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

[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!!

[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.

[kuhio98]

Oh Katie ~ This is one of my worst fears. I'm so thankful that you were home and rescued Andy before it was too late. Many, many prayers for you both.

[pat1066]

I've never told anyone outside the family about this, Katie, but it might help you know that others make the same kind of mistakes. Once, many, many years ago, when I had a bustling household full of children young and old, I opened the dishwasher when it had completed its cycle to find one of our baby kitties. I had never had hysterics before, and never since, but I went into such a screaming, crying state that my older son had to tackle me, throw me on the couch and hold me down until I became rational again. We'll never know how the kitty go in there, but I have never, ever gotten over the guilt. Try to forgive yourself if you can. I know you'll get Andy back.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I am so sorry you had to go through that. That is awful, but I know that it was an accident, and I know the kitten knew it as well The panic, I know that feeling.

Just thinking about how long my boy was in there, how scared he was, how I walked past it 10 times before I heard the bumps... I cleaned potty pans, right beside the dryer. I cleaned the kitchen, RIGHT next to the area where the dryer is. I hope he did not know that. The what ifs are the worst of it.

Once again, I am sorry for your loss. I can look at your situation, and say I know it was a complete accident and you should NOT feel guilty. Guilt is a horrible feeling. I will never get over what I have done, I just pray I have MANY more years to make it up to him.

Thank you again.

[moosmom]

Prayers and thoughts for Andy and you coming from CT.

and HUGS to you Katie

[Kirsten]

Oh my gosh, reading this just sent chills down my spine!! Poor Andy, and poor you!!!! (((HUGS)))

Don't blame yourself, no matter how careful we are, how often we check things, accidents like this sometimes happen.

The most important thing is that Andy recovers from this ordeal, and I was very relieved that your reports from the vet clinic sound positive. I'll keep him in my thoughts and hope that he'll be able to come home to you very soon!

pat1066, what a horrible nightmare!!! I'm really sorry that such a terrible thing happened to you!

Kirsten

[Felicia's Mom]

Keeping Andy and you in my prayers.

[Freedom]

Katie, OMGosh, HUGS to you, and loads of prayers for health and a full recovery to sweet Andy!

"I am a bit over emotional just now" - hey, you have EVERY RIGHT to be just now. What a horror, but it sounds like you caught on to the situation and got Andy out and to the ER in time.

I too was sick just reading this. Poor sweet boy. How scary for both of you. He WILL recover and be home with his mommy soon.

Just an idea for some folks: I had to keep the water squirt bottle near the oven for a while when Tommy and Tuppence first arrived back in January. They were too curious for their own good; and for my sanity. Now they give the oven a wide berth as they pass it. I still have to keep watch, I know, but a bit of training may help too.

[Anikaca77]

Katie,

I didn't post last night but I was praying hard for Andy. It wasn't your fault. Accidents do happen and since I live an apartment I've never had to experience checking dryers or washers.

But I know to keep that in mind for the day my husband and I get a house. I'm sure Andy knows how sorry you are and it sounds like he is getting better. I'm still going to continue to pray hard that everything goes well and that you will be able to bring him home.

Take care and Hugs to Andy,
Melissa

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Ok. Quick update. I called for a update (yes, another one) and this is what was said. I asked to speak directly to the evet. He got on and I requested that he do another exam, I wanted updated vitals/temps and heart rate.

He told me that vitals are ok, not bad not great. Temp is down to 103 now. Heart rate still elevated, in the 200s, but not as bad as it was. That his ear is scorched, and is now starting to show signs of a hematoma(filling with blood). He is still not eating, but he is still taking his ivs, and pain meds every 30 or so minutes.

He expects him to pull through, but that since he went through heat stroke, that I might need xrays and full blood work (liver failure is a issue). I told him that whatever he thinks is best. I would rather be safe than sorry. I dont think I could handle any more sorry right now.

So that is the up to the minute news. Please still pray hard for my boy. I wanted to bring him home today, but am now doubting that. Still hoping I can though.

Thank you all so much, and I am so grateful for my PT friends. Also, hubby woke up this morning and was alot nicer to me about this whole horrible thing. He says he is praying for Andy (he is VERY religious) and that he does feel terrible for him, as he would any animal that went through that. He was just mad at me.

*HUGS* to all of my PT friends!