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femmedem

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98. I'm so sorry he didn't make it.

Fri Jun 16, 2017, 01:36 PM

Jun 2017

Bless you for trying.

I have a litter of feral kittens (not so feral anymore) in my bathroom. I'm bringing one to the vet tomorrow because he isn't plump and thriving like the others.

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PHOTO UPDATE II: Please send positive energies to this little soul tonight. I went to county animal [View all] japple Jun 2017 OP

Oh my gosh! teezy Jun 2017 #1

You are loved, Rocky. Barack_America Jun 2017 #2

Poor baby. But lucky you came along to help. sinkingfeeling Jun 2017 #3

Awwww... roamer65 Jun 2017 #4

Oh, japple!! Thank you for giving little Rocky a fighting chance!! I have always believed that Leghorn21 Jun 2017 #5

With your care and compassion I think that his odds of surviving have improved considerably. CentralMass Jun 2017 #6

Please keep us up to date on the little fellow GeoWilliam750 Jun 2017 #7

Oh, sweet boy. How could they neglect him like that? nolabear Jun 2017 #8

You will have great Karma and a great best friend! BigmanPigman Jun 2017 #9

Thanks for saying that. He is going to a rescue group early tomorrow a.m. and japple Jun 2017 #12

Thanks for the good news.I needed it! You will be rewarded in many unseen ways. BigmanPigman Jun 2017 #15

Quel ange! Mme. Defarge Jun 2017 #10

Sheba pates are really good for syringing, esp. their beef and signature seafood offerings. TheBlackAdder Jun 2017 #11

Poor baby. What a sweet but sad little face. Thank goodness for people Grammy23 Jun 2017 #13

Prayers for that poor baby, and for you for rescuing him. I'd recommend KMR, Kitten Milk Replacer: highplainsdem Jun 2017 #14

"Lamb" baby food. Found this out when my beloved cat, Bowie, had cancer. JudyM Jun 2017 #16

no matter what, he can feel your warmth and love renate Jun 2017 #17

A Good Thing That I Noticed Is Leith Jun 2017 #18

What she said ☝ Duppers Jun 2017 #40

What she said, indeed. calimary Jun 2017 #95

People like you make my day! martigras Jun 2017 #19

Bless you little sweetie😽 we can do it Jun 2017 #20

Oh, sweet baby. 3catwoman3 Jun 2017 #21

Beautiful baby kitty! You are adorable & strong & you have a wonderful life ahead of you! Madam45for2923 Jun 2017 #22

Wishing you the very best of luck Shoonra Jun 2017 #23

For you Rocky... Moostache Jun 2017 #24

Apparently my place is the "happening place" for our park cats tonite. roamer65 Jun 2017 #25

Sending healing energy to Rocky! MLAA Jun 2017 #26

Sending all the strength cilla4progress Jun 2017 #27

Can you get some KMR into him? ginnyinWI Jun 2017 #28

and/or goat milk musette_sf Jun 2017 #33

Such a cutie Warpy Jun 2017 #29

You got it! Poor little soul. So glad you rescued him! 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2017 #30

Positive vibes, Rocky! Lyricalinklines Jun 2017 #31

He's in Good Hands lib87 Jun 2017 #32

Thank you so much TeapotInATempest Jun 2017 #34

Oh, baby, you can make it. politicat Jun 2017 #35

My thoughts exactly TeapotInATempest Jun 2017 #37

poor little kitty, fleas will eat all their blood. 'rescues' should immediately deflea & worm. Sunlei Jun 2017 #36

Prayers for Kitty orangecrush Jun 2017 #38

I ask your help, demigoddess Jun 2017 #39

We're praying for him to pull through. Remember they are pretty resilient. iluvtennis Jun 2017 #41

Sending healing thoughts to him radical noodle Jun 2017 #42

God bless you and the little darling. Sending love your way. /nt BigBearJohn Jun 2017 #43

What a sweet face! meadowlark5 Jun 2017 #44

We are the custodians of all beings. Thank you for caring and doing something! IndianaDave Jun 2017 #45

Baby food. Jakes Progress Jun 2017 #46

Once upon a time . . . . OldRedneck Jun 2017 #47

You are the best human! Randomthought Jun 2017 #48

Looks so sweet! Get a flea comb to get the fleas and to check they are gone. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2017 #49

His eyes look clear and alert bearssoapbox Jun 2017 #50

Poor little sweetheart! regnaD kciN Jun 2017 #51

Warm wishes of love and strength tio you both flor-de-jasmim Jun 2017 #52

Good vibes for Rocky. Thanks for taking care of him. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #53

