My beautiful kitten died today

[PipLongStockings]

And it's all my fault. He's 7 months old and my world. We needed to go on the school run so called him in. Nothing so assumed he'd be I'm the woods nearby. Reversed off the drive and 3 houses up felt a bump. Looked in the rear view mirror and it was my baby. I picked him up, raced him to the vets less than 3 mins away but knew he hadn't made it. I'm absolutely fucking devastated and so are my kids. Please help me and tell me how to start processing this

So sorry for your loss. Simba was a beauty.

I was recently advised by a lady who runs a cat rescue to shout, rattle keys, and generally make as much unpleasant noise as I can when ever I see my cat (or any cat) in the street. The idea is to put them off going into the street where cars are and encourage them to stay in the garden instead. She says she evens toots her horn when she sees cats in the street.

No help now, I realise, but something to try in the future, maybe.

I'm very sorry to hear that and the horrible circumstances, what a cutie he looks in the photo.

I managed a bit of sleep but had a dream that it was all a bad dream I woke up from. Then I actually wake up and know it's real life

Are you sure that he wasn't knocked over by a car earlier? It would explain why he didn't come when called and you didn't see him until after you heard a bump. If he was still your brain is less likely to process that he was there compared to a moving cat. Just a thought. Either way sorry for your loss and at least he was loved dearly.

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I’m so sorry for your loss Pip, It is utterly excruciating the pain from their absence isn’t it? My little cat died on the road outside our house too on Tuesday evening. I came on here earlier to talk about it and now I’ve seen your thread. What happened to your beautiful Simba is a tragic accident and I’m sure you feel wretched about it but it wasn’t your fault in any way. It seems to be one of these things with cats that there is very little road sense. How gorgeous Simba was and I hope you find some peace soon. It’s just gut wrenching isn’t it. I’m so sorry.

Your little fur baby was beautiful.
I am thinking of your family. You all gave him the love he needed while he was here and I am sure he must have been so happy. He looks like a king in his picture.
Best wishes OP

It wasn't your fault at all! Please don't blame yourself. The life he had was enriched by your love and care.

I know what you mean about waking up and realising your 'bad dream' is real; only time can ease your pain, but it will ease and eventually your happy memories will become the dominant ones.

You gave him all you could in the time you had together; there is nothing better you could have done. .

tears I've not seen your thread so to you too.

Found this thread after mine has passed away due to a horrific accident at home. I'm devastated. If Op is still around how did you recover if you don't mind me asking? Currently I literally cannot see how life will ever improve again. I am done.

I’m sorry to read you’ve also lost your fur baby, I wanted to reply to you as I’m feeling exactly the same as you, my beautiful cat Bluebell died on Friday outside our house 😢
I’ve got a thread already about Bluebell, and I’m still in a state of shock as I imagine that’s exactly how you’re feeling too, my heart goes out to you, it’s so painful isn’t it.

I’m trying to take comfort from the fact that our cat was happy and loved, and no doubt yours was too, and our pets would’ve known we loved them. It’s very early days for us but nothing can take away our precious memories. ❤️