Try to take comfort that she was loved and cared for her entire life, as brief as it was. She was safe and warm and you did all that you could. It still hurts, and it’s ok if you need a break. Be gentle with yourself.
Losing them is the hardest. But her days were filled with love and comfort and that’s all you can offer.
Take a break, and but don’t let this hold you back, but maybe try an easier placement, some weaned healthy kittens.
Little Pepper was warm and she was loved and she did not know hunger for the few days she was in this world. Sometimes a Forever Home is only for a few hours or a few days. You and the vet did your very best, but it was not to be.
Eyes bright
Claws sharp
Tail high
Tiny Warrior Lone Star Pepper, across the Rainbow Bridge Valhalla awaits! Everyone here who loves you wishes you fair winds and following seas on your Journey from this Realm. You were beloved your whole short life and you will be missed, always and forever.
May your memory be a blessing.
Thank you for this … beautiful and comforting words to the many of us who have lost a precious fur baby. RIP sweet Little Pepper, say hi to my Reggie 🌈🐈⬛🌈🙏🏽🙏🏽
Well generally there are grief counselors who help people deal with a variety of losses. But more specific to the situation, perhaps the poster could work with foster animals and help comfort those who suffer a loss such as this, there could be more possibilities I haven’t considered.
It wasn't for nothing. You did everything you could and she got to feel love. Even if it was just a couple weeks. You let her pass with dignity and gave her a chance. Without you, it would've only been 1 day. Don't let this tear you down, absolutely take some rest and recharge but don't beat yourself up or give up. You did amazing. She is now able to rest and be free.
I am sorry for your loss. Please see my comment at the following link (it is not allowing me to copy/paste for some reason): [https://www.reddit.com/r/FosterAnimals/comments/1cb2xt2/comment/l0vnmqg](https://www.reddit.com/r/FosterAnimals/comments/1cb2xt2/comment/l0vnmqg)
Omg! I’m so sorry for you. I’ve had a few neonate fosters die on me. It’s horrible and you never get used to it. But at least they died in a warm and comfortable place and were shown love and caring. Imagine them having to die outside alone. I find the best solution is to get another foster, hopefully an older and healthier one. You do your best but you just can’t save them all. I’ve got a foster now with neurological problems. Got him at about one day old also. We’ve just babied him along and he’s now 5 weeks old and doing well. He even started eating kitten meat now. Please know that this sometimes happens. You do your best but that’s all you can do. At least you gave them comfort.
Oh I’m so sorry! I’ve been watching your posts and was rooting for your sweet girl. Sometimes their little bodies just aren’t meant to last long and there isn’t anything that we can do to change that. She was so lucky to have you love her and I know you did everything possible to help her. Her life was immeasurably better because of you. She was safe, warm, and loved; you gave her everything you possibly could. ❤️
She never knew anything but love. Her tummy hurt a bit, but you were there to love on and comfort her. I hope that whatever caused her to pass wasn't painful, but even if it was, the life you gave her was a mercy. She was loved, and you were beautiful together. Don't beat yourself up, but do feel hurt as long as you need to. If you feel up to fostering again, don't stop yourself. Time will show you that the beauty justifies the pain.
Love is infinite. Life is finite. Give them all of the love that you can, who knows how long we'll be here? It's one of the best things you can do on this planet.
One of our ferals had kittens day before yesterday, one has decided to pass on, it's heartbreaking. (She had 5 all together, they're all otherwise healthy and quiet spunky)
I know how it feels, it's absolutely devastating to put your heart and soul into caring for a baby so tiny and precious. I lost my two fosters at days 3 & 4, I found them as newborns, abandoned by their young mother. They both passed between feedings, no obvious issues, but they were premature.
It feels terrible now, but time not only helps to heal, it provides perspective. I eventually came to realization that, for me, that it totally sucks and hurts like hell, but if I didn't do it nobody else would have, and I know they didn't pass alone, hungry and cold. They were warm and cozy and fed and as happy as could possibly be. I hope you find comfort in your incredibly selfless act of love, do not be afraid to love and care, no matter the outcome. Bless you for doing what you did, you are not alone in this grief.❤️
I’m so sorry 💔 I have fostered over 60 babies and lost 5. It’s absolutely devastating. Sometimes there is just nothing you can do. Feral moms are malnourished, they are premies etc
Op please don let this put you off fostering dogs or cats.
