Still fostering kittens, had a bad day today, graphic words after nice pictures
Some of my past foster kittens, I still have the black mama (working on getting her non feral, she lets me now pet her without hissing) and I have one of her black kittens who is finally healthy and will hopefully find a home soon. The pictures have nothing to do with the kitten in the bottom post. I didn't get a picture of him, though maybe I should have for proof.
So today I had a bad day. Don't read if you can't handle more description as it does get bad. I had to call who I volenteer for, as a guy who we've saved over 80 cats/kittens from had more. I did get a few a few days ago. He messaged me saying he had a cat with a broken back. Once I got a hold of her she said I could get the cat and we would most likely have to put it down. (I had to get her permission as I don't have the funds myself)
So went there and got the cat. He was already in a carrier for me to take. It was a kitten around 5 to 6 months old. I did take him to the vet. Unfortunately the poor kitten was dragging himself around. The vet said he was like that for way more then 5 days(the guy said it was like that 5 days ago. I was *** since when I was there he didn't mention it or show it to me.) He had zero feeling in his legs, and number two all around his bum and legs. The vet also said he most likely was filled with fluid as his tummy was way to large. It was decided putting him down was the best thing for him. The cost was more then 200. (The person I foster for covered it)
I just feel so bad for the kitten. The guy claims to love cats yet left the poor thing. We do not have an animal control, and he was reported before but as far as I know nothing became of it. Most of the time those reports just go ignored unless you have proof, but most of his cats hide when strangers are around. I didn't think to take a picture since I was just trying to hurry and get the kitten to the vet. The guy feeds feral cats so he doesn't help with any payment or take them to the vets since quote "They aren't my cats". I'm just glad the little guy isn't in pain anymore.
@ShellyZz I am so sorry you had a bad day. It seemed to be so much for anyone to see for themselves first hand much less experience. You are so strong and resilient. What you’re doing is praiseworthy and I admire you.
I am still in awe when I read that the vet said the kitten was way more than five days hurt and saddened to know that the guy didn’t inform you nor did anything before to help. I can only imagine how overwhelmed with emotions you felt when you came to know this. Feeling bad for the kitten is absolutely a valid response and anyone would feel this way. Also, knowing the outcome of what happened to the kitten is also something that will impact anyone. How are you keeping after experiencing all of this?
Also, I must thank you for your update and express my gratitude that the world has people like you in it. Thank you for taking the time, patience and consideration to do for all these for these lovely animals. It takes a lot from a person not only mentally but emotionally and physically as well, especially when they come across uneasy situations like this. I’m glad you were able to share this with us and know that you make the world a better place. 💓
I lived on a farm for ten years and took care of about nine cats and nine dogs. I also took care of several feral barn cats and their kittens. I would take the kittens into the house to get them litter box trained and socialized and then find good homes for them. I trapped several of the feral cats also. Mackerel works very well for this!
It takes a lot of lot of work and a person with a big heart to properly care for animals. If you love them, it comes easy for you. It hurts us to see them hurting. I'm so sorry you had to go through this today. I really appreciate you for being kind caring and strong to see that the little kitten isn't suffering any longer. This is really tough to go through and process 💔
That guy sounds like he's very much overdue for a visit from animal control!
My heart goes out to you. It's been 15 years since I lost my fur babies 💔❤️🩹 It was a divorce and my ex got the farm. I was only able to take 2 of them with me and they have passed away ❤️🩹🌈 I still think about them and even dream about them.
Sending you love and big hugs 🫂💗🫂
@ShellyZz
I'm sorry to hear of the little guy. You have a big heart for trying to give the little fur one a chance, regardless of his circumstances. I hope you know you did what you could while the little kitty was in your care & hope you take self care. A loss is a loss. :(