Buying her a new cat is not an option.
The cat belonged to her and her husband.
They had the cat for 20 years. It was 22 years old.
The cat's name was Cricket.
2007-02-15 14:39:27 · 34 answers · asked by DanielMike 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
oh im so sorry give her a cat made of gold else she ll go to hll
2007-02-23 01:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by xxsanxx 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I recently lost my cat too. She didn't get too have a long life as your sisters did. She was only 2 when she got out of the house and hit by a car. It was my sister who let her out after I told her not to because she goes in the street all the time. Most all of the answers here are very good. I wish someone in my family had cared enough about my feelings and try to comfort me. I'm still hurting and missing my baby so much I'm still crying daily. No one will even talk about Teaser around here,, as if she never existed. Its been about 2 months since she died but it is like yesterday to me. Your sister is very lucky to have you.
I didn't want another cat either, but I find myself looking on websites with homeless cats, hoping to find one that looked like Teaser. I found one after searching for weeks.
I was very surprised to find one that looks just like her only it is a Male, and also born the same year. I think it must be her brother. I have never seen a cat that looked like these two. Long black silky shiny fur with a grey mane like a lion.
Maybe you could find one that looks like Cricket for your sister. Even though she says she doesn't want another one. So did I. Seeing just the picture of this cat is the first time I have smiled.
I hope your sister is feeling better soon
Any of the answers the others gave you were good and would be helpful I think to most people who have lost a pet. I'm sure what ever you do for your sister to help her through this sad time will be appreciated. Give her some time first to heel then if that doesn't work bring her a new kitten or cat.
2007-02-23 00:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by CAT LADY LOO 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Losing a beloved animal is always really hard. Hopefully, your sister will be ready to accept another cat into her life at a later time, but for now, if you could get pictures of the cat, of her and the cat and make a really nice homeade scrapbook for her, focusing on the good times she had, I know that would make her feel better. As another user also mentioned, I too had a puppy that passed away and it was devastating, and I had thought about making a necklace out of his little dogtags, so if Cricket had one on his collar, maybe you could do that too. That would be cool.
2007-02-16 09:30:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mollyruby 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Assuming you are asking a legitimate question, the best thing you can do is be there for her. Losing a pet, to some people, is like losing a child. You can't just go out and replace the child either, and probably wouldn't be a good idea anyway. You don't want to replace the lost, just be there for her. Take her out to lunch or something, go shopping. Help keep her mind off of it for a while, but yet take time to remember the good memories of the cat.
2007-02-15 14:45:58 · answer #4 · answered by Missy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well that's a long life for a cat. They should be happy and proud of the life they gave to Cricket. Is your sister overwhelmed with grief? If its been over 2 months and she isn't getting over it I'd suggest some gentle intervention. If you're talking about helping her move on and their lifestyle can support another cat, then help her find a new cat to love. Life begins and ends and goes on.
2007-02-22 20:45:06 · answer #5 · answered by James 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have meetings for recently deceased loved ones. And the scrap book idea is good also. Did you get her a card yet? A yearn to put the ashes in is also a option. That way she feels she almost has Cricket. Have something material that she can look at touch and talk too. Knowing the life expectancy of animal she had to have known what the inevitable was going to be. And talk to your sister about this. Talking is the best thing for her to do. My deepest sympathy for all concerned.
2007-02-21 16:23:48 · answer #6 · answered by msprissysmom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My cat whom I had for 17 years (since she was born) had to be put down because her diabetes was too out of control.
That was 2 years ago and I am still in mourning to a degree. I doubt I will ever find another to love as much.
You can help by talking to her and letting her talk to you about her cat. If she is buried at their house maybe you could help her plan a garden around it.
Another thing is maybe get her something different. Not a cat. Not until she is ready. A parakeet is lovable and easy to care for and easier to loose.
2007-02-22 04:01:00 · answer #7 · answered by Aunt Carol 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My baby puppy died in November. My mom took her license and put it on a necklace for me, so she would always be with me. She also made a photo album. I cried more once I got it but over all it made me feel better. Offer her a shoulder to cry on. Be there for her to talk to. It is all that I can think of. It will take her a while to get over it. Try to be there for her as much as you can! Remind her that Cricket lived longer than most cat's do. Tell her that there was nothing at all that she could do to keep her with her any longer.
2007-02-15 14:57:30 · answer #8 · answered by Dani 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cricket had a good long life with your sister and her husband. Many people consider their pets like their children and not all people feel that way. So it's important that you be a good listener and help her through her grief at her loss. Twenty years is a long time to have with a pet and she won't easily get over it.
Hopefully your sister and her husband will want to have another cat eventually. I have always felt it is a tribute to the lost cat to take another to love and protect. So I hope eventually you can encourage them to get another.
2007-02-15 14:50:32 · answer #9 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What a blessing to have your baby for 20 yrs. Your sister must have made sure Cricket had all her shots & exams. You really can't do anything but be a big brother's shoulder to lean on. Some people can't imagine the bond we have with our pets. I'd try & find a really sweet picture of Cricket, have it enlarged & framed for your sister. Even better if it were a pic of she & Cricket. You sound like my big brother, such a gentle heart. My condolences to you sister. Good Luck
2007-02-21 23:24:21 · answer #10 · answered by Memeiko 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is really hard, I lost a cat recently, he was only six years old, but she loves the cat, and all cats love us back! Don't let her forget that.
Make sure she knows that Cricket will be alright, and misses her too, because all cats do. ;) *Love* *cry*
2007-02-23 08:58:10 · answer #11 · answered by ecat1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