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Digging up buried cat three days later

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Ozzie9523 · 11/12/2019 14:26

Sorry to keep posting but this is the only place I can find to talk about this. I am struggling so much after our beloved cat was killed on the road Saturday night 💔 My husband buried him wrapped up in bin bags Sunday night and ever since I keep picturing him and wishing we’d given him a proper burial. I was in shock and not thinking straight. I’ve made him a box and filled it with his old bed, a top of mine, one of his toys and a card from me to rebury him in. Hubby just tried to dig a much bigger hole for it and was struggling, he has now got angry saying I’m ‘going over the top’ and should leave him be. I also want to get a fur clipping. I’m thinking his body will be pretty much the same as it’s only been a few days but guess I could be mistaken, I probably won’t look at him, I just want to get a clipping and bury him properly. Is this a bad idea? 💔💔💔

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Gingerkittykat · 11/12/2019 18:43

I would be very worried his body would have been broken and distorted by the weight of the soil placed over him. Sorry for such a graphic mental image, but it's the first thing that came into my mind.

kristallen · 11/12/2019 18:56

I would have advised not todo it in case it was grim opening the bag. But I'm so glad it worked out and you got those moments with him. My cat was PTS and it was planned and I still spent hours with him (paid for vet to do it at home). It makes a difference.

I hope you find a lovely plant. ❤️

CaptainYossarian · 17/04/2026 17:59

Please please never bury clothes (likely plastic) or toys or anything non biodegradable - they are all toxic and not the best way to remember your pet.

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