I ran over a cat!

prissykitty · Jan 19, 2005

I am so sorry you had to go through this. I have hit a cat before too and it was devastating. I couldn't go back either : (

leosmum · Jan 19, 2005

*hugs* It is so hard...
Thank you for the support. I like Cleo the cowgirl!

leosmum · Jan 19, 2005

Originally Posted by CoolCat

OMG... so sorry for hear that...

... poor kittie...

I really do feel some sort of closure after picking him up today...
Rest his little heart. *hug*

leosmum · Jan 19, 2005

Originally Posted by Jan

"I hope someone here can understand where I'm coming from."

Yes, I did the same thing about 7 or 8 years ago. You're so right, you don't have a chance to avoid them, this one ran literally straight under my wheels. I didn't have time to even think about stopping, never mind actually doing so. I was too scared at first to get out of the car because of what horrors I might find. When I did get out I couldn't find him anywhere, he must have run off. I looked around for him, but there was a wood to the left, the direction in which he had been travelling and I daren't go in there in the dark alone.

I abandoned where I was going to and went back home and fetched my father and a torch and together we searched in the woods. We never did find him and I never knew what happened to him. I've always hoped he wasn't that badly injured, but I know he could have run off injured to die alone. I'll never know.

But it is horrible and everyone assumes that when their cat is killed on the road it's done by a speeding motorist who just doesn't care. That's not always the case. Nor does it help to tell youself it wasn't your fault. You still feel like a killer, I know I did.

Thank you for sharing your story... It does make me feel better. *hugs*

We just have to love our kitties a little extra every day.

I have to drive down that road everyday.. and from now on I will always remember the day I ran over a poor kitty.. *sighs*...
It's been a long day today.

leosmum · Jan 19, 2005

Originally Posted by Emma's Friend

The unavoidable is just that - UNAVOIDABLE. It was that little kittie's "time", if you know what I mean. I'm of the school of belief that everything happens for a reason and that good things come out of every situation. We often never know what that good thing was, but it's there and it happens. The fact that you went back for the little kittie speaks volumes for your character. And now that little cat will never be forgotten. Maybe he was just looking for some way to have a little love. You gave it to him today by treating him with dignity and respect. I have a feeling that you just might meet up with him again someday.

You just made me cry... *hug* awww.. Thank you for saying such sweet things... I couldn't let him just lay there... He was probably someones pet at one time.. and all cats should be loved and taken care of.. even when they die. I didn't even use a black trash bag. I wanted to use a white one.. Black just seemed so harsh and cold... Ooh that poor little guy.. But maybe you're right.. Maybe it was his time to go. * hugs*
Thank you

leosmum · Jan 19, 2005

Originally Posted by ash_bct

I could not have said it any better, one day at RB you will see the little guy running to you, for you gave him love when he needed it most~

Thank you... *hugs tight* I had to do something.. I love cats..

leosmum · Jan 19, 2005

Originally Posted by rapunzel47

LeosMum, I'm so sorry you've had this awful experience, but you mustn't blame yourself -- they dart so fast, you just don't have a chance. It seems as if it was fast, though, and the little guy likely didn't suffer, and you have treated him with dignity and love. He's at the Bridge now, and every kitty you've ever known is telling him all about the wonderful human they knew, that he'll eventually get to meet himself. So snuggle lots with Leo and let him help you through this sad time, and please be gentle with yourself.

Thank you for the kind words. I have been snuggling with Leo ever since I got home this evening. He doesn't know how lucky of a kitty he is sometimes..
I like to think of the kitty at the bridge with other kitty friends... Thank you so much.

shimmer · Jan 19, 2005

Don't worry, it wasnt your fault, I have had similar experiences'

when I was a kid I always wanted a white kitten, one day when my grandmother went home to the city she brought me back one. He was a beautiful snow white kitten with bright blue eyes whom we named Bluey. About a week after we got him one night he got out of a room we used to lock him in downstairs. He got out and must have went out onto the road. He was only a kitten and he got run over. He must have dragged his body from the road to his bed then back under the house leaving a trail. I was the one who found him the next morning and I had nightmares for months after. I never got over it.

Then later when I was in highschool, we were going back from school in a van and the lady who was driving ran over a cat and didnt even stop! I felt that bump and it makes me sick just thinking about it. When we were going back I saw its mummy crying and trying to drag it off the road. It was the sadest thing I have ever seen. I had never cried so much in my life. It was so cruel and even though I asked her to stop she wouldn't.

