This sucks too.

This morning the foster babies went to get spayed and neutered.  Unfortunately, one of them, Clover (the only boy), will not be coming home.  He coded under anesthesia and couldn't be saved.

He went from deserving the nickname bitey-mcscratchy to being a cuddly guy.  He was so soft and sweet.  His little eyes set a little bit too close and the grunt noise he made when he got excited.

Since we had to leave early this morning I didn't spend the time I should have with them before loading them into the carriers.  That will be my biggest regret.  As we put the crates down where we were instructed I took notice that he was sitting in his in the back right of the cluster staring up at me.

It isn't fair that he doesn't get his forever home.

I am blessed that the rescue offered to give me his ashes when they are returned.  He can take a place with Satin, Vixen, and Danika.  Rest in peace little friend.

From his write up, which had just gone live on Petfinder earlier this week:

Meet Clover

Clover was born in May (2022). He has super soft short fur in a beautiful orange pattern with two white rings at the tip of his tail, which pairs perfectly with his light amber brown eyes. He joined Merlin's with 3 siblings and his Mama. Clover is getting along well with the young child, other cats, and dogs in his foster home. Clover is a confident, inquisitive, and playful guy who is more curious of a running vacuum than frightened.

Clover would love to share a forever family with his sister Sunflower, his favorite wrestling partner, but would do well with any other playmate(s). He is also quite the Mama's boy who readily cuddles up with her every chance he gets. When Clover gets excited, he makes cute little snort noises. His favorite toys are the ball whizzing around a plastic circular toy and a vertical scratching post, which he climbs like a pro. If you are trying to find a guy who is in touch with his feelings and likes to talk, Clover is the one for you.

"A good friend is like a four leaf Clover; hard to find and lucky to have." --Irish Proverb