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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:	Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:	FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:	MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO

Created:	Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:	Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5089
Total number of notes:	60366

2121.0. "Special Kitty's Sad Ending" by ISWS::BARLOW () Fri Jan 06 1989 19:07

    Hi!  Here is a sad story, so if youre quezzy, you don't have to
    read it.
    
    This morning, my daughter went to the store to buy kitty litter
    for her familys pet kitten.  About 2-3months old.  She put the
    kitty out because she was afraid she might soil the rugs until 
    she got back with the kitty litter.  She had her two children
    Kristy and Brendan, ages 3 and 1 1/2 in the car.  The kitten
    ran out to greet them upon their homecoming and she ran over and
    killed the kitten.
    
    She is devastated.  The little girl is fine.  The baby too young
    to absord it all.  Her name is Cheri.  Cheri is feeling quilty,
    because she usually doesn't put the kitty out in cold weather.
    
    She is so upset, we all felt that kitty was very special.  She
    was the highlight of our Christmas visit with the family.  She played
    with the dog in such a loving way.  She was special to all of us!
    
    My question is,  Should she wait to replace kitty?  I told her to
    sleep on it and she'd know and do the right thing.
    
    What do others think?
    
    Sincerely,
    
    The grandmother

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2121.1	Only she knows if she wants another...	WEFXEM::COTE	Don't let the door hit ya, Mike...	`Fri Jan 06 1989 19:32`	6
	ouch For what it's worth, I know how she feels. I accidently killed my dog of 18 years when I was 20. (oh so long ago!) Edd
2121.2	replace kitten within a few days	ERLANG::LEVESQUE	Torpedo the dam; Full speed astern!	`Mon Jan 09 1989 11:43`	8
	It may be a good idea to replace the kitten fairly soon. The little girl will probably benefit from having a new kitten to help her move on. Teaching children to deal with death is difficult. It is often helpful when they are young to give them something to replace the lost animal. I think it helps them to learn that life goes on. That's what I'd do, anyway. The Doctah
2121.3		CRUISE::NDC		`Mon Jan 09 1989 13:15`	11
	Get another kitten right away. I am so sorry to hear about what happened. In the future, don't empty the box until you have more litter. In an emergency put shredded newspaper in the box for the short amount of time til you get more litter. or just get some dirt from the back yard. I also felt responsible for the death of my first cat. Getting another kitten won't exactly replace the one you lost, but it helps fill the empty hole. And don't let this one out.
2121.4		TRUCKS::GKE	Don't Laugh, I'm paid for	`Tue Jan 10 1989 14:22`	9
	just a quick word... when out of kitty-litter for small periods of time simply leave the empty kitty litter tray available with a layer of newspaper, paper bag, saw dust or even some potting soil... they all work in an emergency! gailann
2121.5		BAGELS::MOORE		`Tue Jan 10 1989 19:14`	12
	For what it's worth, I also did this to my kitty. I slammed his neck in the car door and ruptured his diaphram. I didn't know for two years, but he died after the operation. I know exactly how she feels. My mother also ran over our dog. It happens all of the time and it just can't be avoided. Unfortunately, they do not have the brain power to relize alot of hidden dangers. They just assume we know everything and are perfect. I can't tell you whether it is best to waite or not, I always did. Small children however might bounce back faster with a new one to love.
2121.6	Thank you!	ISWS::BARLOW		`Thu Jan 12 1989 19:49`	5
	Thanks everyone for the comfort! Cheris daughter Kristi just came down with asthma. She may not be able to get another kitty. Thanks for all the concerns. Gramma
2121.7		SUBURB::TUDORK	SCEADUGENGA	`Tue Jan 24 1989 12:47`	1
	How is Kristi? Hope the asthma is not severe.