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28-12-2006, 11:59 AM   #1

A Dreadfull Accident


I was getting my nails done and the girl that does them told me about her friend.

She got a little grey and white kitten two weeks ago. It was only 6 weeks old. The biggest problem she had was it was always round her feet, she couldnt move. Anyway the other morning she got up and was coming down stairs, tripped on the kitten and fell. She some how fell on top of it and killed it. She has put her back out but has taken it really badly. It was an accident but to her mind it was her fault. She's in hospital. I feel so sorry for her.



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28-12-2006, 12:13 PM   #2

Re: A Dreadfull Accident


Oh dear - that is so tragic Jac Stairs are a big problem as cats/kittens always seem to delight in weaving back and forth round your legs

So, so sorry about the kitten and so sorry for your friend, hopefully her back will be better soon......

Such a tragic accident



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28-12-2006, 12:15 PM   #3

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It was Mags, I never thought of stairs being a potential problem, never really thought about it before. So for everyone with kittens or cats, take care.



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28-12-2006, 12:37 PM   #4

Re: A Dreadfull Accident


oh what a horrible thing to happen. so sad.



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28-12-2006, 01:24 PM   #5

Re: A Dreadfull Accident


Oh that is so tragic! Best wishes to your friend, nothing will reassure her at the moment, but hopefully very soon she will realise it was a tragic accident, one of those things that happen.



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28-12-2006, 01:24 PM   #6

Re: A Dreadfull Accident


That is very sad - I hope she gets better soon.
It's surprising we don't hear more of this, when you consider what bad little things cats and kittens are for getting under feet.
I did think of this (or at least, I thought of being much older than i am now, when the cats are in their teens and may potentially hurt me by tripping me on the stairs) so I've sort of taught mine to go away/move when I go tss, tss, tss. It's difficult teaching a cat . Have to make it move without terrifying it!



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28-12-2006, 08:28 PM   #7

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How awful, she must feel terrible even though it wasnt her fault. I am paranoid about stairs, my dear wonderful, lovely mum fell down the stairs and tragically lost her life because of it.



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28-12-2006, 08:40 PM   #8

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Thats so sad, poor wee kitten and am so sorry for your friend too. xxx.



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28-12-2006, 10:30 PM   #9

Re: A Dreadfull Accident


Living in a 4-storey house I'm very mindful of the stairs. Having said that - Darcy is one for weaving in and out of your legs at top speed on the stairs. Thankfully I'm aware of him at all times - and especially if I'm carrying the baby.

Jac - that's an awful thing to happen. I can understand why the girl feels guilty - I would too, but it really wasn't her fault. I do hope her back gets better soon



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28-12-2006, 10:31 PM   #10

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Oh Kim I'm so sorry. I didnt know.



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