Maybe I'll be Happy In the Morning

[affreca]

Ivan was hit by a car tonight.

Ivan is the sweet cat who has been trying to adopt us. We've been feeding him, but not letting him in the house (Barry is threatened by Ivan). He was pushy, swatting us if we didn't do what he wanted, like have a lap for pettings or feed him. Not that we were the only house around feeding him. I had been asking around for homes for him, but nobody could. And I doubt he would have been happy being in the house all the time. But I'm kicking myself for not taking him to the shelter (Lawrence's shelter is no-kill).

But he didn't make it that far. Neighbors saw it. They knew I'd taken to feeding him, so they came by to tell me. I petted him one last time, but he was already gone.

Comments

[ninja-tech.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* It's such a horrible thing. I always fear for cats when I see them outside. I'm so sorry...*hugs again*

[annamatic.livejournal.com]

Oh no... so sad. :( That's one of the reasons I don't let Phinnie and Olly out anymore. Lucy never would go out even if given the opportunity anyway. Poor pussykins. :(

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* Please don't feel bad about not taking him to the shelter. It may be no-kill, but that doesn't mean it's a safe place for animals. I really, REALLY disapprove of how the Lawrence Humane Society is run. I'm glad that you were there to give him love and food and care - you still did good things for him. *more hugs*

[solan-t.livejournal.com]

*hugs* But don't torment yourself with shoulda-woulda-couldas.

[singingnettle.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's so sad. I'm so sorry.

[silk-noir.livejournal.com]

Sweetie, I'm so sorry.