Vibes for my daughter...

I'm so sorry about your daughter!! I can imagine the mixed emotions you're going through right now

Unfortunately, I think this is why small children and small animals don't mix - even the sweetest animal can be very unpredictable, and neither understands how to defend themselves.

I hope your daughter heals soon, and she has no major problems in the future. You say she'll need breast reconstruction as she gets older?? Is that a definite, or a possibility? I hope it's just one of things that they have to tell you is a possibility...

Hugs to you, i think you're going to need all the strength we can offer for your little girl

This is one of the most horrific posts I have read for months, and my heart goes out to you and your family, especially since I am myself only just recovering from serious cat bites. I do hope that your daughter makes a full recovery as soon as possible and that the scars, emotional and physical, are minimal. My sister was bitten by a dog on the face when she was a toddler, which looked horrific at the time, but apart from a very small scar, she is fine and has no fear of dogs now. I hope too Shannon finds a new and suitable home - who knows what was in his mind or how he felt scared and angry at the time it happened? You are compassionate in not putting him to sleep immediately as many people would. May you and your family have strength to see you through this awful time.

Oh how awful.............hopefully whatever provoked the kitty to do that won't ever happen again to anyone else...........many healing vibes for your baby.

*sending you lots of positive vibes for you and your daughter*

I'm so sorry this happened to you and your daughter. Having dealt with a cat who has aggression issues, I too know what a cat can do when it's angry. I hope your daughter recovers quickly and completely, and you'll both be in my thoughts <3 You are incredibly compassionate to rehome the cat and even offer to help with the rehoming. Please don't be hard on yourself about anything - there was nothing you could do about any of this, and now you're just making the right decision for your family.

Hope your little girl feels better soon <3

PS - I was attacked by a cat when I was very young too. It just ran and jumped on my back and started attacking me for absolutely nothing. Even so, I've never had a fear of cats. I think my mother stressed to me that that was ONE cat, and not all cats are like that. With time, I think your daughter will be just fine. <3

I was shocked and saddened for you and your daughter .Sending prayers your daughters way.You have no choice but to rehome the kitten. I can only imagine your shock when finding your daughter this way.
Sending healing vibes to your daughter and I pray that she will not have any scars from this. I'm so sorry for you.

I am so sorry to hear this. I am praying for healing for your precious daughter.
I know this must be very traumatic for all of you.

I also was bit on the face by my parent's beloved German Shepherd when I was about a year a half. I was sooooo mean to the dog though so I guess it was my fault. He nearly took off half my face but luckily did NOT have to have plastic surgery. I did have over a hunderd stitches or so and now have very minimal scarring. Just a small scar by my upper lip that you can't see and small scars down my jawline. You can really only see them when I am really hot. So there is a good outlook for your daughter. You are all in my prayers.

Hope you are all feeling better today.

You and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wondering if there is any new updates? Prayers coming from this way also!

I'm so sorry to hear about this - sending many prayers and vibes to you and your daughter

I'm still praying for you and your daughter. I hope that you are doing ok. Please give us an update if you get the time!

I am so sorry! Prayers for your poor baby and your whole family. May your daughter recover in every way.

What a horrible experience! My thoughts are with you and your daughter. I can certainly understand why you are rehoming the kitten, and hopefully he'll find a new home with no small children, and your daughter won't bear physical or emotional scars.

Thank you for the relpies everyone. Madeleine was released from the hospital this morning. What a difference 48 hours make. After the initial swelling from the scratches and bites went down, the damage looks less severe.

The plastic surgeon doesn't feel that any of the scars on her face will be permanent. He said it can take years for them to go away, but they will likely not be noticible by her teenage years. Her nipple is still a big mystery to us, though. The doctors explained that the tissue we call a "nipple" on a toddler (its the size of a pencil lead) is not necessarily the same tissue that becomes a nipple during puberty. I guess there are so many physiological changes associated with breast development, we can't really know if there will be any deformity in her adult breast. It's just a wait and see now.

I, too, hope Shannon finds a good home. I cannot imagine what caused him to attack a sleeping child. He was neutered last Wednesday and our only theory right now is some sort of anxiety/agression caused by that. We'll never know for sure, I suppose, but won't take the risk of bringing him into our home again.

Madeleine, fortunately, has not been afraid of Ruby since she got home. She is happy and active today and only cries when I have to give her antibiotics or change her bandages. Otherwise, you'd think nothing happened to her. I guess that's what youth does for you...

Again, thanks for all of your kind words and support.

Thank you for the update. I'm glad Madeleine is home, recovering well, and not afraid of Ruby. Sounds like most of the hurdles are behind you. Vibes and prayers for quick recovery for your little one.

Im so glad to hear Madeleine is home and recovering. Sending many prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

Its awesome to hear that she's recovering so well! I will continue to keep you and her in my thoughts and prayers.

OMG I'm so sorry! I just read this. I hope the baby is ok.