i feel like the most terrible kittymum.............and i probably am

[moosmom]

Carole,

Like Johanna said, it was an accident!! I can't count the number of times I've stepped on one of my cat's foot, tails, etc. One time I actually TRIPPPED over Moo while carrying something out of the oven. Fortunately it landed in the kitchen since instead of on him.

Believe me, he'll live. Just give him lots of love and kisses when he gets home. I'm SURE he'll forgive you.

[captain]

Oh Carole ........... not your fault, ever!!! Accidents do happen.

Precious sweethearts tail will be shorter, and less likely to get caught again ............ (as Phred said!)

.... and you are not a terrible kittymum!!! As if ..!!!!!

[kimlovescats]

Oh Carole.... accidents happen... and kitties are notorious for getting into dangerous predicaments!!! Don't feel bad... your baby will fine and forget all about it soon!!!!

**HUGS**

[carole]

Lexie came through with flying colours, she tolerated the anesthetic really well according to the vet, she has her tail shortened about 4-5 cms i think thats around 2 inches, more than i expected, she has 3 days pain relief and 3 days antibiotics injected into her, dissolvable stitches, and starts another course of antibiotics on friday, she will need one further check up, so it sounds hopeful, we will pick her up at 5.30 tonight. i cant wait to see her and love her again, i know i will cry when i c her, but i miss her presence so much.
I never thought about that, less tail to get caught , not that i intend for it ever to happen again, having this awful thing happen today, just made me think how hard it must be on naomi with her bassett and what she has to go through, i really feel for her, its so hard, to watch your furbaby suffer in any way.
You have all given me such warmth and words of encouragement, thanks i feel somewhat better now, also knowing lexie is on the mend and not in pain.

[IttyBittyKitty]

Lexie sounds like she's going to be just fine! Now Carole, it doesn't matter what happened to Lexie, you didn't deliberately jam her tail in the drawer! She knows that! One night, Scott accidentally stood on Pixel's tail, a potato fell on her head and I tripped over her as I was coming down the stairs. The little mites have an unfortunate habit of sometimes being in the wrong place at the wrong time ...

[captain]

Originally posted by IttyBittyKitty
! One night, Scott accidentally stood on Pixel's tail, a potato fell on her head and I tripped over her as I was coming down the stairs. .

Pixel SURE WAS in the wrong place at the wrong time that night

[Logan]

Poor Carole! Of course you feel guilty, just like we all would, but Lexie, like most pets, will not hold a grudge! She'll be fine! And what a unique tail she will have now!! I was thinking about all the animals I have seen that get around on three legs, and thank goodness, Lexie won't even have to think about that!! And what about all the tailless squirrels.....God only knows what happened to them (and I see a lot of them) and they didn't have a loving mom and good veterinary care and they are fine!!! She'll be fine, especially when she's home with you!!

Chin up!! And give Lexie some extra hugs and kisses from all of us!!!

[Steffi N]

I'm sure Lexie will be swishing her tail around again soon. I know that its been a bad day for you, but just give your furbaby extra lovin (and a treat or two).

[krazyaboutkatz]

Carole, I just wanted to add that like the others have said, it's not your fault so please don't be so hard on yourself. I'm sure she'll forgive you and be just fine in no time at all. Please take care.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Carole,

Please know that it was an accident and accidents happen. We have all had them over the years, but our furbabies always forgive us.

I know one day I accidently shut the linen closet door on Tanner's foot (it was very early and dark). I felt so bad when "he screamed", but after a few cuddles and some treats he walked away as if nothing was wrong. So Lexie is going to be just fine.

[Kirsten]

Carole, don't blame yourself for that! You did not do that intentionally, and cats are so fast sometimes! Luna once crawled behind a drawer and I didn't notice. When I couldn't close it completely, I first thought something has fallen out of it. Luckily, before I pushed the drawer again, I noticed there was a movement behind it and I found my kitten.

I'm so sorry that this happened to you, but like the others said, it's not your fault and now way you're a bad cat mommy!

Get well soon, little Lexie, and take better care of your tail in the future!

Kirsten

[ramanth]

Carole, just like everyone has said before me... don't be yourself up about it. It wasn't your fault.

Lexie will be as good as new in a few days.

*hugs*

[catmandu]

Carole , the thrads are right, as Accidents do Happen! Cats are so quiet and they sneak up on you, I wish I had a nickelfoe everytime I have stepped on a little paw or rolled over onto a sleeping cat!I just hope that she will be OK. Please keep us informed! Gary cata And Cat Angel Army1

[Rocky'smomma]

Don't be so hard on yourself,...I am sure Lexie will forgive you as soon as she sees you when you go to pick her up...Things happen sometimes and they are beyond our control...when my son was a year old, he use to follow me around all the time everywhere I would go and he was always right there...well, I was pregnant with my daughter at the time, and on my way out to a doctors appointment while my sil stayed at the house with him and his older sister, but what I didn't see is I closed the door on his 3 middle fingers..and I closed it all the way too...when I heard the scream, I opened the door and I just knew something was wrong..well, guess, what it was me that closed the door on his fingers! I didnt take him to the doctor..he was still able to move them, but I felt soo horrible afterwards.....so just know accidents happen so you are not alone ok? ((hugs))

[Lorraine]

I was very sorry to hear of Lexie's mishap! I'm sure she will be just fine, cats bounce back very quickly! I am glad she is back home with you.
Don't blame yourself! You are a great kitty mommy!
Cats tend to be a little TOO curious sometimes, and they
are often in the wrong place at the wrong time!
I had to put a collar with a little bell on my Romeo, because he is constanly under my feet! And the poor little thing is so small and light(he weighed in at a HEFTY 2 pounds today at the vet!) As I was saying, he's so little that the other day he was sleeping with me, and I accidentally stretched out my leg, and literally "punted"
him off the bed, and he flew right into the verticle blinds on the window!! Poor little guy! I ran to check on him, scooped him up, and he had forgave me that quickly, he was purring, and we went back to bed!
You'll see, I am sure Lexie has forgiven you already!
Hugs,& kisses to Lexie