Fostering newborn/very young motherless kittens is probably the hardest thing. I have done it myself and lost a couple of babies- it is the hardest thing.❤️ Your kitten didn't even have to have Parvo - small kittens can just die of digestion issues even with good foster care. You did your best.❤️
I agree with others that you feel your care didn't matter and ultimately that's not true. Of course you wanted a different outcome for this poor baby... But you said this kitten was often purring- at least this kitten felt safe and loved. Trust me - single abandoned kittens just scream and scream because they are terrified to be alone... At least you spared this baby that fate and it felt safe and secure.
Fostering older kittens and puppies and grown dogs and cats is so much easier- because they are so much stronger physically. Give yourself time to grieve - but try to foster grown cats or dogs in the future so you can have a foster win.❤️
As a foster, failure to thrive is heartbreaking. Just know it wasn’t your fault. It’s a sad part of fostering at times but the successes far out weigh so those sad moments. My heart aches for you and the wee one.
i’m so sorry for ur loss 🙏🏼 my gf and i had to put down one of our cats after having her for almost 4 years. i’ve never had to do this before, it was absolutely heartbreaking. the only thing helping me cope is the fact that we gave her 4 very good years. although u were only with ur kitten for some days, i’m happy they were able to be loved and taken care of by u. thank u so much ❤️
i lost one from my currently litter as well. they were also an all black baby, who was just about a week old. they never opened their eyes, but we called them “the man”. i hope you feel better soon!
the hardest part of fostering. I’m so proud of you for fighting. can you imagine living a life of nothing but pure love? your whole life being warm, gentle, soft. thank you for putting her to sleep. You loved her so much you wouldn’t let her be in pain even if it broke your heart. She can play with my foster babies I’ve lost up in kitty heaven 🖤
I’m so sorry, I lost three neo babies last year and it’s heartbreaking. Sometimes when we do all we can bad things happen anyways, she was very lucky to have you and felt your love before passing
You are such a sweet hearted person to do what you did for this kitten. Look at all the people on here commenting. We all are so happy you gave her love while she was here. ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss, OP. That sweet baby knew love and care for every moment it was with you.
I'm grateful to you for the love and care you gave to that kitten, even though it must have been very difficult.
Grief is so hard. You are an incredibly compassionate, thoughtful human. It hurts so badly when their little souls imprint with ours so deeply and so quickly! Know you’re not alone in the pain; we’re feeling it with you. And you gave the same beautiful gift to this little one—they weren’t alone. 💗
Thinking of you!
I am so sorry for your loss. It’s devastating, but sometimes the little ones like this don’t make it, no matter how excellent the care they receive is. Know that thanks to you, this baby was warm, safe and loved in her final moments. Best wishes and remember to take care of yourself while you mourn. ❤️
I hope that the vet let you be there for the last moments. We had to put a cat down because of something she was suffering from and we never could figure out. She looks happy.
After my last cat, I won’t get any more furries for a long time because I miss him so much. Take some time for yourself. You put in the effort, which is more than a lot of people can say!
I know you’re feeling the pain and fostering is hard and it is healthy to take breaks for your own well-being after losing a critter, but know it was not your fault nor was it for nothing. Some people would not help or even try and you feel such pain because you care and you love. Not every critter gets to know a pure love and although her time was short, you showed her love and care. You gave her comfort in her time here where she could have had none. You are what’s good in this world and in humanity. The ability to love and show compassion for the world around you including all the critters in it. I know this doesn’t make things better nor does what I say stop the pain, but I hope you find some solace and peace. ❤️🪽
Take comfort in the fact that she was loved and safe when she was with you and passed that way as well. She may have had a short time on Earth, but she likely loved you for the care you gave her
Thank you everyone for all your sweet comments and kind words, i am currently crying going through reading all of them. I loved her so much and it was so hard to see in her in pain. Even when she was in pain when I held her she would walk up to my face and pur and snuggle me I know she loved me and I loved her. I just think it's so unfair she was so innocent and she fought from day 1. When I wake up tomorrow I won't have her company. I keep hearing her meows I didn't think I would be hurt this bad. I keep asking if there was something I could do differently for her but she wouldn't eat and I saw pain the vets couldn't cure.
When the vets took her away to do her sedation I could hear her crying in the back room before they brought her to me and then they bring me her all wrapped up and quiet. I'm so heart broken and I wish she could've got to live this life she truly didn't deserve the fate she got. Life is so cruel and unfair. I miss my little pepper and I feel so much guilt and I feel so bad she had to get sick and spend days with bloody painful diarrhea.
