Animals and Kids: Today, our family cat died. I had to explain this to my 2 small...

By Anonymous - 22/02/2017 20:00 - Canada - Westerose

Today, our family cat died. I had to explain this to my 2 small children, who had no experience with death. I ended up bawling like a baby while they consoled me, telling me she had, "gone to a better place". FML

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You deserved it 1 194

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By Jessica - 19/10/2012 01:57 - United States

Today, I got a job babysitting two really sweet kids. When their parents left, they told me that their cat had died. I told them how sorry I was, to which one of them replied, "That's okay. We still have him in a box. Wanna see?" FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 178

You deserved it 2 151

Over the rainbow bridge

By Anonymous - 05/05/2024 03:00 - United States - White Plains

Today, I walked outside and found our kitten, my kids' favorite pet, convulsing and choking on the carport. Nothing we did helped and she died in my arms five minutes later. We've buried her, and I'm dreading going home and telling my boys that she's passed. FML

I agree, your life sucks 481

You deserved it 112

Bad news

By Anonymous - 01/08/2020 20:01

Today, I knew it was going to be a fun day when I woke up to find that my kids' new puppy had died in the night. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 891

You deserved it 129

Tactful

By petlover - 23/11/2009 04:30 - United States

Today, I had to put my 17 year-old cat down. I cried the whole way up to the vet's office and back. After finally coming to terms with the situation, and trying to forget, my dad's friend walks up to me and says, "So, I heard you killed your cat?" FML

I agree, your life sucks 37 230

You deserved it 3 870

By sadcat - 06/02/2010 15:19 - United States

Today, I took my cat to the vet. He said he felt a strange lump that could be serious. I got really upset and picked her up, crying. The vet then told me I had to put her down. Absolutely devastated by having to euthanize my cat, I passed out. He meant I had to put her back on the table. FML

I agree, your life sucks 31 056

You deserved it 14 814

By catfriend - 06/05/2014 05:42 - United States - Salida

Today, my husband's cat died. He has resorted to calling me by her name to comfort himself. FML

I agree, your life sucks 46 009

You deserved it 4 843

Up and down

By Thanks, but... - 09/09/2023 09:00 - United States

Today, I had to explain to my boss that the reason I was sobbing hysterically as she told me that I was getting a pay raise was because I was going to the vet to have my sick and dying cat put down. Good news at a bad time. FML

I agree, your life sucks 713

You deserved it 97

By sliceddice - 10/03/2010 16:08 - Denmark

Today, I was crying because my cat died. My boyfriend cupped my face in his hands, looked me straight into the eyes and said, "I love seeing you cry." FML

I agree, your life sucks 39 486

You deserved it 3 737

Harbinger of doom

By Harbinger of feline death - 06/12/2023 17:00 - United States

Today, I visited a friend's house, where I found out he has a trio of very friendly cats in his yard. After playing with them for a bit, I went inside. An hour later, my friend informed me that one of them had died. None of them were showing any signs of being near death. I'm sad and confused. FML

I agree, your life sucks 530

You deserved it 121

By Cat Ashes - 05/12/2013 05:18 - United States - Dewitt

Today, I received an unexpected package from my mother. It contained my cat's ashes. Apparently he died 3 weeks ago and she thought this was the best way to tell me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 43 778

You deserved it 2 797

Tripartita 44

Thursday 23 February 2017 4:13

I hope they realized you were having a rough time and decided to unground you—after you finished your vegetables.

awildwhisper 30

Thursday 23 February 2017 5:16

Those are really smart and empathetic kids for being so young! They seem to be ahead of Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development in relation to egocentrism.

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Tomato_Cheese 22

Thursday 23 February 2017 4:04

Aww

Tripartita 44

Thursday 23 February 2017 4:13

I hope they realized you were having a rough time and decided to unground you—after you finished your vegetables.

Kqzza 13

Thursday 23 February 2017 4:23

I lost my cat too, recently :(

awildwhisper 30

Thursday 23 February 2017 5:16

Those are really smart and empathetic kids for being so young! They seem to be ahead of Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development in relation to egocentrism.

Jatok 17

Thursday 23 February 2017 13:32

I feel the need to point out she said small, not young. We don't necessarily know if they are advanced according to this scale (idk anything about it though, so i can't be specific). Just trying to keep you all honest!

Ambrily 27

Thursday 23 February 2017 18:04

I think OP is a man, anyway

LyricaSilvan 29

Thursday 23 February 2017 6:29

Gotta admit, they caught onto the concept fast. I was around six or seven when I finally got what death was. Started bawling - coincidentally it was in the middle of my maternal grandmother's funeral service. Halfway through the memorial I figured out why we were there and just lost it.

my2centsworth 15

Thursday 23 February 2017 7:20

I'm sorry that you lost a member of your family but you have done well raising your children to be compassionate.

Exaspera 54

Thursday 23 February 2017 11:28

It's so hard to lose a dear pet.

mistress_paz 30

Thursday 23 February 2017 20:50

Your profile pic reminds me of my Odessa

MiraRose 19

Thursday 23 February 2017 12:51

It's not necessarily a bad thing, at least you know your children are empathetic.

jcash52426 5

Thursday 23 February 2017 13:44

Sound like you are raising 2 smart amazing kids.

Enslaved 36

Thursday 23 February 2017 14:16

As cute as the kids might seem, in most situations telling someone that their love ones "has gone to a better place" is not necessarily the correct thing to tell somebody grieving. When I experienced the lost of a few of my love ones, nothing pissed me off more than someone telling me those exact words.