When dealing with the loss of a pet, is comes a little easier when we know the grieving process we are going through. Grief is a process of physical, emotional, social and cognitive reactions to loss. The grieving process is very hard to work through, A person needs to be patient with themselves or others who are experiencing loss.

When a cat owner and veterinarian decide that a pet is suffering or is unlikely to recover, euthanasia offers a way to end a cat's pain and suffering. This decision is most likely to be difficult for the cat owner but for the veterinarian as well.  This is most likely the hardest decision you will ever have to make, but you should realize that sometimes this is the kindest most thoughtful thing you can do in the final stage of  your cat's life.   Understanding how the euthanasia procedure is performed may aid in making this decision. It may also help you to decide whether you wish to be present during the euthanasia.

Is your cat grieving the loss of another pet?  Although cats are typically portrayed as being independent, is is not unusual for one cat to mourn the loss of another pet.  Do you know what signs to look for?  Is is not uncommon for a cat to demonstrate signs of grief - just as a human experiences loss of a feline. 

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.