I'm so sorry. This one really got to me. I feel for you...
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kitten not feeding or pooing properly
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I was really sad when I read your post. I rescued my kitten around the same time as you, so I know how you feel. I was always scared as well. It's so hard when they are so tiny. I'm so sorry your kitten didn't make it. I'm devastated that the vet could've messed up that badly. When it's something out of your control and you have to rely on an expert, it's so frustrating when even they don't know what they're doing and you're paying them. You really shouldn't be harsh on yourself though. You guys tried so hard to save him and you really did all that you could have done. In your situation, I would have done the same. You really did have good intentions and I'm sure the kitten knows it. The world really do need more kind people like you. *hugs*
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Thank you all for your kind thoughts and words I never realised how many lovely caring people are out there.
Jcat please dont feel bad I would have taken him in the end I couldnt watch it happen again like i did with his two siblings. I was so glad to have found this site and they advice i was given by everyone, was so helpful and made me feel like I had someone to turn to for advice because I was so scared of what was happeneing and if I was doing things right. I am so grateful to eveyone who tried to help me.
We are both horrifide about what happened at the vets yesterday I still cant believe what he did to my baby kitten and the pain he put him through. The lack of care and attention to animals out here is just awful. That is the only thing I dont like about living here. you see it nearly every day.
I really fell in love with my little Pumpkin, i called him that because he was the same colour , he had the biggest eyes I had ever seen, just beautiful.) I thought he was a girl (from the first vet). I miss him very much I will never forget him. i spent every moment trying so hard to keep him alive I realise now how hard it really is.We enjoyed every moment with him but I did worry though about every sound he made.
I brought him home and we burried him with his 2 siblings in our garden. The vet wanted me to leave him there but I said no im taking him home.
I am in bits at the moment and feel like I did something wrong . I just wish I had held him to the end. I will never forget his litle face when I spoke to him he used to rub his nose up against my face and purr I really thought he was going to make it.
Thank you all again it has really helped me by writing about how i feel xx -
Sue, please come back here and talk about Pumpkin whenever you want to. Most of us here have lost cats and kittens and we understand how in just a short while, they can become so precious. You did nothing wrong. Even if the rest of the litter had not already died, even if he'd received the best veterinary care in the most developed country in the world, the terribly sad truth is that 20% to 40% of all orphaned and abandoned kittens die. The odds are stacked against them from the start once they no longer have a mum, and these little ones are so fragile. But at least Pumpkin was loved and cherished while he was with you. Think of all the love and comfort you gave him, and how he obviously knew and loved you right back. {{{{HUGS}}}}
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I am so so sorry for your loss. You did everything you could and this wasn't your fault. Your little pumpkin knew how much you loved him and he'll remember you when you meet him in the next life.
Posted 6 months ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
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I also feel that little Pumpkin is so lucky to have met you. Even though he lived a short life, he still got to feel the love and care that you had provided for him. You guys were always there and you really fought for him. I'm sure not to many cats out there were lucky enough to have found someone who fought so hard for their survival. Whenever he purred, he probably wanted to say thank you and wanted to let you know that he loved you too. I'm sure you guys will meet again one day.
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