Goodbye Little Fred(di)
Sarah
November 17, 2009 2:57 PM
November 17, 2009 2:57 PM
Yesterday was a sad, sad day at our house. We lost one of our cute little kitties.
As I mentioned, they are outside cats. Since they're kittens and it's cold outside, they stay inside the garage right now. They like to climb up into my car's engine to stay warm. It's so hard to get them out of there! I tried and tried yesterday for over a half hour while my kids screamed in the car ready to go. They wouldn't come out. So I decided to back the car up just a hair to see if the movement would get them to come out. Little Fred had already jumped out I guess and I ran over his little back leg. That little cry broke my heart.
As I mentioned, they are outside cats. Since they're kittens and it's cold outside, they stay inside the garage right now. They like to climb up into my car's engine to stay warm. It's so hard to get them out of there! I tried and tried yesterday for over a half hour while my kids screamed in the car ready to go. They wouldn't come out. So I decided to back the car up just a hair to see if the movement would get them to come out. Little Fred had already jumped out I guess and I ran over his little back leg. That little cry broke my heart.
So we took him to the vet and he needed surgery. I should actually clarify -- Fred, we found out, is a girl! So we changed it to Freddi. Anyway, Freddi needed surgery that was quite expensive. We told the vet we just couldn't do it since she is supposed to be an outside cat, and outside cats have a short life expectancy here with all the wild animals. We just couldn't justify it.
I shed lots of tears yesterday, but luckily the vet said they have lots of donations and people willing to pay for surgeries like this, so they'll still operate on Freddi and give her to another home.
It's probably for the best since we only wanted 1 cat to begin with. And if I had to pick a favorite, it would be Ginger. She likes me a lot and she's really cute. But it's very sad to not have Freddi!
My mom reminded me, I'm not a city girl anymore. I am a country girl and these things happen here! I knew I shouldn't get too attached, but I did.
The kids seem to be in good spirits, and Ginger has been showered with affection. John still loves to wear hats, and wanted me to take this picture of him on his big boy bed. We're still working on decorating his big boy room.
Lucie has been loving wearing this back pack around for some reason. You can tell she feels very cool with it on. It is so hard to keep her hair out of her eyes!
That picture makes me want to shed a tear with you! You are becoming a very brave country gal. Next thing you know you'll be sleeping with a shotgun under the bed and just shooting the mice yourself:). Love Steph
that is so sad. I didn't realize you had such a rough day. I would have cried too and I am NOT a fan of cats.
it was fun to talk to you.
and we have the exact same car seat (and cover :)) Take it- if you change your mind mid-flight, I'm sure the flight attendants can find a place for it.
I didn't know you got pets! This is BIG news! What cute kittens. You wouldn't be a true Teton Valley dweller if your life didn't involve an encounter with cats, a car and ... a few tears. I speak from experience.
Remember big Dad's advice to kittens everywhere: Ftt, and Fft Ftt, and Fft Ftt
Ftt: don't ever play by cars, I've already got one Ftt in the grave!
Remember big Dad's advice to kittens everywhere: Ftt, and Fft Ftt, and Fft Ftt
Ftt: don't ever play by cars, I've already got one Ftt in the grave!
Hi Sarah-sorry you had such a rough day - sad story!
Hi Sarah-sorry you had such a rough day - sad story!
How tragic. Now Ginger needs a new cat to snuggle with and stay warm.
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