04/27/2026
Hello everyone.
This isnโt the post I wanted to make, I have been dreading it but it is with a heavy heart that I share the news of our sweet Kamilla. She was doing wonderful, just went to the vet the week before for a check-up and belly shave, everything ready for her due date. I was monitoring her temp, doing all the normal steps for labor, she ate her wet food and drank water. She started labor in the evening, no straining, just acting uncomfortable. She has had 2 litters before and always had fat, clean babies, never needed my help. However I always monitor via camera and Iโm in the next room. I was up with her until 4:30am before I fell asleep for just a few hours. When I went to check on her, unfortunately she had taken a turn for the worse she was acting weak and lethargic, her temp was lower than Iโd want for labor, with no extra blood or any sign of a baby being stuck or trying to come out, which was extremely out of the ordinary. I rushed her to the vet right away, but it had progressed so far that despite everyoneโs best efforts, there wasnโt much we could do
We believe it was some form of dystocia or labor complication though without going into extreme detail. It has been a whirlwind and Iโm still in shock. My cats are my family, my babies, a part of my everyday life. As a pet owner and breeder, Iโve never had this happen in my life, nor would I have ever expected it. I raised Kamilla from a kitten whom was imported from Belarus. She was the boss, a true queen probably the most least-complicated cat, just a perfect sweet girl. She loved perching at the very top of her cat tree and was the absolute best momma. To those who have her past babies, know they were completely and utterly loved by her and my family since day one. This is the heartbreaking reality that can sometimes come with breeding. You can monitor, prepare, love them deeply, do everything you know to do, and still wish you could have done more. Sometimes life is cruel and things happen out of our control. Iโll miss and love her forever
I also want to say, to everyone who was waiting for updates on her delivery, I am truly sorry. I know many of you were excited to hear about her litter, and this is devastating news to share instead. Updates on Mercyโs journey will be posted as I have them.
Thank you for understanding and for loving our cats with us.
