The vet said Keiko needs to be PTS after another emergency visit today...

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Starry, my heart breaks for you. Little Keiko is definately in my prayers! You have shown those little kittens the love they deserve. God bless you!

As for those boys... I'm so sick about it...How could they? If anyone here on TCS hasn't considered joining and origanization to help stop animal abuse, please consider doing so now. www.animal-justice.org

Oh, my heart breaks for you and your babies Thanks for the updates, I've been following along closely. You are in my prayers and thoughts today. I totally understand about not be present with the pts, I couldn't do it either when my 2 babies were pts within the last 2 months. I just want to remember them as happy kitties. for you today.

OMG! After all poor little Keiko has been through, to have nothing work, it must be terrible! Take comfort in the fact that he at least had someone to care for him, someone who did everything possible for him, rather than dying after being beaten with his brother & sister. If nothing more can be done for Keiko, know that at least he died loved, & that you were able to save his sister.

When fostering kittens, our shelter reminds the foster homes that there is a great chance that they may not make it. You must be strong enough to make a difficult decision.

Originally Posted by StarryEyedTiGeR

Right now I feel like the worst foster mom ever....

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I haven't read everyone else's posts, but can really identify with this feeling. I lost Garfield's brother Odie to distemper, and within months took in Sugartoes, and lost 3 of her 5 kittens. It was almost too much to bear, and left scars. Yet the blessings of fostering outweigh the pain.

You are a wonderful foster Mom, and your rescue is great to have so much medical support for you and your fosters. What these babies need is loving care. You provide that, and much more than most people would be able to!

Since losing the four kittens, I have not lost a single cat or kitten! Keep fostering...keep loving...keep being the person who is willing to take one more litter. I pray that you will have many many more healthy kittens who go on to happy forever homes.

Nikki, I just wanted to send you a big hug! You are an angel and Keiko is running around RB pain free because of your brave/strong heart! Remember that!

Nikki, I've been thinking of both of you all day. I'm very sorry for your heartfelt loss, but like someone said earlier in this thread - Keiko's pain is finished, but yours keeps going. I'm glad you are at peace with the decision, and I'm really glad you were able to hold him while it was done. His last moments were surrounded by such love, and he will never forget you.

Out of the deep respect for your loss and for Keiko, I'll move this thread to Crossing the Bridge.

Rest in Peace, baby Keiko. And help your foster Meowmy (now your forever Meowmy) care for your sister, and the other babies who come into her care.

Oh Nikki you are an angel .... RIP Keiko

Bless you and sweet baby Keiko.

Nikki,

I'm glad you were able to comfort Keiko in his last moments. He knows his meowmy loves him! play freely and run freely Keiko on the rainbow bridge

I, too, have been thinking of the two of you. I'm glad you stayed with him, because I did with the Smudge in my Avatar, and I know that peaceful feeling, and was hoping you would feel it too. Play happily over the Rainbow Bridge with Smudgie and all our other babies, Keiko.

Oh I wish I were there to just give you a hug right now. I just wish the right thing to do would be easier sometimes.

Play happy now little one. Say hi to my babies for me please. I'm sure they'll show you some good sun spots to nap in.

Oh Nikki, I am so sorry . But you did the best thing for him, and gave him the best chance he could have gotten. I will be praying for you to have peace in your heart tonight, and a good night's rest.

I'm so sorry to hear about poor Keiko. I'm only new to fostering and haven't lost one yet and can only imagine how heartbreaking it would be. I'm stressing about the baby I have now, and you feel so much responsibility fostering - like you're their only hope, and they're often not in the best state when you receive them, which is why they need help.

I'm glad you were able to give them the best chance possible, and it's wonderful that at least one is flourishing due to your care.

*hugs* from another foster mum.

Godspeed over Rainbow Bridge, Keiko. I am sorry that your short life was so troubled, but give your foster meowmmy a good report when our Creator greets you and welcomes you home. Susan

i am so very sorry to hear this, but I am glad you were with him, and could see how peaceful it was, and that it helped you realise you were doing the right thing. He is now free from pain and suffering, and him and LEx will be sharing stories of the lovely mum that looked after them. RIP little one.

RIP little one.........

Keiko where you are now there will be no more pain and suffering, only lots of playing chase with all the other kittens that are there.

Have a fun time over the bridge you sweet baby and know that you were loved here on earth

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Nikki, I'm so very sorry you lost sweet little Keiko. I hope you can find comfort in knowing you did what was best for him and that because of you he knew he was loved. RIP precious one.