Loss of a pet

Grieve for them, miss them, cry, keep a photo near your bed etc. Do lots of things to take your mind off it. Maybe get a new cat in a couple weeks, and get to know it and maybe that one will be just a good a friend?

Awww my bunny got eaten my a big bad wolf...okay, a fox..but still. I have to admit i was devastated..and cried for AGES..even tho he was 'only a bunny'. You just sorta miss having them to play with and something soft to cuddle etc.. (sorry, im not as pathetic as i sound) Makes me feel so guilty when i used to be like 'oh dad feed the bunny cos i cant be bothered' and now i miss having something to look after, after having him around for 5 years. But you'll get used to it. I wanted a new one, but you cant replace HIM. also, im going to uni in a few months so its a bit pointless

It's difficult to get another pet after the loss of one, it can make people less likely to invest their emotions in another one since their emotions of loss are so recent and strong. But if you don't get a new pet, then you'll never experience the joys of such an animal again. Time will make things easier, then maybe you could try and ask again for another pet? That's if you still want one

I completely understand; only those who themselves have pets can understand this. I'm so sorry for your loss. About two years ago, I had the most beautiful jack Russel- because we'd given him so much love, he behaved more like a baby than an animal- probably no diffferent to your cat. He too, was killed by a car. I was utterly devastated and coming home every evening wasnt the same, because he wasn't there to greet me.

Don't feel embarrassed- animals give you unconditional love whenever you want a cuddle. For this reason, and you won't like this, but you should think about getting a new cat. Believe me, I utterly adored my dog, but a year later, we bought another Jack Russel. We learnt from our mistakes- he's not allowed out of the house and, due to the loss of our first, we love him even more. As a result he's the most beautiful animal in he world- I completely adore him!

When we lost the first one, I vowed never to love another pet. But I do. Our new dog wasn't meant to replace the first, but pets really do become the centre of the family and they're lovely to have around. I'm sure you know what I mean. In the meantime, continue to greive, just as you would do for a relative, but think about what I've said. Take care.

So by that logic we shouldn't be upset when anyone dies because none of us are going to live forever. Really, maybe you should think before you post retarded posts like that.

Anyway...
I lost my German Sheperd on the day of the London attacks so all in all it was a crap day. She was a lovely dog, and although they've never spoken to you or anything like that you get used to them being there. We have another dog and it's weird just having one dog.

I've never had a cat but it must be horrible to loose your pet in such an unexpected way. Don't let anyone tell you you can't be upset, or how you should behave. People react differently. In time it will become less painful. Maybe your friend just doesn't understand how upsetting it is, but she could still be sympathetic. Hope you begin to feel better soon.

aww hes gorgous, reminds me of my cats when they were little. Ignore the people who say he was only a cat, you do what you need to deal with it. I know I would be gutted if my cats died, and I dont even get to see them much anymore being at uni, but I miss them!

He looks lovely I lost my cat- called FlipFlop last year in a car accident (by my neighbour which just made it worse ) I got her when I did my work experience at the local vet and it was literally love at first sight! When I got her home she would follow me everywhere and if i left the house she'd be there. So if i went to get the bus at 6:15am she would climb into a tree and wait until I got home at 6:30- no jokes! She also draped herslef around my nexy if it was cold like a scarf- or around my shoulders if it was juat warm! So you can imagine what a HUGE gap she left in my life. The only thing I can say is that you are not weird and that anyone who has pets should understand- All I did was cry and luckily i have another cat called Mia who i could cuddle- they didn't even get on but Mia pined for AGES!!!! The one weird thing was that for quite a few weeks afterwards i would look up and see FlipFlop sitting next to me when there was nothing there- or she'd be walking in front of me- I am not a superstitious person or anything but it was nice to see her! I also scattered her ashes in my back garden so it's like she always there. Good luck, and i would suggets getting another pet- even if it was a fish because it is nice to have something to look at etc. though fihs are obviously less exciting than a moggie!

Awww have a big hug from me!! My first cat Elvis died about a year after we got him and I was so upset. He somehow drowned in the pond....never really too sure what happend. But the pond was soon after filled in. We soon after got another cat and other (3 now in total) he won't ever be forgotten but with time it becomes less as your life changes.

I wouldn't get a new cat straight away as you might not bond with them as they aren't you original cat (sorry I'm not sure if he had a name on here) or you might bond with them too much and smother them.

Maybe something to do would be to volunteer at a rescue place if you have one near you and you can get used to be around lots of kittens and cats who need lots of love....and you won't get so attatched then when you feel ready you will end up with one.
Mine found me through friends' cats ending up having kittens!!

Remember him fondly but allow yourself to move on and don't feel guilty huggles xxx