Horrible Tragedy Today

[aly]

One of my black kittens died and I can't handle this. I don't know what happened They were all fine this morning. I came home this afternoon and he was just laying there The others are still acting normal and I had them checked at the shelter clinic and they said the kittens looked really good. I also tested them for FIV again and it was negative.

I don't know what happened I feel just utterly awful. This has been one of the hardest days of my life because it was so unexpected. I've never had to pick up a body before

[lizbud]

Oh, that poor kitten.

I wonder if it could have been a genetic problem? Did the
kitten have a name yet? Poor little thing.

[PayItForward]

What a horrible thing to happen, poor baby kitten rest in peace.

Sadly it was the kittens fate to be returned to the bridge after such a short time.

Thinking of you at this difficult time and sending {{{Hugs}}} to you.

[Cinder & Smoke]

So Sorry, Aly.

Safe Trip to the Bridge,
and Rest In Peace, Lil Black Kitty...

/s/ Phred

[aly]

They don't have official names yet but I call them alll by temporary names until I decide for sure. I called this one Shadow because he was ALWAYS right there with me. When all the kittens would play, he'd just be purring away on my lap or neck I was so bonded to him. I never noticed him acting different other than he didn't want to play, just be held. Everyone is telling me it was probably something heart related or genetic, but I think they are only telling me that so I won't think its my fault (which I do) I don't know what I did wrong but I think I must've done something. I'm so sad and I can't stop crying. I don't know how to pull myself together.

I've been so bad at taking pictures lately because I've just been so busy trying to take care of all the fosters. I feel awful I don't have recent pics of him. I'll try to get some of the others when I feel better

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by aly
I don't know what I did wrong but I think I must've done something.

Sometimes cats just die.

You did nothing wrong, this kit had no signs of illness, sadly his time was up.

Rest in Peace sweet Shadow...Keep a close eye on your foster mum, she is missing you so badly.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Aly, I'm so sorry to hear about this. Please don't blame yourself. I'm sure you've done everything right for this little kitten and it's just something that couldn't be prevented. RIP sweet little Shadow. At least he knew what love was before he passed on.

[Steffi N]

Poor dear baby. Please take comfort in that he was able to know a lot of love in his short time. {{Hugs}}

[momofcats]

I don't know much about your situation with fosters...but I am sure it wasn't anything you did wrong. Genetics.

Remember, no matter how sad it is for you, he is in a better, peaceful place now.

He loved you and knew you loved him. You gave him a happy home during his short life here and all that cuddling he did showed how much he loved you and knew you loved him.

[slick]

Aly, I believe that all things happen for a reason. I'm sure you did nothing to wrong. God must have needed Shadow from some special purpose. Hugs to you and I pray that the pain will subside.

RIP Shadow and have fun at the RB. Please watch over Aly for us.

[sirrahbed]

((((((((((((Aly)))))))))
I am so sorry to hear about this baby kitten dying. It must have been horrible to come home to find this out. I am just so sad for you. I can tell you feel guilty and try to find a reason This is normal but not reality. All you describe about this sweet little animal proves he was happy and well cared for. All those cuddles and hugs! Just so painful to deal with right now.

[catcrazylady]

How very sad for little Shadow but most of all for you Aly.
Shadow is happy and having a wonderful time with all the RB kitties. You are left behind to grieve. You can't feel guilty because if you were doing something wrong then the other kittens wouldn't be ok. I felt the same way when I lost two kittens but I know that I gave all that I knew how to give. The pain will get better with time and you will find peace in knowing that he had a wonderful life with you. So many babies die without love and care. Shadow had a great life full of love. I don't think any of us can ask for more in whatever time we spend here on earth.
Thank you for caring for a precious baby for his short visit here.

{{{HUGS}}} Good thoughts and prayers from me and my nine.

[jenluckenbach]

I am so sorry Aly, but you know that it was NOT your fault. That baby could not have been in better hands! These things DO happen and the more animals that pass through your life, the more likely it is to happen, but that kitten had a special bond with you, so it hurts, but he was better off being with you than being without you. Now go give those other kitties some extra loving and have a good cry. and then give them some MORE loving. {{{{HUGS}}}}

[Karen]

Aly, it was not your fault. Don't think for a minute longer that it was. Because of you, his brief life had ,ore love and joy in it than many a cat who lives to a ripe old age gets. And just think, whenever there is light, there he'll be - your Shadow forever.

[Rottieluver45]

Aly I`m sooo sorry!


Don`t think it`s your fault cause it`s not!! I`m sorry!

(((Hugs)))
RIP Shadow