Hoping the odds will be in her favor.

((hugs))

Poor baby. She shouldn't have to go through that. When it is a cats time to die most prefer to do it alone. That could of been the reason for her running out the back door. No, she isn't that old for a cat, but apparently she was never a hearty cat and it could of been her time. Think of it this way would you like to be in a strange hospital surrounded by strangers with tubes prolonging your death just because family members couldn't let you go peacefully and with dignity. Sorry

Oh my goodness I am so sorry for your family and poor kitty. I pray for a miracle and that Daisy gets better soon and comes home.

Mrs. S--she was found not far from home but had to cross two streets which left her very exposed to cars and coyotes. A man took her to the police station and from there she was taken to the humane society. The police had the neighbor man call us, so we had a chance to thank him.

Chisue & Function--I hear you. When not all family members agree, it's difficult. I know you understand.

Marilyn--Well that's a miracle you found the cat. Was she eating somewhere else? We're not hearing much from you about your new home. I know you are busy.

At least Daisy didn't get eaten by a coyote.

Heartfelt thanks to you all.

Sending a hug to you and to Daisy. She is in a safe and warm place, and knows she's loved.

Poor, sweet Daisy. I’m glad she is warm and comfy and you can visit her and know she is cared for. It’s amazing she was found safe, even if not well.

My friend’s cat got out recently while they were putting out the trash and getting ready for work one morning. He looks amazingly like Daisy except about twice her size or more. Darn cat was back on their deck the next night acting like nothing happened, while her peeps were just sick.

I was outside with my 3 large dogs recently and the howling coyotes made me usher them inside as quickly as possible. I'd worry too much if I had an outside cat.

Oh, socks, Daisy is a lovely girl! Surely now that she is warm, looked after, and getting nutrition she will be able to come home.

We have never chipped a cat. When we found our previous cat, hanging out at my parents‘ house, surrounded by woods and fields, hawks and coyotes, we tried everything to find her family. When we finally determined that she was ours, we took her to the vet and the first thing he did on hearing our story was look for a chip. None to be found. We didn’t chip her either, though. And not our current cats.

We should.

Just this week, our local Facebook group had a thread from someone who found a cat in their yard. It was deceased. They took it to their vet to check for a chip, but it didn’t have one. They would still like to find the family, to return its cremains, and for closure.

I‘m had holding out hope for Daisy! “Though she be but little, she is fierce!“

Fingers crossed for Daisy! We need a Christmas Miracle for this plucky girl!

Chipping is interesting. Daisy was chipped 13 years ago, and it still was readable. Internet search said it costs about $45.

The vet says she's improving but very sick.

Thanks again everyone. Yes, a Christmas Miracle would be fine with us! I know all pets are special to their families, and she's no exception.

Do cats unused to the outside get lost? One would expect them to come home when ready.

I tease folks with small to tiny dogs saying that if they were to get a skateboard (O K - skis, for the next few months) and a rope ... they could let the dog pull them home.

Quite a few get a smile out of that suggestion of being pulled home by a tiny dog!

If there's conversation, I often say that that might not work well on the outbound part of the journey, but it would when homebound, for the critter'd know the route - and every owner so far has agreed.

ole joyful

Socks, I am glad to hear the vet says she’s improving. She’s beautiful. I hope she’s back home soon!

The vets tried so hard, but sadly she passed this morning. Poor girl, her body just could not recover. Thank you for all the kind words and good wishes, everyone. Most of you know how tough it is to lose a beloved pet.

I'm so sorry socks. That's such sad news. I was checking in, hoping for a better outcome. You did ALL you could to save her. RIP Daisy.

So sorry to hear this. Hugs to you and your family.

So very sorry to hear this news. We were all rooting for Daisy and hoping for a better outcome.

So very sorry for the loss of your Daisy. RIP sweet kitty.

Oh I’m so sorry. I know it’s such a hard loss. What a beauty she was!

I hope Daily pulls through. She's safe and warm now. She is a lovely cat.

RIP sweet girl

I'd say that Daisy knew it was her time...and she *persisted*. Good-bye, teeny kitty, and thanks for the memories!

RIP Daisy and I'm so sorry for your loss.

Sorry to hear this.

Dear little thing. I was hoping she'd make it but it was not to be. My condolences since I've been thru this so so many times and know that a piece of your heart is missing.