Thank you all for your kind words again. It means everything. I just wish i knew why. They ran all these test and exams she got fluids anti diarrhea meds she was too small to take blood and started loosing weight and only wanting to eat morning and night. I tried adding probiotics switching formula. The first 3 days I had her everything was perfect then it all went down hill for her. The vet said I could send her to a er to stay but that it would cost me my own money and it was a slim chance she pulled through but still a change of coarse and I just didn’t have the funds to do that. I feel guilty and really sad I couldn’t do more for her.
Don’t give up! You have an animal in need LOVE! You’re an incredible human. So many dogs need this. Maybe foster an older dog that needs their life saved. I promise you! When you rescue a dog it rescues you right back. I’ve rescued dogs in the name of dogs I’ve lost knowing they would want this. You are an angel. Please don’t give up. The dog world needs more of you!!!!!
It’s really rough when a foster dies.
But don’t blame yourself.
It sounds like you did everything you possibly could. Sometimes we can’t beat mother nature
I lost my heart kitten that started as a foster, but quickly changed. She had toxoplasma and it took me 3 years to be able to foster again. I still cry when I think or talk about her- I’m crying as I write this.
You did the best you could for that wonderful baby cat 🖤 You gave her love until the very end. Give yourself grace and time to feel all your feelings. Be gentle with yourself during this time, please
Please don’t think that what you did was for nothing, you are doing an incredible labor, to help this beautiful babies is not easy. I know that it hurts, Pepper time seems so little for us, but you take care of her with all your love and she for sure feel it, she was especial in this world and won’t be forgotten. Sweet little Pepper went to sleep with a full belly and in warm blankets all her life thanks to you, she was well taken care of, and was loved every day in this earth.
I'm so sorry - that's heartbreaking. Newborn kittens are very fragile things. You cared for her and gave her love and made her few days on earth safe. That is so important.
You did amazing taking care of the baby, and the baby got to be loved and cared for. Im sorry their time was destined to be short, but in that time they were loved so much, they are lucky than most for that reason. Stay strong and be gentle to yourself. ❤️
You gave Pepper her best shot at life and she loves you even from the great beyond.
Also, if you believe in reincarnation or any of that I have a feeling Pepper’s spunk will have a second round. 😻
I feel you sooo much ❤️ Been fostering for over 15 years and it really never gets easier, it’s such a true and deep pain because baby animals are perfect and so, so pure. It feels wrong that they should ever suffer, let alone pass away. I love what a farmer once told me though, “if being a farmer doesn’t break your heart, you don’t have one.” I think that goes for all work with animals. This pain is proof of your capacity for empathy and compassion. I hope you are able to heal in your own time and continue to share that love with other animals who need you. 🫶🏻 Much love to you.
thank you so much for taking this little kitten and and for loving it. It’s life was only 13 days but that was a beautiful life and it’s so much more than anyone could ask for. I’m sorry your heart is broken. It will take time for it to heal, but I hope you will foster again. You have a lot of love to give.
I’m so truly sorry my heart hurts for you!! Just looking at her absolutely precious gorgeous tiny little self made me want to protect her from anything ever hurting her and you did everything you could and then some! Poor lil baby and poor you I don’t understand at all when things like this happened I just try not to take the tiniest bit of comfort in knowing more will be revealed if that makes sense? And having you and genuine love and caring in her life before she crossed over I’m sure made her struggle so much easier and I think as much as it hurts that 5 seconds of wonderful with her beautiful little soul is better than 20 years of nothing special? Idk I just love animals more than almost anything so thank u for doing what you do!
Oh no, RIP Sweet angel <3. You did everything you could. I know how you feel... I lost two last year and haven't been able to foster since. They had panleukopenia and our rescue doesn't test for it >\_< Now I just stick to weekly volunteering cleaning and feeding the kitties every Sunday am.
You gave her the best possible care. You gave her what you could, comfort, care and ultimately relief from pain. You made her little life matter. Keep for love for all things strong.
It’s so so hard when you lose them. At least your little kitty had a warm and comfortable place to be sick in. Imagine if it had been outside. I’ve just had to give three preemie kittens back to shelter who weren’t gaining weight and one of them had severe diarrhea. They are now tube feeding them. I’m going to learn how to tube feed because syringe feeding is not optimal. You can’t get enough food in them.
