29/05/2026
I’ve not posted in a while and unfortunately, there is a reason for that. Sadly, almost 2 weeks ago, I lost 2 of Lily’s babies, the gorgeous Grace 💜 and the handsome Angus 💚 both these wee babies humanely went to sleep together and I cannot explain how devastated I’ve been. I fed these babies from 3 days old as Lily was poorly. I gave everything I had and it wasn’t enough. I am still waiting to have them returned home to me 💜💚 I have needed this time to grieve and try to come to terms with it. I’m not there yet and I don’t think I will ever get over this.
Breeding is hard. I give my everything to ensure they have the very best start in life and these little babies did not deserve this. I won’t go into detail but it was horrific. An experience that will never leave me and one I hope never to have again.
I don’t like posting negative posts like this but it’s important for people to know what us ethical breeders go through and all we want is healthy, well loved and cared for kittens. It’s the reason we do this but don’t get me wrong, after this, I am seriously questioning whether I can emotionally continue. This has hit me hard. I’ve been a complete mess so much so that it affected my health and I had to take time off work - yes.. I have a full time job as well. Breeding is 24/7 when things go wrong. 2 hourly feeds just as a start and actually, after this, that’s the easy part!
Sadies babies have 100% kept me going and reminded me why I do it.. they’ve been the happiest distraction and therapy rolled into one 🥰 Bert and Ernie have now flown the nest 😭 Bert left last night and Ernie tonight. I still have Edith for another week 🥳🥰
Sadie’s boys…. Missing them both so much already ❤️💙