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Tried to save a kitten
This is Chance (will load her picture to my album in case you have the "improved" forum and can not see it). She was in my custody from 1:05 PM this afternoon until 2:30 PM. I named her as we rode in the car.
Chance was found in our outdoor garden center at Lowe's. The folks out there put her in a box with some straw. She did not try to escape, barely lifted her head, took a little water. I'm not sure how long they had her, might have been a couple hours. They did try calling the local rescues, but no one called back.
I said I'd take her to my vet, Dr Bennett, to get a look-see, would also take her home. Called the office and they said they could see her right away.
Chance weighed in at 2.28 pounds, age estimated at 2 months. Overall, she looked good, a little anemic, but negative for FIV and FeLeuk. She did not shy away from being petted, but after a thorough exam, Doc B thought she had head trauma. The neurological exam was not positive.
I picked Chance up to cuddle her a bit while deciding what to do. She had a seizure, which helped me decide the best course was to give her the Final Kindness.
We had her wrapped up in a towel at the vet's office, with a rubber glove full of warm water. She moved her paws and flicked her ears a little, but as Doc Bennett said, "She's in there, but not really there anymore."
I had to try.
Miss Chance will be cremated and her cremains will return here.
Chance, her short life is why I support the efforts to reduce feral populations by trap, neuter, assess (for possible adoption or return to a managed colony), and urge everyone to spay or neuter their pets to reduce other sources of too many kittens and puppies.
Chance was found in our outdoor garden center at Lowe's. The folks out there put her in a box with some straw. She did not try to escape, barely lifted her head, took a little water. I'm not sure how long they had her, might have been a couple hours. They did try calling the local rescues, but no one called back.
I said I'd take her to my vet, Dr Bennett, to get a look-see, would also take her home. Called the office and they said they could see her right away.
Chance weighed in at 2.28 pounds, age estimated at 2 months. Overall, she looked good, a little anemic, but negative for FIV and FeLeuk. She did not shy away from being petted, but after a thorough exam, Doc B thought she had head trauma. The neurological exam was not positive.
I picked Chance up to cuddle her a bit while deciding what to do. She had a seizure, which helped me decide the best course was to give her the Final Kindness.
We had her wrapped up in a towel at the vet's office, with a rubber glove full of warm water. She moved her paws and flicked her ears a little, but as Doc Bennett said, "She's in there, but not really there anymore."
I had to try.
Miss Chance will be cremated and her cremains will return here.
Chance, her short life is why I support the efforts to reduce feral populations by trap, neuter, assess (for possible adoption or return to a managed colony), and urge everyone to spay or neuter their pets to reduce other sources of too many kittens and puppies.
Friend , net is sooo sad today.All I see are bad news with cats.You are an angel,bless you.Im crying again - just left face and there the dark cloud was all over...Hugs
Hey Pip.
I can tell by looking at that baby that she's a beauty inside and out.
She looks happy, peaceful. I suspect that's from knowing that you're taking care of her as she feels your souls touching. My sister has sudden onset alzheimers and one day I was speaking to my wife, I was at a peak of sadness, and I asked her how could I bear it when Melissa no longer knows who I am. She said "Your souls will know".
Comfort.
Blessings to you for the comfort you give.
Melinda
I can tell by looking at that baby that she's a beauty inside and out.
She looks happy, peaceful. I suspect that's from knowing that you're taking care of her as she feels your souls touching. My sister has sudden onset alzheimers and one day I was speaking to my wife, I was at a peak of sadness, and I asked her how could I bear it when Melissa no longer knows who I am. She said "Your souls will know".
Comfort.
Blessings to you for the comfort you give.
Melinda
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Chance is home, took a picture in the yard as she was a feral kitten. (Will post in my album.) Her "urn" is a handmade oak box that the crematory gets from a local craftsman. The second picture I'll post is the print of her tiny paw the vet tech made. Doc Bennett included a sympathy card, thanking me for trying to help her.
I am so sorry Pip, you tried and you cared thats what counts...I've recently gotten into rescuing stray kittens and moms here with another lady, currently have 5 babies abt 8 weeks old, momma had to go to the shelter today I had her for 10 days and couldn't get her to stop attacking me when I went near her, they will 'assess' her and see if she is adoptable or not, they have to keep her on watch for a 10 day period due to her breaking my skin in several bites...so we wait and see her outcome....bless your dear little heart Chance....too bad you didn't have a decent one :(
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I couldn't see the photo but could from your album, yes she was a very pretty little one...RIP baby
I couldn't see the photo but could from your album, yes she was a very pretty little one...RIP baby
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