Warning: today’s post is a sad one; if you can’t handle that today, I entirely understand and we’ll get back to business as usual tomorrow. ❤️
I’m so very sorry to tell you that Riker, our little black and white tuxie with the white “diamond” on his forehead, has passed away. Basically, he was fine and bright-eyed, and then he very suddenly went downhill (lethargic, congestion, open-mouthed breathing). I don’t know whether it was upper respiratory or fading kitten syndrome or something else entirely, but I treated it as fading kitten (I recommend the Parker Protocol if you’re dealing with a fading kitten). Just as I thought he was stabilizing, he passed away.
I am keeping a very close eye on Uhura and the kittens, and they are thriving.
I had a few pictures in the queue that include Riker, so I’m sharing them here in today’s post. He was just the sweetest, calmest little guy, and I can’t believe he’s so suddenly gone.
Keeping Kirk company.
The whole bunch.
Always watching me.
ALWAYS.
At the milk bar.
6-kitten pie.
Rest easy, sweet boy. 💔
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Posted on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr) yesterday.
YouTube link
Starling and Plover/Tater were adopted yesterday and have moved home to Nashville, Tennessee. Here’s a selection of the pictures I took of them from the time we got them, when they were just hours old, to yesterday morning. We are so thrilled that all the Nestlings are now adopted and in absolutely wonderful homes.
You can follow Starling (now Elaine) and Plover/Tater (now Raven) on Instagram here and on Facebook here.
I am so very sorry to tell you that we have lost sweet Riker. 💔
He went downhill unexpectedly, and despite doing everything possible, he still passed away.
Uhura and her remaining kittens are all perfectly fine, but rest assured that I am keeping a very close eye on them.
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Previously
2022: Lalo’s favorite way to sleep – throw himself atop a pile of his siblings, and pass out.
2021: I tend to shrug it off and tell myself that’s Future Robyn’s problem
2020: “LOOK, innernets, I got these cool needles on the ends of my toeses!” (Constance)
2019: Luc didn’t grab that tail, but he certainly watched it long enough.
2018: She doesn’t eat with the PEASANTS, thank you, and will wander along later to eat some leftovers when the crowd has dispersed.
2017: Wherein Fred predicts Mercury has another week before she has her babies, so she has them immediately to spite him.
2016: Breakfast time isn’t always an orderly affair.
2015: No entry.
2014: No entry.
2013: Stop showing off. No one’s paying attention to your silly disco moves.
2012: Meet Tony Rocky Horror Pickle.
2011: The many moods of Harlan Peppers.
2010: On vacation!
2009: No entry.
2008: No entry.
2007: Yes, miss Maryanne has made herself at home here, but no – we’re not keeping her (I know y’all don’t believe me – but we’re not!).
2006: No entry.
2005: I think he might be all talk, though.
Robyn, I’m so sorry for the heartbreaking loss for you and the beautiful little family. I hope everyone else will thrive.
I read your FB post last night and couldn’t believe it. Things like that is the universe’s way of not letting us get too comfortable or happy with the way things are.
The proverbial slap in the face of reality. Man, does it suck. I hope you’re bouncing back as well as can be expected.
Sweet Riker is in a much better place. We’ll miss you, little one!
Robyn, I’m so sorry about the loss of Riker. You work so hard taking care of these tiny creatures and starting them off with love. You did everything you could for him. Hopefully the remaining family will be OK.
I’m so sorry, Robyn. What a sweet boy.
Oh, sweet boy! I’m so sorry, Robyn. Sending love and good health to the other Trekklings.
Sounds like aspiration pneumonia. Which is a bummer.
I am so very sorry. All the love and hugs for you all.
So sorry for the loss of this sweet baby. He knew nothing but love in his short time here.
So sorry Robyn. ((hugs))
Robyn your care for these kittens is amazing❤️ He knew love and that was so important. He s a sweet little Angel now watching over you and his family.
God Speed Riker ❤️ until you meet again at the ⬛
I am so terribly sorry. Poor sweet little kitten. I’m echoing a previous commenter; Riker knew only love while he was here.
So sorry Robyn for your loss. Riker knew nothing but love his entire lifetime because of you. Thank you so much for what you do,
So sorry,
Have a soft spot for tuxes and he was stealing my heart with his white stripe.
Ah, so sorry Robin. What you do is so needed and so amazingly wonderful. Then it breaks your heart. Thank you for what you do. Safe journey sweet Riker.
Robyn. I’m so sorry for your loss Riker is up in heaven now . He will be missed. Rest in peace sweetheart Our deepest condolences Rod & Edwina Smith Burnaby BC Canada
Poor little guy, so sorry.
Pictures of baby Charlie alert! When you click on year 2020. He looks all ears and so small. Now he is a big boy.
I’m so, so sorry for the loss of Riker. RIP little sweet guy
I never knew about fading kitten syndrome until now. It certainly explains heart-breaking loses some of my rescues have suffered in the past. Heart breaking to see his little face and know he is gone from us.
I’m truly sorry. He was darling and looked like a chubby bright-eyed little guy. It’s very sad. Your link to the treatment page for Fading Kitten Syndrome was interesting to read. I’ve only fostered somewhat older kittens and luckily none of them had any real problems. But it really must be heartbreaking. These kittens are all just so sweet and full of life and curiosity. Plus their mama is so unusual and beautiful! Thank you for taking good care of everyone.
I saw this on Facebook last night – I’m so sorry! Riker was a sweet, beautiful boy. You (and Fred!) take such good care of the babies and they know they are loved.
I am so sorry for the loss of baby Riker!
All he knew was love from you and his Meowmy!he’s at Rainbow Bridge ⬛
Saw last night, also, and was saddened, what an awful shock. I know you did everything possible. Really hoping that everything is fine for all of the rest of them. Take care, hugs across the miles from Ohio.
So sorry for the loss of Riker, he was a handsome little kitty boy. He was thoroughly loved for his short time with you. He’s waiting on the Rainbow Bridge with the rest of the fosters/perms for you.
I hope Uhura and the rest of the Trekklings continue to thrive.