You are a good person for stopping and doing what you did. Just know he is in a safe place now with all the other cats that suffered the same fate, you did what you could and thats the main thing *hugs*

man, its hard to type with wet eyes, lol

huggles · Jan 20, 2005

I agree with what has been written already - I believe this kitty will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge as you gave him love when he needed it and you helped him leave this earth with some dignity

RIP sweet kitty

play happily at the bridge with all the other kitties

stormy · Jan 20, 2005

I am sorry this happened. I know if were me it would affect me the same way.

leosmum · Jan 21, 2005

Originally Posted by shimmer

Don't worry, it wasnt your fault, I have had similar experiences'

when I was a kid I always wanted a white kitten, one day when my grandmother went home to the city she brought me back one. He was a beautiful snow white kitten with bright blue eyes whom we named Bluey. About a week after we got him one night he got out of a room we used to lock him in downstairs. He got out and must have went out onto the road. He was only a kitten and he got run over. He must have dragged his body from the road to his bed then back under the house leaving a trail. I was the one who found him the next morning and I had nightmares for months after. I never got over it.

Then later when I was in highschool, we were going back from school in a van and the lady who was driving ran over a cat and didnt even stop! I felt that bump and it makes me sick just thinking about it. When we were going back I saw its mummy crying and trying to drag it off the road. It was the sadest thing I have ever seen. I had never cried so much in my life. It was so cruel and even though I asked her to stop she wouldn't.

You are a good person for stopping and doing what you did. Just know he is in a safe place now with all the other cats that suffered the same fate, you did what you could and thats the main thing *hugs*

man, its hard to type with wet eyes, lol

Oh my goodness. this is such a sad story....

I'm so sorry that happen to you... awww... Don't make me cry!!!

Thank you though for sharing your story with me.

Here.. i've got some tissue for us to share *sniffles*

leosmum · Jan 21, 2005

Originally Posted by stormy

I am sorry this happened. I know if were me it would affect me the same way.

it was a very hard thing to do on Wednesday..Thank you for the hug

leosmum · Jan 21, 2005

Originally Posted by huggles

I agree with what has been written already - I believe this kitty will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge as you gave him love when he needed it and you helped him leave this earth with some dignity

RIP sweet kitty

play happily at the bridge with all the other kitties

jalapeno · Jan 22, 2005

Leo's mum, so sorry to hear you ran over a cat. My bf also ran over a cat once, and it's definitely not a good feeling. We were both shocked, and of course, I couldn't blame him at all because the cat ran out of nowhere and it was too late. Please don't feel bad, we can't prevent accidents from happening. He's now in a much safer place. Keep the kitty in my thoughts.

shimmer · Jan 23, 2005

Originally Posted by LeosMum

Oh my goodness. this is such a sad story....

I'm so sorry that happen to you... awww... Don't make me cry!!!

Thank you though for sharing your story with me.

Here.. i've got some tissue for us to share *sniffles*

*sniff* thankyou *takes a whole handfull* its ok. I just hope you feel better now, knowing they are in a better place...

d'elle and beau · Jan 24, 2005

Leo's Mum,

I am so sorry this happened. I know how terrible I would feel if it had been me. It could happen to anyone. One thing I feel compelled to say, though.....please, please try to find out whose cat it was so that they will know what happened to him. The worst thing I can think of, as someone who adores her cat, is never to know what happened to him and always to wonder. I would so much rather someone tell me they ran over him by accident and did not mean to, and I would be so grateful to them for going to the trouble to find me and tell me. Please try to do this, and do not be hard on yourself for what happened.....as I said, it could happen to anyone.
hugs.

leosmum · Jan 24, 2005

Originally Posted by D'Elle and Beau

Leo's Mum,

I am so sorry this happened. I know how terrible I would feel if it had been me. It could happen to anyone. One thing I feel compelled to say, though.....please, please try to find out whose cat it was so that they will know what happened to him. The worst thing I can think of, as someone who adores her cat, is never to know what happened to him and always to wonder. I would so much rather someone tell me they ran over him by accident and did not mean to, and I would be so grateful to them for going to the trouble to find me and tell me. Please try to do this, and do not be hard on yourself for what happened.....as I said, it could happen to anyone.
hugs.

Thank you for the hug.. and I would love to find out who's kitty it is.. but you don't understand. I took the back roads to work and thats the country route.

There are hardly any houses that way... I checked for tags but the little guy didn't have any either..

*sighs* I live in Dallas and there's loads of Vets and Animal shelters... I don't know what I could really do but post a sign saying i hit their cat?

ilovecats · Feb 5, 2005

Its hard for me to believe that

I didn't see this before. How heartbreaking. I can't even begin to imagine what you must be going through. I hope the kitty didn't suffer to much.

Believe me, its not your fault. Perhaps you can invite some friends over and have a tribute?

lissa80 · Feb 5, 2005

My mom accidentlly ran over a cat we had for nine years. We were all so devestated esp mom. Imagine having to explain this to your daughter. Of course I didn't blame her but we greived for a long time over the loss. We came to the conclusion that God must have had bigger things in store for our kitty and we had to let her go. What you did for that kitty may have been the only gesture of love he ever got. Please don't blame yourself, guilt can be a very powerful thing. Hand it over to God and let him give you comfort over this. Good luck, I see you've already found lots of support on the boards.

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