I'm so sorry, socks.

I am sorry for your loss, Socks. I know, too well, the pain of losing a beloved pet. HUGS!

I am so sorry for your sad loss. Sending gentle hugs your way.

It makes me sad to read this. I'm so sorry, Socks, I was really hoping she'd pull through. My condolences to you and your family; I know she will be missed.

Oh, I am so sorry.

I am so sorry for your loss.

I am as sorry as I know how to be. So heart breaking. I will give my kitties a hug for her.

I'm SO sorry! Poor little kitty and poor you. Hard to lose a pet anytime but the holidays make it harder. I lost a beloved 14 years old cat right before Christmas many years ago - could hardly bear to trim the tree.

I'm so sorry. However, it's really wonderful that she was found and was safe and warm at the end.

Oh socks I am so sorry. As others have said, I;m glad that she was warm and knew that she was loved and being cared for so valiantly.

I'm so sorry for your loss, socks. RIP Daisy. Sweet girl.

Very sorry for the loss of your Daisy, socks. I was just thinking today about my boy, Milo who was hit by a car on a Sunday last december. I've taken into my family 2 new dogs, a bonded pair. They bring much happiness but losing a good friend is just sad. Remembering her sweetness will help.

I was checking for an update, Socks, and found this just now. I'm so sorry that the vets couldn't help her, and for your loss.

I am very sorry about the loss of your Daisy. You did all you could. She was loved.

Socks, you asked about the cat that I was missing. The cat had been sneaking and eating food left on the porch of a lady's house. When I saw him, I stopped and talked to her. I started leaving food for him near the road. She was able to catch him, and at first she wanted to keep him, and I was okay with that, but he didn't like being picked up and held, and for that reason, they brought him back here. He is a very large cat and probably hasn't been picked up much since he was a kitten, not to mention the stress he has been under. I was glad to welcome him back and he immediately settled down once reunited with his siblings.

We absolutely love it here. We just had a new barn built for the tractor, trailers, lawn mower, and everything that doesn't fit in this little house trailer. A lot of the furniture is built in, so all we have in here is a bed, sofa, loveseat and chair. That will free up space in the horse barn, so it can actually be used by the horses, but most of them stay out because so far the weather has been fairly mild. The 2 oldest horses, Snoop and Emery, come in at night but they also have access to a paddock, but go in a pasture during the day.

We do plan to build a small house.

I don't post much because I don't have internet except on my phone. My fault...I need to get it. I have a new computer still in the box. I need to do that this week.

Oh my, I’m sorry. I didn’t realized Daisy was gone.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved Daisy.

Oh, I am so sorry Socks. I just now read the thread and was holding out hope. You all did try and she was loved. so sorry.

I am very sorry too for the loss of your pet, they mean so much.

Sue

I'm so sorry, Socks. That is sad all around. You did what you could--and more than many would have done--but we can't protect them from everything. Daisy is beautiful.

So sorry Socks. I'm glad she had you and your family.

I'm so sorry to read this, Socks--it's the hardest part about having a pet. I'm glad to know Daisy was well cared-for the last few days. You have my sympathy.

At least you have closure which you wouldn't have if she had not been found.

I know we don't replace cats in our hearts, but when I had to euthanize my Henry last spring because of his leg tumor, I adopted two little girls at the Humane Society. So in memory of Henry, I saved two girls who had been in cages for months and suffered abuse in their previous lives. One, in particular, is the light of my life now and the other is a sweetie too.

I like your thinking, Lily. You honored your Henry by saving two others. I don't know if we will do that. I would not want a kitten, and getting an adult to adjust to a terrier might be tricky. We'll see....

Oh dear. I was just checking in and hoping for some good news. I am so sorry to hear about Daisy. As Lily said, at least you found her and she left this world knowing that she was loved.

P.S. Maybe not right now. You need to deal with your loss first, but kittens are REALLY fun.

Socks...I didn't want a kitten either. Too much energy, but I did want a young cat preferably female. The tiger I chose was from a hoarder house and had been there four or more months. I just love her to pieces. I couldn't have found a more adorable sweet cat. We also took the orange tiger who was in the cage beside her and she's a little spooked still but friendly. For some reason, she lives in the basement where the door is always open to the kitchen (litter boxes are down there). She comes upstair a lot now, every time she hears me.