Unfortunately, the life of pets is not as long as that of humans. They may die of old age, illness, or be killed in an accident. Therefore, cat owners are often faced with a situation where their pet needs to be buried. Not everyone understands how to do this correctly so as not to break the law. In addition, some owners want to come to the grave of their pet and preserve his memory. Therefore, it is important to know how to bury a cat to avoid problems in the future.
Where and how to bury a cat correctly
By getting a pet, people get used to it, and it becomes an integral part of their family.
And I don’t want to think about the fact that when I have to say goodbye to him. But, unfortunately, such turns of fate are inevitable, and each of us has had to deal with the loss of our pet at least once. Then the owners face a new problem - how and where to properly bury their pet. Alas, not everyone knows how to do this correctly. This article will help shed some light on this situation. Very often people do not think about which burial place is most suitable for cats. Usually their last place of refuge is abandoned areas or forest wastelands. Few people know that this is not correct, and even punishable.
Even in ancient times, the Egyptians knew how to properly organize a cat's funeral. They knew that if an animal was not buried in a suitable place, its remains could begin to rot and spread throughout the area in the form of harmful infections and microbes, which could provoke the emergence of various diseases among local residents. It was for this reason that they chose places that were located further away from people.
Today, not everyone realizes the seriousness of this event. Very often, an animal can be buried in the backyard of their home or in a motherwort. This is very wrong. After all, what if the cat died from an infectious disease? What will happen then after some time, when his remains begin to rot? It’s better not to imagine this, since a large number of civilians could suffer.
But do not forget that today we live in the twenty-first century, and if you had to face the loss of your beloved cat, then it would be best to seek help from specialists for its burial. They will be able to carry out the burial procedure correctly. Moreover, at the moment there are quite a large number of cemeteries that are intended specifically for animals.
Cremation
This type of burial of cats is perhaps the simplest and most harmless today. It not only saves you from searching for a burial place, but also will not cause any harm to the health of the people around you.
There are not only crematoria for people, but crematoria for animals have also appeared long ago. And what’s surprising is that there are a sufficient number of them.
You can take the urn with the cat’s ashes with you and scatter them in the air, or you can leave them in the cemetery. Everyone chooses the method that is more suitable for them.
There are two types of cremation: general and individual. Individual is carried out if the owner takes the pet’s ashes with him.
Christian funeral
Not all people have a positive attitude towards cremation. Many people think this is wrong and offensive. Therefore, they prefer the standard method of burial in a grave, on which you can install a monument, and if something happens, come to cry or just be sad, and also remember all the good things that were associated with the cat.
The cost of the fine will depend on the territory in which the animal was buried and what possible disease it suffered from. In general, for violation of safety rules, as well as improper veterinary disposal of animal waste, the fine amounts to eight hundred euros. If people have already been injured, the amount can increase to three thousand euros.
Therefore, before deciding to bury a cat on a plot of land, you need to overcome many obstacles, and also be sure that this action will not cause any harm to people and the environment.
Burial in an animal cemetery
If you have the opportunity and permission to bury your cat on a plot of land, then you should prepare for this procedure in advance. It's definitely worth digging a grave, which should stand in this condition for at least a night.
It is best to wrap the body of a deceased cat in cotton cloth and place it in a box (it doesn’t matter what it is, as long as the body fits freely in there). After this, the box is placed in the grave and buried.
It is very important that the grave is deep, and no animal could dig it up. You can leave some identifying marks at the burial site, for example, fencing the grave with pebbles or planting ornamental grass.
A similar sign
Everyone is mortal, including our beloved cats. The reasons for the death of pets are different - old age, accident, illness. The worst thing is when you have to resort to euthanasia. It is very difficult to cope with the death of an animal that you are accustomed to treating as a member of the family. It is even more difficult to explain to a child what death is. The lifespan of pets is shorter than that of humans. We must come to terms with the fact that we will have to survive their loss. And it’s better to know how to prepare for it.
Why do many cats, sensing the approach of death, leave the house?
Some animals, sensing their demise, leave home. Why do they behave this way? In the wild, before death, cats strive for solitude, because, weakening, they can no longer defend themselves from enemies. They find a secluded place where they die in peace. Domestic animals retain this instinct. If they do not leave the house, they try to hide behind furniture or in a closet, away from prying eyes.
