Animals: Today, a customer brought his cat in to be euthanized. I told... - FML

By FootInMyMouth - 13/02/2016 22:56 - United States - Miami

Today, a customer brought his cat in to be euthanized. I told him to "have a nice day" as he was leaving. FML

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By Ves - 03/02/2009 23:19 - United States

Today, a woman walked out of the Humane Society with a cat carrier. I said, "Oh did you adopt him?" She walked past and started crying. She had just brought her cat in to be euthanized. FML

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By WTF?! - 04/01/2024 23:00 - United States

Today, I was the designated emotional support person for my friend's mom as she went to have her sick cat put down. The cat was aggressive towards the male vet. She said, "She doesn't like men" to which the vet replied, "Well, soon that won't be a problem." The willpower it took both of us to not yell at him, or worse… FML

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By sadcat - 06/02/2010 15:19 - United States

Today, I took my cat to the vet. He said he felt a strange lump that could be serious. I got really upset and picked her up, crying. The vet then told me I had to put her down. Absolutely devastated by having to euthanize my cat, I passed out. He meant I had to put her back on the table. FML

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By fishyrael - 30/10/2019 20:00

Today, at my job at a pet store, my boss told me to go outside and hand out flyers. I saw a man sitting on a bench and walked up, saying, "Hi! Do you have a pet?" He teared up and said, "I just put her down this morning." FML

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By Anonymous - 21/10/2012 05:59 - United States

Today, my cat played dead just so I would leave him alone. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/10/2024 22:00 - United States - Newark

Today, I was on a date with a girl I've been crushing on for a while. At one point we started talking about pets we'd had. I wanted to show my sensitive side, so I told her how I sadly had to get my beloved cat euthanized earlier that week, and had buried her in my backyard. Her response? "Ew." FML

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By Mum2be - 15/08/2021 04:01

Today, I saved a kitten from the streets, cleaned her up and asked the vet what I should do with her because she was the sweetest thing and my cat has a highly contagious illness. The vet had to put her down. FML

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By petlover - 23/11/2009 04:30 - United States

Today, I had to put my 17 year-old cat down. I cried the whole way up to the vet's office and back. After finally coming to terms with the situation, and trying to forget, my dad's friend walks up to me and says, "So, I heard you killed your cat?" FML

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By Lifes_a_bust - 08/08/2010 16:22 - United States

Today, my cat died. But, before he could bite the dust, he left a goodbye present on my bed: a decapitated baby rabbit. FML

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By deaddoggy - 02/03/2016 20:46 - New Zealand - Palmerston North

Today, I took my 17 year-old dog, who had been my best friend my entire life right from when I was born, to be euthanised. I had booked in advance. The vet ambled in all spritely and cheerfully asked, "Just here for a checkup, aye?" FML

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nzhx 23

Sunday 14 February 2016 17:07

I'm sure he knows you didn't intend to be rude or anything, we all **** up like that sometimes :)

Dodge4x4Ram 46

Sunday 14 February 2016 17:08

nice customer service

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Dale_shackleford 13

Sunday 14 February 2016 17:21

It's all up hill from there? Maybe...

noparlpf 13

Sunday 14 February 2016 17:24

One of my deepest fears when I see a euth on the schedule is accidentally saying "have a nice day" instead of "sorry for your loss." Or even worse, "have a nice loss."

muncherofice 19

Sunday 14 February 2016 17:25

what a catastrophe I hope the customer doesn't get offended to much. Also tell their cat he needs some milk.

chinaski7628 32

Sunday 14 February 2016 21:29

The cat's dead. I don't think milk will help.

navarre1991 11

Sunday 14 February 2016 17:30

I'm sure he knew you had good intentions. I always tell families to try to enjoy their day and they always seem to appreciate the sentiment.

moodyreallyrocks 27

Sunday 14 February 2016 17:53

Mistakes happen OP, don't stress..

jeffprobs 29

Sunday 14 February 2016 18:28

After what just happened i hope he and you have a better day

stevenbro 6

Sunday 14 February 2016 19:41

Ha! Maybe it was a nice day--no more cat.

alitairi 18

Sunday 14 February 2016 19:46

I feel your pain OP. :(

VetTech417 4

Sunday 14 February 2016 19:50

Been there, done that. I've taken to the habit of telling clients to "drive safe" when leaving the clinic. Applies to happy and sad situations, shows genuine care, and avoids awkwardness.

Braxman6 7

Sunday 14 February 2016 20:10

At least you didn't say "see you next time!"

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