Warning. Do not read further if you are sensitive or easily upset.
I am only posting this as a warning to cat lovers in the hope that they may not be subjected to the same anguish and distress as our family.
We had a beautiful black kitten, about 3 months old. She was the most serene and gentle kitten I have ever known.
In the time it took to empty it and refill it she managed to climb into our warm tumble drier, unseen. The tumble drier is in an awkward, dark position and it is difficult to see right into it without bending right down. Also, being all black, the kitten was difficult to see at the best of times.
I will spare readers the awful details - suffice it to say that our beautiful kitten died. My family and I were, and are still, absolutely distraught at our loss, and racked with guilt also. It will take us a long time to get over this tragedy.
Please, please take heed: do not leave your tumble drier open, not even for a second - it can have the most tragic consequences. Please pass this advice to your cat loving friends in the hope that this awful occurrence will not be repeated.
I am only posting this as a warning to cat lovers in the hope that they may not be subjected to the same anguish and distress as our family.
We had a beautiful black kitten, about 3 months old. She was the most serene and gentle kitten I have ever known.
In the time it took to empty it and refill it she managed to climb into our warm tumble drier, unseen. The tumble drier is in an awkward, dark position and it is difficult to see right into it without bending right down. Also, being all black, the kitten was difficult to see at the best of times.
I will spare readers the awful details - suffice it to say that our beautiful kitten died. My family and I were, and are still, absolutely distraught at our loss, and racked with guilt also. It will take us a long time to get over this tragedy.
Please, please take heed: do not leave your tumble drier open, not even for a second - it can have the most tragic consequences. Please pass this advice to your cat loving friends in the hope that this awful occurrence will not be repeated.