It’s 5:21 a.m. and sometime in the night Baker stroked out and went to the Bridge. I don’t know if it was from the pain, a possible overlooked injury or the stress of the vet visits, tests and prodding but he is gone.
As I sat in the living room trying not to cry and getting ready for the day, I noticed Quincy was unable to sit down. She was in the middle of the floor with her butt high in the air?
When she continued to stay in this position, I went over to check on her. I touched her tail, she has a big lump in the middle and touching it makes her come unglued. Her third eyelid is folded over and she wants to be held, but I cannot hold her without her screaming- sigh…….I merge from one cat crisis to another. I am taking Scotty in for a neuter today so I will add one more kitten to the travel plans and do a drop-off of Quincy. I pray it is just a cat bite (though I can’t find one) and not something else that is worse than an upcoming abscess.
Sometimes, life just doesn’t make sense.
I have no clue what is going on with Quincy who is only 7 months old. I have the three Siamese girls who were so beaten upstairs and they are going into the vet on Monday. I guess if I didn’t want the heartache and the stress of handling so many abused kitties, I should have just bought some goldfish!
At any rate, I have a grave to dig if I can find a place on the grounds that isn’t flooded at the moment. We have fish in our pasture right now as the creek has grown into a river and flooded the land.
Please pray for Quince that this is an easy fix and not something dreadful. I grow weary of crisis modes and just wish God would send me some healthy kittens for a change-what a concept!
Please light a candle for Baker- for he’s Jeremy and Don’s kitty now.
We are so sorry about Baker…..no matter what, he was loved and that does matter. We are sending purrs to you and Quincy as well!
I am so very sorry… collecting tears and sending prayers.
Please accept my condolences for Baker. He deserved better, but at least he knew that you cared and were trying to help. And he’s no longer in pain. Best of luck to Quincy.
I am so sorry for you and Baker. I always have unanswered questions when this happens to me too. Just a thought tho, perhaps whatever was wrong started before he fell, and thats why he fell in the first place…..its hard to know because as a self preservation method in the wild they do not show pain until too late. Remember, they are lucky to have you, and they know that! You dont get the easy ones because the tough ones need you more! Thank you for all you do in the often thankless world of rescue!
I wish so much I could send a donation, being unemployed and feeding and caring for a revolving feral and house cat rescue leaves me scrambling for vet funds as well.
I am so very sorry. I truly wish I lived closer so I could actually physically help you out. You do so much for these precious kitties and every single one of them knows how much you love them and care about them. I am sending lots of prayers. Please remember to take care of yourself as well.
I am so sorry to hear about Baker, and hope you were able to get Quincy sorted. Life seems to have been rather hard on you all, I hope things will improve for you. Sending prayers and purrs.
PS not worried about winning the competition as I live overseas so postage would be too much.
I am so very sorry to hear about Baker’s going to the Bridge, but am happy that Baker is no longer in any pain and is running free through the catnip fields, chasing butterflies.
I hope the Baker shaped hole is soon filled with your memories.
Snuggles from 3 kats and a kwilter,
Anna (the mommy) in IL
So sorry. We were really hoping Baker was going to be fine. Mournfulll purrrrrss to you all.
So sorry to learn about Baker. We were hoping he would be able to have his surgery and be okay. Pawhugs.
So sorry about Baker. He knew he was loved; that matters a great deal. Run free, Baker!
Sending you and Quincy many gentle purrs.
Thank you for all you do for all the homeless and sick kitties.
We are so sad to hear about Baker, but at least he had a chance to know what it is like to be loved.
Love & Purrs,
Mom ML & KC
Pee Ess: We really liked what Heidi said in her comment (above)…
You dont get the easy ones because
the tough ones need you more!
Thank you for all you do in the
often thankless world of rescue!
That is so true.
Love & Purrs Again,
Mom ML & KC
I am so very, very sorry to hear about little Baker. We send you many purrs and lots of hugs.
We are sending healing purrs for Quince and we are so sorry about sweet little Baker going to the bridge. Comforting purrs and hugs
We are jsut heart broken for you and Baby Baker. Please accept our sincere condolences.
With many purrs for you: you are a special kind of person to be doing all this and the world is a better place because of you, and the pain you are having to bear – because you love those who need help x
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Baker. He knows you loved and cared for him.
Hugs and headbutts from our Casa to yours. We’ll keep Baker and Quincy (and you) in our prayers.
I am so very sorry about Baby Baker. At least he knew that you loved him and were trying to help. Herman sends healing purrs to Quincy and I hope and pray that it is something easily fixed.
Just wanted to let you know that we are very sorry to hear about Baker. Our thoughts are with you.