Monday, September 16, 2019

Firefly


 
7/12/19 to 8/14/19

Mom found that Firefly passed away some time in the very early hours of Saturday morning. He had been fairly active and ate dinner the night before. But he had been having some intestinal issues and while he had been treated for parasites once and was being treated again, that could very well have been the issue. Part of being in rescue is that some days you will just never know the reason.

Some people say they couldn't foster since giving them back would be so hard. While it is difficult, having a kitten die in your care is definitely the hardest part. No matter how long you have them, they own a piece of your heart and that part breaks when they pass away. It can be expected or unexpected, doesn't matter. But part of being a good care giver is knowing it may happen and allowing yourself to grieve if it does. None of us are perfect and sometimes are best efforts just can't save them.

Firefly was a sweet boy found in a parking lot of a convenience store. We have no idea how he got there. We have no idea what happened to his mom or any siblings. What we do know is that he was found, came into rescue, came to us to foster and was loved for the time he was here. We certainly wish the outcome had been different though.
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15 comments:

  1. MargSeptember 16, 2019 at 9:06 AM

    Oh no, I am so sorry. Glad he had some love. Hope your day is a good one.

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  2. LMooreSeptember 16, 2019 at 9:52 AM

    So sorry! It is so hard when we lose a little one.

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  3. Eastside CatsSeptember 16, 2019 at 11:18 AM

    Angel Firefly, you were as cute as the dickens, and we are sad that you had to leave so soon

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  4. SakuSeptember 16, 2019 at 12:01 PM

    As brief as his time was with you, I'm so grateful he had those days of love and caring. Fly free little Firefly.

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  5. Summer at sparklecat.comSeptember 16, 2019 at 1:32 PM

    I'm so sorry about Firefly. Lots of purrs to you.

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  6. The Swiss CatsSeptember 16, 2019 at 2:50 PM

    We're so sorry for little Firefly ! Purrs and hugs to you

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  7. catladymacSeptember 16, 2019 at 4:19 PM

    Fly free, little Firefly ! You certainly knew love !

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  8. The Island CatsSeptember 16, 2019 at 9:30 PM

    So sorry...this has to be the hardest thing about fostering. Purrs.....

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  9. Lone Star CatsSeptember 17, 2019 at 1:14 AM

    I'm so sorry, that must be really tough. Purrs for you and for Firefly.

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  10. da tabbies o trout towneSeptember 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM

    Godspeed Firefly; we are beyond sorry and we also wish you had more time here. We send big time hugs to mom; she's right; you were, and always will be; loved ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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  11. John BellenSeptember 17, 2019 at 2:46 PM

    Oh no. I loved seeing that little guy. Thank you for taking care of him, and giving him love during his too-short life. Godspeed, Firefly.

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  12. TerriSeptember 17, 2019 at 3:16 PM

    We are so sad to learn of Firefly's passing.

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  13. meowmeowmansSeptember 18, 2019 at 11:22 PM

    We're so sad that Firefly's time here on Earth was so short. Thank you for loving him so much.

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  14. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensOctober 4, 2019 at 11:20 AM

    I am so very sorry.. once they hit that stage you start worrying less so some how I think they hurt more

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  15. Timmy TomcatOctober 15, 2019 at 12:17 PM

    Dad had a foster pass overnight and we called him Teeny Tiny. Some kittens fade and it is sad but we do what we can for the others. Firefly was welcomed by the Angels at the Bridge and we will all meet again when the day comes

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