Goodbye Baby Runt and Orangie....

**Reachoutrescue** · 08-24-2006, 07:28 PM

I have never posted on here before. Usually in Cat General and Cat Rescue...but I think this belongs here.

I rescued a momma cat and her one kitten about two months ago. The momma, Dottie, was very pregnant. She gave birth on July 13th to five fisty healthy babies. We have grown to love them as they have grown and change so much. But suddenly past Sunday one passed. Dottie stopped nursing. We realized how skinny the babies were so we got them to the vet...but it was too late. The tiny little orange girl passed yesterday. Everybody on pet talk had nick named her Orangie. Rest in peace little girl.

The vet said they were a little underweight but if I stepped in to take over feeding formula and baby food they would be okay. He was wrong. After the little orange one died, that left us with a very weak little black baby, another orange female and another black male. Well, the little black kitten died this evening. The surviving two are eating from their mom agian, eating baby food and kitten food. They are very thin still, but in better spirits. I am heart broken. I went to the store to get pedialyte and Karo syrup to make a mixture to help nurish the little guy, when I returned home he had already passed. I was only gone 20 mins. I feel like a failure. Rest in peace little Runt.

**Dorothy39** · 08-24-2006, 08:27 PM

OHHH, That is so very sad.

And , I am so sorry that after all your love and attention, another kitten passed away. How discouraging for you.

Sometimes, even when we apply our best effort, God has another plan .

You are not a failure, in the sense that, you deeply care and you haven't given up hope on helping Dottie with the surviving kittens.

May Orangie and now, Blackie, Rest in Peace.

**Reachoutrescue** · 08-24-2006, 09:11 PM

Thank you. It is just so discouraging. I just hope the other two and Itty Bitty make it. Thank you Dorothy!

**Catty1** · 08-24-2006, 10:28 PM

Oh, Tracy...those dear babies, knowing love and care from birth, however short their lives were.

Keep us posted, and pics of the wee ones...I believe they will do well, and the thrill of watching them blossom and grow will help heal the hurt....

Prayers and hugs to you and them!

**Reachoutrescue** · 08-25-2006, 02:04 AM

Originally Posted by Catty1

Oh, Tracy...those dear babies, knowing love and care from birth, however short their lives were.

Keep us posted, and pics of the wee ones...I believe they will do well, and the thrill of watching them blossom and grow will help heal the hurt....

Prayers and hugs to you and them!

Thank you Catty. I am still worried about the other black one, whom we have called Jersey. (I felt as if I should name them now.) He seems so weak. I am hopeful for the orange one, Sunshine, she is the biggest of the two left. She eats on her own occasionally, drinks water, and just a bit ago I changed their litter box and she was in there playing with the litter. So, Iike I said, I am hopeful for her. Itty Bitty is eating well. Still seems weak, but we are hoping he makes it as well. I just hope the Jersey is okay. Thank you for all your warm wishes, hugs and prayers. Pictures coming soon...I promise.

**kb2yjx** · 08-25-2006, 07:55 AM

You did a fine thing by rescuing Dottie and the caring for her babies!!! You gave them LOVE which if they were not rescued, they would have never known. Those wee ones sleep softly, are healthy, and playing with all our friends that have gone ahead to the Bridge. Praying that Jersey and Sunshine will do well.Please keep us posted!!! Take Care...