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Siwsan

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8. Every time I've found a feral has died I think 'Why wasn't I out here! I could have prevented this!'

Reply to blm (Reply #6)

Mon Aug 21, 2023, 02:40 PM

Aug 2023

Most times it was a totally unrealistic piece of angst. There was likely nothing I could have done.

Now I know that sometimes, or at least this time, it is possible to be there just in time.

And yes, I am still processing the experience. I fear I lack the ability to deal with any more deaths.

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This is how Tudor wanted to spend the entire afternoon. [View all] Siwsan Aug 2023 OP

He looks like my Squeaky😻💜😻💜💙😻 we can do it Aug 2023 #1

I called one of my first rescures Spueaky Siwsan Aug 2023 #2

Squeaky picked me at adoption event at pet supply store. we can do it Aug 2023 #4

And THAT is their secret talent. blm Aug 2023 #7

He is quite comfortable, clearly. niyad Aug 2023 #3

And he's at it, again Siwsan Aug 2023 #9

He's obviously very smart :-) . Nt spooky3 Aug 2023 #5

Recovering from near death is exhausting blm Aug 2023 #6

Every time I've found a feral has died I think 'Why wasn't I out here! I could have prevented this!' Siwsan Aug 2023 #8

i dont blame the puddy tat. AllaN01Bear Aug 2023 #10

You're spoiling him rotten! Permanut Aug 2023 #11

Cousin Sal would say Tudor is too pooped to pop. I used to say all tuckered out but that leaves a bad taste in my mouth anymore. thatcrowwoman Aug 2023 #12

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