http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ Daily Kitten Chat Forum Topic: I killed my Kitten en Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:24:05 +0000 http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-590560 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:02:43 +0000 jeanjellibean20 590560@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I was going to comment but decided to be nice and just forget about it. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-590555 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:44:31 +0000 Britanii 590555@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>At least you know that Snickers, being as young as she was, probably would not have made it even that long without you taking her in. And i'm sure she appreciated the love and the companionship she found from you and your family of pets and people. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-590554 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:42:40 +0000 Britanii 590554@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Almost the exact same thing happened to me yesterday. My kitten was a teeny black 9-week old baby. She was the runt of her litter. I had the recliner back and the leg rest up, and even though I looked under it to check for her there, I didn't see her. Maybe she was in the shadows, or maybe she was really fast and managed to run in behind it within a few seconds, but... I put down the leg rest, and noticed that it was harder to put down than usual, but thought nothing much of it.<br /> A few minutes later, I noticed a tail sticking out from behind the couch, and knelt down to play with Luna, my kitten. She didn't move when I talked to her, which was weird, but I thought she was just being shy, like she was when we first got her. I cupped my hand under her to pull her out, and when I did, she was stiff. The I noticed the smell.</p> <p>I crushed my poor kitten. She was just a little baby cat. So I know exactly how you feel. I couldn't stop screaming for about 20 minutes, and I couldn't stop crying for a loooong while after that.</p> <p>After searching the internet, I've found that accidents - TRAGEDIES - like these with these reclining chairs are far too common. We have to do something to make people aware of how dangerous they are. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-472083 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:47:00 +0000 iliketea 472083@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Sad :( It is not your fault it was accident; and it happens. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-471905 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:39:02 +0000 rainingwolf 471905@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thanks for the warning, Marnet. These people should be banned from even owning a computer! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-471843 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:09:51 +0000 Marnet 471843@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>REPORTED TO KITTEN MASTER</p> <p>More embedded spamming replies folks. Don't fall for the bait from the bad guys!!! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-415617 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:57:31 +0000 sharbimillionaire 415617@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Joey!</p> <p>I couldn't properly read your post because it hurt so much. But sometimes terrible things happen. They've happened to me too. And to others.</p> <p>Stay strong, joey. I think that if there's such a thing as heaven, all our pet friends will be there waiting for us first - cavorting around, tripping us up in their excitement to see us.</p> <p>You're a good person. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-415501 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:20:32 +0000 Nikolet 415501@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Joey...I know exactly how you feel. I had a little kitten named Montecore (Monty for short). I was doing laundry and I realized that I had something in the dryer that needed to be taken out. I am not sure how or when, but while I was rummaging through the clothes Monty must have been curious (he followed me around everywhere curiously examining) and he must have jumped into the dryer. It wasn't till later that my boyfriend asked what I was drying because it was very loud. As I was searching for the object making so much noise I saw my poor little Monty laying lifeless. It tore me apart. I cried nonstop for hours. My boyfriend had to take him out. I said a little goodbye through streams of tears. I felt like it was my fault -- how did I not realize?? It has been hard getting over that (happened very recently). He was like my little baby. Just know that it does get better - and if you loved that cat then they know that too. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412999 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:15:53 +0000 CSBM 412999@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>i'm sorry this happened. it was a tragic accident, nothing more...forgive yourself, please... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412993 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:47:21 +0000 WillowandWindismom 412993@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Joey, you know that you can come here and talk about this whenever you need to. We all feel so badly and will be here for you. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412941 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:18:38 +0000 Joey 412941@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thank you, your responses have really helped me. