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BrutusMaximus

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Is it wrong to grieve over a pet more than people? I think there's something wrong with that.

I went to visit my parents' yesterday, and found that my cat,which we had for 17 years, had died. I took it like a train wreck. I dont think I have cried for 20 years, but I loved this cat, and cant even imagine him not being there anymore when I go to visit. So my question is, am I going to hell for crying over a cat and not for relatives? Somehow I feel like hell for that.
 
BrutusMaximus;1242804; said:
Is it wrong to grieve over a pet more than people? I think there's something wrong with that.

I went to visit my parents' yesterday, and found that my cat,which we had for 17 years, had died. I took it like a train wreck. I dont think I have cried for 20 years, but I loved this cat, and cant even imagine him not being there anymore when I go to visit. So my question is, am I going to hell for crying over a cat and not for relatives? Somehow I feel like hell for that.
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Pets are generally nicer than people so I think it's perfectly normal.
 
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The wife had a cat that died on the morning of a day we had to go away so I just salted old Bart in the garage.
When we pulled back into the driveway she asked me to go into the garage and see if Old bart was still dead. wth?
 
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CCI;1242820; said:
close family yeah no doubt.

People get attached to animals more than humans for whatever reason they just do.
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My guess is, animals generally give love with no expectations of return. Feed em, treat em well, hug em or scratch em, and they love you. Hell, kick em in the side once in awhile they still love you. (This is the tragedy of abused animals, they still love)
When a pet dies, an unquestioning and completely loyal companion and friend dies. There is no reason in the world why someone should feel guilty about feeling bad when that happens. Grieve for you cat friend. He was there for you for 17 years, give him the respect that deserves.
 
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It depends on the circumstances, the people, and the pets.
Close family should affect you more. On the one hand, pets will often love you unconditionally. As far as more distant family, you should still grieve, but I could see being more shaken up if your dog of 12 years died over your great aunt that you've seen a dozen times. Your dog is there at the door, waiting for your return day in and day out, loves you even when you've forgotten its birthday.

Now, when it comes to pets, cats don't count. I've never met a cat that actually gave a crap about their owners. All they want in life is to sleep, eat, and maybe chase something they fancy like laser pens, string, or mice. No love there.
 
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He was one of the most loving cats I have ever seen. Would come greet you as soon as you pulled in the driveway and would love to sit on your lap no matter where you sat down.

I actually think dogs are the second most stupid animal on the planet, next to horses :biggrin:
 
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ulukinatme;1243973; said:
Now, when it comes to pets, cats don't count. I've never met a cat that actually gave a crap about their owners. All they want in life is to sleep, eat, and maybe chase something they fancy like laser pens, string, or mice. No love there.
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BrutusMaximus;1244187; said:
He was one of the most loving cats I have ever seen. Would come greet you as soon as you pulled in the driveway and would love to sit on your lap no matter where you sat down.

I actually think dogs are the second most stupid animal on the planet, next to horses :biggrin:
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:rofl: Classic "dog person" vs "cat person" conversation starting up here.
 
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When my maternal grandmother passed away, I couldn't cry about it. She had suffered from dementia and alzheimers and hadn't been herself in many years. I was relieved that was finally out of her misery.

When our cat, Simba, died in April 2007, it hurt. He was a gift to Trisha and Ali when we got our first house. He was a pure bred F4 Bengal. 13lbs of muscle and capable of leaping to the top of a door or the kitchen cabinets with ease. He took baths with the girls and loved getting in the shower. He would play in the tub with the girls by playing catch with a golf ball on the bottom of the tub.

Losing him hurt more than losing my grandmother.
 
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I'm a cat lover. But I'm also a communist hippie! :tongue2: There are cats that don't love and have no personality. But, there are great cats out there that just need some love to bring out their "humanity".
 
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