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adnohr
Sorry about 'Runt', he was well loved before passing on.
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 8, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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Enjoyed your post..glad that the kitty got a good home sorry about the runt though.
posted by
MsJudy
on October 8, 2013 at 5:29 PM
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Thank you, Jay
I felt sorry for the poor baby Runt, but Nature knows best.
posted by
adnohr
on October 8, 2013 at 1:16 PM
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Most mother cats are, are they not, Justi?
Not that I know a lot about cats.
Yes - had a wonderful huggy time with my babies.
posted by
adnohr
on October 8, 2013 at 1:15 PM
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Thank you, CCT
Yes - and I'll be making sure to remind my grandson of his promise to have her neutered!! She's just a tiny cat herself.
posted by
adnohr
on October 8, 2013 at 1:14 PM
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It sure is nice, FSI. I could hang out with constantly!
posted by
adnohr
on October 8, 2013 at 1:13 PM
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LOL - Nautikos, I would say they have deteriorated more than a bit...
a fact noted and commented on by my 3 year old grandson who asked "Did you really used to be good at this, Mémère?"
posted by
adnohr
on October 8, 2013 at 1:12 PM
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Tee-hee - I'm sure that strong wind carried my smile right
to your door, Kabu!! It was a special 'Warm & Loving' SMILE!
posted by
adnohr
on October 8, 2013 at 1:11 PM
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I understand perfectly, Jimmy
It upsets me too when I read about animals in pain - although little Runt was warm and comfortable - but I guess Nature had to take its course.
posted by
adnohr
on October 8, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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Thank you, Pat-B
I enjoyed the trampoline, but not as much as I did a few years ago, LOL! DO some dancing here - the HABS WIN butt-jiggle!!
posted by
adnohr
on October 8, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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My thoughts too, Ciel
posted by
adnohr
on October 8, 2013 at 1:07 PM
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There is nothing more meaningfull, or fun than grandchildren and the time we get to spend with them. How sweet of you to take care of that little kitten...Well done and thanks for the smiles.
posted by
UtahJay
on October 7, 2013 at 7:18 PM
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Sorry about Runt but his Mom was a smart Mom. I love all your post. This one was especially nice thinking of you and your babies.
posted by
Justi
on October 7, 2013 at 12:54 PM
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Well if the little Runt was deformed it was a happy release.
A good idea to have the mother cat neutered,
it is weakening and upsetting if one has to put kittens down.
I suppose the kiddies are becoming more of a handful,
but nice to let your hair down
occasionally.
posted by
C_C_T
on October 7, 2013 at 12:16 PM
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I like the name of Runt for the cat. Very cute...Wonderful it is to hang out with the ones we love.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 7, 2013 at 10:28 AM
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adnohr
Here's a 
from me for looking so well after little Runt and making his short life comfortable! And it's great that you could spend time with your rug rats, even if your trampoline skills have deteriorated a bit...
posted by
Nautikos
on October 7, 2013 at 9:24 AM
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Poor little kitten but it crossed the bridge all warm and cuddled up and feeling loved. His poor little Mama had already done her grieving. Amazing what they know but you way was the perfect way. I am glad there won't be more babies. It just gets to be too much.
And of course being with those Rug rats is going to have you happy and smiling...Oh and I coaught one that you sent out. Feeling warm and loved from it so I am.
posted by
Kabu
on October 7, 2013 at 9:03 AM
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What a terrible shame about that kitten. But like you wrote, at least you did your absolute best to make sure his final days were as comfortable a possible. Now I definitely can't pass this blog along to my wife! Believe it or not, she would be quite upset, whether she had seen or known that kitten or not. That's just the way she is . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on October 7, 2013 at 8:05 AM
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I think the universe will find a special blessing to repay your kindness
to little Runt - and others, come to think of it. As for the trampoline, I've never tried one. They became popular after I was all grown up and aware that my bones are fragile, and I can have all the fun I want dancing to some good music in the kitchen... Loved this post, the contrasts..
posted by
Pat_B
on October 7, 2013 at 8:02 AM
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Nature took its course with Little Runt,
and it sounds like it was for the best, saving him from a painful life. I think sometimes that what matters most is not that you could not keep him alive, but that you had to try. It's more important that he had some comfort at the end, than that it was the end.
posted by
Ciel
on October 7, 2013 at 6:59 AM
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