My kitten died of hypothermia. I feel responsible for leaving the window open

[ihateeverything]

My kitten was 1lb. He was suffering from many ailments. The vet never told us to keep him warm. We were just feeding him and makings sure he was nourished. It was only 59 degrees outside that night. And he died. The window was only a crack open. He was my best friend. I miss him so much, and on top of that, I'm the reason he died. Many illnesses led up to his death that weren't my fault, but I was the nail in the coffin. When he appeared weak to me that night, I rushed him to a heating pad. But it wasn't enough.

[KayC]

I am so sorry.  You didn't kill your kitten, he had many health problems and that is why he died.  You loved him and would have done anything for him.  I know I can't talk you out of feeling guilty, but feelings are not facts.  

You can rest assured your kitty is at peace now...

The what ifs blame game happens to most of us going through early grief, it did me when my husband died nearly 19 years ago...it's not that we are guilty of anything but loving them, and the truth is feelings are not facts, but it's that we can't wrap our heads around what happened, and our mind is trying to find some different possible outcome so it searches all the what ifs...

Comfort for Grieving Animal Lovers

A Dangerous Villain: Guilt
Breaking the Power of Guilt
A Dangerous Villain: Guilt
http://www.pet-loss.net/guilt.shtml
http://www.griefhealing.com/article-loss-and-the-burden-of-guilt.htm
https://www.griefhealingblog.com/2019/08/pet-loss-when-guilt-overshadows-grief.html
https://www.griefhealingblog.com/2017/07/pet-loss-when-guilt-goes-unresolved.html

I hope this short video brings you some comfort and peace.