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Anyone fancy a Pet Bereavement Support thread?

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yawning801 · 29/03/2018 07:35

Sorry, didn't know what else to call it. Someone I know recently lost both pets at the same time and she is devastated to say the least. I haven't lost a pet recently myself (and long may that continue) but I was thinking that, on the off chance that she is a Mumsnetter, she might appreciate the support of people in the same boat.

Let's see how this pans out!

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Raven88 · 29/03/2018 07:47

I think that's a lovely idea. Losing a pet can be really hard. MN is a great place for support so I feel it would fit in well.

Original poster
yawning801 · 29/03/2018 16:40

You seem to the the only one Raven Grin

Bumping for the evening crowd!

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ScreamingValenta · 29/03/2018 16:42

I think it's a really good idea, too.

Sleepingbunnies · 29/03/2018 16:42

Luckily it’s been a while since Iv lost a pet. But lovely idea :)

BubblesPip · 29/03/2018 20:33

I think it’s a great idea. I think the loss of a pet is very difficult to handle, as it often hits us harder than we’d expect. It’s also not understood like a ‘normal’ family bereavement.

Lizzy1980 · 19/06/2018 05:14

Hi there
New to MN and just came across this. Have not lost a pet that recently but the pain and grief I feel is still very raw.
I was given a leaflet about pet bereavement by my vet and it talked about how many owners feel embarrassed about discussing their grief with other people in case they are laughed at for being so upset about losing their pet. After all 'it's only an animal'. I could really relate to this. Although many of my colleagues (fellow pet owners/animal lovers) were sympathetic as they too had experienced the loss of a pet many seemed to think I was being ridiculous and a few were not happy that I was using my dogs death as an excuse to have a few days off work which infuriated me!!! She wasn't 'just a dog'. She was a very important part of our family and a loyal friend. I was devestated when she died and the grief was unbearable.
I hope this thread does start up again. If anyone is currently dealing with the loss of a loved pet I think it helps to know that they are not alone and there many, many others who feel the same way they do

MelbourneClown03 · 17/08/2018 21:52

Thank you for creating this. We lost our beloved cat this morning. He just fell asleep on the bed and we couldn't wake him. He hadn't been ill and was only 7.

We had him as a stray and suspected he wasn't weened properly before being bought as present for someone, as he had beautiful markings but a very delicate stomach and a heart murmur. When we found him, he wasn't microchipped and despite notifying all the local vets, no one claimed him. We think he came to us at about a year old.

We've had a rough old year as a family. We experienced several miscarriages, the death of a grandparent and now our beloved companion who supported and comforted us through it all has gone as well. My mum who lives with us is distraught and I worry about how this will effect her in the long term.

FloatyFlo · 19/08/2018 21:39

My cat had to be put sleep Thursday night and I'm heartbroken. She was only 10 years old.

I was away (only got home today) so didn't get to say goodbye. My other half stayed with her until the end. She was purring and comfortable and in no pain but that doesn't make it easier. Coming home today and her not being here to greet me was incredibly hard. I'm gutted.

Toddlerteaplease · 22/08/2018 19:28

Lost one of mine two weeks ago. She'd had really bad heart disease which was being well managed. But I think doubling her diuretics tipped her kidneys over the edge and they were on the way out. PTS was the right decision. And it was a lovely peaceful death. Miss her terribly. She was such a character. Her sister does t seem to miss her at all though.
I was t looking for a new car straight away. But the rescue had one that I liked the look of a d she came home a week ago. She's really helped to fill the huge gap left by Maia. She's also a completely opposite personality which is nice. So no comparison.

SheSnapsThenSheFarts · 22/08/2018 20:18

Superb idea. I had my beautiful boy PTS a year ago and I still miss him. I still have a little blub now and again....

Chlomarie13 · 08/09/2018 22:37

My boy Luke was hit and killed last night Sad he was just over a year old and we had only had him just short of a year.. I just don’t know what to do. My head is a mess, I have 2 children and 4 other cats, please help

Balloondog · 08/09/2018 23:09

@Chlomarie13 I'm so very sorry for your loss. We lost DBalloonCat 3 weeks ago and brought her ashes home this morning - it's still so raw and I understand how much you are hurting right now. Let it out, cry as much as you need to and let the children do the same too - it's a sad but important life lesson and helping them understand and express their emotions will help them throughout their lives. Big hugs to you all x

Weelis02 · 08/09/2018 23:18

I lost my beautiful wee cat on wednesday. She has been hit by a car and had been lying near the road for a while before I managed to find her. I can't cope with coming home and not seeing her face anymore. She had only turned 1 last week. Bedtime is so difficult and so is 1st thing in the morning as we had our own routine. No more cuddling her to sleep every night or waking up to her purring against my face. I don't know what to do or how to cope. I'm really struggling. I stay out of the house as long as I can all day as I can't bear to sit in the house knowing il never get to hold her again Sad

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