Hi: My husband's best friend for years is in the process of moving his now unable to care completely for herself mother to AZ, and unfortunately, she has a very dear, however sickly old female cat. The cat is 19 years old, and has had medical issues for years, and after assessing the cat has decided that a: she'll never make the trip, and b: she is miserable. I have not personally seen the cat, but according to the son she has been unable to consistently get to the litter box (which has been cared for by a dear neighbor), and has been soiling the floors. It's just sad. He wants to take her to a local vet and have her humanely euthanized. He is a huge fan of cats, and has five of his own in AZ, but knows that this is just the right thing to do. Can someone let me know where I might steer him, and what the usual cost is for such a thing? I am fairly certain that they probably aren't going to do a burial or anything, as the mother is being moved out west. I'd appreciate it a lot! Any suggestions. I know he doesn't really want to do this, and certainly because his mother lives for that cat...but the cat is very sickly and will not be a happy cat. Thanks!
To euthanize .. You (your son in this case) would take cat to vet... Your son can call any vet and ask cost or even use his own vet.
Not to be mean but go old west style and save your money, the end results are the same, just a different manner.
That would be perfectly fine with me honestly. I really don't see the big deal. In reality lets say one has a pet and lives way out, say 2 hrs or so from nearest vet and times are rather tight would one be morally wrong if they have a pet in dire shape and decide to handle it themselves and give pet a burial there on the homestead, whats wrong with that? just asking. Rip away if you choose it to be warranted.
I had a father-in-law that just twisted their cat's neck until it broke. He didn't see any reason to pay the vet to do what he could do at home. He did take the time to bury the cat, which kinda surprised me.
That isn't what we are talking about now is it? Nor is it what the OP asked. your post is inappropriate and crass and I am leaving it at that. OP, I hope you find the information you seek and the cat has a peaceful and dignified passing befitting a beloved pet of 19 years.
How bout this, instead of spending money to put cat down which I assume isn't all that cheap, there are ways to humanely do it and than donate the money you saved to a cat shelter to save the life of a cat.
dr barbour of crepe myrtle ah did our 2 cats and they were so understanding and showed they cared and gave us as much time as we needed. when pengie died it was a spur of the moment, we knew it was coming.she charged around 50 bucks but i was a patient for about 5 years at that time.
When I had my little Nina euthanized at the vet, it was 35 and I had her buried at home. If they do it and take care of it after it would have been 85, and if they cremated her it would have been 185. It all depends on what you want done. It's still hard for me as well when they brought her back out, broke my heart and still tear up talking about it. They were very nice and let me take my time when I was there. Old stage road is where I went. Sheri
:iagreer Debbie took care of my grandkid's little dog when there was no other way to go and she was wonderful and the rates were very reasonable. Sorry your family is going through this.
