Hilda 8/22/15 - 10/10/15 & Stocking 8/22/15 - 11/29/15 (updated)

Little Hilda, a coal-black kitten, was born to a feral mother at our shelter. Although she was only half the size of her four siblings, she was the first to try solid food and run to humans to be picked up and cuddled. In other words, she was a tiny kitten with a big personality. Unfortunately, all five kittens were infected by their mother with giardia, and at 350 grams (12 ounces), she was just too small and young to fight the infection, despite the vet's and shelter workers' best efforts.

Rest in peace, Hilda. You were such a plucky, sweet little kitten, and it makes my heart ache that you weren't allowed more time on earth. You were loved and won't be forgotten. What I wouldn't give to be able to cuddle you again and look into your big blue eyes.

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So sorry for your loss

You have done so much in these and other cat's lives, I admire you and your capacity for love against so many odds. I also thank you for letting us know of these sweet babies and that they did mean something to someone and were loved and cared for even if for just a short while. Sometimes I just want to give up, the odds of saving so many cats is just so overwhelming. But then you get a call like I just did seconds ago, that says the kitten that hasn't eaten in 4 days and is at death's door is eating and drinking like no tomorrow! It warms the heart and makes it all worth it. My family keeps telling me, "you can't save the world!" but if I can save just one it is worth the heartache of losing so many. 

Sweet little Hilda just wasn't strong enough to fight off something so horrendous, it's true when they say the good die young, how could she not be innocent and good at her age? You did all you could, a job well done if you count the love you gave her, and the countless others just like her. The love and comfort you give is priceless, and is all these precious ones want. She did not die forgotten and alone, and now will be in many others prayers and hearts. RIP little Hilda, please know you left a mark in many hearts, and will be forever loved by those who knew you!

I am truly sorry for your loss, it's heart breaking losing a cat, please take care.

Rest in peace dear Hilda...

 

That is so sad. You have my condolences.

Sweet baby Hilda.  I'm so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for the loss of sweet little Hilda- she was so young and innocent.  Fly free sweet little one, and land softly- you were so loved!

Oh, how sad. Poor little Hilda! I am so sorry for the loss of this sweet innocent kitty. Tears stream down my face when I read posts like this. I love all kitties so much, and it pains me to read of their loss. Hilda knew though and that is thanks to you and the others at the shelter. I think what you do is amazing! You love and comfort all those poor kitties. They all get to know love thanks to you. Hilda knew that love and will never be forgotten.
RIP SWEET HILDA!
You were loved and will always be remembered!

I'm a fairly big and burly guy, but despite my appearances, my heart is as soft as melted butter. I'm nearly 60 but I still miss every single cat that I have ever had and get misty eyed when I read posts like this...probably because I have been there and done it all, but mostly because I can strongly relate to it. There is something about kittens and their big eyes that breaks my heart when I hear of anything bad that happens to them.

   RIP Hilda, we all make the bridge crossing, someday we will meet again!

Jim 

Hilda was joined by her brother Strumpfchen (Little Stocking) early this morning. He was dying when I arrived at the shelter and took his last breath on the way to the ER vet. The necropsy revealed that panleukopenia (distemper) was the cause of death. It was presumably passed to them by their mother, as other members of her feral colony have just been diagnosed with it, and may have been what caused Hilda's death, too.

Their three remaining siblings and an orphan who joined them are at the vet's now, receiving interferon, etc.. They've only had their first round of vaccinations so are very much at risk, although they're not showing symptoms. Stocking was his usual whirling dervish self yesterday evening, too. They need all the positive thoughts they can get.

Stocking, I'm going to miss you playing parrot so much! It was such a joy to see you and your siblings develop from birth into extremely lively, noisy, lovable little personalities, and losing you is simply devastating. RIP, little one.

The parvo virus is extremely contagious and deadly. You can bring it into your home on your shoes or clothing, so even indoor-only cats are at risk. In memory of Hilda and Stocking, please make sure your cats, whether indoor/outdoor or indoor-only, are protected.

Oh no, so sorry to hear about Little Stocking (and Hilda). I will keep the other three kitties, the orphan and the mama in my thoughts. 

Too sad.     

I will be thinking of Hilda and Little Stocking's three siblings and their little playmate and sending lots of positive vibes their way until we hear any more news of them.  

May Little Stocking be running free with Hilda and catching up on some kitten cuddles with each other where ever they are over that bridge.     

Oh no, how sad and I am truly sorry for your loss...

Rest in peace dear Stocking..

(((jcat)))

I am so sorry, RIP sweet little spirits.  

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the little family, I'm so sorry to hear of Stockings passing. I lost four sweet kittens and their mother to distemper this summer, despite heroic efforts by my husband and our vet. I felt my heart break apart with every passing, it is a horrible, horrible disease. You do so much for these precious ones, I don't know how you keep going. I suppose it's like me, SOMEONE has to care, and love these little ones, and there are so many who need us. I'll definitely pray that the others pull through this, if love can save them, they will survive. I know it's so hard, but keep up your good work, you will definitely be blessed for what you are doing. RIP sweet Stockings, I know you were taken much too soon, Hilda will greet you at the Rainbow Bridge, and the others will need your comfort and to be watched over, please help in whatever you can do!