What did you do with your pet when they died?

[PursuedByBears]

We had both our lovely cats put to sleep on the same day in August this year - one had arthritis which had gone too far, one had a dodgy heart. That was a bad day. We asked the vets to cremate them but their ashes are still at the vets as we can't bring ourselves to collect them yet.

We intend to scatter the ashes in the garden as they loved lying there in the sunshine. Maybe we'll do it in the new year.

 

[Epona]

This is not a pretty or supportive thing to say on this thread, but if you bury a pet in the garden, be mindful of foxes who could dig them up unless you bury them very deeply and use heavy stones over them.

I gather this is not a possibility for zenie so hopefully not causing offence or concern.

We buried a beloved cat in my garden at my last house & didn't have a problem, thankfully. Since then I've read about the destruction foxes can cause.

My last very, very beloved cat was cremated and is in an urn by the hearth.

No need to be apologetic, you have raised (and phrased in a sensitive way) a potential issue that needs to be considered wrt pet burial.
I have never experienced a problem with scavenging and would like to offer some tips - when making a grave, always dig down at least 3 feet, don't bury a pet just under the topsoil, just because they were little doesn't mean their grave should be shallow. Also put something solid on top of the grave and leave it there for 6 months before removing it to plant any memorial plants - a large flagstone, a birdbath, a piece of hefty concrete garden statuary however tacky - stuff like that should prevent any unexpected exhumation or disturbance of the grave.

 

[zenie]

Had started to think she might perk up after getting new painkillers and some roast chicken in her this weekend, that was until I woke up to her weeing on my bed!

Bed stripped before 7.30 on a Sunday.

So the Vet has said they'll follow my humane euthanasia protocol - she'll have a sedative first, then a second one, then the actual drug, then they send for individual cremation. 400 pounds. *le sigh*

Am exhausted with it all.

 

[onenameshelley]

((((Zenie)))) lots of love shout if you need anything xx

 

[BoatieBird]

So sorry you're going through this Zenie , the love you have for her shines through when you post about her

 

[Chz]

We're a bit cold-hearted. No attachment to inanimate things, so send 'em to the vet for death and disposal. Granted, it's only been a couple of cats in my history. Most of them have been rats, and with a ~30 month lifespan you either get used to it or spend your life in tears.

 

[izz]

Sympathies, zenie, you've done all anyone could do and the dog couldn't have had a better human. If it helps, afterwards you may feel a teeny bit relieved that the poor dog isn't suffering any more.

 

[Looby]

Had started to think she might perk up after getting new painkillers and some roast chicken in her this weekend, that was until I woke up to her weeing on my bed!

Bed stripped before 7.30 on a Sunday.

So the Vet has said they'll follow my humane euthanasia protocol - she'll have a sedative first, then a second one, then the actual drug, then they send for individual cremation. 400 pounds. *le sigh*

Am exhausted with it all.

I'm so sorry zenie, I really can't imagine how painful this is.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow.

 

[wayward bob]

Thoughts with you and your girl for tomorrow zeens xx

 

[JimW]

Sorry to hear this.

 

[cesare]

Thinking of you zenie. She's been part of your life for so long, and you've loved her so much. You gave her a wonderful life.

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

She's a wonderful dog. You've really done everything you could possibly do for her, especially with her illness. I hope you have a decent farewell and take comfort in the fact that you have her such a good life.
(((You)))

 

[Treacle Toes]

Thinking of you today (((( zenie ))))

 

[Manter]

Yes, me too. X

 

[zenie]

How long til you stop thinking they're at home when you're out, in the next room when you're in. Waiting to put their wiggly, muscley little self onto your lap?

Vet said her ashes will come back between Christmas and new year. Really sad now.

(And exhausted. Time for bed, tiredness isn't helping I'd wager)

 

[Orang Utan]

So sorry to hear about this, zenie. I was stroking her just the other week in the pub. She was a lovely dog.

 

[oryx]

Sorry to hear this zenie - remember the same feeling of physically missing them with a beloved cat.

 

[ruffneck23]

Sorry to hear this Zenie

I had my old lab cremated , and she is in the living room with us now

strength to you at this sad time

 

[Cribynkle]

How long til you stop thinking they're at home when you're out, in the next room when you're in. Waiting to put their wiggly, muscley little self onto your lap?

Vet said her ashes will come back between Christmas and new year. Really sad now.

(And exhausted. Time for bed, tiredness isn't helping I'd wager)

I'm so sorry zenie It seems like they're still around for a while, I kept seeing glimpses of mine out the corner of my eye for weeks, and it is exhausting being so sad. Take care of yourself x

 

[moose]

I'm so sorry zenie I kept seeing glimpses of mine out the corner of my eye for weeks

Yep, this. Drove me to distraction.
So sorry zenie, it's the horrible downside of owning a pet. Be kind to yourself, thinking of you. x

 

[Voley]

Very sorry to hear this zenie.

 

[Nancy_Winks]

Take care zenie xxx

 

[Voley]

This is not a pretty or supportive thing to say on this thread, but if you bury a pet in the garden, be mindful of foxes who could dig them up unless you bury them very deeply and use heavy stones over them.

I gather this is not a possibility for zenie so hopefully not causing offence or concern.

We buried a beloved cat in my garden at my last house & didn't have a problem, thankfully. Since then I've read about the destruction foxes can cause.

My last very, very beloved cat was cremated and is in an urn by the hearth.

I think that's a very good thing to say. I've never heard of that before. It certainly would've made me think twice about burying our cats in the garden like we did. We have loads of foxes around here and reading what you've said I think we've been lucky not to have that happen tbh.

 

[onenameshelley]

Unfortunately Zenie it takes a while and its be a kick everytime sweetie its bloody awful tbh. My heart goes out to you lovely. If you need a break gimme a call we have a bed ready. All my love chicka xxxxx

 

[izz]

Many sympathies zenie, it takes ages until you stop missing them, wriggly muscley selves that want to be on your lap have a special place in our hearts but at least, nobody can take away the time you had with them. ().

 

[Onket]

(((((zenie)))))

 

[lizzieloo]

Sad for you zenie, much love x

 

[StoneRoad]

So sorry, Zenie.
When you can, start to remember the good times rather than the just now. Sounds easy to say, but it helped me when Harry left us.

 

[Pingu]

So sorry Zenie. Run free at the bridge girl.