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I'm very upset

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  • Started 3 years ago by Elene_YorkPA_7/21
  • Latest reply from Karenopa
  1. It has been one week since I had to help Tucker cross to the Bridge. Just getting to the point of accepting and feeling like I can handle anything. This morning I found out I can't. I am sick to my stomach and my heart is aching because two little starving kittens came to my patio for the food less than one hour ago. Adorable, one dark calico and another orangie. As I type this the calico just came back to the bowl because I refilled it. She is eating like she hasn't had food in days. She just ran because my Chester knocked my wireless mouse to the floor with a crash. Right now they are under my house where I created a small doorway to the crawl space where I put warm bedding boxes. If they stay there I will be able to catch them fairly soon, but what in heavens name am I going to do with them. I am just sick, and asking God why he is doing this to me.

    I am in pain 24/7 and getting adjusted to it, but for the past few weeks the pain has been very intense and now I have to deal with two more babies. I could just scream. I am cursing the people that allow their cats to roam and the people who abandon and toss away these poor creatures.

    Sorry friends, but I am just in a really bad state right this minute. Don't know how much more of this I can take. There really needs to be laws that force people to keep their pets indoors or on leashes. No cat should be allowed outside unless in an enclosure or on a halter and leash. No cat or dog should be allowed that isn't neutered, unless they are a true certified licensed breeder. I could go on and on - crying right now because there are so many stupid, uncaring people in this world.

    Posted 3 years ago by Elene_YorkPA_7/21 #

  2. Oh dear, Elene, you are a angel because you care for everyone. Be blessed because of it. But you have chosen(?) a never-ending task, don't let it crush you. Try to reach out in your neighborhood too, there must be kind animal lovers somewhere. Don't wear yourself out.

    {{{{{BIG warm HUGS}}}}}

    Posted 3 years ago by miu #

  3. Elene, my heart goes out to you and my thoughts are with you. What you do for these kitties is amazing. People like you are truely angels. Take care of yourself dear lady. We are always here for you. I wish there was more that I could do to help. But I send prayers, positive thoughts and energy to you..

    {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

    Posted 3 years ago by Crazycatman - CA #

  4. Elene you are an amazing lady. Prayers purrs and headbonks to you.

    Posted 3 years ago by angel #

  5. Oh Elene, wish I could be there to help. Please know that you are one of the blessed ones, but it is not meant that you should break yourself trying to help all the lost babies out there. I truly believe that the lord watches over all of his creatures and while he hopes that we can help him in his task, he knows that we can't do everything. So those we can't he takes in his hands, and lovingly helps them to whatever is in store for them. Please be comforted that he knows you are doing the best you can. I pray that your pain is relieved and that the lord's hand on your shoulder will help you to get through this new ordeal. Many loving hugs from Molly and me.

    Posted 3 years ago by paulajeanne #

  6. Elene, you have every right to feel overwhelmed. You have taken on more than your share of rescuing furry babies. I think I know now why the hobos of the early 20th century used the symbol of a cat drawn on a fence post or sidewalk to let others on the road know that a kind lady lives in the house. Maybe Tucker and all the others you've helped have marked your house in the same way. You are a kind lady, Elene!

    Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

  7. Elene, I can't anything more than those above have said, I truly believe that animals tell each other where a kind soul lives. They don't understand that it can overwhelm us, they just know where they won't be in harm's way.

    Posted 3 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

  8. Oh Elene, {{{{{{big hugs}}}}}}}} I understand about having to help babies over the bridge and then being inundated with more of them. That is one of the main reasons I left the rescue group I was with... You are walking a hard path, especially for one who is ill, but you are a great person

    Posted 3 years ago by TheKnittingNinja #

  9. Elene..God Bless you sweetie..I too am sometimes overwhelmed completely by the thoughtlessness of people in our world today. It's moments like that when I need to be with people I know are just the opposite. {{{Hug}}} We instinctively come here and reach out for our strength. You're such a wonderful, caring, special lady and I wish everyone in the world could care as much as you and I and our TDK family does. We can only pray, and pass out the kitty food to the best of our ability. Sending you my love and energy that you'll be able smile today...Try to do something really nice..Just for You!

    Posted 3 years ago by Karenopa #

  10. I'm so sorry you are having a hard time right now.We can only do the best we can,please take care of yourself. You are an amazing lady. (((HUGS)))

    Posted 3 years ago by Buttercup #

  11. Elene...{{hugs}}...what people like you and Susie do is truly amazing. Just as we hope there is a special hell for the cruel and evil people of this world, there should be a special heaven for those as selfless as you. Please try not to feel overwhelmed, just take one day at a time and vent here whenever you need to. I will pray for you to feel stronger.

