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

I gotta say, it's pretty cool that Barcelona is getting a public pet cemetery 🐶🏞️... it's like they're acknowledging that our pets are more than just furry friends, you know? I mean, think about it - we spend so much time and love with them in our lives, but when they pass away, it's like, what do we do? Do we just forget about them? No way! 🙅‍♂️

But seriously, it's interesting that historian Eric Tourigny talks about how gravestones and epitaphs have changed over time. I mean, in the past, pets were often written up on gravestones like they were humans, which is actually really sweet 😊. And now, we're seeing a shift towards recognizing our emotional connections with animals.

For me, it's all about acknowledging that grief is real, no matter what species you are 🤷‍♀️. We need more spaces for people (and animals!) to process their emotions and find closure. Online forums and digital pet cemeteries are great alternatives, but sometimes there's just something special about having a physical place to say goodbye.

I think this is all part of our growing understanding of human-animal relationships 🌱... we're learning that our feelings for animals are valid and important. And who knows? Maybe one day we'll see more pet-friendly cemeteries popping up everywhere! 💕
 
🐾💔 I'm all for this public pet cemetery in Barcelona, it's about time we acknowledge the pain of losing a furry friend. €200 per service might be steep for some though 🤑, maybe they should offer more affordable options or partner with animal shelters to help cover costs 💕. But hey, at least now we can say goodbye with some dignity and respect 🌻.
 
I'm low-key surprised they're charging €200 for a pet cemetery... like, I get it, costs add up, but come on 🤑. But seriously, it's a start, right? At least now people have an option to give their fur babies (and not-so-fur-babies) some proper sendoff 💀. And let's be real, online forums and digital pet cemeteries aren't exactly the most personal way to say goodbye 🤷‍♀️. Still, it's a step in the right direction... even if it means some pets get left behind 🐾😔
 
🐾💔 I think its crazy how much grief we should be willing to show when it comes to losing our pets. Like, who gets judged or stigmatized for crying over a loss of their human family member? Its like we need more public spaces for pet owners to grieve in peace, you know? And yeah, the €200 price tag is super steep for a lot of people. But I guess its still better than just cremation 🐜. We should be making it more accessible and affordable for everyone. And lets be real, those online forums and digital pet cemeteries are just not the same as having a proper burial or memorial in a special place 💀. Its all about finding what works for us and our emotional journeys with animals 🐶💕
 
can u believe ppl still gotta pay 200 euros to bury a dog in barcelona 🐶💸? like what if they cant afford it? shouldn't be a problem with public pet cemeteries being free or something? and what's up with these online forums and digital pet cemeteries tho? sounds like just an excuse for people not wanna spend money on a proper burial 💀
 
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