they'll let you take it home to bury it or if they have to keep it? serious questions ONLY please, this is VERY serious to me because i have to do it today.
2006-08-28 00:58:41 · 28 answers · asked by Kool-Ade 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I am so sorry you have to do this today, my heart goes out to you.
Yes, the Vet will let you bring you cat home to 'dispose' of the body whichever way you choose.
I would suggest taking a blanket, or large bath towel, with you so that you can wrap your cat up when you have to leave the surgery. I find it's always a little more comforting to hold them in your arms, for a little while, as you say goodbye for the last time...
2006-08-28 01:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by CC...x 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When We Had Are Beautiful Cat Put To Rest We Were At Home We Asked The Vet If We Could He Said That You Were Not Meant To Now But He Let Us.
Sorry For You,
Feel For Your Loss
Very Sad So Sorry .
2006-08-28 08:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My heart goes out to you this morning,we lost our two year old tortie Opie, June 5th. Her ashes are in the garden now and it is a great comfort to us.
I've bee through this several times in two states, it's never easy. Try not to so this alone, have a friend drive you if you can and if possible you hold your pet as you say good by. Believe me it will help you as you grieve. Tell your vet you would like to bring your cat home to bury. If there is a law against it they will know and help you. If you decide to cremate there are two options. Cremation with separate burial, which means you get the ashes in a few days in an urn, prices will vary. The second is cremation with common burial. They will cremate your cat and bury him with other pets. This may include that you will not be able to visit her grave. At times in my life I have had to use all three options with various pets, think about what you need on this difficult day.
Good luck,many hearts are with you today.
2006-08-28 09:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by Jane B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so very sorry for your loss. I had to put my baby to sleep when he had kidney failure and I held him and cried with him while he passed. I had the option of burying him but I chose to have him cremated and let them dispose of the ashes. I was not in a place where I could bury him and I was moving a lot so I was not wanting any extra to carry around. I carry him in my heart always. It has been 6 years and I still miss him. He was a wonderful pet cat and I really feel sad for you because you are losing yours. Please get a hug from someone who loves you. You are going to need it.
2006-08-28 10:39:25 · answer #4 · answered by madamesophia1969 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on where you live, but in most cases you can take your pet home with you. I'd check local ordinances first. Your area may have a "no bury" ordnance and in that case your vet may have to keep the pet to be cremated and send you the ashes. A way around this, if you do not want your pet cremated, is to tell the vet you'd like to take your pet to the crematorium or pet cemetery yourself, even though you'll be taking the pet straight home. In my area, you cannot bury pets in your yard if you live in the city, but our hospital does not enforce the policy. Its hard enough for someone to lose an animal, they don't need us telling them what to do with it.
I'm very sorry for your sad and difficult decision you had to make.
vet tech
2006-08-28 08:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most laws requre proper disposal of a deceased animal, so I don't belive they will let you take the cats body home. You can request that the cat be creameted - separatly from other animals - and that the ashes be given to you. I have done this, and then buried the ashes in the yard. It' wasn't an expensive fee, I think it was about $25. But it was worth it knowing that my Murphy is still in his favorite spot in the flower garden
2006-08-28 08:58:56 · answer #6 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have brought all my pets home with me after they have passed & have buried them......Tell you vet prior what your wishes are..There may be a law that prohibits you from doing this, depending on where you reside...I have never had a problem, your vet will understand......Some people do not wish to do this & just leave them there..Some have their pets cremated & bring their ashes home, I always stay with my pets while they are being put to sleep & talk to them & bring them HOME & bury them,,usually in their favourite spot in my gardens....My condolences this is a difficult time for you
2006-08-28 08:14:47 · answer #7 · answered by multidog owner 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES! They will ask you if you want to take your cat home or if you want them to take care of the remains. Then you'll bring your little loved one home in a can to bury in the backyard, unless you have something else in mind for the cats ashes. Don't worry. Everything will be good.
2006-08-28 08:04:58 · answer #8 · answered by Sleek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
-hugs- I had to do that a few months ago - my heart goes out to you.
They were very kind to me when they did it. They offered to cremate her, though I wanted to bury her, so they wrapped her in a towel, pet her a few more times, and put her in the cat carrier for me, along with her favorite toy. Its the worst thing I have ever had done, but better that then die a slow death of liver cancer - she wouldn't have had more then a week, not even enough time to recover from the surgery...
2006-08-28 13:48:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can take your pet home, but I'm not sure if I would advise it. Its terrible to have to take a limp cat home, you're crying all the way home and while you are burying him. Good luck. I feel for you. Been there.
2006-08-28 10:03:05 · answer #10 · answered by Barby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