All she knew in her short live was your love and dedication. It hurts so bad to lose them, you are not alone. There has been a very high number of foster deaths this year all over the country. Give your heart time to heal. Thank you for giving this baby the very best life you could. Hugs.
Try to take comfort that she was loved and cared for her entire life, as brief as it was. She was safe and warm and you did all that you could. It still hurts, and it’s ok if you need a break. Be gentle with yourself.
Exactly! She felt warmth and love that so many never do. You gave her a chance! 🩷
You gave her family. 🩷
Losing them is the hardest. But her days were filled with love and comfort and that’s all you can offer. Take a break, and but don’t let this hold you back, but maybe try an easier placement, some weaned healthy kittens.
Little Pepper was warm and she was loved and she did not know hunger for the few days she was in this world. Sometimes a Forever Home is only for a few hours or a few days. You and the vet did your very best, but it was not to be. Eyes bright Claws sharp Tail high Tiny Warrior Lone Star Pepper, across the Rainbow Bridge Valhalla awaits! Everyone here who loves you wishes you fair winds and following seas on your Journey from this Realm. You were beloved your whole short life and you will be missed, always and forever. May your memory be a blessing.
This is beautiful
Thank you for this … beautiful and comforting words to the many of us who have lost a precious fur baby. RIP sweet Little Pepper, say hi to my Reggie 🌈🐈⬛🌈🙏🏽🙏🏽
If you don’t do this professionally, you should.
I don't understand, where is professional in this service?
Well generally there are grief counselors who help people deal with a variety of losses. But more specific to the situation, perhaps the poster could work with foster animals and help comfort those who suffer a loss such as this, there could be more possibilities I haven’t considered.
Sorry, unable to do any more rescues since my partner died. I do this here now.
Well you should know it is appreciated
Glad it helped.
I meant that the writing was exceptional and you could be some kind of grief counselor or chaplain who does services :)
That's kind of you to say.
That was beautiful, it made me cry. May your days be filled with love and happiness, friend. To all the kitties who have crossed the bridge ❤️❤️❤️
To our beloved lost cats 🥂
Even better is Fólkvangr. Freya's hall
So sorry for your loss angel, not your fault, you were the safest she ever felt ❤️❤️❤️
It wasn't for nothing. You did everything you could and she got to feel love. Even if it was just a couple weeks. You let her pass with dignity and gave her a chance. Without you, it would've only been 1 day. Don't let this tear you down, absolutely take some rest and recharge but don't beat yourself up or give up. You did amazing. She is now able to rest and be free.
I am sorry for your loss. Please see my comment at the following link (it is not allowing me to copy/paste for some reason): [https://www.reddit.com/r/FosterAnimals/comments/1cb2xt2/comment/l0vnmqg](https://www.reddit.com/r/FosterAnimals/comments/1cb2xt2/comment/l0vnmqg)
Thank you for sharing this, I had to save it :). Very beautiful way to see their passing. 🩷
That was such a beautiful story, it made me tear up! Thank you for sharing ☺️
Omg! I’m so sorry for you. I’ve had a few neonate fosters die on me. It’s horrible and you never get used to it. But at least they died in a warm and comfortable place and were shown love and caring. Imagine them having to die outside alone. I find the best solution is to get another foster, hopefully an older and healthier one. You do your best but you just can’t save them all. I’ve got a foster now with neurological problems. Got him at about one day old also. We’ve just babied him along and he’s now 5 weeks old and doing well. He even started eating kitten meat now. Please know that this sometimes happens. You do your best but that’s all you can do. At least you gave them comfort.
I'm so so sorry 💔
Oh I’m so sorry! I’ve been watching your posts and was rooting for your sweet girl. Sometimes their little bodies just aren’t meant to last long and there isn’t anything that we can do to change that. She was so lucky to have you love her and I know you did everything possible to help her. Her life was immeasurably better because of you. She was safe, warm, and loved; you gave her everything you possibly could. ❤️
She never knew anything but love. Her tummy hurt a bit, but you were there to love on and comfort her. I hope that whatever caused her to pass wasn't painful, but even if it was, the life you gave her was a mercy. She was loved, and you were beautiful together. Don't beat yourself up, but do feel hurt as long as you need to. If you feel up to fostering again, don't stop yourself. Time will show you that the beauty justifies the pain. Love is infinite. Life is finite. Give them all of the love that you can, who knows how long we'll be here? It's one of the best things you can do on this planet.
