I had just gotten home last night at 9:30 and walked into my kitchen only to find my husband with our remaining cat Loki in his arms and blood all over his face. I immediately went into panic mode. All I could think of was not again. God help me I can go throught this again. I lost his brother about 3 months ago and I just don't have the strength to go through this again so soon. At first we had thought he had gotten into a fight. My husband said that he had a chunk of something in his mouth that he brought in with him. He was pacing around the house, meowing every minute he could, he wouldnt stay still. I knew that it wasnt a fight. The fact that he had all this blood all over his face from his mouth told me otherwise, I thought he may have gotten hit. I know my husband probably thought I was overreacting, especially with what happened with Odin but I wasn't going to take a chance. We immediately rushed him to our ER Vet Clinic. The staff vet confirmed my suspicions of him being hit or possibly getting near a fan belt. He suffered severe trauma to the head. 7 hours and little sleep later, the prognosis is good. The vet called me at 6:30 this am to let me know that he was doing better. He has a fractured jaw and some brusing. His temperature spiked to 105 last night which they weren't sure why. She said that its normally due to infection but this accident just happened and it could be something with his muscles. I was so tired this am I was concentrating on the fact that he was okay. His vet is due for surgery this am so he will be taking care of whatever procedure will be done to Loki which makes me a little more easier. I am still a basket case right now..... I am also surprised and concerned how this happened. Loki and Odin never went towards the road, NEVER. Our neighbors even commented on how good they were about the road as well. Which makes me think this may have been deliberate. I know that there is a chance that this could have happened with a vehicle, God knows he's not a perfect angel. But its getting towards Halloween and I have noticed several missing cat posters near where we live. I will have to ask my vet when he looks at him. I thinking its just paranoia setting in, but whatever the case, Loki will have a few changes in his life right now. None of them that he will like, but I love him too much to lose him.

I just thank God that he is okay. I dont even want to think about what would have happened if he wasn't. I am emotionally, physically and spiritually drained. With everything that has happened I often feel like I am being punished. First my husband, he was hospitalized July 4th, 3 weeks later Odin died, now Loki.... I really can't take anymore of this. I feel stretched and at any given moment I can snap. The silverlining in this is that he will be okay. I just cant shake that feeling of helplessness though. I will hopefully get another update on him soon.... I want my baby home..

Thanks for listening,
Cynthia

You poor thing ~ Thank God Loki is OK ~ I will be praying for his safe recovery ~ our sweet animal loves are our angels on earth to help us find our way ~ and even keep pointing the way with the light they leave behind after they have gone from view ~ I am so sorry this happened to your dear one ~ I am sending sincere wishes for protection and love to Loki ~ Bless you Both ~ Kathryn

Loki is in good hands now. The worst part is over--now it is recovery time. Take care. My thoughts are with you. Come back and let us know how you and Loki are doing. Give Loki an extra little pet from me.
Pat

Dear Cynthia,

I'm so sorry you're having to go through this worry so soon after losing Odin, and your husband's hospitalization. I am so glad that Lokin improved overnight. I definitely understand your feeling of being punished. Less than a year after losing my 2-yr.-old Allie to a very rare illness, I've lost another one. My Lucy was hit by a car on Saturday night and she didn't make it. Lucy was my angel that helped me get through Allie's death. And now Lucy's gone too. I just don't know why things like this have to happen. But I'm so glad that it was not your Lokin's time to go. I pray that he will be home safely in your arms very soon. You never know what these unpredictable little guys will do. Our dogs had NEVER gone towards the road either, but this time they did. It was one of the rare times they got out the door without a leash on.

Thinking of you & Lokin,
Jenny

Thank you to everyone for your kind words of compassion and support. You have no idea how much it means to me. It happened so suddenly that I just wasnt prepared and I know that the pain of losing him as well would have been too much for me to bear. When you love something so much and you are helpless to do anything but stand and watch is one of the most horrible experiences imaginable!

But on the bright side Loki can come home today!!!!! As far as my vet said he is good to go home with some meds and a follow-up next week. His jaw looked fine. It was a little loose but didnt require any wiring, they thought it may have been split/broken. He apparently bit his tounge which explains the blood and has several lacerations under is chin. He said that it was most likely caused from running into a car or possibly falling from a tree. I would say at this point a tree. He has issues with trees. I have a picture of him stuck up one. It took him 20 minutes to figure out how to get down on his own and my idea of a bridge to safety just wasn't long enough. He is getting closer and closer to living in a padded bubble. I need one of those hamster balls but only in kitty size. But I can breathe a great big sigh of relief.... He'll be lucky if I don't crush him with the big hug and kiss I give him when I see him tonight!!!!! I'll keep you all updated!

Thank You All Again...
Love, Cynthia

Well I brought Loki home last night. He was so happy to be home. He came right up and gave me a headbut and started to nuzzle my cheek. I just started to cry. I was so happy that he was home and okay. I stayed with him on the couch last night. I tried to get him to eat every couple of hours which he would a little, but I can tell that he is still a little sore. He freaked me out a little. He got a little disorientated and had a sort of panic attack. He started his panic meowing and peed on the couch and started to heavy breathe. It took me a few minutes to calm him down. As soon as he realized where he was and that I was there he seemed to be okay. My poor little baby. It breaks my heart to see him like this. Even all battered and bruised he is still beautiful. I have one of my girlfriends checking up on him this afternoon. I felt so guilty leaving him home alone. But I know that he is safe and that eases the pain.

Take Care Everyone!
Cynthia