What to do when alarming symptoms appear, how to alleviate the cat’s condition?
Not all owners of dying pets behave correctly in this situation.
The owner's actions should be aimed at alleviating his suffering. Every effort must be made to make the last hours of the cat’s life as comfortable as possible. To do this, you need to provide her with a comfortable and soft place to rest, and regularly change the cat bed for a fresh one. If an elderly animal is not able to control the processes of defecation and urination, it is necessary to cover the bed with a disposable diaper and change it on time. When the cat becomes weak and cannot get to the tray on his own, you should bring him to it every 3-4 hours. It is better to place bowls of food and water next to your pet.
If a cat tends to distance itself, you need to provide it with complete peace and privacy. If she fawns over her owner more than usual, you need to spend as much time as possible with her, stroking her and saying kind words. The question of euthanasia may arise when the animal is in severe pain. If it is not suffering, there is no need to euthanize it.
Cats Die Alone
Feeling the approach of death, cats tend to get away from people. When this is not possible, they hide in a secluded place.
There are symptoms by which you can determine the imminent death of a cat:
- loss of appetite, refusal of food and water;
- shortness of breath and difficulty breathing;
- slow heartbeat and low blood pressure;
- a decrease in temperature and the presence of an unpleasant odor.
These are warning signs, especially if your cat is over 10 years old. If you discover their presence, contact your veterinarian - perhaps the animal is simply experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic disease. In hopeless cases, the doctor may suggest euthanizing the animal. If this option is unacceptable, surround the cat with care and create conditions for a calm death.
Video: signs that a cat is dying
Remember, cats suffer in silence. Just because they don't complain loudly doesn't mean they aren't in pain.
Cats never voice their pain, but that doesn't mean they don't suffer.
How to bury a cat correctly
The death of a beloved pet is a sad event in the life of a caring owner. An animal can die from old age, illness, or from an accident, so every owner must be prepared for such a test. How to bury a cat, what is needed for this? Is it possible to bury a cat on my property? We will consider all these and many other questions in detail.
In society, there are no clear rules for burying pets, but for loving owners, a ward is a full-fledged member of the family, to whom they want to say goodbye with dignity. How to bury a cat? First, make sure that the ward is really dead.
Interesting fact! Sometimes animals fall into an unconscious state (coma or deep sleep) and only appear dead, but their heart continues to beat. Take your pet to a veterinarian so that he can determine the fact of death.
There are several ways to bury a deceased animal:
- Conduct a cat funeral in a specialized animal cemetery.
- Cremate the animal by contacting a funeral service agency.
- Bury the cat in a summer cottage, in a private yard or in a forest.
Unfortunately, animal cemeteries are not available in every city, so it is advisable to consider this option only for residents of large cities and megalopolises.
Organizations providing funeral services prepare the animal for burial, find a suitable coffin for it, dig a grave and install a monument.
All these services are paid, but you do not have to worry about the location and procedure of burial.
Some companies provide animal cremation services. You can also bury the urn with your pet’s ashes in a specially designated place.
Where to bury a cat if there is no specialized cemetery?
Initially, with a similar question, you can contact a private veterinarian or the state veterinary service. As practice shows, companies providing funeral services for animals work closely with private and public veterinary organizations.
Pet burial places
You can officially bury a cat only with the help of companies that have the appropriate permission to do so in the form of a license. If you don’t have time to look for such a service or financial opportunity, then the easiest way remains is to bury your pet on a personal plot or in the forest.
Do not risk burying your ward in the courtyards of apartment buildings or in parks where there are a lot of people. Firstly, you will not be able to calmly (without prying eyes) say goodbye to your pet, and secondly, self-burying is prohibited by veterinary and sanitary rules and some laws relating to the well-being of the population.
If you decide to bury yourself, then allocate a small plot of land for your pet, where fruits or vegetables will not be grown.
Important! Veterinary and sanitary rules for the destruction of biological waste prohibit the burial of domestic animals in the ground. Only burning of corpses in specially designated areas is allowed.
How to properly bury a cat? According to the rules, it is necessary to report the death of a pet to the authority that registers animals (Veterinary Department). The authorized body performs an autopsy and only then issues a burial permit to a licensed organization. The procedure is lengthy and far from smooth.
