It will be a week tomorrow that Clarence was returned and he's only now just settling back in. I'm not sure what went on in the week he was away, but he has seemed a lot more nervous and apprehensive with us up until just last night which you wouldn't really expect to be the case with a kitty that spent over two months here with us and was only away for a week.
Thankfully he was returned and this just makes us even more adamant that we will be extra super vigilant in vetting any further inquiries that may come to ensure he's not put through this again. With FIV+ kitties, stress can really wreak havoc and cause health issues that other healthier kitties won't experience, so it's super important that we ensure he's not put through any more undue stress for awhile. Of course, one half us continues to kick themselves that we ever let that man take him in the first place.
Just goes to show once again that no matter how many years you've been involved in rescue, you can still make mistakes, and still have lessons to learn.
LM - u did your best and cannot beat yourself up. Thankfully Clarence was returned to you and not dumped ...hopefully and in time this super sweet boy will find his great 4-ever home
ReplyDeleteThe thing to focus on is the fact that he is safe with you and not with someone who didn't want him. All our paws are crossed that he will find the best forever home ever and soon :)
ReplyDeletethe critters in the cottage xo