what do you do when ur cat dies?

Question

becaus my cat had to be uthenized

Answer 1

We had to have our cat put down too due to illness and we had no place to bury him so the vet said that he would handle all the arrangements for us (yes we trusted our vet what else could we do). That day we made a montage of all our favourite pictures of him and shadow boxed them with his collar and now have that hanging in the living room. Funny thing is - our female cat use to run and hide everytime Freddy would come around because he would tackle her and he had a rabies tag on his collar so she would hear him coming and run. But now when we take his collar down and shake it - she comes running to see where he is - He died over 2 years ago - she still remembers that sound - AMAZING - that now she comes running TO IT!!!

Answer 2

First, I'm sorry. I have a cat, and she's getting old, and the idea of having to put her down, uthenize her, is very real, and it's scary. It'll be hard, but don't be afraid to grieve. Don't let people say "It's just a cat, get over it!" Because it was your pet, a part of your family. So grieve, cry, sulk, and remember the good times. Eventually it does begin to feel, not better, but bearable. That's when you start looking at another cat. Keep your previous cat in mind, but don't compare. Just think, would _(Fluffy, Boots, Pumpkin)__ approve of me getting a cat from here? What would ____ think of this cat? But don't look for one that looks or acts like your old one, and don't name them the same thing or a cutesy version unless they actually are a kitten from that cat.

I would recommend adopting from a humane society type adoption center, and don't set your heart on a kitten. Older cats and special needs cats need love too =)

Answer 3

you cry for a few days, I had a 22 yr old and an 19 yr old I had since kittens, You never forget family members no matter how they look. Just remember the times spent with your cat. Read this it helped me




RainbowsBridge.com
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown

Answer 4

My condolences to you about your loss. The only safe options you have are to cremate the cat or to have the vet dispose of the body. Burying it the back yard is illegal in most states du to the fact that it is a biological waste. Not to mention the possible disease's it can cause with decomposition. There is one other option that I am looking at when my cat dies. I am contemplating taxidermy for mine. then she will be with me forever

Answer 5

I've lost two cats, and both losses were very hard. I'm really sorry for your loss, and just remember your cat in any way that makes you feel better. Don't rush into getting another cat, but maybe give yourself a year and then look into it. Grieve however you want, never be embarassed.

Answer 6

I had to have my first cat, Sylvester, euthanized when he was 14 years old due to severe thyroid problems...my veterinarian buried him for me. Sorry about your loss...I got support from a group called Pet Friends....I was able to call them as much as I wanted, and we talked a lot about Sylvester, how he made my life brighter, and his having Feline Urinary Syndrome, and living to 14 years old because I made sure he had proper care..Fortunately, six months before he died, I adopted the cat I have now, her name is Tika...
It's hard to lose a pet, not as easy or trivial as non-pet owners think it is...but it does get better with time. I still have pictures of Sylvester, and Tika has the same sweet disposition.

Answer 7

Im so sorry. You can either ask the vet to dispose of the body or you can take it home and bury it. I have had two cats die in the last year (one was 12 the other 13). I buried them both in the backyard.

Answer 8

I'm just waiting for mine, I'm sorry. My cat is 181/2 yrs old and is showing signs of her age. I will miss her very very much. I don't know how I'm going to get along without her. I think their are grievance groups for this, but I don't know if I will be up to that.
Take care

Answer 9

i am sorry for your loss!
my cat didn't die but he was kidnapped but i still miss him
he never come back lucky for me have a second cat but she evil and i thought my mushy baby would be here forever
i wish that things like this would not happen

always remember how much joy your cat brought to u

Answer 10

Your heart breaks and you cry your eyes out. You miss him/her and continue to love him/her. When you're ready, you adopt another baby and give it a wonderful home, and you let it help you heal from your loss -- but you never, ever forget the ones you lost.

You must remember that your kitty is now not suffering from what ever condition caused him/her to be euthanized. He/she is nearby until you're okay again.

My sincere condolences for your loss!