fairfarmhand Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) My 17 yo had an outdoor cat that she adored. Kitty was super sweet and adorable. I got in the car this morning, turned it on. Fiddled with my phone, turning on my podcast, and slowly backed out of my spot. And discovered that the cat had apparently gotten under it and not run out when I started the motor and began moving. it was horrendous. my dd is so sad. We all are. ETA: update have the rest of the story. the kitty that died yesterday came from a littler of kittens that belonged to a friend of a friend who works with my dh. Well yesterday I called my dh just a few minutes after it happened. He could hear the bawling in the house. After I’d taken care of the aftermath my dhs coworkers wife texts me. I’d had to go complete the errand I’d started to do.She’d heard the news from her husband and texted her friend who’d originally given us the kitty. co workers wife says “a’s cat had another litter this summer. She’s given all but one away, does your dd want it.” Of course, dd17 wants it. I called my dd17 at home and she went to dhs coworkers house who went with myvgirls to go pick up kitty. She had a new kitten within an hour of losing the other one. This kitten is a girl. At least a half sister to the previous one and looks exactly like her other kitty. And even has a couple personality quirks common with the one that died. It’s literally like we turned that clock back with the other cat. Dd is still sad, but having a purring sweet ball of fluff sure does help. She said Jesus gave her a new kitty. Edited September 4, 2019 by fairfarmhand 11 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I'm so sorry! That actually happens a lot more than you would think - so common and yet that doesn't make it easier to deal with. But know that it is really common, and happens to very good drivers, responsible people, animal lovers, etc. I'm so sorry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 How heartbreaking! I'm so very very sorry. 😥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I'm sure you're all heartbroken. I'm so sad for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I'm so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Oh I am so sorry. Please don't beat yourself up for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Oh, I am so sorry for your loss! I’ve had a fear of such a thing happening with our pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Oh, dear...I am SO sorry this has happened to you. I will pray for all of you as there is no easy way through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Oh my. How truly awful. 😞 Virtual hugs all around, for mama and DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I'm so sorry for your loss. This can happen at any time. We currently have a friendly stray living outside at our house and I'm always afraid of this very thing! Hugs all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 That is heartbreaking. I'm so so sorry. 😥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I am so so sorry for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I am so very, very sorry. Please don't blame yourself. Huge hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I'm so sorry. Please try not to beat yourself up. Accidents happen to everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Oh no! I'm so sorry! I'm always terrified of this happening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I live in fear of doing this! All the cats love to sleep under the cars. I'm so sorry it happened to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Oh no! My dad ran over our cat when I was a kid, he felt so awful. I am so, so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I’m so sorry this happened with my sis husband and their dog who was found dead. Such a horrible feeling but it happens so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I’m so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 So sorry you are going through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I am so sorry. I also live in fear that I will have this accident, as my kitty is often under the cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Oh gosh, I'm so very sorry! Please know that it could happen to anyone -- even the most careful, attentive drivers. I know that doesn't make it much easier right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonflower Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I ran over no one's cat once (a kitten, really, from the pack of neighborhood strays) in the same way. I felt terrible, I cried and cried. I'm so sorry it happened to you. I'm always a little scared backing out of my mom's house, as she has two cats that go outside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I once started driving with a cat under my hood. She had crawled up in there to keep warm. It was horrible and she did pass away. Unlike you, I wasn't being careful, or driving slowly. 