My Orphan Kittens Didn't Make It

[JCMach1]

:(

We tried, but they were just too weak and small to make it.

[nolabear]

1. Oh no. I am so sorry. I know how hard you tried.

[haele]

2. So sorry -

You and your family did a good thing; they at least had some comfort and love even though they couldn't make it.

Taking care of animal orphans that young tends to be heartbreaking; be they kittens, squirrels, fledgelings, puppies or 'possums. There's usually only a 10-15% survival rate within the first few weeks.

Haele

[abq e streeter]

3. Sorry to hear, but the very fact of your trying is a beautiful act of love and kindness.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. I am so sorry to hear this, my dear JCMach1...

They were so adorable...

Safe passage to them, and hugs, big hugs to you for all your efforts...:hug: :hug: :hug:

They died knowing they were loved, and in a safe, warm, loving place...

[Kali]

5. aw, I'm sorry

maybe time to adopt a weaned kitten or two?

[kimi]

6. I'm so sorry

You and your family did your best. I hope your daughter is okay, I know you'd mentioned that she'd been very upset when the first baby had passed. Sometimes these things are just too hard to overcome, and the babes were warm and loved when they left. So many aren't.

Take care. :hug:

[alphafemale]

7. sorry about that.

safe passage to the sweet babes. what were their names?

[clyrc]

32. The girls named them after fictional characters they like

so I'm not sure I can spell the names right. The first one to die was Azzanadra, after 4 days. The second one was Sasuke, who died after 6 days.

[Rob H.]

8. I'm so sorry

You did a great thing, though, by caring for them while they were here. People who help and protect animals are some of the finest people on Earth, imo. :hug:

[JCMach1]

9. thanks... my girls took it hard...

[zanana1]

10. So sad.

Life really isn't fair, is it?

[Call Me Wesley]

11. Safe passage to them.

May they be fee from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours, JCMach1.

[marzipanni]

12. Thank you for trying to save them

:grouphug: for you and your family

[emilyg]

13. I am so sorry. Have

been through this many times. Bless you.

[frogmarch]

14. I'm so sorry.

I too have tried to save orphan kitties. Sometimes I've succeeded and other times I haven't, but I have never given up trying.

That you lost the kitties is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry.

[DainBramaged]

15. I am so sorry. Your efforts will not be forgotten.

[carlyhippy]

16. oh no! Well rats, I am sorry to hear that

C

[driver8]

17. Oh, no -- I'm so sorry to hear this.

RIP, little ones...

[LostinVA]

18. I will say it again:

The kitties died warm and fed and surrounded by love, not alone and scared and in pain. That means a helluva lot. Please tell your daughter that, okay?

:pals:

[GreenPartyVoter]

19. Oh no! I am so sad to hear that. Thank you for trying. *hugs* to you and the kids.

[Ikonoklast]

20. Thank you for your efforts.

Peace to your family.

[Pool Hall Ace]

21. I am so sorry. :(

They are with their momma now.

Godspeed, little ones. :cry:

[Xipe Totec]

22. Her name was Michigan

Our neighbor's white long hair was named Michigan.

She died defending her litter from a pack of dogs.

The babies survived, but she died.

It's been over 40 years, but I still remember.

Your story just reminded me of her.

[Withywindle]

23. Oh no. I'm so sorry.

I've said this before and I'll say it again: I believe that if there is a Heaven and if humans get into it, it'll be by the testimony of animals. You did your best, and you gave them at least a short period of love and security. There'll be a bunch of little voices speaking up for you and your family.

[applegrove]

24. I talked to a lady who used to foster litters of kittens. So many of the really young ones died that

she requested that she only get older kittens to foster. It just took so much out of her. Sorry for you. You did all that you could do.

[JCMach1]

25. God bless her, it is tough...

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

26. I'm so sorry.

You tried; you did good. The very little ones are so fragile.

[myrna minx]

27. I am so sorry.

:hug: At least they were warm and loved when they passed.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

28. Sorry to hear it. Poor things.

:( :hug:

[joeybee12]

29. Oh that sucks...I know how it is...I've lost a few feral kittens recently...

most don't make it...it's very sad...good vibes your way.

[hippywife]

30. I am so sorry, sweetie.

Thank you for giving it your best. At least they were warm, comfie and had food in their bellies for that short time rather than being abandoned and unloved.

Give the girls a hug. :hug:

[pitohui]

31. i'm sorry to hear it EOM

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[clyrc]

33. Thanks, everyone, for the sympathy.