Accidentally killed my kitten?!

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  • 28 May, 2017 at 10:16 pm #859385
    Tiima
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    My cat gave birth to 5 kittens, she moved them all to my bed one day. While I was sleeping next to them(I put a barrier between us)(I’m a really deep sleeper)

    I woke up to find that one of the kittens had wobbled over and I had rolled over and my blanket covered him and he died. After I buried him , I sat on the floor and cried, while I was crying my cat actually carried her babies one by one and placed them on my lap while she licked my hand. Does that mean she forgives me?

    I became a very light sleeper and I constantly check under my covers even if I know that I gave away the kittens (after they were 6 months old) to my friend because I couldn’t look at them without crying. I still feel really bad and do you think I’m a bad person? Will god forgive me?

    29 May, 2017 at 10:11 pm #859404
    JOAN
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    I just came across this site and saw your post and had to register. My heart broke when I read it and I wanted to tell you that it was an ACCIDENT! I know and you know that you never meant for that to happen. Of course God will forgive you and it sounded like the mommy did too. I would react the same way you did/are. I am very sensitive when it comes to animals. I am dealing with some issues with some feral kittens I have that has broken my heart and I beat myself up about it, but like you I did my best and never meant for anything bad to happen. I promise you my dear that if I was around you I would give you a big hug and tell you it will be ok. You were/are caring and not abusive to them. You had no idea that kitten would be able to get that close to you. It was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I really hope this helps you. I was trying to think of the best way to put it. 🙂 HUGS!

    30 May, 2017 at 7:24 pm #859426
    Kincaid
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    I want to tell you, Tiima, that even mother cats make the same mistake! They roll onto their babies, they manage to get smothered, it’s not your fault.

    Raising kittens; with or without mama around; is a hard thing. Mistakes happen, events take a turn. I’m very sorry for your loss, and I know you’re already kicking yourself, but please try to be gentle and kind to your heart, here. You did what you thought was best, and did what you could to take care of these small lives.

    Concentrate on the good you’ve done, and the surviving kittens. Mama kitty forgave you, and no one thinks you’re at fault.

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