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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / November 2007Sad News re 3 baby kittens
Hi All, I wanted to thank everyone who wished me well in handraising the 3 baby kittens. I'm sorry I may be unable to reply to everyone's kind messages. The three baby kittens passed away late last night and during the early hours of this morning. They were doing fine until yesterday morning, eating well, eliminating, etc. Ginger boy then started going downhill. Mia and I sat with him for hours trying to help him recover. Shortly after Calico girl and White boy also started going downhill and all three were gone within hours. I spoke to the Vet nurse this morning and she said that there was nothing else I could have done. The kittens were cold already when she brought them here. She told me that when the kittens were brought to her on Saturday morning they were already cold and hadn't eaten for hours. She had them on a heatpad for about an hour before bringing them to me. She was surprised that they lived as long as they did. Mia and I are heartbroken and sad. We did our best to care for them. We took it in turns to check on them every hour. The only consolation that we have is that we gave them four days of love and care that they would otherwise have not had. Rest In Peace, dear little babies: Ginger Boy, White Boy and Calico Girl - we had you for only four days but during that time we fell in love with you. My Romeo and Tiffy will be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again... Love and hugs, Your Mamas: Flippy & Mia, and the resident cats: Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx http://www.flippyscatpage.com > Rest In Peace, dear little babies: Ginger Boy, White Boy and Calico Girl - > we had you for only four days but during that time we fell in love with you. > My Romeo and Tiffy will be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet > again... You gave them something precious. Hugs to you and Mia.  SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com Thank you Flippy for giving them a chance I am going to go shed some tears > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx > http://www.flippyscatpage.com > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > meet > again... Flippy, my heart goes out to you. You did give the babies a safe, comfy place, and Bast will bless you. > The three baby kittens passed away late last night and during the early > hours of this morning. Immensely sad news :( Condolences. Hope you can find some small consolation in knowing that you did everything possible and that the little ones had a nice dose of a warm, loving and well-fed home before they passed. Healing purrs Gordon & the FF On Nov 6, 3:13 pm, "Flippy" <fli...@TAKEOUTTHELITTERflippyscatpage.com> wrote: > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Your Mamas: Flippy & Mia, and the resident cats: > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxxhttp://www.flippyscatpage.com It's very difficult to handraise kittens that young if you do not happen to be a mother cat, Flippy. I'm sure you and Mia gave them the most devoted care, but the deck was stacked against them, poor babies. But bless you and Mia for trying to save their lives. Melissa I'm so sorry to hear this, Flippy! I know you and Mia did all you could for them - and a lot more than many people would have done. (((((((((Flippy and Mia)))))))))) SignatureJoy Life's a trip! ...But it doesn't come with a map. -- Ziggy > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx > http://www.flippyscatpage.com > Hi All, > > I wanted to thank everyone who wished me well in handraising the 3 > baby kittens. I'm sorry I may be unable to reply to everyone's kind > messages. Oh how sad! I'm so sorry. I'll light a candle for them on their way to the bridge. Jill On Nov 6, 6:13 pm, "Flippy" <fli...@TAKEOUTTHELITTERflippyscatpage.com> wrote: > Rest In Peace, dear little babies: Ginger Boy, White Boy and Calico Girl - > we had you for only four days but during that time we fell in love with you. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Your Mamas: Flippy & Mia, and the resident cats: > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxxhttp://www.flippyscatpage.com I'm so sorry Flippy and Mia. You did everything humanly possible. We sorrow with you. Pam S. Oh dear, Flippy, Purrs for you and Mia, you did everything you could. Last week I had an 8 week old kitten come in one day for vaccines and two days later she came in all cold and almost lifeless. We did everything we could and sent her to the emergency clinic, but she died on the way there. I know what it's like to nurse and care for something, and with baby kittens then can suddenly get sick. While working at the emergency clinic the very first animal that crashed and died on me was a 4 week old kitten so my heart really goes out to you. hugs and purrs Kristi > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx > http://www.flippyscatpage.com Such sad news, Flippy. Our purrs for your aching heart heading your way. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe On Nov 6, 4:13 pm, "Flippy" <fli...@TAKEOUTTHELITTERflippyscatpage.com> wrote: > Hi All, > Mia and I are heartbroken and sad. We did our best to care for them. We took [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > My Romeo and Tiffy will be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet > again... That's sad, dear little bits. I'm glad they knew warmth and care and love with you. "In that you do it to the least of these..." PatM > The three baby kittens passed away late last night and during the early > hours of this morning. They were doing fine until yesterday morning, eating [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Mia and I are heartbroken and sad. We did our best to care for them. I'm sure you did. And I'm so sorry they didn't make it, and that you and Mia had to go through this. :( I also hope that you knew what state they were in before you decided to take them. I didn't get that sense from your first post, but from what you've said here, it seems like, honestly, they never had much of a chance. If you understood that going into it, that's one thing, but I hate to think of you having false expectations and believing that they really had a good chance of surviving, if only you did the right things. Because it really sounds like it would've been a miracle if they had survived. Purrs for you and Mia and the 3 babies. Joyce > The three baby kittens passed away late last night and during the early > hours of this morning. <gentle snippage> Oh, I'm so sorry, Flippy! But you did the very nest you could for them. Sounds like the odds were against them from the start. Purrs for your aching hearts. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx > http://www.flippyscatpage.com ".....Rise up slowly, little Angels. It is hard to let you go..." > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > meet > again... I'm so sorry. I know how heartbroken you have to be. I've been there. A very long time ago, but you never forget. How something so small and so slight can still break your heart. Jo Hugs and purrs being sent to you and Mia. They're so fragile these little kittens, the poor little fellas. Dewi > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > recover. Shortly after Calico girl and White boy also started going > downhill and all three were gone within hours. I'm so very sorry to hear that, sadly your story is not uncommon even for people that have raised orphan kittens for years. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx > http://www.flippyscatpage.com At least they knew some love and care during their ultra-short lives. And Adrian is right - even the most seasoned foster-kitten-mom loses a few. Sarah D, of our local Humane Association, has raised a whopping total of 43 kittens just this year, and there were three that were in a similar situation as yours (hadn't eaten in almost a day, were cold when rescued - she had them for 2-3 days when it all caught up with them and one by one, they passed. I cried - she didn't as she had lost kittens before). Signaturehttp://www.firstgiving.com/nalee1131964 About my charity: Monroe County Humane Association Established in 1956, the MCHA is the longest standing animal welfare organization in Monroe County. The MCHA is dedicated to "Leading, Advocating and Educating for Animal Welfare." Find out more at www.monroehumane.org. On 7 Nov., 00:13, "Flippy" <fli...@TAKEOUTTHELITTERflippyscatpage.com> wrote: > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Your Mamas: Flippy & Mia, and the resident cats: > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxxhttp://www.flippyscatpage.com I am so, so sorry to read this. Sometimes things just don`t work out and one feels so damned helpless. It is not comprehensible why the little ones had to go. They were so well cared for and loved. Sending purrs for you and Mia. Bettina > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx > http://www.flippyscatpage.com I am so sorry. You, Mia and the kittens will be in my thoughts. Andy Awww, I'm so sorry Flippy. Poor little mites. Hazle Az > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx > http://www.flippyscatpage.com >Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx >http://www.flippyscatpage.com Dear Flippy, Thank you for being there when the little ones needed help. I have helped raise several litters of babies, and I have been lucky if I save one kib in each litter. Right now, I am taking care of Teddy, a cute tuxie age 2 months, and Batley, who is 10 weeks old. Both of them are the only survivor of their respective litters. Teddy was only about an hour old when I got him. He weighed about 4 oz then. Right now, he weighs 2 1/2 lbs. Batley was 5 weeks old, and he had such a bad URI he couldn't see because his eyes were all stuck shut, and his nose was all stuffed. He couldn't nurse, and weighed about 6 oz. WAY underweight. I cleaned out his nose and eyes and he stared at me - such big eyes! He is so cute! He looked like a tiny fruit bat, hence the name. It was touch and go for a while, but once he figured out the bottle meant food he has done very well. He weighs about 24 oz. He had a bad time last week - didn't want to eat, nose and eyes gooped up again. Poor baby! I gave him a homeopathic decongestant, and after about an hour and a half, he came over to me and demanded a bottle. <G> Right now, the 2 little ruffians are running around my kitchen, climbing their crate, and bugging the older cats. Such a pair! :) You and Mia did your best, and they felt your love. That is a treasure some never get to feel. Take care, Mishi I am very sorry to hear that despite all of your hard work, the poor little kittens were not able to survive the cold and shock they endured before they came into your care :-( Purrs are on the way for the tiny kittens, and for you and Mia. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven. - Robert Heinlein Life is very difficult. Once you understand that, life becomes easier. -Buddha >Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx >http://www.flippyscatpage.com > Hi All, > > I wanted to thank everyone who wished me well in handraising the 3 baby > kittens. I'm sorry I may be unable to reply to everyone's kind messages. > > The three baby kittens passed away late last night ... So sad to hear this. > Mia and I are heartbroken and sad. We did our best to care for them. We took > it in turns to check on them every hour. The only consolation that we have > is that we gave them four days of love and care that they would otherwise > have not had. I bet they will remember those days at the Rainbow Bride Grounds > Rest In Peace, dear little babies: Ginger Boy, White Boy and Calico Girl - > we had you for only four days but during that time we fell in love with you. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx > http://www.flippyscatpage.com Sending comforting purrs to Mia and you Sincerely, Michael SignatureSquare Dance is friendship put to music Andrea and Michael with tomcat Merlin >Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >The three baby kittens passed away late last night and during the early >hours of this morning. I'm so sorry to hear this- don't know what to say Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs I'm so sorry to hear that the little ones passed over RB. I'm behind on my group reading and had just read that you had them. It was wonderful of you to care for them. Ones that little are difficult to care for and any one of many things can end their lives. At least it is good to know that they were warm and cared for during their last days. A retired friend of mine bottle feeds kittens. Sometimes she can't save them no matter what she does and she has had years of experience. I know it breaks her heart, but I tell her that at least they had a chance. It just wasn't their time. Hugs and purrs for your and Mia's broken hearts. Debbie On Nov 6, 6:13 pm, "Flippy" <fli...@TAKEOUTTHELITTERflippyscatpage.com> wrote: > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > The three baby kittens passed away late last night and during the early > hours of this morning. > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Juliet, Chloe, Jetson, Cricket & Gin Gin. xxx > http://www.flippyscatpage.com I'm so very sorry to hear that. You did everything in your power to help them. You gave them 4 days of love and caring. Lots of purrs for Ginger Boy, White Boy and Calico Girl and lots of purrs for your and Mia's heart, we are thinking of you all, Polonca and Soncek |
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