Dear friends...
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I am heartbroken.
The first week of 2012 had nothing good in store for me.
A few days in a deadly virus among the cats of the island spread like wild-fire (it's s very small island) and struck the beautiful Lilly (the last one I mentioned in my last post). The virus is vicious and even though she fought hard and valiantly her little body got eaten up by the virus. She died this morning.
Last week I couldn't breathe - fearing for Lilly's life and fearing for the rest of my cats. The close knit core - my special rescues are now sat in isolation in four different places. They can all be inoculated after 10 days. I pray no one else shows any signs of outbreak.
I am now faced with 24 vaccinations and medical expenses for Lilly on top of now feeding 50 cats every day. If you find yourself able to donate I will be ever so grateful. I have created a donation button on the right side of this page.
This girl was so special to me. She got into my heart in a deep way. She was such a fine, ethereal and sentive soul. She loved most of all to lie in my lap in the mornings, when I would go and have my morning coffee with the crew. She would suckle the tassels on my scarf and purr in a blissed out state. Also she loved playing with her brothers and sisters. After their lovely games they would all collapse and huddle up together. Today when I told her brothers and sisters of her passing they all became still and huddled up together.
She has been laid to rest in her beloved garden, which today I have named Lilly's Heaven. It's where she found shelter, safety and a life (although way too short) full of love. She was loved by all and she will be eternally missed.
Please bear with me for my absence visiting you all whilst I try to recover from my grief and mend my heart.
Comments
I am sorry for your hurting heart.
Bert
what a bad start into 2012. Poor Lilly, but I am sure you did all you could. I don't think that the dead is the end of everybody, not for humans and not for animals, too. So I pray for your furry buddies, that now the pest is over. I give you a big hug for all the trouble and sorrow.
Best greetings, Johanna
When my girls heard the sad news, the oldest reflected, that maybe Lilly was meant to live a good life with love in your garden, if only for a short time, in stead of dying in the state she was found, when you rescued her.
Take care ... varmt knus og dybeste medfølelse. Anna E.
Sending you sunbeams of love, peace and support via a little contribution.
Hang in there, remember that Lilly still lives in the heart of those that love and care for her. XO!
So sorry to hear about Lilly :(
We hope that no moore cat´s will get this evil virus !!
Me and mom will ship in a little contribution to you.
xoxoxox
This is hard to believe, after looking at her very healthy and happy appearance in these photos. Poor little thing, life is not fair to all creatures. But at least she knew what LOVE was meant to be.
Love to you,
Mariette
I'm so sorry about Lily, I guess it was very hard for you and also make it even harder fearing for the rest of the kittens hoping they won't get the virus. I'd love to make a contribution to you, but let me know how, I'm concerned about what your friend Abby said towards the PayPal issue. Please let me know how can I help you.
Send you a big hug my dear friend.
Lots of love,
Laura =(
Glemmer helt at jeg (sikkert) kan skrive på norsk.. Nå håper jeg at resten av katteflokken holder seg friske!! Virus er fæle greier, men jeg skal huske dere i bønnen..
Lys og kjærlighet over dere ønskes fra meg! :)
Anyway, yes I did have trouble with pay pal but I am all right now, They thought I was an official non-profit animal rescue. So in the space where you have 'for medical espenses' also put in these donation are only for our very own animals. In other words, don't let anything indicate that you are rescuing animals as an official rescue organization. Just be careful how you word things. I think you will be fine. And when you get the money in paypal be sure to transfer it over to bank account without waiting too long.
I am going to ask some friends to put out the word about you and the animals and will also start posting about it on my blog.
Joan, don't get discouraged. You can't help what nature hands to us. It was just Lily's time. Take care.Big hugs
Bea
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Also used the button for donating just a little LOVE. Hope things work out well, a tight hug to you girl!
Mariette
You and your cats are on my mind.
We will send you a donation and thank you for all that you do.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx + Mum Sue
I have never seen a cat get sick and die and don't think I could take it.
Your pain is more than I can imagine and I wish you the ability to cope and get through this hard time.
You are definitely a much stronger person than I.
(((Hugs)))
Blessings and Peace.
Will make a donation soon.
Hugs,
Kay
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much love
Bea
I'm sending you my most powerful wishes that the other kitties stay healthy. I'll ask mom to donate some money-papers to help you out, okay?
Gentle wiggles & wags,
mayzie
I will donate what I can right now
and come back when I have more
it is an exceptional thing that you do and I am so grateful for people like you
many hugs
let your heart feel happier knowing that without you so many sweet beings would suffer
you do more than is possible
Cats of wildcat woods
the critters in The Cottage xo
I all that you loved Lily.
A lot of force so that your kittens spend this thunderstorm.
A hug,
K
We came from Marg's blog too.
We will be praying for Lily to find peace at the Rainbow Bridge.
Your wonderful work taking care of these babies really touches my heart.
Lots of purrs from Kitty Quartet.
Big hugs!
xo Catherine
Sad hugs and gentle purrs to you.
I am also able to make a small donation, that I hope will somehow make a small difference...I wish it could be more, I hope there will be a time when it can. Take care!!
Angel-Kitty!
We hope you are feeling less sad these days.You are surrounded by love-from the kitties that you have helped, those gone and those still looking to you for care.Don't forget! Love is the one thing in life that never dies.
the critters in The Cottage xo
-tia
Hugs,
Kay