pet died soul distroyed?

Question

i had a 7 year old cat. he died, and i can't get over it! who has had this experiance and what did you do?

Answer 1

i did...for several times already...i'm worried about my cats now...i'm scared if the day comes that they too will die...when my cats died...there was nothing that i did..i just cried and cried and cried...after a day of crying...i told myself that there is no use of my crying...it wouldn't bring them back...of course...i miss them a lot...those that died and those that went missing...

Answer 2

This part of life has got to be the all time worse. It sucks to lose your animal, as I've lost several. What do you do? What can you do? You wait. That's all you can do, as time is your only savior. And if you don't already know, let me be the first to tell you, that it never really goes away. It hangs on your shoulder I'm sure til we die. Here's one thing that may help you........ When you're upset, or crying over your cat, try to stop and think about all the funny times you had, or a time when your cat made you laugh, or just done something funny. It usually turns my tears into cheers.

I'm so sorry about your cat. I really am.

Answer 3

I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. I'm sure that this must be a very hard time for you but time will heal wounds. Of course it will hurt right now,


Try to remember the good times you shared with your loved one, and realize that somewhere in the world, your loved ones are all together watching over you.

In the meantime, talking with friends, anf family can help a lot.
*hugs*

Answer 4

When my boyfriend's cat died, he was very sad. We had him cremated and kept the ashes. One night we sat around sharing our personal memories of him, laughing, and crying.
We went and looked at kittens, when he felt ready, without the pressure to adopt. I think it was part of the healing process. We didn't actually get a kitten. It just helped remind him that someday (when he was ready) there would be another little friend ready for him.
There is a great poem called "Rainbow Bridge" that helps me deal with animals passing.
Another thing: When I worked at the vet's office, people who had pets pass used to (a lot of times) bring us some small gift (cookies or card) as a thank you. I think the main reason they did it was for closure. This might help. Before I worked there, I never would have thought of it.
Last, it would be nice to do something special to honor his memory. You might frame a picture of him and you, scatter his ashes, or say goodbye in your mind.
I'm sorry that happened. I know it is painful. I hope you always carry wonderful memories of him.

Answer 5

Time. Although sometimes time won't heal you.

I had two of my cats die one after the after. One i had for 20 years and the other about 10.

Sometimes i feel something on my leg or jump on the bed, but nothing is there that i can see. I guess i do have faith that the soul does live on.

Answer 6

Im sorry.

My cat is 15 years old, got her when just a kitten, watched her be afraid, and then just decide to trust and bond with me, it was fascinating and awesome experience to watch that instant
happen. I always joke and say that its the longest relationship that Ive been ever been in, but its true.

Good question.
I dont know.

"The Rainbow Bridge" has been mentioned here a couple of times.

I almost hate it, to read it, because it makes me feel so goddam ******* bad.

Answer 7

There's nothing somebody can tell you to help you get over what you feel. Death of a loved one is so painfull, but time does heal all wounds. For now, greave in the way you want to. There's nothing wrong with that. Death makes us realise a lot of things about life. You will go on a journey of self discovery through this time. I trully hope your pain and anguish goes away. It will, it just takes time. All the best......

Answer 8

No such things as souls, its energy is spread out, it's just a rottic carcus somewhere now. Trust me I've had many pets that died and I miss em, but that don't change the fact that they're not anywhere but in the ground somewhere.

Answer 9

my dog passed away three montes ago she was almost 15 years old we had her since she was about three montes old.
i felt like i was dying the day and the week after she died.
to ease the pain i asked my mother to allow me to keep the foster cat i was taking care of until she will find a home, she agreed. she made it alot easier for me and my family to get over most of the pain of losing out beloved dog.

get another cat or a dog. trust me it helps so much. and also time will make it less painful.

Answer 10

Oh, girl. I know how you feel. At one time we had 10 cats. And suddenly they all started dying, one by one, about two a year. One of them was my cat, my favorite one Ariel. She died of feline leukemia. And another was Rainbow, one I'd had since before I was born, and had to say goodbye to 17 years later.

It got down to only 3 cats. One of them was one of those cats that hung around forever but wouldn't let anyone ever touch her. The other one was very seclusive and the other one I hated, because he's a stupid a.ss cat.

My point is, I love cats, and I took their deaths very hard. I've lost about 6 cats that I loved very much and it took me a long time to get over their deaths.

What I did with each one was take my favorite picture of them and taped it to a piece of paper. On the paper, I wrote, "R.I.P. Rainbow," or whatever their name was, and hung it on the wall. It allows you to miss them, but still smile at their picture.

I highly suggest you get a new kitten, too. I begged my mom for a new kitten but my best friend ended up getting one for me and her. Hers died a couple years ago but I still have mine and love him to death. He actually almost died too once, but he was very lucky to survive. He's got brain damage though, so he's kinda "special" lol.

Answer 11

well, i wouldn't go so far to say your soul was distroyed. but you are greiving, so give it time. dont' rush it. our pets can become close to us as our own children. so its natural to feel this way. i'm a total cat person myself. one day you will get another cat. it will be ok. you will love that cat in her/his own way. won't be the same. it never can be again. that new cat won't be somone to replace the one you lost, but a new companion. your cat you just lost will always have a place in your heart. cherish it, the memory you had of your cat. but give yourself time to grieve.