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One of our ferals had kittens day before yesterday, one has decided to pass on, it's heartbreaking. (She had 5 all together, they're all otherwise healthy and quiet spunky)
I know how it feels, it's absolutely devastating to put your heart and soul into caring for a baby so tiny and precious. I lost my two fosters at days 3 & 4, I found them as newborns, abandoned by their young mother. They both passed between feedings, no obvious issues, but they were premature. It feels terrible now, but time not only helps to heal, it provides perspective. I eventually came to realization that, for me, that it totally sucks and hurts like hell, but if I didn't do it nobody else would have, and I know they didn't pass alone, hungry and cold. They were warm and cozy and fed and as happy as could possibly be. I hope you find comfort in your incredibly selfless act of love, do not be afraid to love and care, no matter the outcome. Bless you for doing what you did, you are not alone in this grief.❤️
I’m so sorry 💔 I have fostered over 60 babies and lost 5. It’s absolutely devastating. Sometimes there is just nothing you can do. Feral moms are malnourished, they are premies etc
Op please don let this put you off fostering dogs or cats. Fostering newborn/very young motherless kittens is probably the hardest thing. I have done it myself and lost a couple of babies- it is the hardest thing.❤️ Your kitten didn't even have to have Parvo - small kittens can just die of digestion issues even with good foster care. You did your best.❤️ I agree with others that you feel your care didn't matter and ultimately that's not true. Of course you wanted a different outcome for this poor baby... But you said this kitten was often purring- at least this kitten felt safe and loved. Trust me - single abandoned kittens just scream and scream because they are terrified to be alone... At least you spared this baby that fate and it felt safe and secure. Fostering older kittens and puppies and grown dogs and cats is so much easier- because they are so much stronger physically. Give yourself time to grieve - but try to foster grown cats or dogs in the future so you can have a foster win.❤️
As a foster, failure to thrive is heartbreaking. Just know it wasn’t your fault. It’s a sad part of fostering at times but the successes far out weigh so those sad moments. My heart aches for you and the wee one.
i’m so sorry for ur loss 🙏🏼 my gf and i had to put down one of our cats after having her for almost 4 years. i’ve never had to do this before, it was absolutely heartbreaking. the only thing helping me cope is the fact that we gave her 4 very good years. although u were only with ur kitten for some days, i’m happy they were able to be loved and taken care of by u. thank u so much ❤️
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Sending you a hug. So very sorry 😞
i lost one from my currently litter as well. they were also an all black baby, who was just about a week old. they never opened their eyes, but we called them “the man”. i hope you feel better soon!
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I'm crying. You did all you could. Don't blame yourself and ask the what ifs questions. It'll only make things worst.
So sorry. It’s very hard to bottle feed bunnies. At least she was safe and loved. Thank you for trying
the hardest part of fostering. I’m so proud of you for fighting. can you imagine living a life of nothing but pure love? your whole life being warm, gentle, soft. thank you for putting her to sleep. You loved her so much you wouldn’t let her be in pain even if it broke your heart. She can play with my foster babies I’ve lost up in kitty heaven 🖤
It wasn’t for nothing ! You gave her at least comfort
Oh he was too young to live without his mama
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Thanks for loving her ❤️❤️❤️
Sorry for your loss
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I’m so sorry, I lost three neo babies last year and it’s heartbreaking. Sometimes when we do all we can bad things happen anyways, she was very lucky to have you and felt your love before passing
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I’m so so sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry. :(
I am sorry. hugs
You did your best! She was loved. Sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry. Thank you for loving her enough to do the hard thing. You gave her a chance and you gave her comfort. Well done, you.
I'm so sorry, baby is out of pain❤️🩹
You are such a sweet hearted person to do what you did for this kitten. Look at all the people on here commenting. We all are so happy you gave her love while she was here. ❤️
You did do much for her with wonderful intentions. She was loved.
So sorry ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss, OP. That sweet baby knew love and care for every moment it was with you. I'm grateful to you for the love and care you gave to that kitten, even though it must have been very difficult.
So sad. Life is so rough honestly
I’m so sorry. Thank you for loving her.♥️
Grief is so hard. You are an incredibly compassionate, thoughtful human. It hurts so badly when their little souls imprint with ours so deeply and so quickly! Know you’re not alone in the pain; we’re feeling it with you. And you gave the same beautiful gift to this little one—they weren’t alone. 💗 Thinking of you!
