Devastated! :o(((((((

**moosmom** · 10-16-2003, 06:58 PM

Kim,

I am so SO sorry about little Autumn. But being in rescue, you KNOW how fragile they are at that stage in their little lives.

The thought NEVER, EVER crossed my mind about why you did or did not take her to the emergency vet. You did everything you possibly could for her in her short little life. And you NEVER, EVER beat yourself up over this. Animal Rescue is a crap shoot, girlfriend. You need to take a step back, take a deep breathe and grieve. I had to not take in anymore cats for a short time too. But it was burn out after what the shelter did to Carrie.

Carole,

I don't think they will ever know WHY Autumn went to the RB unless they do a necropsy, and THOSE are very expensive. It could've been a failure to thrive or Distemper which is VERY common in young kittens. We'll never know.

Now Kim needs our support and needs to grieve for her little girl. Hang in there Kim. We're here for you.

**carole** · 10-16-2003, 07:29 PM

Gosh I am real sorry if I appeared to be insensitive, I honestly thought I had missed a thread, Kim has my deepest sympathy, and support..

**moosmom** · 10-17-2003, 07:35 AM

Carole,

No apology necessary. I didn't mean to sound like I was chastizing you, believe me! I'm sorry if I made you feel that way

**moosmom** · 10-17-2003, 10:14 AM

Kim,

Did the vet give any indication that it MIGHT be Distemper or FIP?? With FIP you can't tell unless you order a necropsy. But Distemper has very specific symptoms. I had an outbreak of it when I was in CT. I had 3 foster kittens who I was bottle feeding. They all died from it within days of each other. My vet told me that it can stay airborne for up to one year and to bring in any young kittens not vaccinated for it till the room was crubbed from ceiling to floor with Chlorox (and ONLY Chlorox) Bleach.

Hang in there, okay. You are doing a great thing by taking in orphan cats and finding them homes. Don't let it get you down. And if you need to talk, you've got my number.

(((((((((hugs)))))))))))

Donna

**HayleyRosie** · 10-17-2003, 10:27 AM

I am so sorry to hear of Autumn passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

**IttyBittyKitty** · 10-17-2003, 10:47 PM

Words really are insufficient at times like these ...

Kim - there is no one on this entire board who would ever accuse you of not doing everything you could for little Autumn. Or any of your other kitties.

Rest assured that somewhere up in heaven there is a special place on the RB being built by all those kitties whom you have loved who have since passed on. They are waiting to meet you again, enjoying the sunshine, warmth and love in the meantime.

You have a special place in all of our hearts, Kim, please remember that we love you and admire what you have done for all those helpless and abused kitties.

**moosmom** · 10-18-2003, 12:25 PM

IBK,

RIGHT ON!!!

**sasha the cat** · 10-18-2003, 11:26 PM

Mew, Kim, KatMa and I are crying. Autumn was a sweet little one and so lucky she had you on her side. At RB all the pets are loving & caring for her now.

Mew, mew, Kim -- that is the hard part of rescue; sometimes we lose the battle.

The great thing about you, Kim is that you give animals a chance. Being a rescued cat myself I know Autumn loves you, always will and will be waiting for you when you cross RB.