My cat died , had her cremated and brought back home ! My children are so upset and so is my last cat2 survive

Question

Any sympathy !

Should i get another kitten so soon ?

Answer 1

Loads of sympathy.
I lost a dog in 1997. The pain is horrendous. But all things come to an end and change is inevitable. Get another cat asap, they wont ever replace the cat you lost but at least you can continue to care and love another pet. Dont feel as though youve shown your 'lost' cat disrespect, its just part of accepting that life goes on and so does the need to have that 'unconditional love' an animal has to offer. Remember your 'lost' cat with fondness and enjoy the memories you have of them. get all the photos out of her/him and smile, remember how they felt when you stroked them and smelled their fur. Soon time will heal the pain and you will always have a place in your heart for them. Sorry.its so sad when we loose a pet..........my thoughts are with you, your children and your remaining cat.

Answer 2

Hiya, Aww i feel so sorry for you and your family, it is an awful time because they are members of your family, and you love them. We had our cat put to sleep last year he had cancer, and we did just as you have we took him to be cremated and then brought him home, he is in the window where he liked to sit. Some people will think i am a crank for having him on the window sill but i don't care, i loved him he was one of my babies, one of my other cat's was very close to him and he really missed him at first but now he is fine. If you did get another kitten would your remaining cat accept it? they may fight. My two cats that i still have don't really get on, they only tolerate each other even though they are treated both the same. Good Luck to you and your family whatever you decide to do. And remember others do understand and care.

Answer 3

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my 20 yr old cat in May & I was devastated. He was my only cat so it was very lonely without him. I ended up getting a kitten 2 weeks after he passed. You have to go with what feels right to you. Some people wait a long time & some, like me get a new pet fairly soon. Just remember, your new pet can never replace the cat you lost, so don't be disappointed if your new cat's personality is nothing like your old cat. My heart goes out to you & your children.

Answer 4

You have my sympathy and I tell your children another person cares. I don't know how old your kids are and how much they can relate to death but let them know your cat is happy and playing with all of Gods creatures. Its hard no matter what when you lose a companion. I lost my dog of 15yrs and I still miss her. I also had her cremated and brought her home to be closer to me. I've even taken her to Thanksgiving dinner. My other dog never seemed to notice. I feel better having her with me. I had no place to bury her and I wasn't going to leave her. Maybe if you tell your children you felt better having her home with the family all knowing she's in a better place. Take care....hope this helps.

Answer 5

Please accept my greatest sympathies to your family and your remaining kitty, it is a terrible thing to lose a pet, and something you will never forget. I think you should get a new kitty, for yourself, your children and your current kitty. However, talk to your children first and let them know that you are not replacing their pet, you are trying to help them and explain to them that their cat is upset, lonely and miserable. See how they feel and then take them to an animal shelter. You don't have to pick one then and there, just take time with your children and if they are ready, then great! Just don't surprise them and have it for them when they get home from school, etc.
Also, gather some pictures together and suggest to your children that they put together a scrapbook of memories. I will make them laugh and cry, but it will help with the process. Just remember to keep them involved in all parts of the process.
I wish you good luck and I hope this helps. Remember, you will never get over it, you will just learn to deal.

Answer 6

I'm so sorry hun! Losing a pet is such a devastating thing. I promise things will get better, just remember all the good times and all the fun you had with the cat. Any funny stories? Maybe you and your kids should share them together. As for the other cat - maybe give him some attention - it'll get your mind off the whole situation anyway.

Answer 7

much sympathy to you, my cat died a few weeks ago and her ashes are sat in a box on the fireplace...we are going to buy a nice plant to put them in..but cant bring myself to put her outside yet!

its a tough time, and i have two kids who wept buckets for days, just let them talk about your cat and cry it out, it honestly gets better, we are almost 3 weeks down the line, and where i still keep expecting her to be there the raw feeling has gone now. someone sent me this poem which helped us.

Weep not for me though I am gone
into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will, but not for long
upon my soul's sweet flight.

I am at peace, my souls at rest
there is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed
for all those many years.

There is no pain; I suffer not
the fear now all is gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts
in your memory I live on.

Remember not my fight for breath
remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death,
but celebrate my life.

Answer 8

i am so sorry about your loss but everyone grieves in there own way and it may take awhile but yes i would get another cat but i wouldn't recommend a kitten and i would adopt not buy one also just a suggestion but i would recommend having the kids pick out he cat but only after u guys have memorial service this may help the child heal faster and it may help you heal faster as well i wish u and your family the best of luck and happiness with whatever u decide

Answer 9

i'm no longer under the impact that seizures are uncomfortable, so make the alternative which you're feeling the main comfortable with. i in my view might elect death at abode. I additionally stay in long island, and function buried many a cherished puppy in my backyard. it is unlike you have a 2 hundred lb Mastiff. So in case you prefer to bury your doggy under your in demand tree, or in a quiet corner, bypass surprising forward. the only factor is that the floor is in a deep freeze, so I recommend the two burning a fire to thaw out the floor, or cremation. My 17 year previous cat is death besides, so i actually understand. I desire you capability on your judgements. Be reliable, and keep in mind that they anticipate you on the Rainbow Bridge.

Answer 10

I know how much you miss your little one and how hard it is to loss a cherished member of the family. I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved cat and I hope sweet memories will soon make you smile again real soon :) Take care!