my cat died on 01-24-07 of kidney failure,she was 15 years old.i couldn't bury her because the ground is frozen.i put her in a plastic bag and put her in my metal trash can in the snow.will she stay frozen until warmer weather comes or will she be stinky? the weather here in pa has been very cold.i don't feel right putting her out for the garbage men to take.
2007-02-06 09:01:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Sorry to hear about your cat.
She will stay frozen provided the temperature doesn't go above freezing for any length of time.
Dirt is a very good insulator so it's only ever the top few inches that get frozen - it won't be hard for you to bury her properly.
2007-02-06 09:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by Trevor 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Although this sounds gross, (I used to work in a vets in Michigan) a vet will have a feezer to keep the animals during the winter months or between the cremation pickups. So, you are not doing anything out of the ordinary. Make sure that she is in a black bag though, you don't want to bring up the memories and she her when she comes out of the bin in the warmer months - unless you are planning on burying her in the bin also. I would make sure that the bin is tightly sealed though (from other animals) and make sure the weather doesn't change for obvious reasons. Just make sure that you pay your respects when the weather changes. Sorry to hear about your poor cat!
2007-02-06 17:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by Tonya B 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Trust me: You don't want to do that. Water freezes at 32 degrees, not necessarily dead tissue from a living being. The body will decompose, and other animals will smell it and seek it out.
I suggest that you cremate her. It will cost a lot, but it's the least you can do for her. You can then keep the ashes and take her wherever you live, bury the ashes when it gets warmer, or scatter the ashes.
It IS possible to dig in frozen soil. When my grandfather was 80 he dug a 2-foot hole for my oldest sister's cat in January here in Maine.
2007-02-06 20:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I just had my gerbil, who was in pain, put to sleep last night.
I live in Ohio, and the weather has been -20 degrees F, so our ground is impossible in which to dig any hole, and I bury all of my pets as well.
We actually took him to the Vet, and, if you pay about $20, they bury the animal for you. They can even cremate it if you choose.
Call your local Vet with any special questions, and I am sorry to hear about you cat.
2007-02-06 17:06:51 · answer #4 · answered by iheartzakka 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
well there is a place where the owners can take their died pets . have you ever heard a pets graved yard where they do take care of death animals and make them a burning grave stones ? well i dont think you want to keep youre death cat inside the trash cans cause other cats or dogs might get into the trash cans . no i dont think dead animals can be alive til thier hearts just not moveing anymore and yes if the cat is died already still will leave a bad smells behide when the cat isnt there anymore . plus the cat is frozening during next season will cause some dieases inside the trash cans like germs .
2007-02-06 17:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by sk 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Please don't do that. Your cat will not keep forever.......Especially if it warms up even over 32 degees farenhiet. I realize the ground thing is tough, but work at it a little at the time or get someone to help you. She will be stinky if it warms up. If you put her in a metal trash can, that metal will generate heat in the direct sunshine. If the sun is out, even though it is cold, the trash can will warm quickly.
2007-02-06 23:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by cathy c 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
As long as it stays below 32 degrees (inside the can) she should stay frozen but once it gets above that she will begin to defrost. Do you have a deep freezer you could put her in? (not your fridge freezer) That's what I would do. If nothing else maybe take her out to woods somewhere and leaver her there. That way you aren't sending her to the dump but you won't have to worry about her thawing out and being stinky.
2007-02-06 17:09:48 · answer #7 · answered by tmtkjr911@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Very sorry about your cat. Have you asked your vet if they could keep her for you? If you have a nice vet, they might keep her in a freezer for you until you can bury her.
2007-02-07 11:16:01 · answer #8 · answered by gypsyghost 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you go to your local SPCA I believe they will cremate her for you. It may cost a small fee. I would be more worried about animals getting to the frozen pet
2007-02-06 17:29:28 · answer #9 · answered by SHAy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's nice to hear that you had the cat to enjoy for so many years to enjoy . It's not unusual to dispose of your pet in putting it out in the trash . I know that sounds bad though , I used to work at an animal shelter and they disposed of them in the same manner a truck just picked them up in barrels and took them away. Just try and keep in mind that whats left is just the shell of your pet that it used here with you for it's lifetime. Your pets gone to a better place now.
2007-02-06 17:15:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