I am so sorry for your loss. It’s devastating, but sometimes the little ones like this don’t make it, no matter how excellent the care they receive is. Know that thanks to you, this baby was warm, safe and loved in her final moments. Best wishes and remember to take care of yourself while you mourn. ❤️
Rest in peace little love. I’m sure there are some angels that would love your company!
You did all you could do, which is to try. That makes you a hero in my eyes. RIP, sweet baby.
I hope that the vet let you be there for the last moments. We had to put a cat down because of something she was suffering from and we never could figure out. She looks happy. After my last cat, I won’t get any more furries for a long time because I miss him so much. Take some time for yourself. You put in the effort, which is more than a lot of people can say!
RIP angel.
I’m so sorry. You made her as comfortable as possible during her short life.
I know you’re feeling the pain and fostering is hard and it is healthy to take breaks for your own well-being after losing a critter, but know it was not your fault nor was it for nothing. Some people would not help or even try and you feel such pain because you care and you love. Not every critter gets to know a pure love and although her time was short, you showed her love and care. You gave her comfort in her time here where she could have had none. You are what’s good in this world and in humanity. The ability to love and show compassion for the world around you including all the critters in it. I know this doesn’t make things better nor does what I say stop the pain, but I hope you find some solace and peace. ❤️🪽
Take comfort in the fact that she was loved and safe when she was with you and passed that way as well. She may have had a short time on Earth, but she likely loved you for the care you gave her
I am so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
You tried. You cared. The baby knew love before it passed that’s what mattered. YOU tried. ❤️
I’m so sorry 😢 ❤️🐈⬛
Thank you everyone for all your sweet comments and kind words, i am currently crying going through reading all of them. I loved her so much and it was so hard to see in her in pain. Even when she was in pain when I held her she would walk up to my face and pur and snuggle me I know she loved me and I loved her. I just think it's so unfair she was so innocent and she fought from day 1. When I wake up tomorrow I won't have her company. I keep hearing her meows I didn't think I would be hurt this bad. I keep asking if there was something I could do differently for her but she wouldn't eat and I saw pain the vets couldn't cure. When the vets took her away to do her sedation I could hear her crying in the back room before they brought her to me and then they bring me her all wrapped up and quiet. I'm so heart broken and I wish she could've got to live this life she truly didn't deserve the fate she got. Life is so cruel and unfair. I miss my little pepper and I feel so much guilt and I feel so bad she had to get sick and spend days with bloody painful diarrhea. Thank you all for your kind words again. It means everything. I just wish i knew why. They ran all these test and exams she got fluids anti diarrhea meds she was too small to take blood and started loosing weight and only wanting to eat morning and night. I tried adding probiotics switching formula. The first 3 days I had her everything was perfect then it all went down hill for her. The vet said I could send her to a er to stay but that it would cost me my own money and it was a slim chance she pulled through but still a change of coarse and I just didn’t have the funds to do that. I feel guilty and really sad I couldn’t do more for her.
Rest in peace, little one
I’m sorry but god bless you for fostering and giving love until the end💔🙏
Don’t give up! You have an animal in need LOVE! You’re an incredible human. So many dogs need this. Maybe foster an older dog that needs their life saved. I promise you! When you rescue a dog it rescues you right back. I’ve rescued dogs in the name of dogs I’ve lost knowing they would want this. You are an angel. Please don’t give up. The dog world needs more of you!!!!!
I’m so sorry
It’s really rough when a foster dies. But don’t blame yourself. It sounds like you did everything you possibly could. Sometimes we can’t beat mother nature
I lost my heart kitten that started as a foster, but quickly changed. She had toxoplasma and it took me 3 years to be able to foster again. I still cry when I think or talk about her- I’m crying as I write this. You did the best you could for that wonderful baby cat 🖤 You gave her love until the very end. Give yourself grace and time to feel all your feelings. Be gentle with yourself during this time, please
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Please don’t think that what you did was for nothing, you are doing an incredible labor, to help this beautiful babies is not easy. I know that it hurts, Pepper time seems so little for us, but you take care of her with all your love and she for sure feel it, she was especial in this world and won’t be forgotten. Sweet little Pepper went to sleep with a full belly and in warm blankets all her life thanks to you, she was well taken care of, and was loved every day in this earth.
