Warning about garage doors

Snuggles must've had an angel watching over her, I hope her amazing luck continues and that she is on the mend soon.

Poor ol' Snuggles. Hope she is better very soon

that is so scary!!

Oh wow...I'm so glad the kitty's ok! I wish you'd put that at the top of the post..I almost didnt read the rest. I'm glad I dont have garage doors. They are dangerous.

Ack, I always do a check to make sure the cats are NO WHERE near the garage doors. I'm so sorry to hear that story about Snuggles, I'm so glad she survived and I hope she gets better soon! What a great neighbour you are kim!

Oh that poor little cat! I hope she or he will be ok soon. Garage doors are scary things, when they don't work right. Follow hissy's advice it sounds pretty good, and hopeful. Once I had a cat who went into a car hood to get warm on the engine(someone elses car) and the owner of it came out and started it and took off! My poor baby fell out underneath, and was writhing on the road in pain, I was screaming and the guy saw and didn't even stop or say sorry. Fortunately, my kitty was ok, It too awhile though. He had a broken jaw, missing digits on his foot cuts and abrasions. So another warning, bang on the carhoods in the winter, when kittymews try to get warm there!

Kim how is Snuggles doing?

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Kim how is Snuggles doing?

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Well, the latest on Snuggles is that she ended up having to go back to the vet and will be there for a couple more days. Ann was having trouble syringe feeding her (she didn't feel comfortable doing it) and Snuggles was throwing the food up. She was also having trouble "pilling" her.

The vet shaved around Snuggle's neck and BOY WAS SHE BRUISED!!!!! Ann was shocked to see the real damage underneath all of that fur. The vet told her that her esophagus sustained more damage than he originally thought. Although he predicts that Snuggles will be ok, she has a long road to recovery ahead of her.

I'll keep everyone up to date on her progress

That is just so sad.. poor little thing Her throat must hurt so much.. why she doesnt want to eat. ((((( hugs for Snuggles )))))

poor thing .

I will continue to pray for healing

That is one lucky cat. Or maybe it's one of nine down.

My stomach did a flip-flop when I saw the title of the thread, and started reading. It's over 11 years ago now, but I still remember how I felt when I saw our precious Norbert under our own garage door, long gone. He was one very, very special fellow to us, and his sudden tragic end had us upset and weeping for months. It also changed our attitude toward letting our furball friends be outdoors without supervision.

Jim

We had a cat that didnt make it thru a garage door incident also, but we had a neighbor whose cat was out for about 3 hours under the door by his neck and it lived--how I dont know. He seemed more insulted at the attack than he was injured. I hope the woman isnt beating herself up too badly on not opening the door immediately I know I would have thought the same as she did when she heard the noises.

I found the best way to test the garage door is to do the "house appraisal" test. The man that came to appraise my parents house did this. Put a roll of paper towels under the door and shut it. It should bounce back open and not smash the roll at all.

Get well soon Snuggles!!

Oh my - POOR Snuggles.

I hope he gets on that road to recovery very, very soon.

There are so many dangers out there for kitties - I'm now at the point when I get a lurch in my stomach every time I see a kitty roaming outside coz the cars whizz around SO quickly and there so many nutters out there that are just looking to either steal or to harm animals.

I'll keep Snuggles and Ann in my thoughts.

I am EXTREMELY sad to report that Snuggles passed away this evening. From what I understand, the damage she sustained to her esophagus was beyond repair. Ann just left my house devastated, trying to explain what happened... I wish I could tell you all more.

It seems that all we are left to learn from this tragedy is to remember one of the many dangers that our babies our subjected to being out doors.

All I can say is that Ann needs your prayers tonight.

omg!!!!

Oh, my heart goes out to your friend Ann! Poor Snuggles, may the sweet kitty rest in peace, and frolick at the Rainbow Bridge until she can be reunited with Ann.

The best tribute we can pay to Snuggles is to take heed of her tragedy, and be aware of the dangers that are all around us for our beloved feline family.

Kim,

Please give Anne my love and tell her she is centered in my prayers. I will move this out of respect to Crossing the Bridge-

This is such sad and horrible news. RIP Snuggles, and my condolences to Ann on this terrible loss.

I spent a whole day working up the courage to open this thread up.

I'm so sorry to hear that Snuggles lost her battle. Does Ann know of the Rainbow Bridge? Perhaps let her know about it. That may help some of the pain and grief.

Oh no! I am so so so sorry! That is so sad!

Tell Anne I am so sorry and I am thinking of her at this difficult time. May Snuggles have a wonderful rest at the Rainbow Bridge and he is now smiling down on her.