I can't handle the stress.

[Freedom]

Oh dear!!

What's with Tuvok? I didn't remember that he had health issues???

And Braveheart has been doing so well. Is it the arrival of Tuvok aka a strange kitty which has thrown him for a loop?

Sending some {{hugs}} your way, Jenn. Remember, you are more experienced than most and doing more for them than anyone has perhaps in their entire lives. I know it hurts when it seems that it is not enough; but no one else could do more or better.

Maybe put on some soothing music to calm all of you! I don't know what else to suggest.

[jenluckenbach]

Well, let's ADD to the list.....Rutherford would not eat tonight either. And some (unknown) cat, threw up his whole dinner.

The only thing we know about Tuvok is that he is dehydrated and skinny as a rail. He only has a few teeth but the ones he has look good. Supposedly he ate some food during the hours he stayed at the vet's, but has not eaten much for me, so I have been forcing him.

BraveHeart HAS been doing well. And I understand things go good/bad, but he can't afford to have a bad day.

I really don't think Tuvok has affected BraveHeart (or anyone for that matter). He fits in here like he is invisible. Maybe HE is depressed?? Some cats do mourn the loss of a home or a person. Maybe he wants to go home, but we just don't know where that is?

SIGH!

[Catty1]

oh JEN - hugs, hugs and more hugs...

You have been through the mill - a long road upward with Braveheart, Rutherford's surgery with major scar, and poor Tuvok...hon, I'd have been throwing plates before now if I was in your shoes!

JMO - you need an hour of Jen time...either with Charlie, or have him drop you off at a serene spot and pick you up an hour later.

PT Prayers for YOU!

[kimlovescats]

Jen, we can all only do so much before feeling stressed and you of all people deserve some relief! Hang in there, girl!

[Catty1]

Tuvok could be depressed...

I hope you can get a break - somewhere outside your house, even for an hour, somewhere totally different. You have to recharge, hon.

Tuvok might well need some total love immersion, and you can't give that if you are burned out. Maybe he was around males more? Might he eat for Charlie? (Is the vet he was staying with male? Sometimes it is the littlest things).

Maybe he is picking up on your stress - this is NOT YOUR FAULT...I think Charlie should kidnap you and haul the both of you off to Dairy Queen - and eat your banana splits outdoors.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this. You're doing everything you can possibly do. You do need some time to yourself to relax and regroup. I hope that you'll be able to get a good nights sleep and that things will be better tomorrow. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Medusa]

You know my philosophy: people first. When you're so stressed, you can't do anyone else much good, so take some much needed time for yourself. An hour away isn't going to hurt anything but it can make the difference in your state of mind, which can help to improve how you handle things. If you can take even longer, I highly recommend it. You'll come back refreshed and able to face things more readily. Hang in there, Jen. We all have our days when we just don't feel much like eating. Maybe that's the case w/your furkids. At any rate, some time away from the situation can help.