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hamsterjill

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38. I have a rescue and digging the grave is hard!

Thu Jan 2, 2025, 02:46 PM

Jan 2

I used to have them all cremated. Then we bought property out of the city and I decided to stop spending already-tight funds on cremation which has become exorbitant. I am a single woman and there’s no one to help.

Take a few breaths, calm yourself and try to do what must be done. You will have a sense of peace knowing he is truly at rest. I am NOT trying to diminish the grief you feel in any way. Just years of experience with this. There’s something about the finality. Right now, you’re still feeling the limbo.

Sending hugs and PM me if I can help in any way.

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I am sorry for your loss LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2 #1

I'm very sorry. Yes, 2025 is not starting well, but at least your kitty appeared to hlthe2b Jan 2 #2

He had thrown up yesterday CountAllVotes Jan 2 #5

I am so sorry. bronxiteforever Jan 2 #3

Wow. I'm so sorry! I hope he went painlessly. CousinIT Jan 2 #4

My condolences. sinkingfeeling Jan 2 #6

I thought he'd live a lot longer CountAllVotes Jan 2 #8

I know it's hard. I went from 4 down to my one 18 year-old. Do sinkingfeeling Jan 2 #19

I have shitty neighbors CountAllVotes Jan 2 #55

I'm so sorry for your loss. brer cat Jan 2 #7

I'm so sorry Silver has passed. sdfernando Jan 2 #9

I am devastated CountAllVotes Jan 2 #13

Go out and get a kitten ... Tarzanrock Jan 2 #10

That's the sovereign remedy. ChazInAz Jan 2 #22

Please don't overlook the senior cats that hardly ever get adopted Niagara Jan 2 #60

I am so sorry, CountAllVotes UpInArms Jan 2 #11

I'm so sorry. redwitch Jan 2 #12

Thank you. CountAllVotes Jan 2 #14

One option is to throw him in the garbage! CountAllVotes Jan 2 #15

I have a rescue and digging the grave is hard! hamsterjill Jan 2 #38

I'm so sorry! Laurelin Jan 2 #16

picture CountAllVotes Jan 2 #17

Such beautiful kitties. StarryNite Jan 2 #35

Beautiful bdamomma Jan 2 #39

Condolences 😿 SimplyHadEnough Jan 2 #50

So sorry to hear about the loss coprolite Jan 2 #18

I'm so sorry for the loss of sweet Silver.💔 virgdem Jan 2 #20

I am so sorry cate94 Jan 2 #21

Lady Bast, please take Silver gently home in Your loving arms, and niyad Jan 2 #23

I'm so sorry to hear that. JMCKUSICK Jan 2 #24

Sorry for your loss. Americanme Jan 2 #25

I'm so sorry for your loss. There is a special place in our hearts for our little ones 💙 that pass on🙏 TommieMommy Jan 2 #26

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Jan 2 #27

I'm so sorry! Diamond_Dog Jan 2 #28

Oh I am so sorry! KitFox Jan 2 #29

Sorry to hear that; I wish you healing in your heart biophile Jan 2 #30

Gee-whiz! So sorry for your loss. It's so hard when we lose a pet, but especially so when KPN Jan 2 #31

You can message me as well displacedvermoter Jan 2 #46

Can you cremate him XanaDUer2 Jan 2 #32

You have my deepest sympathy. Unexpectedly losing your fur baby is a terrible shock. flashman13 Jan 2 #33

Geez I'm so sorry! I know you pain PortTack Jan 2 #34

My bdamomma Jan 2 #36

I'm sorry. LudwigPastorius Jan 2 #37

Knew he had a big friend, food, and a heat register. Festivito Jan 2 #40

I'm so sorry kimbutgar Jan 2 #41

Awww wryter2000 Jan 2 #42

Grieving is good for the soul. The kitty angels are caring for him now. riversedge Jan 2 #43

Heartbreaking. I'm so sorry. Nt spooky3 Jan 2 #44

Sorry. Horrible way to start the year 4catsmom Jan 2 #45

I'm. so sorry. 💕💔🐾 GentryDixon Jan 2 #47

I am so sorry. murielm99 Jan 2 #48

Oh No! Alliepoo Jan 2 #49

OMG I am so sorry Maraya1969 Jan 2 #51

So, so sad. One of our vets once said to me that we bring our animals into our lives knowing... 3catwoman3 Jan 2 #52

Oh how I wish I could CountAllVotes Jan 2 #58

Make sure you don't have a carbon monoxide leak or something Junipercity Jan 2 #53

I managed to bury him CountAllVotes Jan 2 #54

You are strong and I wish you peace. hamsterjill Jan 2 #57

Hoping you will get some KitFox Jan 2 #61

so sorry Skittles Jan 2 #67

😔 🌈 blm Jan 2 #56

I'm sorry to read about the devastating loss of your beloved feline, CountAllVotes Niagara Jan 2 #59

That is the story of my life these days CountAllVotes Jan 2 #62

I'm so sorry! Ocelot II Jan 2 #63

Feeling sad for your unexpected loss . . . Michiblue Jan 2 #64

Thank you CountAllVotes Jan 2 #66

Oh no! What an awful, awful way to start the year. femmedem Jan 2 #65

Sad to hear this. mwmisses4289 Jan 3 #68

Thank you CountAllVotes Jan 3 #69

I am so sorry. nt Dear_Prudence Jan 3 #70

It hurts. Aussie105 Jan 4 #71

I'm so sorry Phentex Jan 6 #72