    Posted 3 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #

  12. dear elene - please know that the Good Lord knows of all the sacrifices you have made for the poor innocent kitties that you have rescued and helped. the Good Lord will reward you with many blessings in time. please take care of yourself first, when you feel stronger, then you will be able to offer help to the little ones. i think you are an angel on earth, to do all that you do for the homeless kitties of your neighborhood. i wish there was someway i could help you, i would be there in a quick n.y. minute. i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, that you recover your health and feel well soon.
    with my very best wishes to you and yours...bobby - nyc

    Posted 3 years ago by poochi7 #

  13. Elene...I'm soooo right beside you on your Pain & Anger. Not an hour goes by in the day that I don't feel the same way. I keep asking myself when is it all going to stop...& then another one or 2 in your case & another 4 in mine comes along & we feel overwhelmed again. I wish there was more I could do to help,but,unfortunately,you & I are pretty much in the same boat. I'm here tho to let you know I DO understand how your feeling. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

    Posted 3 years ago by feral #

  14. I echo what all have said here. Elene, God knows you are a saving grace to these kitties and so he keeps sending the lost ones to you knowing you will find the strength to keep on caring and helping them. You definitely are in God's graces as well as St. Francis. I understand you feel overwhelmed at the moment. Take care of yourself and do what you can. Take care. Sending you lots of hugs and purrs.

    Posted 3 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #

  15. Thank you all - This morning I was more upset than I've been in awhile. I just couldn't believe my eyes when I saw two babes not more than 12 weeks old. As I was reading your good wishes I looked out the window, and there they were again, but this time with what I'm certain is their mother. I've seen her at the feeding bowl off and on over the last two or three months. She is a orange tuxie and no more than a kitten herself. When I first spotted her, just at the beginning winter, I was planning to trap her. She was just too elusive, maybe she stopped coming because she had her kittens and only came at night. Anyway, they seem to be going under my house today so that will make catching them a little easier. Now I will have to catch momma cat to get her tested and spayed too.

    I am feeling better after taking a long winter's nap this afternoon. I think I got overly upset because I was just getting to where I thought my outside situation was stable. I have neutered 33 cats from out there in the past 3 years and hoped for no more because I'm tired of being heartsick. I just wanted a quiet life of gardening and feeding the birds, but God sure had other ideas.

    Again, thank you all for listening and sending me the hugs and good advice. I know we aren't sent more than we can handle, but I think I am tired of the continuous testing.

    Posted 3 years ago by Elene_YorkPA_7/21 #

  16. We are here for you Elene, as you know. God knows you have had more than your share to handle these last couple of years. I send love and hugs, and prayers that you will do what you need to do to the best of your ability. You have been singled out as a safe house, I think. God always gives us more than we can handle, yet somehow we do. I understand about the testing. Keep us posted and love, hugs and purrs, Lynn

    Posted 3 years ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #

  17. This breaks my heart...you have done amazing things for so many angels. When we lived in PA, we had woods in our back yard and I swear that people just dumped their kitties in the woods. That is how we took in 8 in just a year and found homes for 3 more. It is so very hard but I think that they seem to know where to go. I've always said that those who love homeless cats must have a sign on our doors , only visible to cats, that say "all kitties welcome"! God Bless you and may help and comfort come your way. I wish I still lived near you in PA to lend a hand.

    Posted 3 years ago by Tigerlilly #

  18. Elene..I'm so glad to hear you took a nap...Good Lord it's no wonder you're so tired...33 cats in 3 yrs. and that's just the spay/neuter. All the care and feeding you've given is really amazing. I know it's not just the work either that is exhausting..so much of it comes from the worry, uncertainty and dissappointments too. I for one am very proud of you and will continue to pray for your strength, peace and goodwill. I'll pray that others will be kinder to their animals and I'll pray that better laws will be passed and that tomorrow will be a much brighter day for my friend Elene. {{{Hugs}}}

    Posted 3 years ago by Karenopa #

  19. Elene, I wish for God's healing hands to touch you to make you strong!

    Posted 3 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 #

  20. Elene, I can't say much more than what everybody else has already said. Bless you for taking care of the kitties that have been abandoned. I hope you are feeling better and I'm praying for you. ((hugs))

    Posted 3 years ago by HuddysMama #


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