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412881 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:55:48 +0000 Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 412881@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Joey, I am so sorry. It was an accident. Snickers knew great love, she was lucky you took her in. She would not have survived long outside. I know these are only words and cannot make your pain go away. {{{HUGS}}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412853 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:08:57 +0000 Karenopa 412853@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh Joey....yours is a heartbreaking story and I believe that God already had a plan for little Snickers before you met her and that you were chosen to show her how to love and trust before she could be ready for God's plan. I think these terrible accidents can have no other explanation and you should feel very good about yourself for the love and patience you gave to your little Angel. Please don't be too hard on yourself. Your short time with her was magical and your love changed a very wild, frightened, little kitten. That makes you very special. ((((Joey)))) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412815 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:12:11 +0000 Lily 412815@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I am so sorry for your loss. There are hardly words to express it. I know that you are beating yourself up and that this going to hurt for a very long time. But time does help and the others are right. For the kitten this was all over in a moment now it is only you that hurts. Forgive yourself and trust God to bring good out of this tragedy. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412804 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:42:06 +0000 SylMiaFelixMomma 412804@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Sorry for your loss, Joey. It was an accident and God and Snickers know this now. Grieve for your kitten but know that in the short time she was with you, she knew love. Hug your other cats today. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412763 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:36:21 +0000 katthays 412763@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I am so sorry for your loss....it was an accident, and accidents do happen, and it was perhaps meant to be that you had her for such a short time. I understand how badly you feel, but I pray you can forgive yourself and move on to love another kitty. Snickers had love, and that is what is important. Sending you hugs [[[[Joey]]]] </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412748 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:11:31 +0000 Jetta and Boo Boo's Mom 412748@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh Joey my heart breaks for you. You did a lot for that little life. You gave her a chance by working to bring her inside and that is a good thing. Yes, she is at the bridge and someday you will see her and cuddle with her and she will let you know it is all okay. Your Snickers loves you as much as you love her. Praying for you that your pain will ease soon. Go at your own pace. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412746 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:01:52 +0000 jeankit 412746@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Aww, so sorry about Snickers...your little kitten is at the rainbow bridge playing with other special kitcats who are now there. Someday to see you again too! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412726 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:27:02 +0000 gini 412726@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Joey, I'm really really sorry for your loss. Know that this is not your fault and accidents do happen. It is a very sad day to lose a dear kitten. Snickers knew that you loved her and she is very lucky to have had you for an owner for the time that she did. She is over the rainbow bridge now having a wonderful times in the fields. Thank you for sharing your story with us. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412725 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:25:33 +0000 Kilroy 412725@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Joey, I'm so sorry this happened, but the others are right, it was an accident and you shouldn't beat yourself up. I hope that someday you'll find another kitten to love and be loved by.</p> <p>{{{Joey}}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412710 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:10:01 +0000 WillowandWindismom 412710@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Joey, this was heartbreaking to read. For Snickers but also for you because I can just sense the pain and grief that you are experiencing. And guilt. But as the others have said, it was a terrible accident and certainly not anything that you could have imagined happening. Kittens are so inquisitive and it can sometimes lead to a very tragic and sad ending. But it was an accident. Of course you wish that it had never happened. It did, and you are not to blame. </p> <p>Something valuable has come out of this, as well. You have reminded all of us to be more mindful in watching out for our little kittens because they can get into dangerous spots and situations. </p> <p>I hope that in time another little kitten will find its way into your heart. You will never forget little Snickers. And although her life was short, she knew that she was well loved. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412694 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:28:22 +0000 JoanfromNewJersey 412694@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm so very sorry Joey. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412691 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:01:03 +0000 AV 412691@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>.... I'm so sorry for your loss..... accidents happen, and though they are hard to bare, it was exactly that - an accident. Prayers and white lights for you, and know that your little Shilo is happy over the bridge, with so many others that were loved and lost....... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412690 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:59:32 +0000 Annie R 412690@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>(((Joey))) I am so sorry this happened to Snickers and to you, but I hope it doesn't keep you from finding another kitty in the future. Snickers knows you loved her, it would honor her for you to pass that on.... