We learn and strive on for their sake (Donnie, Jet and Jackie)

Ever since Bruce’s unfortunate passing, I have been in contact with Weiwen. I was a trifle worried that being a first-time rescuer, she might be feeling very dejected by some of the harsher comments (though already edited before being posted). 


But my worries were unfounded, because Weiwen is made of stronger stuff. I applaud her for having a mental strength which I seldom see, even in adults. She took all the criticisms and advice in her stride and chose to learn from all the sharing.  


I didn’t want Weiwen to be so dejected and give up on future rescue and caregiving work, because, to me, she did everything that anyone could have done. Perhaps her only mistaken judgment was to have given Bruce up for adoption when he was still very young. But then again, can we say this was entirely wrong? I have known some adopters to be very good with young kittens and that adopter did claim to be one too (he said he had bottle-fed before, etc). 


There are those who can look after, and those who cannot. There are also those who claim they can, but actually cannot and these would be the most dangerous kind. How do we identify them?   


I remember once Rani gave a pure white kitten to a family (father, mother, grandmother and daughters all came) who claimed they had looked after baby kittens since time immemorial. The kitten died after about a week. After that, Rani swore she would never give away baby kittens to anyone.     


We learn from our experience and be wiser after each one.  


Weiwen has decided to adopt Donnie, Jet and Jackie now, and will be moving to a landed property soon, for the sake of these three kittens. In the morning when I posted the news of Bruce’s passing, Punitha offered to help Weiwen vet the adopters should she need to get the rest adopted. Thank you very much, Punitha, for doing the most useful and constructive thing. Thank you, too, to all who posted constructive and helpful comments.   


From Weiwen: 


Finally had time to sit and read my emails. Just finished feeding the kittens. One of them is still on 2-3 hour cycles while the other two are on 6 hour cycles. Thank you for sharing your stories, I have nothing but utmost respect for you, Rozita and also Punitha who dedicate your lives to this cause. I’m not affected by criticism not to worry because I know people’s intentions are good no matter what, I’ll take the positive and work on that. Even though I have 3 cats at home, we didn’t go through this stage because they had a mother so never really knew how tedious it was but I appreciate this experience a lot  and I realize that you don’t have to be with them for a long time to love them unconditionally. They make me so happy really. Thanks for the forms as well. I hope you don’t mistaken me, I wasn’t trying to relieve the burden by giving them up for adoption so soon. In fact it was very difficult for me to give anyone up because I was so attached to them. It was because I read online on quite a number of sources that they are ready to be adopted at 3 weeks old and Hazwan told me had experience in bottle feeding them especially since his own cats are all so young. I had hoped that the sooner they get acquainted with their new owner it would be better for them too. 

I WILL make a report on Petfinder not to worry. Thanks and I’m also not shy when it comes to asking for help. Will definitely ask when I need it. Sadhu to you Kah Yein. 


Photos of Donnie, Jet and Jackie: