My cat got hit by a car?

Question

My cat got hit by a car, we took him to the vet and he broke liek a leg or somethin. He'll be fine ans his leg will heal, but whenever I got by him i just can't stop myself from crying. I'm considered hs mom, cuz he feels closest to me. What can I do to not put muself down, make him feel better?

My Cat got hit by a car and I wasn't there for him. He broke his leg or something, but he will heal just fine. When we got him form my aunt and uncle he was a barn cat, and he always has been. He hunts out in the country where we live and kills mice and rodents. and whenever I go by him I just can't beleive this happened and I wasn't there when it happened. ANd I'm considered his 2nd mother, because he favors me most. I just can't help but cry sometimes, WHat are some ways I can hold myself up and make him feel better?

Answer 1

Animals can become as good of companions as we are to them, & often better! Every now & then I like to re-read:

Pets--How Do You View Them? :
... Animals--A Gift From God
... Pets—Keep a Balanced View of Them <<<
... Animals—A Pleasure Forever
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2004/2/22a/article_01.htm

Please don't blame yourself for what happened ...
You didn't intend for him to get hurt!

If you can't have him as a strictly indoor cat, maybe you could try 'habituating' him to Avoid cars ...
When I was young, I was allowed 1 cat (which had several litters ... one of my sister's cat's kittens).
I attended all their births, & raised/played with/nursed them all, to give-away age.

>When they became old enough to introduce to the outside world, I would take them -- one at a time -- near the road when I saw a car approaching (but not too near), then walk away from them & the road ... When the car was Very Near, Id make a very loud/frightening noise to startle each kitten. I repeated this several times. Although I wasn't able to follow up on any of the kittens we gave away, my cat lived Many Years as an indoor-outdoor cat. After her 'training', she never stayed around when she heard a car coming. As soon as she heard a motor, she'd begin to take notice of -- & move away from it -- if it was approaching her.<

I don't know how old your cat is, but maybe you could train/habituate him, too. If using the technique I used, I'd recommend doing it while he's still somewhat immobile, so he can't move too fast in the wrong direction ... just in case, you want to be able to scoop him up!
(You May not even need to walk away from him.)

As many others & the articles suggest, give him all the attention you gave him before the accident.
You might also like to provide a bit of occupational therapy for him by placing dry catfood in a hard-plastic bottle (a squared one won't roll away from him), for him to extract it for himself. That may ease his boredom some.

Also, I think your reading this will help you to have a more balanced picture of yourself:

Will God Overlook Our Weaknesses?
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2002/11/8/article_01.htm
[Who are we to hold against ourselves what God is willing to forgive?]

I hope that you & your cat are doing well ...
You are to be Commended for Taking Care of him!

Sincerely,
"Make Sure of All things; Hold Fast to what is Fine!" 1Ths 5:21

Answer 2

I No How You Feel I Had A Cat That Died To. I Went To The Human Society And Got A Nother One.

Answer 3

It seems that you were more shocked by the accident than the cat itself!

It means that you care very much for him, which is a good thing, but if you always feel like crying, maybe you should talk to someone about your feelings.

Answer 4

Honey, cats don't really have good memories but they do learn lessons. Stop stabbing yourself. I'll bet the little tyke is happy with the love and attention you give him, and believe me he or she will come to you when they want it.

He adjusted to the accident long ago, think of those cats that live happy lives, and we've all seen them on tv, with no rear legs, or some other type of handicap. They adjust, they adapt, think of them as U.S. Marines, we adjust, adapt and drive people crazy ! Mike, Medford Ore.

Answer 5

just because he is hurt doesn't in anyway mean he is not the same cat you have had.. Try not to think about him getting hurt just spend time with him and love on him... my uncle ran over his own cat...he had no idea the cat was in the garage... he paid and got him a $1500 surgery to fix it...that cat is happy and healthy to this day... Just love on him as much as possible...he is still the same cat!

Answer 6

just be glad your cat is still here be with your cat until its leg heals or get a babysitter for your cat forget that your cat got hit by a car

Answer 7

Make an oath to yourself that you will never let him outside again and you will make his life as an indoor cat as enjoyable and stimulating as possible. Know and acknowledge that you made a mistake and then move on by fixing that mistake.

Answer 8

One time i was sleeping at my friend's house and when i came home my cat had got ran over it take a long time to get over it because if i stand home it would had not got out.

Answer 9

take some deep breaths and keep telling yourself your cat is fine. let yourself have a good cry if you need. just don't let your cat outside again so you won't have to go through this again.

Answer 10

Count your blessings it could have been worse. So think how glad you are that he will be okay and continue to love and give extra petting and attention. But let him get his rest too. You'll both be fine.