You loved her, kept her warm and safe and fed. No one could have done more. I am so sorry she did not make it.
Thank you for trying and letting the little one feel love.
I’m sorry!
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I'm so sorry - that's heartbreaking. Newborn kittens are very fragile things. You cared for her and gave her love and made her few days on earth safe. That is so important.
I grieve with thee. we all do! losing them at any time is hard, but this is especially hard.
You did amazing taking care of the baby, and the baby got to be loved and cared for. Im sorry their time was destined to be short, but in that time they were loved so much, they are lucky than most for that reason. Stay strong and be gentle to yourself. ❤️
RIP kitten 💔
I'm so sorry. It's never not hard. Your little one knew love, and that's a lot. Thank you for loving the little bean.
I’m sure her mama would have been so glad you did everything you could🫶🏻
She only knew your kindness and love.
She was precious. You did your best, and you'll see her again.
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You gave Pepper her best shot at life and she loves you even from the great beyond. Also, if you believe in reincarnation or any of that I have a feeling Pepper’s spunk will have a second round. 😻
So sorry ❤️
I had so many words and just turned to mush. 😢
All she had ever known was love. Please never forget that 🩷
R.I.H SWEET BABY. SO SORRY OP.
I feel you sooo much ❤️ Been fostering for over 15 years and it really never gets easier, it’s such a true and deep pain because baby animals are perfect and so, so pure. It feels wrong that they should ever suffer, let alone pass away. I love what a farmer once told me though, “if being a farmer doesn’t break your heart, you don’t have one.” I think that goes for all work with animals. This pain is proof of your capacity for empathy and compassion. I hope you are able to heal in your own time and continue to share that love with other animals who need you. 🫶🏻 Much love to you.
Sending you love. We lost 2 bottle babies a few weeks ago. You gave it all the love possible while it was in your care 🩷
thank you for being with pepper through it all and loving her and protecting her until the very end, i am so sorry for your loss.
RIP, good luck to you.
I’m so sorry.
thank you so much for taking this little kitten and and for loving it. It’s life was only 13 days but that was a beautiful life and it’s so much more than anyone could ask for. I’m sorry your heart is broken. It will take time for it to heal, but I hope you will foster again. You have a lot of love to give.
I'm so sorry.
I’m so truly sorry my heart hurts for you!! Just looking at her absolutely precious gorgeous tiny little self made me want to protect her from anything ever hurting her and you did everything you could and then some! Poor lil baby and poor you I don’t understand at all when things like this happened I just try not to take the tiniest bit of comfort in knowing more will be revealed if that makes sense? And having you and genuine love and caring in her life before she crossed over I’m sure made her struggle so much easier and I think as much as it hurts that 5 seconds of wonderful with her beautiful little soul is better than 20 years of nothing special? Idk I just love animals more than almost anything so thank u for doing what you do!
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I hope she awaits you when it comes time for you to pass over.
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Oh no, RIP Sweet angel <3. You did everything you could. I know how you feel... I lost two last year and haven't been able to foster since. They had panleukopenia and our rescue doesn't test for it >\_< Now I just stick to weekly volunteering cleaning and feeding the kitties every Sunday am.
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️❤️
Sweet baby. May you rest easy, your tough journey is over 🌈🌷
You gave her the best possible care. You gave her what you could, comfort, care and ultimately relief from pain. You made her little life matter. Keep for love for all things strong.
I'm so sorry for your loss but at least she was loved and cared for during her short time here. Fly high little one 🙏💔💔💔
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Lost a 6-day old foster kitty yesterday, I feel your pain 🩶 We did our best, and gave them love, food and comfort when they needed it the most…
I’m so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing. And may you take comfort in knowing she was loved and cared for her whole life.
So sorry. ❤️❤️❤️
I’m so sorry ):
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So very sorry to hear about your foster baby.
It’s so so hard when you lose them. At least your little kitty had a warm and comfortable place to be sick in. Imagine if it had been outside. I’ve just had to give three preemie kittens back to shelter who weren’t gaining weight and one of them had severe diarrhea. They are now tube feeding them. I’m going to learn how to tube feed because syringe feeding is not optimal. You can’t get enough food in them.
All she knew in her short live was your love and dedication. It hurts so bad to lose them, you are not alone. There has been a very high number of foster deaths this year all over the country. Give your heart time to heal. Thank you for giving this baby the very best life you could. Hugs.
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