but those were due to birth defects and health problems and they were lost at the vet. My friend told me it was the law of averages and it was bound to happen sometime because I foster so much. I just don't get why it had to happen to him :( :( :(
I posted some pics of the others:
http://207.44.135.130/talk/showthrea...threadid=37508
You dide nothing wrong! It was just that it was Shadows time , ad God neede a little Black Kitten , for a special job.At least when he passed on , he was a beloved pet and not a stray! Bless You!
Aly I'm so sorry. Please don't blame yourself - you did nothing wrong, only loved him too much.
Sending hugs {{{{{{{Aly}}}}}} across the miles and keeping a little black kitten in my thoughts - RIP little one, you'll be well cared for by all our RB furbabes. xxx
Lynne
:( We cannot understand why some die early and others do not.
I'm so sorry for the loss of this little one. Please don't feel guilty when you gave him love and comfort. You were the best thing for him & your life was enriched with knowing this little soul for the short time on this earth.
RIP Shadow.
So sorry Aly.
Hugs to you.
I'm very, very sorry. Since he went so suddenly, I can't think of anything you could have done. Like everyone else has said, little Shadow lived a happy life with you, loved and well cared for. You're a saint for devoting so much of yourself to the rescue and care of so many kitties.
It is so soon that I am done for,
I wonder what I was begun for.
So maybe it was to give you the love you needed. It had a purpose, just have to figure it out. Again sorry for your loss.
I took in a new foster baby today and she is helping me heal. I felt the need to help another little life since one was lost under my care :(
My new foster is a d-o-g though (I won't say that word around your cats :) )
May the new foster puppy help you a bit to ease your pain.
Please don't blame yourself for losing Shadow, I'm sure you did nothing wrong! It was just one of these terrible things that sometimes happen (which alone is hard enough to deal with), but it wasn't your fault!
Kirsten