I found my Feral Cat sleeping under his favorite bush today, but he was dead. He was hard of hearing, so I could never get too close to him because he would
smell me and run away. As I got closer to the bush I was so excited because I thought he was just getting use to me. He would come at dawn and dusk to feed. I
kept dry and wet food out for him and fresh water everyday. He looked liked a spice jar with a red nose. I do not know why he passed away. But I have noticed
that he has been competing with the birds for his food. So I made sure there was plenty out there. He was so healthy looking just a week ago. He looked
terrible when I found him under the bush. I am so sad. I feel like I failed him.
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Posts: 21845 May 21, 2008 20:39:09 FF&F Staff |
 to FF&F, MrPatterson! It's a pleasure to have you join us. 
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your feral cat. 
It's terribly hard to lose one, even if there was never the cat-human bond you'd hoped for. What was his name? I adore those red boys and girls!
Please don't feel that you failed him. He knows that you provided a friendly environment and good food the time he was with you. He was comfortable enough to seek you out when he was hungry. Just know he decided to come home to you in the end, felt safe enough to fall asleep under his favorite bush in HIS person's yard. He left this terrible world for feral cats with the one and only person whom he loved and knew - you. A great compliment for a feral care giver.
Keep his memories close to your heart and always remember that in the end, he chose you above all others. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through your days of grief. Just never regret that he called you his own.  MrPatterson
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Posts: 4346 May 22, 2008 02:34:08 FF&F Staff |
 I am so sorry that your feral friend has passed,you far from failed him,the people that
failed him were the people that abandoned him or possibly his mother years ago,life is very hard for ferals,you made his life have stability and maybe for the
first time ever kindness,this kitty did know happiness through you,he now if free and well again at the Bridge.
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Posts: 4560 May 22, 2008 12:20:36 Critter Companion |
I'm sorry that the loss of your feral was what brought you to us here, but we welcome you and feel your pain. As a feral caretaker, I understand how you
might feel you failed him but you didn't...you provided him with everything he needed and they know when someone is safe and loving, even if they don't
let you get close enough to touch them. He trusted you and knew where to come in his time of need...for food, water, and in the end. He's free and
healthy at the Bridge now, it's you who will need some time to heal. Take comfort in knowing you were the one he trusted and chose to share what ferals do.
Be at peace.
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Posts: 2 May 22, 2008 15:12:42 Littermate |
For your kind words. I miss my frequent trips to the window to catch him eating. I have happy tears now because the poor thing is at peace.
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Posts: 3710 May 24, 2008 16:51:44 Critter Companion |
Sounds like he had it good with you feeding him and that he passed away peacefully under the bush... what more can we ask for at the end of our lives than
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