FootInMyMouth
Miami, United States
Today, a customer brought his cat in to be euthanized. I told him to "have a nice day" as he was leaving. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Ves
United States
Today, a woman walked out of the Humane Society with a cat carrier. I said, "Oh did you adopt him?" She walked past and started crying. She had just brought her cat in to be euthanized. FML
WTF?!
United States
Insensitive
Today, I was the designated emotional support person for my friend's mom as she went to have her sick cat put down. The cat was aggressive towards the male vet. She said, "She doesn't like men" to which the vet replied, "Well, soon that won't be a problem." The willpower it took both of us to not yell at him, or worse… FML
sadcat
United States
My boy!
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
fishyrael
The Rainbow Bridge
Today, at my job at a pet store, my boss told me to go outside and hand out flyers. I saw a man sitting on a bench and walked up, saying, "Hi! Do you have a pet?" He teared up and said, "I just put her down this morning." FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, my cat played dead just so I would leave him alone. FML
Anonymous
Newark, United States
NEXT!
Today, I was on a date with a girl I've been crushing on for a while. At one point we started talking about pets we'd had. I wanted to show my sensitive side, so I told her how I sadly had to get my beloved cat euthanized earlier that week, and had buried her in my backyard. Her response? "Ew." FML
Mum2be
Alas…
Today, I saved a kitten from the streets, cleaned her up and asked the vet what I should do with her because she was the sweetest thing and my cat has a highly contagious illness. The vet had to put her down. FML
petlover
United States
Tactful
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
Lifes_a_bust
United States
Today, my cat died. But, before he could bite the dust, he left a goodbye present on my bed: a decapitated baby rabbit. FML
deaddoggy
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Today, I took my 17 year-old dog, who had been my best friend my entire life right from when I was born, to be euthanised. I had booked in advance. The vet ambled in all spritely and cheerfully asked, "Just here for a checkup, aye?" FML
Top comments
nzhx 23
I'm sure he knows you didn't intend to be rude or anything, we all **** up like that sometimes :)
Dodge4x4Ram 46
nice customer service
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Comments (43)
Dale_shackleford 13
It's all up hill from there? Maybe...
noparlpf 13
One of my deepest fears when I see a euth on the schedule is accidentally saying "have a nice day" instead of "sorry for your loss." Or even worse, "have a nice loss."
muncherofice 19
what a catastrophe I hope the customer doesn't get offended to much. Also tell their cat he needs some milk.
chinaski7628 32
The cat's dead. I don't think milk will help.
navarre1991 11
I'm sure he knew you had good intentions. I always tell families to try to enjoy their day and they always seem to appreciate the sentiment.
moodyreallyrocks 27
Mistakes happen OP, don't stress..
jeffprobs 29
After what just happened i hope he and you have a better day
stevenbro 6
Ha! Maybe it was a nice day--no more cat.
alitairi 18
I feel your pain OP. :(
VetTech417 4
Been there, done that. I've taken to the habit of telling clients to "drive safe" when leaving the clinic. Applies to happy and sad situations, shows genuine care, and avoids awkwardness.
Braxman6 7
At least you didn't say "see you next time!"