This is 14 year old Carrie

[Steffi N]

Donna, it was so kind of you to offer comfort to that little boy. It is sad that he will be without Carrie's love. She must be the sweetest kitty. I am sure she will do well with your pride and even find someone (or more) to snuggle with.

[kimlovescats]

Oh what precious words to that innocent little boy, Donna... I'm sure he will never forget what you said ... OR what his mother did!
GOD BLESS YOU!

[BastetsMum]

What lovely words!

[captain]

Donna,

You are truly amazing ......... brought tears to my eyes thinking about Carrie .................. and angry mean thoughts about the stupid, selfish, b_ _ ch of a woman .....

Good on you for telling her to "can her fake tears", and for making sure the little boy understood that you were going to care for Carrie forever.

Once again, amazing ....

[carole]

Bless you Donna.

How can people be so STUPID, GRRR makes me angry

It is wonderful to know carrie will have a great home for the rest of her day's, good luck Donna, you are the GREATEST.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Hi Carole, unfortunately there is a very sad update to this thread.

Go here and read the entire thread.

[carole]

Thank you for letting me know about Carrie, I was extremely upset to hear what happened to poor Carrie, Donna you never failed her, those scumbag so called family of her's did, It would appear she died of a broken heart, so needless, so sad, but then as other's have said maybe she was already ill.

Hold your head high Donna, you did the very best you could for Carrie, bless you dear Donna, and I really hope all your kitties are better now.

Be in peace and happy now dear Carrie at Rainbow Bridge.

OMG I have just read the thread completely, I cannot believe the shelter did this, how terrible, not even to consult you, talk about disgusting.

I hope you can still continue your work at another shelter, because Donna those kitties need you.

[smokey the elder]

What a horrible person that woman was. You are a saint for taking in Carrie and loving her for her final days. Children at that age have incredible memories, and this will have a profound impact on their lives. For good or bad, it's between them and their Creator.

[nodgeness]

Donna thank goodness for people like you!!!!!!!! I don't understand how someone can just hand their cat over like that. I don't know if I should feel sorry for someone like that or not. I feel sorry for her because she obviously missed out on the wonderful connection she could have had w/ her little companion. To bad for her child cause it seems he understood the big pic! I'm also sorry for the way this story ended but it's still great to know that Donna did all she could!

[IttyBittyKitty]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
I have a feeling he will remember. When I was just out of high school, my mom got on a kick and wanted to adopt a dog. We adopted a shepard/rottie mix and I was IN LOVE. We called him Lucky.

Lucky wasn't so lucky. My brother left our back door open and Lucky was in the house all day (I grew up with outside dogs ) and actually scared MY bird to death, tore apart a pillow and ate a video. I wasn't mad at him, he didn't know what he was doing and hadn't had obedience training yet.

A few days later, my mom had my brother drop Lucky off at the POUND at night while I was at work. When she told me her plans, I sat out with Lucky and cried my eyes out.

I'll NEVER, EVER, EVER forget that. Pets are not for throwing away!!!!

To this day, I will not let my mom get another animal on one of her whims. (at all, basically)

I hope that helps a bit Donna to know that I would almost gaurantee that boy wont let her live that one down.

I would be doing the same thing as you are...thanks for being there for these sweet souls. These people don't deserve to breathe the same air.

My aunty is JUST LIKE THAT. She has these crazy whims and has moved across the country with her young son not once but TWICE then came back red faced on both occasions. The whims, sadly, extended to animals. She gave away both a young dog and a kitten when she didn't want them any more.

Donna, good on you for standing up to that awful woman. Good on you for taking in Carrie, who looks like a total darling. I feel for that poor little 9 yo what kind of lesson is that ????????

I, too, just read the other thread. I've tears in my eyes , it's so, so sad