RIP Alycia Lane’s Cat
Take a moment to mourn for ex-television anchor and FBNY favorite Alycia Lane. First she lost her job for punching out a cop.
Bad enough. But yesterday, she was forced to help put her boyfriend’s cat to sleep.
Puddy, the 12-year-old pet cat of Philadelphia radio DJ Chris Booker, has been suffering from feline cancer for quite some time. On Wednesday, Lane accompanied Booker as he put his ailing pet to sleep at a suburban PA veterinarian.
It’s obviously a traumatic time for both Booker and Lane, so we’d like to offer some tips on coping.
From SaferPets:
When people close to us die, it is natural to feel sorrow, express grief and expect those around us to understand what we are going through. However, when a pet dies, we cannot always count on our peers to understand our heartache. But that does not mean we have to bottle up emotions. There are numerous venues available to help pet owners work through their loss – your veterinarian, online chat groups and, of course, friends who are also pet owners.
From the Pet Loss Support Page:
Intense grief over the loss of a pet is normal and natural. Don’t let anyone tell you that it’s silly, crazy, or overly sentimental to grieve! During the years you spent with your pet (even if they were few), it became a significant and constant part of your life. It was a source of comfort and companionship, of unconditional love and acceptance, of fun and joy. So don’t be surprised if you feel devastated by the loss of such a relationship. People who don’t understand the pet/owner bond may not understand your pain. All that matters, however, is how you feel. Don’t let others dictate your feelings: They are valid, and may be extremely painful. But remember, you are not alone: Thousands of pet owners have gone through the same feelings.
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