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hamsterjill

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38. I have a rescue and digging the grave is hard!
Thu Jan 2, 2025, 03:46 PM
Jan 2025

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 2025 #1
I'm very sorry. Yes, 2025 is not starting well, but at least your kitty appeared to hlthe2b Jan 2025 #2
He had thrown up yesterday CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #5
I am so sorry. bronxiteforever Jan 2025 #3
Wow. I'm so sorry! I hope he went painlessly. CousinIT Jan 2025 #4
My condolences. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #6
I thought he'd live a lot longer CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #8
I know it's hard. I went from 4 down to my one 18 year-old. Do sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #19
I have shitty neighbors CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #55
I'm so sorry for your loss. brer cat Jan 2025 #7
I'm so sorry Silver has passed. sdfernando Jan 2025 #9
I am devastated CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #13
Go out and get a kitten ... Tarzanrock Jan 2025 #10
That's the sovereign remedy. ChazInAz Jan 2025 #22
Please don't overlook the senior cats that hardly ever get adopted Niagara Jan 2025 #60
I am so sorry, CountAllVotes UpInArms Jan 2025 #11
I'm so sorry. redwitch Jan 2025 #12
Thank you. CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #14
One option is to throw him in the garbage! CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #15
I have a rescue and digging the grave is hard! hamsterjill Jan 2025 #38
I'm so sorry! Laurelin Jan 2025 #16
picture CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #17
Such beautiful kitties. StarryNite Jan 2025 #35
Beautiful bdamomma Jan 2025 #39
Condolences 😿 SimplyHadEnough Jan 2025 #50
So sorry to hear about the loss coprolite Jan 2025 #18
I'm so sorry for the loss of sweet Silver.💔 virgdem Jan 2025 #20
I am so sorry cate94 Jan 2025 #21
Lady Bast, please take Silver gently home in Your loving arms, and niyad Jan 2025 #23
I'm so sorry to hear that. JMCKUSICK Jan 2025 #24
Sorry for your loss. Americanme Jan 2025 #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 2025 #26
Deepest condolences SheltieLover Jan 2025 #27
I'm so sorry! Diamond_Dog Jan 2025 #28
Oh I am so sorry! KitFox Jan 2025 #29
Sorry to hear that; I wish you healing in your heart biophile Jan 2025 #30
Gee-whiz! So sorry for your loss. It's so hard when we lose a pet, but especially so when KPN Jan 2025 #31
You can message me as well displacedvermoter Jan 2025 #46
Can you cremate him XanaDUer2 Jan 2025 #32
You have my deepest sympathy. Unexpectedly losing your fur baby is a terrible shock. flashman13 Jan 2025 #33
Geez I'm so sorry! I know you pain PortTack Jan 2025 #34
My bdamomma Jan 2025 #36
I'm sorry. LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #37
Knew he had a big friend, food, and a heat register. Festivito Jan 2025 #40
I'm so sorry kimbutgar Jan 2025 #41
Awww wryter2000 Jan 2025 #42
Grieving is good for the soul. The kitty angels are caring for him now. riversedge Jan 2025 #43
Heartbreaking. I'm so sorry. Nt spooky3 Jan 2025 #44
Sorry. Horrible way to start the year 4catsmom Jan 2025 #45
I'm. so sorry. 💕💔🐾 GentryDixon Jan 2025 #47
I am so sorry. murielm99 Jan 2025 #48
Oh No! Alliepoo Jan 2025 #49
OMG I am so sorry Maraya1969 Jan 2025 #51
So, so sad. One of our vets once said to me that we bring our animals into our lives knowing... 3catwoman3 Jan 2025 #52
Oh how I wish I could CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #58
Make sure you don't have a carbon monoxide leak or something Junipercity Jan 2025 #53
I managed to bury him CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #54
You are strong and I wish you peace. hamsterjill Jan 2025 #57
Hoping you will get some KitFox Jan 2025 #61
so sorry Skittles Jan 2025 #67
😔 🌈 blm Jan 2025 #56
I'm sorry to read about the devastating loss of your beloved feline, CountAllVotes Niagara Jan 2025 #59
That is the story of my life these days CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #62
I'm so sorry! Ocelot II Jan 2025 #63
Feeling sad for your unexpected loss . . . Michiblue Jan 2025 #64
Thank you CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #66
Oh no! What an awful, awful way to start the year. femmedem Jan 2025 #65
Sad to hear this. mwmisses4289 Jan 2025 #68
Thank you CountAllVotes Jan 2025 #69
I am so sorry. nt Dear_Prudence Jan 2025 #70
It hurts. Aussie105 Jan 2025 #71
I'm so sorry Phentex Jan 2025 #72
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