What to do about dead cat?

Question

OK, I ran over my cat pulling into the drive way this morning. I put it in the garbage can under some newpapers. I'm not sure what i shoulld do about my kids, though. They kinda liked the cat, and it was a black one, so i think might just get another one. Does this work?

Answer 1

i would dissect it!!!!

Answer 2

either way... if u get ur kids another cat, u will just b teaching them if something goes wrong and/or is destroyed, you will just go out and get another. Also maybe its best you dont have a cat. Seeing as you let it run wild anyways....what's the point. get a fish. I wish could feel sorry for you, but i don't i feel sorry for the cat. You on the other hand...stay out of the way of semi's :) because i would throw u in a trash can, cover u w/ some paper and move on...:) see how u like it !

Answer 3

It is the simplest solution, but it won't deal with their questions about what happened to the current resident of your garbage can. It will depend on the age of your kids. Very young ones will change their focus to the new cat fairly quickly, but older ones will likely have questions for a while.
I lost a few cats as a kid, and don't think I was permanently traumatized by seeing my first dead one, but I think I was around age ten at that point. I do remember one of my sisters being upset, but it was her cat's first kitten that got run over.

Answer 4

This is like a bad sitcom episode when the neighbor kills the pet and then tries to buy one that looks just like it. lol. But seriously, tell them that it died but don't tell them that you ran it over. They'll be po'd at you then. I would give them a week or two before I got a new cat but definatly get another one. There are tons of cats that need homes. Kids get over things pretty quickly and it would be easier for them if they had another pet. And don't show them the dead cat or anything. Ew.

Answer 5

My friends cat was killed when stray dogs attacked her. She explained to her children, both under age 5 what happened. It was hardest on her; she'd had "Molly" for 9 years. The kids handled it better. Be warned though, little ones handle death by repeating the story over and over until they feel settled, its a developmental issue. My 3 year old did that when I lost a pregnancy. She condoled me over my loss, verbally for days (until I thought I would lose my mind). Then her processing ended and she never referred to it again. So, be patient.

I always feel honesty is best, just give less information the smaller they are. I remember my parents' "stories" about my pets who "wandered off and got lost", etc. I appreciate honesty more. Life is tough, but kids are strong when we let them be.

Answer 6

Thats horrible..idk if u your trying to be funny about it or are seriously upset about it..either way man...you need to tell your children. It will be better for them in the long run, learning about death for the first time from a pet VS. a human being.

It truly is terribly sad about the cat and I hope you will be more careful next time..if there IS a next time. I personally do not let my cats out of the house because accidents like THIS could happen.

Answer 7

1) Call for city animal control to pick up the dead cat

2) Tell the kids what happened and then ask them if they want a new cat. If they want one, great. If not, that's OK too. Let them decide.

They will be depressed for a week or two but eventually get over it. Our cat was killed by the garage door opener when I was a teenager. I was depressed about it for a week or so but eventually got over it.

Answer 8

You need to be honest and tell them the cat died. You don't need to tell them you ran it over just that its gone. Also bury the poor thing in your backyard or something don't just throw it away.
And no getting another one won't work. Kids are smarter than that! Besides where will you ever get a cat the same size and coloring as the old one? Cats are extremely varied.

Answer 9

Are you kidding? NEVER replace a pet--kids will always know!
Be honest...if your children are mature enough, you say "Kitty got hit by a car".
Ah, you don't have to say it was YOUR car.
Then after the tears, suggest a they have a funeral for it. The children can make cards or poems to help express their feelings for the late family feline.
They don't need to see it. Put the poor thing in a Hefty Bag as soon as possible..
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Answer 10

Well they will pry be devastated that "daddy threw the kitty away!"

So I recommend this...

Take the kitty out and put it in a box.

Then when the kids come home be HONEST

Say...Daddy accidently ran over Snookums. Daddy is sorry.

Then if you can bury the kitty in the ground. If not, then "bury"
the kitty in the snow.

Let the kids say good bye to it and blow it kisses.

Then talk about all the good memories you have had and discuss together a possibility of a new kitten.

If you believe in God, then maybe say a prayer like: Snookums was a good kitten. We loved her so much. Please take Snookums to heaven Lord Jesus amen.

I am sorry for the lost of your kitten. I would gladly give you one no wait...more than one of mine if we were near by and it wouldnt cost a penny.

Answer 11

No, it won't work. Kids aren't stupid by any means. Getting another cat to try to fool them isn't a good thing to do. Besides, your kids will be able to tell the difference between cats. Don't lie or make up stories to your kids either. That's deceiving them. They will learn not to believe you or trust you anymore. Tell them the truth on what happened to that cat. Then, get their opinion if they want another cat or not.