Tragedy at the Layne household... VIDEO ADDED POST 177!

[Taz_Zoee]

OMG!! Katie I'm just seeing this now and I am sitting here in tears. I can only imagine how you are feeling right now. I just keep thinking about it and it makes me cry. I don't even have words to comfort you. I wish I could just give you a big HUG.
It sounds like he is doing good and should be home tomorrow. I will check this thread first thing in the morning and constantly until I hear he is home with you again.
I always had this fear when I lived at my parents house. My mom said he (Taz) almost got in there, but she saw him before she shut the door. Where I live now the machines are in the garage. I used to gripe about that. But I think that is much better now.

(((HUGS)))

[kitten645]

Oh Katie! I was seriously nauseus when I read this. Poor angel. I can absolutely tell you he KNOWS you didn't hurt him. He made a bad decision on where to snooze and he knows you didn't put him there I hope he is 100% and hopefully the wiser Poor poor baby. Poor poor you! I understand you must feel aweful but you'll be alright once he's home and purring in your arms. Good thoughts from me and the boys.
Claudia

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Thanks again guys.

It is a nightmare. I have read about this, know the dangers, and am neurotic about checking things (oven,fridge,freezer,drawers,washer and dryer). But I slipped up. Biggest mistake of my life.

Cindy, thank God it is away from the pets. I wish mine were. I never thought this could happen to me, or Andy.

None of mine will EVER go near a washer/dryer again. I am installing a door ASAP to be positive, I pray you all will too, just for the off chance this CAN happen...

I do have high hopes, I believe in God and the power of prayer. I believe he knows how much I love my cats, and how I would be destroyed if I were to lose one. I get physically ill just thinking about losing one, and I know one day it will happen. That makes me crazy, and then I feel like I should never have had pets, because it would be torture to lose one. Esp. in a tragic way.

Anyways, I will keep the updates coming, as often as possible. I will call back the vets for updates every hour. I hope my boy is ok, and comes home, back to a meowmie who treasures him, and siblings who love him dearly.

He will be one SPOILED kitty once he gets home. And he WILL get home I already set up my spare room, (Sorry Splinter, bathroom for you!) with nice plush LARGE dog beds, and some toys. He will be in there for awhile, so he can heal up and get stronger ( and be the only one with as much canned food as he can eat!)

Thank you all again. And keep the prayers coming. We arent out of the woods yet.

[carole]

Oh you poor thing, reading this also made me feel so bad for you and Andy,I sure hope he pulls through and don't worry kitties are so forgiving, not like us humans, who can hold grudges forever.

I understand how you feel, i accidentally shut my Lexies tail in the draw, it was a stiff draw, and she went underneath it , i did not see her do that, and I broke it, it had to be amputated, this was some years ago now and i still feel bad,but she recovered, and she still has a cute little tail.

Your story is a warning to all of us, it is something i have never given thought to, my dryer is high up on the wall but still it could happen, I will from now on be watching to make sure none of my kitties venture in there.

Please try not to beat yourself up about it, i know we all do it, but everyone knows you would never wish any harm upon your furbabies.

I am so sorry both you and Andy have to go through this, it is the most awful feeling in the pit of your stomach isn't it? and I am sad to hear your husband is of no support and only making matters worse, just know we all are here for you on PT, and hoping that Andy makes a full recovery and that meowmie can forgive herself and feel better too. Take care and thinking of you.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

That's terrible.... PoorAndy, and poor you....

He will get through this Katie, he will!!

[Pam]

I had to come and check this thread first thing today. I have only been awake for 5 minutes but you were the first person I thought of this morning. Your posts make me cry because it is so evident how much you love your boy and how worried you are. I wish we could all be with you to help you get through this, but thank God for the computer. I know that lots of PTers are praying (plenty from my end too) and I feel that Andy will pull through. I know exactly how you feel when you say that you don't deserve him. That would be something that I would say and of course it is not true. At times like this we tend to be extremely hard on ourselves and the "what ifs" could drive you crazy. More ((((hugs))))

P.S. Before you install that door..... I think it might just be easier to do a "sweep" of the inside of the dryer before you turn it on. I don't know about your cats, but mine (especially Trevor) have scooted through a door without my knowledge. I can't tell you how many times Trevor got himself locked in a closet because of how sneakily he scooted through a door when I wasn't looking. The door could give you a false sense of confidence. Just a thought...

