My friend's kitten suddenly died

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Myles

boycott idaho- potatoes.

Purred: Mon Jun 28, '10 5:01pm PST


	And I'm having such a hard time comforting him. A few other reasonably bad things happened to him all at once, and..as pathetic as this is..I was hoping you guys would have some suggestions on how to properly comfort him without going overboard? Despite going through petloss myself, this is difficult. The kitten was very young, just over a week or so. He was doing a great job with it (the mother was killed, struck by a car I believe?) up until earlier this afternoon where the baby suddenly died. The vet could do nothing to save it either. Even if you don't have anything to contribute, I appreciate anyone even reading this~

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Sky

Little Prissy- Timid Booty Girl

moderator

Purred: Mon Jun 28, '10 5:28pm PST


	OH MY purring healing purrs xoxooo

Myles

boycott idaho- potatoes.

Purred: Mon Jun 28, '10 5:39pm PST


	Thank you sky. Edited by author Mon Jun 28, '10 5:40pm PST

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~Purrcy ~- Meohmy

I AM- MARSHMELLOW CAT!

Purred: Mon Jun 28, '10 7:01pm PST


	So sorry to hear this. when you feed a baby that small, it is intense, and to lose the baby is heartbreaking - so sorry (hugs) to your friend and to you for being there for him.

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Ava 4 ever- Mommy's- Angel

Mommy's Angel

Purred: Mon Jun 28, '10 8:33pm PST


	I am so sorry........that kitty is an angel now and will remember his loving touch and how he tried to help...forever and ever.....

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Sally- ♥- Sweet Angel

Hmmm, what's in- that cabinet?

Purred: Tue Jun 29, '10 12:14am PST


	I'm so sorry for your friend's loss. The loss of a being that we care for, whether we've loved them for a week or 16 years, can so devastating. Sudden loss is especially traumatic, in my experience. Sending purrs of comfort to you and your friend. There are actual pet grief counselors that can help when someone is grieving. Here is a link to one as a resource for you and your friend: * C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline *

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Myles

boycott idaho- potatoes.

Purred: Tue Jun 29, '10 5:40am PST


	Purcy: Thank you for the kind words~ I never even interacted with it in person and am a mess over it! Ava: Thanks for the warm thoughts. I've been telling him that it's better she died with him alongside her rather than in a shelter or out on the street. Sally: I appreciate the link, and will pass it on. Thank you so much~

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Sinatra

Give me- attention!!!!!!

Purred: Tue Jun 29, '10 6:11am PST


	It is devastating to lose a kitten that young but there is nothing at all that could have been done to prevent it. Newborns are so very fickle, healthwise, and we don't know something is wrong until it's past the critical point. Your friend did all he could and because of him, that little kitten had love and friendship for the week that he was here. I hope your friend starts to feel better soon and he's lucky to have such a caring friend in his life.

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Alice Giroir- - ILM

Say it- Loud.....I\\\'m- Orange and- I\\\'m

Purred: Tue Jun 29, '10 6:45am PST


	Yes, babies that young can go very quickly, and even if it had been at the animal hospital the same thing could have happened. At least it was safe and cared for, and did not die due to neglect. Be there for your friend, and the hotline another CATSTER posted is a great idea. We have all lost furbabies, and no matter how long or short a time they owned us it always hurts. We send soft paw pats and our meowmy sends hugs to your friend. When he has gotten over his loss perhaps he would want to open his home and heart to another cat (or two). The New Orleans Kitties

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Delyte

I hate- thunderstorms!!

Purred: Tue Jun 29, '10 9:44am PST


	This is Delyte. Saddest purrs to you and your friend. They are right, the kitten knew that he was being loved and despite whatever physical problem took his little life, knew that you were there for him. It sounds callous but the best thing your friend could do, as soon as it can be done, is to save another kitten. The little kitten who died is now happy on the Rainbow Bridge, and will be even happier seeing that another little lost soul who might die from neglect will instead have a happy life. Your friend might want to get rid of the things from the deceased kitten and clean a bit, in case it was a contagious disease that took him, but when they are so young like that it is more often something they were born with. Literally they are born to be angels, but you can encourage your friend to get another to keep here on earth for a while. Such a sad thing to happen ....

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