nechee Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Patches has made her way over the Rainbow Bridge. I took her to the vets for her shots and she had managed to get her carrier opened and jumped out of it and ran. RIght into the path of a moving car. There was nothing the vet could do for her, she was gone when I carried her into the office. Thank goodness my kids were not there to witness that. Although, trying to explain to a 5 year old, who just lost his great grandmother two weeks ago, where his cat is was very hard to do. My daughters were afraid of Patches so they are alright about it, but my 5 year old took it very hard. He still thinks the vet is going to make her all better and that I am just kidding that she is not coming back. I still don't know how she managed to get the carrier opened, I know it was closed tight when I put her in the van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 So sorry about your cat Kathie.I don't know what else to say but sending positive vibes your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Oh how sad Kathi. Poor kitty. Yes, way too young and too scared as well. Very very sad. And traumatic too. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalygirl Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Oh no, I'm so sorry about your kitty, how very tragic. Not much I can say, but sending hugs to you and your family <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Oh, Kathie ... how hard for you and your son. If I may offer a suggestion ... when my niece's grandfather died, she was about 5, and had a hard time figuring out where Grandpa had gone. She knew the "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, how I wonder who you are" song. My sister took her outside one evening and told her that Grandpa had gone to live on a star, where he could look down and see her every night. It took about 20 seconds for her to point toward the heavens and shout, "There he is! He's twinkling at me!" For a while she insisted that the curtains in her room be open at night so Grandpa could see her. My sister said she only asked when they were going to visit him once. She must have figured out her own answer as to why he could go to the stars but she couldn't. Kids are pretty resilient. <_< Your son might accept that his kitty went to live on a star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa_F Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Kathie, I'm truly sorry to hear about the loss of your fur-kid. Sending mini hugs your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eglefther Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 So sorry to hear about your furbaby. Sending positive thoughts and hugs to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Omg, I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Oh, Kathie, that's so hard! {{{BIG HUGS}}} for you & your family. I LOVE the star theory, though. Do tell your son abut the Rainbow Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Very sorry to hear about Patches! Hope your son will find some sort of understanding soon. Hugs to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chellebelle Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss, and the terrible way it came about!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Oh how awful! I would be devastated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Kathie, I am so sorry. {{{hugs}}} for you and son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Oh, dear, I am SO sorry! And what a trauma for you, too! I hope your little one accepts the loss. The star story might work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I am sorry to hear of your loss. The star tale sounds like a nice one for your son. Hugs to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nechee Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 I think the star story would work wonderfully. I am going to try that with him. He still insists that his great grandmother has gone on a trip and she will be back. Hopefully the star story would work for her passing too. Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers. It was horrible to watch, but at least she did not suffer. I just know that carrier was closed tight though. She was too young. Only a few months old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debra Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Oh I am so sorry this has happened to you, maybe you could find two stars very close together and say they are there together. Cheers Debra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eveningstargazer Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I am so sorry. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntDee Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 How awful for this to happen. Two deaths is so short a time is a lot for a 5 year old to deal with. My Dad died at 88 years of age and at night when I walk the dog, I look up to the sky at the beautiful stars and say. "HI Dad, Love you." I think it will help you son too. Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I had to reply again. Kathie, it must have been just awful for you to witness that. You deserve a really (((((BIG HUG))))). This is no comparison but one day I was sitting in the car downtown waiting for Chelsea to come out. There was a seagull just walking along, picking up stuff. I was thinking about what the bird was thinking. I was tired and bored. It walked off the curb into the street and not one but two cars hit this poor bird. I was shaken. So if I was shaken by a seagull, I can totally empathize as to how you are feeling right now. Come here... (((((((Another Big Hug))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaturemaid Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hi Kathie Im so sorry about your furbaby....its so sad take care and give your little boy a hug for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'm so sorry, sending you lots of big hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Sorry to hear about your furr baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I am soooo sorry to hear about Patches and can't really find words but am sending you and your family hugs! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana M. Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 That is so heart breaking! Wasn't Patches featured in the "Critter's Corner" several months ago? Such a sweet little kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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