Cats companion passing away

lyons123 · 06-05-2022 12:17PM #1

Hi,

My 8.5 month old kitten passed away recently (1 week ago) as he got hit by a car and my 2 year old cat is really upset crying looking for him everywhere.

I'm not sure what to do to help him.

We work 8 to 5 so we aren't there during the day but he can come and go as he pleases through a cat flap.

We give him more attention and love when we do get home .

Is there any recommendations? Also is getting a new kitten an awful idea to keep him company.

We love animals and out hearts are broken over the loss of the kitten so we aren't ready to get a new one our selves but maybe in a month or so ??

Thanks

06-05-2022 12:22PM

I don't think there's a straightforward answer and people will have different experiences. In one house I was in a cat died somewhat mysteriously, the other cat hated him, the dog loved him. For a couple of days the dog was heartbroken then completely fine. The cat seemed fine at first then after a week acted really weird for about a month. If it were me I'd get a dog. :P After that though I'd go for a more mature cat, even if only fully grown. Just in case your cat is too much or might get too attached too quickly.

Sorry about your kitten.

lyons123 · 06-05-2022 12:24PM

Hi,

We would love a dog but with not being home all day I'm worried it wouldn't be fair on the dog.

o1s1n · 06-05-2022 12:32PM

Awh no, that's heartbreaking to hear - for both you guys and your cat!

If it were me I'd be getting another kitten at some point, although I tend to see that as a solution to most of life's problems! :D

Cats companion passing away

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