Last night, my cat accidentally got out the house. . My daughter and I tried to catch him but sadly, he jumped into the neighbors yard. There mean as heck dog started attacking him. My daughter ran into.the yard and I went in to get her. She started kicking the dog… I was so scared it was gonna attack her so I jumped on the.dog to make sure it didn’t hurt her. I.had to punch the dog. The whole time the dog kept biting my poor cat. We hit it so many times and it wouldn’t stop. Some how I mustard up the strength and grabbed the d dogs back with both hand and lifted him off the ground. My daughter grabbed the cat and when I put the dog down, it started jumping on my daughter and snapping at her. I was able.to pull the dog off and she ran out the yard and the dog stayed and I ran out and locked the fench. The sad thing was, had the neighbor stayed outside and helped, this probably could have been avoided. The guy ran im the house.
We brought the cat in and it could barely move. We tried everything to help him but the vet said it would be at least 240 dollars for a xray and exam. I couldn’t afford it.and had animal control come to my house. The cat was pooing everywhere and vomiting poo. It wss horrible to see. My daughters and I were in tears. . I almost got a citation for th 300 dollars because my.cat ran into the other yard. She was.nice enough to wave.the fees but sadly my cat had to be euthanized. I do realize that not everyone gets attached to animals but they are just like family to me. I keep crying and feel so bad. My daughter tried to blame herself. I had to comfort her and let her kmow it wasn’t her fault. The dog has come in my yard, in the past and attacked the cat and my dog. I didn’t press charges for it. If I.had, the.cat wouldn’t had gone through it. I know it was an accident.the dog got out in the first place. Being civil isn’t always the civil.
I know that this really has nothing to do with Lupus but I do know that this was unnecessary stress. I have been so sick lately with all my bodies self battle. I fight every day, as do we all. I have been in the hospital (admitted) four times in the past month. I know when it comes to our children and some of us our animals, that we find strengh enough to protect them. I am in so much pain now. I really did something to my back and am a little worried. I do go to the doctor today, thank the lord. I would really just like it if people could keep is in there prayers. I realize how big of a risk we took with the dog. I am sad to say, it was a pitbull. I have fought so hard to prove they can be loving, then this happens. I reallu just want peace for my girls and in my heart, instead of malice. I do see it as the dog protecting it’s yard but it didn’t have to come to this. Stay blessed everyone.
saying lot of prayers for you and your girl and kitty and may st francis take care of your kitty in heaven, i have one that is 18 years old, i also have pits, mine were raised around cats so they dont even bother cats, or possums that live in my yard, bless you i am so sorry give your daughter a hug for me and may god bless you and your family, you will continue to be in my prayers. hugs kel
I am so sorry for the lost of your cat and what you and your daughter had to go through! That is something no one should have to deal with! Prayers for comfort are coming your way!
i'm so sorry to hear this :-( Losing a pet is one of the hardest things in the world to go through. Just a few months ago a similar situation happened with my family...my brother went out and left the gate open. Next thing we know, our dog got hit by a car and died. It was absolutely horrible and my poor brother couldn't stop blaming himself. My family cried a lot but all I can say is that it will get better. Hope you feel better, and definitely praying for your family
Im soo sorry for your loss. I know pets are like family. I had a cat years ago that had gotten poisoned some how and when I finally found him outside he was also pooing every where and throwing up what looked like poo and he could barely stand. I didn't have the money for treatment and the vet knew this, so I had to have him put to sleep. I always blamed myself, if I had money than the Vet could have done more for him. I haven't had another pet since because I feel like it was my fault. I understand what you are going through, I really do. Im sorry that your daughter has to go through mourning. It is especially hard for kids because they generally haven't had to deal with death and it can be devastating when it is a pet that they love. It's horrible that you both witnessed it and couldn't do anything to save the cat.
This has everything to do with lupus - the stress. I'm an animal lover, I understand how you feel. You and your family are in my prayers : ) Take care of yourself, and your precious girls.
Thank you all so much for the prayers and concern. I actually took my daughter and surprised her with a new kitten, she picked out. I thought it was the best way to help her get through things, this one actually belongs to her. She loves this kitten so much. It’s name is Sterling, how nice. She has became so much more responsible and helps out more with the amimals and cat litter cleaning. I am so proud of her growth.
The doctors appt went ok. They want me to be on 10 mg of prednisone a day, ugh. I also was given a refill on my Gabapatin and prescribed Tramadol. My back is so much better, thanks to so much prayers and the Lord truly blessing me. I go back again tomorrow. My PD makes me come in everyday for three days after neing discharged from the hospital. I lost my voice a little over a week ago amd it hasn’t come back. I have been praying for mine and my boyfriends health. He is having stomach issues. I finally have a Rheumatologist. It’s a hour and a half a way but if I can’t make the trip myself, my insurance will provide transportation. I used to see him but it’s been almost a year. He is a great doctor so I know I will receive great treatment.
It has been so wonderful having my boyfriend home. He is a truck driver and is only home 4 days of the month. He came home early this time. We went to a huge family outing, church, finally,(amen), and went and fed ducks and swans at the lake. I am so glad things are going so great. He bought me a tablet for my birthday, it’s really nice. Of course i got a pink case and accessories.
I am trying to look at life with a different perspective. I used to wake up and no matter how I felt, I told my brain to stay positive. I tell people to have a blessed day. My life was so much better then so I am trying it again. I don’t want to speak the back and have it happen. I do feel blessed in my families and my life and know that I have good people that will aid me in times of need. I also glad to have my lupus family. Being anle to relate to someone and they to you, makes life a little more manageable.