😞 These types of accidents do happen a lot. Again, I am so very sorry. Hugs to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanDiegoMom Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 It happened to me when I was 17 -- a stray cat that my mom fed WITH the two kittens were right behind my tire. The mom and one kitten got out but the other one didn't. It was so awful. I am so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I am so sorry. I know someone who had this happen, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 I have the rest of the story. the kitty that died yesterday came from a littler of kittens that belonged to a friend of a friend who works with my dh. Well yesterday I called my dh just a few minutes after it happened. He could hear the bawling in the house. After I’d taken care of the aftermath my dhs coworkers wife texts me. I’d had to go complete the errand I’d started to do.She’d heard the news from her husband and texted her friend who’d originally given us the kitty. co workers wife says “a’s cat had another litter this summer. She’s given all but one away, does your dd want it.” Of course, dd17 wants it. I called my dd17 at home and she went to dhs coworkers house who went with myvgirls to go pick up kitty. She had a new kitten within an hour of losing the other one. This kitten is a girl. At least a half sister to the previous one and looks exactly like her other kitty. And even has a couple personality quirks common with the one that died. It’s literally like we turned that clock back with the other cat. Dd is still sad, but having a purring sweet ball of fluff sure does help. She said Jesus gave her a new kitty. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, fairfarmhand said: Dd is still sad, but having a purring sweet ball of fluff sure does help. She said Jesus gave her a new kitty. ...now this has me crying tears of joy. Happy for you all. Life it full of twists and turns. Keep the faith, everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksandBoys Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Ahh, so glad she has a new kitty. That happened to me when I was 17. My mom ran over my precious outdoor kitty as she was pulling into the garage. I happened to be there (outside the car), watching and shouting at her to stop, but she didn’t understand what I was trying to communicate. It was heartbreaking, but we moved on. I harbor no hard feelings...it was an accident. I do miss my pretty Motley, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I saw your update. How wonderful that sister kitty needed a home. Kittens make the best comforters, don't they? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I am so very happy to read your update! We've always done best here having a new baby to hug very quickly after a loss! I'm so glad you opened your hearts and house to this new baby. ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MD Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Hugs to you! I was so touched to read your update! Special blessings to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 What a good update. I am so happy your dd has a kitty to snuggle right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I'm so glad she has a new kitty to fill that place in her life. Nothing heals the heart like a warm bundle of fur. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 11 minutes ago, Arctic Mama said: I admit I’m kinda hoping the coworker spays that cat, but I’m so glad your daughter got a new kitty to help ease the passing of the other one! I think that's the plan. But I was totally shocked earlier this year how HARD of a time we had finding a free kitten. We looked for 6-8 months to find one. We looked on Facebook, Craigslist, everything. It seems that most people in our area are taking cat spaying seriously! I had no idea how hard it would be to get a free kitten! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 2 hours ago, fairfarmhand said: I think that's the plan. But I was totally shocked earlier this year how HARD of a time we had finding a free kitten. We looked for 6-8 months to find one. We looked on Facebook, Craigslist, everything. It seems that most people in our area are taking cat spaying seriously! I had no idea how hard it would be to get a free kitten! Most people don't do "free" anymore over fears that a person who won't pay anything for the kitten won't have money for vet bills, or may have nefarious purposes. So standard advice is to ask for a nominal fee, just to screen out impulse buyers, etc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 (edited) I don't give away kittens for free either, when I have them. No, sorry - I did rehome two ferals for free a few years ago, but that's because we had an urgent family medical situation soon after I took them in and I was just glad to be able to give them to somebody else fast, another family who had done feral fostering. But otherwise, no. If nothing else, I want to defray the cost of neutering - it's $5 at the ASPCA van, and I want to get that money back! You can't trust people to get these kittens done, so you gotta do it yourself. if I get a ride home from people, I won't let them drive me to the door unless I'm with my mother (she has trouble walking) or have a lot of packages. "I won't run over your cat, Tanaqui!" Yeah, I know but, um, could you just drop me off here at the corner? Thanks. Edited September 4, 2019 by Tanaqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 7 hours ago, fairfarmhand said: It seems that most people in our area are taking cat spaying seriously! I had no idea how hard it would be to get a free kitten! This is good to hear. My dd#2 helps run a local TNR group. They are always looking for foster homes and forever homes for the feral kittens that are already out there when people finally contact her group. No one is interested!! Her group is looking for a nominal fee for adoptions but spays/neuters the kitten before letting it go, so the fee goes toward partially covering those costs. They have about 15-20 who need foster homes and eventual forever homes. Otherwise, they will be on the streets like their parents. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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