Is it possible to bury a cat in a human cemetery? No matter how much we love our four-legged friends, burial in a human cemetery is prohibited. This issue is regulated by both legal and moral norms. The church considers the cemetery a sacred place where cats and dogs have no place.
How to bury a cat in winter
In winter conditions it is more difficult to bury a person under his care, since the ground tends to freeze. How to bury a cat in winter in this case? Is there a simplified way to dig a grave?
If you are hesitant to cremate your pet, then you will definitely need a chainsaw, a shovel and a crowbar to dig a grave for the animal yourself.
The snow is removed with a shovel, the outline of the grave is visually marked, and then the frozen ground is cut with a chainsaw. The hole is deepened with a shovel, and frozen pieces of earth are broken with a crowbar.
Without further ado, it is clear that burying a pet is an unpleasant and stressful experience. To say goodbye to your furry companion and not torment yourself with mental anguish, it is easier to contact a special service that will organize a decent funeral for your pet.
A similar sign
The death of a cat is an event that every owner of such a pet faces sooner or later. What signs can be used to understand that death is approaching in order to make the last minutes of life easier for the animal? What could be the pathological and natural causes of a cat’s death? How to properly bury a four-legged family member when this sad event occurs?
New friend, new life
You shouldn’t “knock things out” and immediately get a new pet after the death of a cat. Before you get a new animal, think about whether you can love it or whether it will be a painful reminder of an old friend?
Don’t try to immediately replace your old attachment with a new one, sort out your feelings
Remember that this will be a completely different animal, with its own character, temperament, and habits. He will need to be raised to accept your family's way of life. This creature requires affection, care, and attention. You need to understand that a new cat is a new friend, and not a “replacement” for a departed one.
Cremation after death
Situation. A woman's cat died. She wants to bury him, but does not know how or where the law allows this to be done.
As per the law. The cat can be cremated or processed at a veterinary and sanitary disposal plant. Burying a pet's corpse is only possible in rare cases.
Why is that. After death, animals remain beloved pets for their owners, but from a legal point of view, they turn into biological waste. There are special rules for disposal of such waste: they are needed to ensure that decomposing corpses do not spread infections among people and other animals.
Animals are cremated by veterinary organizations. In Moscow, these are, for example, “Biocontrol”, “Status-vet”, “Bely Klyk”, “Bio-vet” and other clinics. The pet's ashes can only be collected if the owners have agreed on individual cremation.
In factories, animal corpses are processed into meat and bone meal. Veterinarians will advise which plant to contact: not all organizations accept animals from individuals, some work only with farmers.
Burying the corpses of pets in the ground is only allowed in permafrost areas or if there has been a mass death of animals due to a natural disaster.
How to be. Here are short instructions that will help you not to get confused in difficult times:
- Contact your veterinarian within 24 hours of your pet's death. The doctor will examine the animal for infection and determine how it can be buried.
- After this, you can give the corpse to one of the specialized collection points: they will charge a small amount for disposal.
- There is another way: order cremation at one of the veterinary clinics or at a pet cemetery. This service is more expensive, but the owners can pick up the ashes after the procedure.
- You can leave the urn in the columbarium and pay annual rent or take it home for free. The law also does not prohibit scattering ashes, but it is better to do it in a secluded place.
Tags: law, animals Cover - Gustavo Fring / Pexels Polina Kalmykova 03.10, 07:06 What difficulties did you encounter when you got a pet?
Hero T—J Leave the animal to the tenants. You have to be a complete breadmaker.
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PP, you have to be a bread-maker to rent such an apartment)
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PP, there are actually many such cases.
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As for burying animals, I understand that it would be more correct to do it as described in the article, but in my city there is only one such center where animals are cremated, and it is quite far away, and there are no legal pet cemeteries. Therefore, I personally was not able to cremate any of my pets and, to be honest, I did not want to cremate them and buried them in the ground. They didn’t die from an infection, if anything. I think many people do the same. Is it generally unpleasant to think about factories, or is this meant for farm animals? In general, this is a big problem in our country, and the state refuses to accept that many pets are dear to their owners, and people want a civilized funeral for them. Terms like recycling of biological waste generally make one cringe.
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