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cdmead Original500© Member 
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I hate to ask this, but I feel like I'm going to have to deal with this sooner than later and really don't know what to do. What do you do with a passed along pet's body? I figure my cat, who I think is 14, only has a couple of more years in her. She's still pretty spry, but there are times it seems she looks at me and doesn't recognize me. Or there are times it seems she wakes up and doesn't quite know where she is. At some point I'm afraid I will come home to find she's passed. What do you do at that point? I guess I could bury her in the yard, but I live in a condo and the management company might take offense. Do they have pet cemetaries? What are the costs? I'm not trying to upset anyone; I really would like to know my options. Thanks. Attachment: (Downloaded times)
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Luvdawgs Pioneer100© Member 
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Hi cdmead! You have many options. When my dog died three years ago, they said they could take care of him for me. In Virginia, where I live, it's against the law to bury pets in your backyard. They said they could cremate him, or bury him where there are a lot of other dogs buried, or in a special pet cemetary. The rates vary depending on which you choose, but you can call your vet and I'm sure they'll be happy to discuss the procedures and costs with you. I don't know what the laws are in your state, Texas, but again, your vet will know. Also, not sure how your vet thinks. Some of them will actually come to your home to do the euthanasia if you have to put your pet down when they are too sick to continue. It's probably easier for you that way...would be for me. I passed out at the vet's office and luckily my friend was with me to catch me. It would be nice if yours just passes in her sleep. If your vet doesn't know of a pet cemetary, there is one at one of my pet charities which is a pet shelter. They will let you send your pet there to their cemetary. If you are interested in them, I could find out the name of the person you contact to ask about their cemetary for you. Sorry I couldn't be more specific on the costs, but it varies depending on many things...what you want done, where in the country you live, etc. I hope this has helped at least a little. I'm not an animal expert, but know some of this from personal experience and love animals! You can PM me or post here if I can be of any further assistance about this.
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Luvdawgs Pioneer100© Member
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By the way, your cat is beauuuutiful!!
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Twilla Guest
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I had to have a cat put to sleep after he was quite ill for a while, and I opted for one of those traveling vets that make housecalls so my cat wouldn't have to be taken to the vet's office again, (which was always very traumatic for both of us.) This is probably cold of me, but I let the vet take my cat's body with him for student medical research (or so he said, I was pretty upset at the time.) In any case, I didn't feel the need to keep my cat's ashes or buried body near me... his soul had already left his body. My point is... I think most vets should be able to suggest the most economical and practical way to take care of your pet's remains. PS That really is a beautiful cat! Many more happy years to you both, I know someone who's cat lived to be 21.
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Twitchin Kitten Pioneer100© Member  Don't Dream It ~ Be It
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I've had to deal with this more times than I would like but you really have tons of options. Personally, I don't believe in pet cemetaries. I don't like them for humans either so for me those options are out. I don't believe the vet when they say they will 'take care of it' for you without any specifics or proof. Sorry, that may sound indelicate and crass but experience in this regard has made me so. Now here in NJ they don't allow you to bury your pet either but wanna guess how many horses, cats, dogs, hamsters and countless farm animals were buried in my farm yard? Wanna venture a guess how many pets made it around the state in the various places I've lived since the farm?  They don't exactly watch you. You just have to dig the hole deep enough to keep other animals from digging it up again. I think things that die should go into the earth as they came to this world. Unencumbered from boxes, bags and embalming fluid. I know lots of people in apartments or condos. Some have been a bit bold and have gone out late at night and buried in secret in their pets favorite spot outside. Or the one the pet stared at from the window if it didn't go out. Some are fortunate enough to have tiny condo yards. Those you can either bury or you can get a BIG planter, fill it with dirt and a lovely shrubbery or plant that will last and this can be a memorial to your pet. Something lovely grows from something that has passed and is there to remind you how beautiful your pet was. LOL I got a mini graveyard of dwarf hamsters in my front yard in the planter box around the Japanese maple here in this house now. There are 11 of them in there!
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UsedToRide Original500© Member  ^^^That is LOVE!!^^^
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Twilla, I don't think that was "cold" of you at ALL. I think it's an incredible sacrifice to give your beloved friend to the Doctor. Do you have any idea what kinds of things can be learned from a pet's remains? I do, I was a vet tech for over 5 years, and we always asked to keep the bodies of the pets we had to put down. Every pet owner that allowed us to keep their pet was involved as much as they wanted to be in the research we did and the advances we made, which is generally very rewarding for the owner. They realize that the gift they have given can result in some amazing advances. I think you had major guts to be able to do that with your pet. As to the original post...cdmead, have you asked your vet about mounting the cat? Yes, I mean having a taxidermist stuff the cat and create a "statue" of your pet. There were a couple of our clients who had this done and were extremely happy with the results. I have NO clue about the cost, but I can't see it being a huge expense. One of the taxidermists we worked with did raise his prices during hunting season. He was so busy with his deer processing that he had to charge more for pet owners to fit them ino his schedule. I'd really suggest you at least ask your vet about who to talk to about this. Best of luck and I am sorry you have to deal with this! 
 Respect some, trust one, fear none ~~Bullet http://www.freeholbrook.com The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons. ~~Dostoyevsky |
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1jester Pioneer100© Member  Pilgrim Sojourner
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I find it quite strange and disturbing that many states make it illegal for you to bury your pets (especially on your own property, which smacks of infringement of property rights to me). Personally, I wouldn't dream of having my dead animal stuffed for me to see indefinitely; sounds creepy.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. -Matthew 22:37-39 |
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cdmead Original500© Member
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Thanks for all the input, folks. I don't know about a clandestine gravedigging. The soil here is a hard clay, and I'm not a spry as I used to be. I don't think taxidermy will work either. Same with a box on the mantle. Hopefully it will be a while before I have to sort it out.
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You know most places have laws against burying your pets, but I can assure you if you want to bury your pet on your own property, no one cares. That is one law that I've never seen enforced. I've even asked a couple of police officers and they've buried their own pets in their yard as well. That said, I've buried several pets at my old home where my ex now still lives. We would plant a nice shrub where we buried them as a tribute. I wasn't able to do that with Toby who had to be put down recently, but I still plan on getting a nice perienniel or something to plant for him.
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UsedToRide Original500© Member ^^^That is LOVE!!^^^
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1jester wrote: I find it quite strange and disturbing that many states make it illegal for you to bury your pets (especially on your own property, which smacks of infringement of property rights to me). I pretty much agree with you. Some owners really like the idea, but I couldn't do it either. Someone is sure making a crap-load of money with that idea, though, aren't they??! Blech.... 
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Madeddie Original500© Member
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I'm going to let the Vet take him for mass cremation. I don't know where my roommate buried her kitty this summer, and I would really freak out if I found her when digging a grave for my kitty!!!! I couldn't even bear to make the appointment; They said I could be a "walk-in"..... "I won't be in today...I have an appointment to off my kitty..."! Too much to deal with!!!!
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KarazePapa Original500© Member  Montana Mountain Man
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cdmead wrote: I hate to ask this, but I feel like I'm going to have to deal with this sooner than later and really don't know what to do. Here in Montana there are no pet cemetaries. What we did was have our beloved Laddie cremated and I still have his ashes on my dresser. Talk to him each day. KP
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