It's only fair, don't you think?

[lizbud]

There are no national laws in the US as it relates to bereavement periods. It is a company by company decision. Many of us are blessed to have sick time, vacation time or personal time. If you need to stay home, and have the appropriate time to use, use it.

That's the way it is in this country. I've always been in a situation
where I have personal, sick or funeral leave to be used. It would be nice
if businesses allowed time off to grieve our pets. Maybe 50 yrs from now
it might happen,but not in my lifetime.

[wombat2u2004]

Talking about bereavement.
Carol, my mates sister in law had a cat called Timmy. She loved Timmy like mad, and used to do everything for him. One day Timmy died, and Carol was just walking about the house as if nothing happened.
When her father suggested to her that they have some kind of small funeral for Timmy, her reply was "No, Timmy is dead now, just throw him in the bin."
Go figure !!! Some people !!!!

[pomtzu]

Talking about bereavement.
Carol, my mates sister in law had a cat called Timmy. She loved Timmy like mad, and used to do everything for him. One day Timmy died, and Carol was just walking about the house as if nothing happened.
When her father suggested to her that they have some kind of small funeral for Timmy, her reply was "No, Timmy is dead now, just throw him in the bin."
Go figure !!! Some people !!!!

That just breaks my heart (and turns my stomach)! How could anyone do that to a beloved pet???

[wombat2u2004]

That just breaks my heart (and turns my stomach)! How could anyone do that to a beloved pet???

Well that was many years ago. And if it's any consolation, I was talking to my mate last month, and actually brought up that subject. He said to date she hasn't had any luck in life.
I wonder why !!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I agree 100% !!!
After my Sydney's passing, it felt as if I had lost a real child!!

Lots of people didn't understand my grief and told me "it's just a cat "

I love my cats sooooooooo much, they are like my children to me!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I agree 100% !!!
After my Sydney's passing, it felt as if I had lost a real child!!

Lots of people didn't understand my grief and told me "it's just a cat "

I love my cats sooooooooo much, they are like my children to me!!

Unfortunately many people feel this way. I never married and I have no children of my own so my furkids are my family and the children that I never had. Luckily the few people at my work who know about Sunny's passing have all been very compassionate towards me. There are some people that I wouldn't even bother telling because they would say "what's the problem he was only a cat." Sometimes even my parents don't quite understand why I spend so much money on my cats by taking them to the vet etc.

[Lillycat]

this " rallying round" the person who has lost their pet..... as i read many of these posts I found myself saying "yes, that is how I felt" realizing that PT people truly understand each of our losses.....you all gave me such support recently .....thank you all again for that!