Bookmarked LostinRed Jun 2017 #54

He's so adorable Underground-Panther Jun 2017 #55

welcome to du niyad Jun 2017 #97

Tough little guy MFM008 Jun 2017 #56

I want to comfort it so badly. Lint Head Jun 2017 #57

Please keep us updated. samplegirl Jun 2017 #58

I know he is a bit old for it but it is possible Doreen Jun 2017 #59

Oh stage left Jun 2017 #60

Lost a rescue kitten to flea anemia once Freddie Jun 2017 #61

White light and healing thoughts to Rocky and an appreciative hug to you! Guilded Lilly Jun 2017 #62

Thank you, kind human. narnian60 Jun 2017 #63

Sending prayers for the kitty. thank you, dear rescuer. peacebuzzard Jun 2017 #64

Update: I am so sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Rocky. peacebuzzard Jun 2017 #68

I loved little Rockey when I saw Him..sorry he had such a short life. onecent Jun 2017 #65

Thanks, everyone for the outpouring of love for little Rocky. His body was just too fragile japple Jun 2017 #66

You are an angel on earth tallahasseedem Jun 2017 #67

Thank you Scarsdale Jun 2017 #69

You were his angel; Borchkins Jun 2017 #70

Thank you for giving him warmth and affection nuxvomica Jun 2017 #71

I am all choked up and eyes filled with tears. Poor baby. Fla Dem Jun 2017 #72

Leaky eyes here irisblue Jun 2017 #73

Poor little guy. Thanks for being there for him. GoneOffShore Jun 2017 #74

I'm so sorry. Thank you so much for doing everything you could in order bullwinkle428 Jun 2017 #75

Thanks japple for caring for this little fella. At least he was with people who cared for him. Hoyt Jun 2017 #76

... spanone Jun 2017 #77

So sorry to hear Rocky didn't make it. bear425 Jun 2017 #78

I'm sorry little Rocky didn't survive, but I'm glad he had you in his final hours. CrispyQ Jun 2017 #79

He felt safe and loved at the end The Blue Flower Jun 2017 #80

Shepherding unto the darkness is painful and earth-heavy and so important. byronius Jun 2017 #81

Sorry it didn't work out for the best. lpbk2713 Jun 2017 #82

... cry baby Jun 2017 #83

Sweet Jesus.... DK504 Jun 2017 #84

You gave this poor little cat love and comfort ...probably the only time he ever received it...God's Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #85

Your company and love made all the difference in rocky's short life. retrowire Jun 2017 #86

I am so sorry! hamsterjill Jun 2017 #87

So sorry! RIP, Rocky. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #88

Poor beautiful creature aquamarina Jun 2017 #89

I'm sorry japple. You've tried your best, giving little kitty a fleeting moment of love and security TheBlackAdder Jun 2017 #90

I'm so sorry renate Jun 2017 #91

Blessings upon you cilla4progress Jun 2017 #92

Oh I'm so sorry. Cross easy, little guy. I'm glad he wasn't alone. nolabear Jun 2017 #93

😪 BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2017 #94

Lady Bast, take Your little one gently home. niyad Jun 2017 #96

I'm so sorry he didn't make it. femmedem Jun 2017 #98

You were great to try! B Stieg Jun 2017 #99

So sad, but he inspired me to send a donation to a nearby no-kill shelter. Vinca Jun 2017 #100

Thank you for being there for this baby.... airmid Jun 2017 #101

I was very saddened to see this update Samantha Jun 2017 #102

My deepest condolences, japple. I am so sorry. Thank you for your efforts and love. Leghorn21 Jun 2017 #103

We all die, but we don't all die being loved. You done good, kind japple. WinkyDink Jun 2017 #104

Oh.......crap Bayard Jun 2017 #105

He probably came in already in really bad shape. Amaryllis Jun 2017 #109

This is a county animal control facility--not a humane shelter. We don't have a humane society or japple Jun 2017 #113

I hope this isn't offensive to anyone, but what it reminded me of is the fellow passenger, Amaryllis Jun 2017 #106

If anyone is offended Duppers Jun 2017 #107

I just thought some might not like comparing a cat life to a human life, but to me a life Amaryllis Jun 2017 #108

Oh, my dear. I'm by no means a cat person but this choked up even me. You Squinch Jun 2017 #110

Oh this makes me so sad. I am sorry. Glimmer of Hope Jun 2017 #111

OH DAMN. Susan Calvin Jun 2017 #112

That photo of Rockys' gravesite. irisblue Jun 2017 #114

Breaks my heart Edina Jun 2017 #115

Poor little fellow. My heart is so sad. I really hope there is a Rainbow Bridge, so he can be happy Honeycombe8 Jun 2017 #116

Rocky, we hardly knew ye, yet... 3catwoman3 Jun 2017 #117

Rest in peace little fellow. (nfm) SunDrop23 Jun 2017 #118

His last hours were with someone that loved and cared for him. bearssoapbox Jun 2017 #119