Chimi, my companion for over 15 yrs is slowing down. I know she's in her last year. I just don't like the thought of taking her to the vet so they can just throw her in a plastic trash bag, or whatever they do. I want her to have a "organic" funeral, not an "industrial" one. Anyone else have any thoughts on this?
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Over the years, my family has had many a pet go south. For financial reasons, none were taken to the vet for "disposal". We have buried a couple in the yard, and a couple in the wilderness. I recommend if you can to pick a nice spot out in the woods or the desert or whatever undisturbed land you might live near. If you do do this, you'll need to dig a deep enough hole that other creatures will not be able to smell it.
It is not always possible to do this though, and most people don't have access to this kind of land where they live. So, if you do choose your backyard, I would just suggest a few things.
First, dig very deep. You do not want to come home from work to find an animal had at little Chimi for lunch. You also do not want some child at any point down the line finding his remains.
Second, pick a spot least likely to be disturbed. Next to a giant tree for example.
Last, and this isn't pleasant to think about, but bury her in something biodegradable like a shoe box instead of a plastic baggie to promote decomposition instead of preserving the body. The sooner it is nothing but bones, the better.
I am sorry for your loss, best of luck.
It's against the law in many areas...
If you have her cremated, you can get the ashes back and put them in a nice urn.
If you live in a rural area, there is nothing stopping you. My family has buried many pets in the back lot of our property. We even made little headstones.
thats the proper idea and the 'normal' way of doing it .. doesnt have to be in the backyard but any soil .. i am not sure if it legal .. but i think it is .. if its illegal so that stupid !!
if you live in a rural country side i think there is no problem, i burried many pets in my grandfathers farm when i was young ..
There are a fair amount of options with the vet, including cremation where you should be able to recieve the ashes if you wish. Talk to your vet well beforehand about your options; it may seem wrong, but it's much better to do it now than when you're also dealing with your grief. Check to see if there are any laws in your area about burting pets on your property. If you can't do it there, look for local pet cemetaries.
I hope your remaining time with Chimi is filled with happiness for you both.
Most states it is against the law to bury your dog in the backyard. I say as long as you don't have a large funeral and you can dig the hole yourself..go for it.
well...it is againist the law in many places.however our dog of 16 yrs and 2 cats of 4 and 5 years are in my back yard...soooooo.but i live in a small town where something like that is not a huge deal...we own the house too. and nieghbors don't like to stir the pot.round here...everyones got dirt on one another!
also most vets have a cemation where they only do ur pet and put in a urn. or...if u don't want the ashes they do a mass one.
I have an extensive pet cemetary in my back yard. Parrot, 23 dogs, 6 0r 8 cats %26 9 ferrets %26 that is all I can think of off hand so there are probably more.
Have her cremated and then scatter her ashes where she loved to lie or play. My Maggie was 14 when I had to put her down. The vet first gave her something to make her sleep. Then came the injection. The vet handled this with much respect and tenderness. A couple of days later I even got a sympathy card from him.
First check your city ordinances, it may be illegal. If not, then here is my advice.
1. Remember where you buried it. My friend forgot and when she went to put in a water garden, she dug up her dog. It was very sad. You might want to place a stone of some kind commemorating the animal.
2. If you wrap it in plastic, it will deter other animals from digging it up.
3. Be sure to bury it deep.
4. If the dog is small enough you can place her in a biodegradable box. I'm not sure what to tell you on a large dog.
I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this. For those who love their pets as family, it is just devastating to take care of this. Have you talked to your vet about options?
Have you thought about cremation? You can choose to scatter her ashes, or you can keep her with you always. My little companion Chihuahua died three years ago after he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer, and I chose to have him euthanized, cremated and placed into an urn. The urn is a beautiful metal sculpture that I had custom made by an artist in California. I display it in my living room, beneath a portrait of my dear little friend. Everyone remarks on the urn. It's brought me comfort and joy.
I've buried 2 dogs, cat and various little critters like hamsters etc. in my back yard. It's probably against the law. You can have them cremated at the vet and the hole you dig won't have to be deep. Didn't people bury loved ones in their yard years ago? I see nothing wrong with this, because they are still close to you and they belong in a place they know.
It against the law to bury your pooch in your yard but i totally understand.
If she is not in pain, don't get her euthanized. If she is then get them to euthanize her at a vet's office and take the body. Bury it in your backyard. Who is going to know. My grandmother did it for years. Or maybe you can get her cremated and then she will always be with you.
My dog was buryed in what used to be the backyard 15 years ago now part of a living room... whoaaaa! hahaha
Its illegal.
But we have.
We loved our dog and felt he should be with us.
weve had about 3 dogs that had died
*a 15yr old basset hound mix(named Omar)(died cuz of old age and had these bumps all over his body i think warts)
*a pit bull(named Gavin) (was hit by an 18 wheeler truck)
*and gavins mother
they all were buried on the property that we own(63 acres). and there all next to each other.
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