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412688 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:55:50 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 412688@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>What a terrible thing to happen Joey, I'm so very, very sorry. Eleniki is right, I'm sure Snickers knew nothing about it. She'll be playing happily now at Rainbow Bridge, the place where our pets go when they die, and she'll be there waiting for you when it's your time to pass. Please try not to beat yourself up about it, I know that's easier said than done. We do have others TDKers who have lost their cats in similar tragic circumstances, one was reversed over and another was killed in a dryer. Sadly accidents do happen, but this wasn't your fault. I hope you can find another cat or kitten to love sometime in the future. {{{hugs}}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412663 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:04:09 +0000 eleniki 412663@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh Joey I am so sorry that this happened. So sorry for snickers (what a lovely name) and for you as well. I have a computer chair on wheels, and sumi loves to lie right at the base of one of the wheels, so I am always aware of that, and ultra careful to pick her up before I move out of the chair. Reading your post will make me even more watchful of her. If it is any comfort at all, it was better she died immediately, and had no pain. But I know it must be so very hard for you. It was not your fault. It was a horrible accident. You loved her and you meant only the best for her, and it sounds like you cared for her so well. Comforting thoughts to you. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/18893#post-412659 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:56:57 +0000 Joey 412659@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Sorry if this is poorly written, I just had to write it down.</p> <p> Well, it all started about 2 weeks ago. I went into my backyard and saw a cute little black kitten. At once I knew I had to have it. My Mom said absolutely no, being we already had 2 cats and a dog.<br /> That didn't stop me though. I was going to catch the Kitten, and at least give it to a good family. The problem was the Kitten was really skittish. Every time I got near it would run away. The first thing I noticed was how vocal it was. It would just stay about 10 feet away from me, and meow meow meow.<br /> Finally I got to the point where I could pet it, and I made the mistake of trying to pick it up. It clawed its way out and ran away. I just took this as a minor set back, and kept up with my constant barrage of taming. One thing that was a set back was my dog getting out and treeing the kitten. I was really scared for the Kitten, but it always managed to get down. Finally one day it was sitting on a low branch. I crept up and started petting it. It was purring and I attempted to pick it up. The Kitten struggled, but finally got comfortable. I took it to my Mom, and of course she started loving it. She told me we could keep it inside, I knew then that we were going to keep it.<br /> The Kitten was scared at first and hid under the couch, but slowly it got used to us. It would come out and love us. It would chase my other cats around, which they did not like. I was in love, and so was my family. It would sleep in my bed, and always wanted to be loved. If you didn't love it, it would protest loudly with its loud meooooowwww.<br /> My Mom went and got its first check up, and the Vet said it was healthy little 1 pound 12 oz. girl. I decided to name her Snickers. My little Snickers. I was so excited about the life it would spend with us. I was always scared about hurting it, because it was so small and fragile. It was about 7 weeks old.<br /> Well one day I was sitting in the recliner. I was playing with Snickers. She was chasing my foot. My Mom asked me to get the boxes next to the recliner. The ones she had told me to take out 2 days ago, but me being lazy had said I'll do it later. I leaned over, and attempted to pick up the box. The box was pretty heavy, so I leaned over all the way. The recliner I guess lifted up at the wood base part.<br /> I was always nervous about the recliner and the kitten. When I heard my other cat meow near the door, I thought it was Snickers. I was like "Where's Snickers?". I knew I was just being paranoid, but I actually couldn't see her.<br /> Then I noticed the a smell ... things sorta got bad from there. I got up out of the recliner. Look in the recliner from underneath, and didn't see Snickers. Then I looked at the ground. Blood.<br /> I started freaking. I circled the recliner, and saw the tail. The tail sticking out from underneath the wooden base. By then my Dad had gotten up. I flipped the recliner over. There was my little kitten. Snickers. Dead. Broken.<br /> I just stood there. Horrified at what I had done. I got closer, and felt her for a heart beat. No. She was dead. My little angle, Snickers. Brutally killed by my own stupidity.<br /> We buried her in my back yard. I picked a spot right next to the tree where I had tamed her. I had earned her trust. Loved her. Killed her. I picked up her limp body and kissed her. I told her I would miss her, and I was sorry. I put her in the ground and covered her up. My little angle, in the ground.<br /> It has only been 2 days since then. I really haven't stopped crying. I feel so horrible. I think about the long life she could have had, and how it was all cut short. I don't exactly blame myself, but I wish it would have never happened.<br /> I just keep having the memory of her dead body when I flipped over that dreaded recliner. Thinking if only I had know. I would still have her. I love you Snickers, and I will never forget you. I also don't think I will ever be the same.<br /> For all the people out there, I just hope you will be careful with your kitten. Love them as much as you can. God works in mysterious ways, I just hope he has a purpose for what has happened to me. </p>