of the necropsy report shows me all I need to know. In researching this virus, I read that usually the kittens/cats are riddled with lesions inside. In my case, one lesion and one lesion alone was found inside of each kitten that’s how strong a strain this is.
No more looking back, beating myself up or asking why. It’s time to move forward but it is going to be strange to not rescue for awhile. It has become such second-nature to me.
There is a group of women I know, they call themselves the CL Posse. They rescue off of CL kittens and cats in need. I was one of the people on their list to take the worst case kittens. I called last night and spoke to Clara about taking my name off the list. We must have talked for hours. She is 89 years young. She started rescueing when she was 16. She stopped at 70- but she is active on taking these kittens and cats at risk away from the clueless and putting them with people who actually have brains (as she put it). I told her I would be available only for advice until further notice if they need me.
Agreed – no more beating yourself up. There is nothing much you can do when faced with this but move forward. Sounds like Clara is who we all want to “grow up” to be….glad you spoke to her and hope it helped you.
Impressive bug, in a morbid sort of way.
We’re with Random Felines. There’s no point or reason to beat yourself up over this. Just do what you can in an advisory capacity, and move on.
I think the Lee County Clowder’s advice, given in yesterday’s remarks, was good: you may have to rescue only those cats who cross your path, like the Daily Dose of Dogs. Or you can choose to help just the worst cases. In any case, you may have to be selective in who you take in.
But I’m sure you’ll make the decision that’s right for you, regardless. I hope you won’t stop blogging in the meantime.
Wiki’s mortality rate for FPV is frightening & should give anyone a reason to pause. I’m heartened that you’ll take time to gather yourself again. And, selfishly, hope you continue to blog. In my small world, I get great joy out of being part of a TNR team. True, our kitties don’t get rescued like yours, but the snip makes their life easier. And the colony gets one full meal a day. A different path with same goal: help the helpless.