We had a major sad yesterday and actually we are all still very, very sad. Something killed the cutest little feral cat. She looked like a mini Quill from Housecat Confidential. Dad went out Saturday morning to feed the ferals and saw the Mommy cat laying with what was her only surviving kitten. Mommy cat moved slightly, the kitten did not. Something had bitten through it’s little neck. It looked like it was trying to make a dash for the tree line for safety but it never made it. Mommy cat didn’t want to leave her little one. Mommy cat didn’t run this time. Together, Mommy cat and my Dad gave her little one a proper burial.
Friday night the little one spent the evening on our deck looking in our sliding glass door at me, Sascha and Dolly. She was little, but she was becoming friendly. We had high hopes of helping this little girl. Her little blue eyes looking in still haunt us. I am so sorry I didn’t get to help you, sorry beyond words. Run free little one, run free. We loved you and you will live in our hearts forever.
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Brian we are so sorry that this happened. Do not be hard on yourself, there are so many things out there that can hurt cats, you cannot protect against all of them. We send rumbly purrs and love to sing the little one to The Bridge
Oliver, Gerry & Mungo
“Nature” can be so cruel. Leaky eyes here, feeling so badly for you and your humans about this tiny one.
Oh darn, Mom’s eyes are leaking again. Brian you know that is the one big problem with feral cats and kittens, it is so hard to help them. We are so sorry and know that you are hurting. Sending tons of purrs to the little kitten. And big hugs to your family Brian. Take care.
So very sad, we keep encountering similar happenings … ten-days ago, the litter we are now caring for went from three to two; no knowledge as to why, except the woods here are full of danger. With our last litter, the littlest one was run over in our very own driveway! We do the best we can for our feral families, but they live hard lives and though we have rarely, if ever, touched one of them … they still hold a sweet place in our heart.
That’s so very sad. We’re sorry to hear that this sweet baby had to go to the Bridge. This is the down side of trying to help – heartache when something bad happens that you can’t control. (((Hugs)))
The Florida Furkids and Lexi
Purrs from all of us. We sure wish this hadn’t happened. {{hugs}}
Oh Brian, we are so sorry. RIP, sweet one!
It’s so sad. I’m sorry for your loss and for the Mommy cat’s loss. It’s so dangerous out there for all those feral kitties. Your kindness made this little one’s short life much better and now she is free. Bless you.
i am so sorry…. the poor sweet kitten
We’re so sorry to hear this but unfortunately it’s the survival of the fittest however much we want the best outcome.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Wee’s thinking of yooo Brian, I knows ya really sad but things like this happen 🙁 We gots someink for yooo, to cheer you up a bit. You pop by, it’s waiting for ya all.
Big Puurrrs and Hugs Alfie and Mollie x
we are so sorry that she is over the Bridge now….. we hope you can help the mommy cat and we know you did the best you could.
So sorry to hear this. I know how much things like this can hurt–there was so much potential. My sympathies to all.
We are sorry this happened to your kitten friend. Teri worries about TomTom outside even though he is big and strong, there are lots of dangers out there. But, like you, she gives him food and comfort and love from a distance and hopes that makes his life easier…Fly free, little kitten.
So very sorry this happened to your little one. Even with our help, feral kittens rarely make it to the first year. Their mortality rate is very high. You do what you can and hope for the best. Thank you for caring about these cats. We have lost a few as kittens too when they lived outside – never even knew what happened to them. Sending lots of hugs and sympathy to you all.
Sad, sad day 🙁
We are so sorry to read about this. Life for ferals and strays is really tough and even more so for the little babies. 🙁 RIP little baby.
Oh, Brian and Dad, I’m choking up here from reading your words. I’m sure “sad” doesn’t even begin to describe how you really feel. Tears for the little one. Baby’s knocking on Heaven’s Door instead.
Hugs to you, remember all you did for the Mommy and her babies. xoxo
WE are so sorry about this sweet baby!
Oh Brian. Me and Charlie are heartbroken to read this. We are so glad you were all looking out for this little angel for the duration of her young sweet life. She was loved, she will always be loved. We hope mama cat is ok . Take care
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xo C
So sorry. It is hard to protect strays and ferals. There are soo many things that can hurt a little kitteh. All you can do is try your best.
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We’re so sorry, Brian. Bless you all for helping, and for caring enough to bury the little one. Her soul is free.
Purrs to you all, including the feral mother cat. 🙁
that is just heartbreaking 🙁 poor little thing. we are so sorry. run free little angel!
purrs,
Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie
That is so sad. Me sends yous comforting purrs to your family. Ferals live such a tough life.
Kisses
Nellie, Kozmo, the hairy slobbery sisters and Mommy
That was so very sad to hear. Poor little girl and poor momcat. It’s a tough world out there for feral kitties. 🙁
I am so sad about this. You did the very best you could.
We know you are heartbroken, we are too to read this very sad news. Glad both you and mummy cat buried the little darling together!
So sorry this happened. But glad the mother cat stayed with you while you buried her kitten. Very sad. Purrs and pawhugs!
Oh Brian, how very sad! Animal welfare is not an easy business. Today my heart breaks for you.
We are SO sorry! Bless you for caring for them, and laying the little one to rest. Run free, sweet little angel kitten!
Our purrs to the little one, the momma, and all of you…
Oh, Mr. Brian. We cry with you guys. Our KittyDaddy had to bury a little ferile a while back here. We understand, especially. We send you extra hugs, and look forward to meeting little blue eyes at the rainbow some day. We gonna play big!
Kitty kisses.