[orangemm]

Katie, I just read your post and my heart goes out to you and Andy. All of us know that you are the best, kindest, and most conscientious kittymom when it comes to your furbabies. It was an accident, a horrible accident. I know you are beating yourself up, hating yourself, the whole 9 yards, but it could happen to any of us.

Please stop blaming yourself and focus on Andy's healing; put your energy into sending him loving healing vibes, so that he can recuperate and come home.

No one here would ever judge you because the same thing could happen to us. We are all praying hard for you and Andy (you know the power of PT prayers!) and from what the vet's office told you, it sounds very hopeful.

Please keep us posted and if any of us can help financially, just say the word.

((((hugs)))) to you and gentle (((((Hugs))))) to Andy.

[jenluckenbach]

Prayers for Andy.

[orangemm]

We have all done stupid things with our babies. Just now I remembered that when we first adopted Archy & Binky, somehow Archy slipped into an open dresser drawer, crawled out the back of it and wedged himself in the back of the dresser behind the drawer.

I saw the drawer ajar, tried to close it, kept jamming it back until I realized something was wrong. There was poor little Archy, cowering in the back while I kept slamming it closed. I could have really hurt him or broken bones.

So you're not the only one..................

[Lilith Cherry]

I just saw this thread. I am thinking good thoughts for Andy and for you too... Cats are so good at hiding in warm places, it really wasn't your fault and I am sure both Andy and your husband know that.

[catmandu]

YOU SHOULDNT BLAME YOURSELF TOO MUCH AS WE ALL DO THINGS AUTOMATICALLY SOMETIMES AND THERES GOING TO BE THAT ONE TIME WHEN YOUR MIND IS ON SEVERAL THINGS AT ONCE WHEN YOU JUST FORGET TO CHECK
I DID THAT YESTERDAY WHEN MICHAELS THE DREAM WAS COMING HOME AND JJJ3 WOULD HAVE RIUNOUT BOTH DOORS IF HE HADNT SEEN OUR VET, DID A DOUBLE TAKE AND RAN BACK IN!!
OUR ANIMAL ANGELS ARE WITH ANDY NOW COMFORTING HIM , AND GIVING HIM THE BENEFIT OF THIER WARM AND LOVE, AND SNACKS THAT ANDY CAN EAT FROM THE FINEST RESOETS IN WHISTLER BC.
AND OF COURSE ALL THE PRAYERS FROM MYSELF, MY FOUND CATS , PORCH CATS RESCUED CTAS AND OUR ANIMAL ANGELS, AND WE PRAY WITH THE GRACE, MERCY AND BLESSINGS OF OUR ALL MIGHTY LORD GOD ABOVE.

[shais_mom]

I'm so sorry this happened Katie. And I'm sorry your husband was a jerk about it.
I have know several people that have had this happen to one without good results of the outcome.
I will keep you and Andy in my prayers.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so glad it sounds like Andy will be okay. It will be a long recovery, for both of you.

I am in tears again reading what pat1066 went through.

Sending hugs and love from California to the Layne household and directly to Andy too.

[Catty1]

I am glad your husband is praying...I figured he just reacted out of emotion, as you did. {{{hugs}}}

The hematoma on Andy's ear is a good sign - that is how the body tries to heal damage. It's a healing thing!

I want your PayPal addy too...I don't really have anything at all, but will use plastic to help out a bit! It's for the best cause ever!

[maerlyn]

Katy, I don't come here as often as I'd like, but I just read your thread and had to reply. Years and years ago, I had a friend to whom this happened - and I've been paranoid on the subject ever since. It's a good paranoia - and one that all of us here will now share, for the safey of our kiddens.

You and Andy will be in my prayers; I personally have experienced the power of prayer, and, with so many good people here sending their petitions to the Creator, surely He will hear and answer.