nannsies

My cat CharleighSue gave birth to 5 beautiful female kittens on January 28,2004. Sweety Eve died shortly after birth on the same day Tori died on January 29 Angelika died on January 29 Arwin died on January 29 Emmaka died on January 30 CharleighSue had a very long and difficult labor and delivery. She totally rejected all the babies. I cared for them the best I could until they all died. It is very sad and seems all so unfair but I guess that is life. Death is a big part of it all. The babies were premature so their fate was sealed. CharleighSue seems to be fine. I am glad she is okay. I was afraid she would die too. She is the silver lining to my dark cloud. Love and Life, Janice

I run a small cat shelter out of my home. It is called The Sunshine Cat Circus/A Forever Home. 14 cats and kittens passed on to the Rainbow Bridge in 2003. I want to pay tribute to them here. I loved and miss them all. They all had and still have a special place in my heart. Also 3 feral outside kitties went missing and were presumed dead too. But one of them found her way back to my home and I am very happy and thankful for this. But her 2 sons are still missing. ShilohRose Jett MillieEllen Irving BuggBoo JAC(Just-A-Cat) Licorice Taz-Mina EarlDean Petey Willow MaryBear Timothy Marlon "Timmy" Saffron MaryBear "Saffy" Jimothy Christopher "Jimmy" Missing and resumed dead: Harry TigerBaby Mrs. Black - FOUND - 1-19-04 Also lost was a litter of unborn kittens. The momcats name is Cindy and she mated with one of her sons who has serious health problems. I feel really bad and guilty for ending the pregnancy but I could not allow anymore suffering to occur due to chronic inbreeding and birth defects. Cindy has had 2 litters. Three in her first and five in her second. Two of the kitties from the first litter have serious health problems and all five of the kitties in her second litter have serious health issues as well. So one out of eight are not good odds. Good bye all my babies who had to leave last year. Perhaps this year will be better. There have been no deaths so far this year. I rejoice with every month that passes with no deaths. I am thankful for each and every kitty that the good lord has sent my way. They are all a true and wonderful blessing even if it ends tragically. I don't know how I do it...I just do. It has to be a miracle. I pray for strength and I get it. I guess there is no other explanation. Thanks for listening. It really helps a lot to just write it all down and know that there are others like me who really care. Love and Life, nannsies

Dear Kathy, I thank you from my heart of hearts for being so kind. I understand how you feel. You have done so much for so many. At times I too grow weary and wonder what am I doing? But the need is so great and I go on. It sounds as if you need a much deserved break. And even if you decide that you can't do it anymore it is ok. What you have done to help those poor babies will not go unrewarded. I am sure of that. As you said that you gained so much from them. I am sure you will be together again someday at the Rainbow Bridge. I have had to have many many kitties put to sleep over the past three years and it has been really really hard. I cling to the love and the life of the others I care for. I grieve for my lost babies and go on. I have to. They are already there. The kitties that are still living are a great comfort to me. God Bless you for your big heart and I hope you feel better soon. Love and Life, nannsies

I forgot to tell you about this other pet grief site. It is In-Memory-Of-Pets.com. Sorry I don't know how to make it so all you have to do is click on it. Nannsies

Dear Angie and Kathy, My heart goes out to the two of you. You are beautiful and wonderful people to love animals so much. I love animals too. Learning to live with the loss of our beloved furbabies does get easier over time. I know how bad it hurts. I too have lost many many kitties over the past 3 years. I have lost multiples at one times as well. I know how bad the pain is at times. I don't know what else to say except that my thoughts and prayers are with you both at this most difficult time. And that I understand what you are going through. I lost 14 cats and kittens last year that I rescued. I also lost 3 more feral outside kitties. And even if I could not even touch 2 of them or even get close to them...I loved them and I am deeply saddened by their loss. As long as they hung around there was a chance I could befriend them. But good news. One of the outside kitties reappeared today and I was able to get her in the house with me. She is thin and weak but she is eating and responding to love. I am hoping she makes a speedy recovery and will consent to being a member of my household/cat shelter. Love and Life, Nannsies