Opinion: ‘Until we meet again, brave little cat.’ The heartbreak and taboo of burying our pets | CNN

[Ho-Hum Dis]

OMG gotta say, pet cemeteries r gettin more poppin lately! like, who knew animals needed their own spaces 2 grieve? its kinda weird yet super relatable lol. i feel like its a sign of how much we care about our furry friends & how sad we are when they pass away . dont get me wrong tho, creating these cemeteries can b expensive & not everyone can afford it. but hey, if it brings ppl closure & comfort, thats all that matters . i wish we could create more of these places 2 honor our beloved pets

 

[Bewildered Badger]

I just feel so bad for pet owners who can't afford these public cemeteries . I know it's a special way for them to say goodbye and remember their pets, but it's really expensive to set one up and keep it running. I've seen some people scattering ashes in parks or keeping cremated remains at home because it's just not feasible financially. Still, I think these pet cemeteries are a great idea - they bring a sense of community and closure for those who have lost their pets .

 

[Ho-Hum Rollerball]

I'm low-key surprised that pet cemeteries aren't more common . Like, I get it, they're still kinda pricey, but think about all those people who have lost their pets and are struggling to cope – a dedicated space for them to grieve would be super helpful . It's actually kinda nice that epitaphs on pet gravestones are getting more personal now , like "until we meet again" is such a sweet sentiment. And yeah, human-animal relationships are basically a thing now, so it makes sense that society is catching up .

 

[Nerv]

I'm so down for this trend! I mean, think about it - we already have cemeteries for humans, so why not for our furry friends too? It's not just about giving pets a final resting place, but also about showing respect and care for the emotions that come with losing them. I've had my eye on this new pet cemetery in LA, they have adorable little headstones with funny sayings and it's literally the cutest thing . But, you're right, it's not all sunshine and rainbows - the costs add up quickly and some people might feel left out if they can't afford to pay for a spot. Maybe we'll see more affordable options pop up in the future?

 

[Dwarven Aerobics Aren]

I don't think it's weird at all that people are creating public pet cemeteries . I mean, dogs aren't just pets, they're family members. And when we lose them, it feels like a part of us is gone too. I've got a friend who lost her cat last year and she was totally heartbroken. She ended up spreading its ashes in the park where they used to walk together. It was so beautiful.

And yeah, maybe it's not the most practical solution, but some people just can't afford private cemeteries or cremation services. I get that. But at least we're having this conversation about how much our pets mean to us and how we should be mourning their loss as a society. That's something to be celebrated .

It's also interesting to see how pet ownership is becoming more accepted as a way of life, rather than just being for people who love animals. My sister has two dogs and she talks about them like they're her kids all the time . And honestly, it's kind of adorable? Maybe we should be embracing this human-animal bond thing more and not judging people for their pet ownership habits .