{"id":191115,"date":"2022-07-27T05:50:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/"},"modified":"2022-07-27T05:50:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:47","slug":"how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you properly bury a cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#How_do_you_properly_bury_a_cat\" title=\"How do you properly bury a cat?\">How do you properly bury a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#Is_it_OK_to_bury_your_cat_in_the_backyard\" title=\"Is it OK to bury your cat in the backyard?\">Is it OK to bury your cat in the backyard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#What_can_I_put_my_cat_in_to_bury\" title=\"What can I put my cat in to bury?\">What can I put my cat in to bury?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_buried_cat_to_decompose\" title=\"How long does it take for a buried cat to decompose?\">How long does it take for a buried cat to decompose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#Whats_the_best_way_to_bury_a_cat\" title=\"What&#8217;s the best way to bury a cat?\">What&#8217;s the best way to bury a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#Will_a_buried_cat_smell\" title=\"Will a buried cat smell?\">Will a buried cat smell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#How_deep_should_a_cat_grave_be\" title=\"How deep should a cat grave be?\">How deep should a cat grave be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#Where_should_I_bury_my_cat\" title=\"Where should I bury my cat?\">Where should I bury my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#Why_you_shouldnt_bury_your_pet_in_the_backyard\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t bury your pet in the backyard?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t bury your pet in the backyard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#How_should_you_bury_a_cat\" title=\"How should you bury a cat?\">How should you bury a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#Is_it_OK_to_bury_dead_pet_in_backyard\" title=\"Is it OK to bury dead pet in backyard?\">Is it OK to bury dead pet in backyard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#Does_a_buried_cat_smell\" title=\"Does a buried cat smell?\">Does a buried cat smell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#What_should_you_bury_a_cat_in\" title=\"What should you bury a cat in?\">What should you bury a cat in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#Can_I_bury_my_cat_in_a_plastic_container\" title=\"Can I bury my cat in a plastic container?\">Can I bury my cat in a plastic container?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#What_do_you_wrap_a_pet_in_to_bury\" title=\"What do you wrap a pet in to bury?\">What do you wrap a pet in to bury?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#Can_you_smell_a_buried_cat\" title=\"Can you smell a buried cat?\">Can you smell a buried cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#How_many_days_does_it_take_for_a_dead_cat_to_decompose\" title=\"How many days does it take for a dead cat to decompose?\">How many days does it take for a dead cat to decompose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_an_animal_to_decompose_underground\" title=\"How long does it take for an animal to decompose underground?\">How long does it take for an animal to decompose underground?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#What_happens_to_a_cats_body_after_death\" title=\"What happens to a cat&#8217;s body after death?\">What happens to a cat&#8217;s body after death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#How_do_you_respectfully_bury_a_cat\" title=\"How do you respectfully bury a cat?\">How do you respectfully bury a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#How_long_does_a_dead_cat_take_to_smell\" title=\"How long does a dead cat take to smell?\">How long does a dead cat take to smell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#How_deep_do_you_need_to_bury_a_cat\" title=\"How deep do you need to bury a cat?\">How deep do you need to bury a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#Do_buried_animals_smell\" title=\"Do buried animals smell?\">Do buried animals smell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#How_many_feet_should_you_bury_a_cat\" title=\"How many feet should you bury a cat?\">How many feet should you bury a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-bury-a-cat\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_bury_a_cat\" title=\"Where is the best place to bury a cat?\">Where is the best place to bury a cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_properly_bury_a_cat\"><\/span>How do you properly bury a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Backyard Burial Tip: When burying a pet, <b>don&#8217;t do so in a shallow grave. Be sure to have at least two feet of soil on top of the body. You want the grave deep enough so that other animals cannot smell the pet&#8217;s scent. It is natural for other animals to dig into the grave if the scent is strong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_bury_your_cat_in_the_backyard\"><\/span>Is it OK to bury your cat in the backyard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are no national laws regarding pet burial. In most cases, however, if you have lost a beloved companion animal and want to bury your pet yourself at home or on your property, <b>you will avoid any legal ramifications as long as you take certain precautions first<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_my_cat_in_to_bury\"><\/span>What can I put my cat in to bury?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The grave should be at least 1.25 metres deep and the site should be three metres away from water sources, cables and pipes where possible. Often people plant <b>a bush or tree over the spot or even place a pot or slab over the site to mark it and to prevent other animals from digging in that area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_buried_cat_to_decompose\"><\/span>How long does it take for a buried cat to decompose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animal decomposition could take <b>days or months. Numerous factors can affect decomposition time, including: Where and how the animal was buried  including depth, soil and temperature conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_way_to_bury_a_cat\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the best way to bury a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Usually, you cannot bury a cat in a public place like a park.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Refrain from burying a cat near a body of water.  <\/li>\n<li>You should also make sure you&#8217;re not digging into any cables in the ground.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_buried_cat_smell\"><\/span>Will a buried cat smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s not easy and can even give off an unpleasant smell.<\/b> The process begins with digging up an area in your yard where you will bury them. Needless to say, this isn&#8217;t always easy. On top of this, if the remains is only buried superficially, it will give off an unpleasant odour in the air as the body decomposes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_deep_should_a_cat_grave_be\"><\/span>How deep should a cat grave be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 feet deep<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_I_bury_my_cat\"><\/span>Where should I bury my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When it comes to burying your pet, you may have the option of burying your cat at home or in a pet cemetery.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At Home: This method is used regularly by grieving pet owners.  <\/li>\n<li>In a Pet Cemetery: Pet cemeteries exist as a final resting place only for animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Feb 23, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_bury_your_pet_in_the_backyard\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t bury your pet in the backyard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people consider burying their pet in the backyard, but a backyard burial isn&#8217;t always the safest or most reliable option. <b>It poses risks to the community and the environment, and it leaves you vulnerable to a second loss if you move or a natural disaster strikes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_bury_a_cat\"><\/span>How should you bury a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Burying your cat deep within the ground can help to prevent other creatures from discovering your cat. You should bury your cat <b>3 feet deep in heavy soils and 2 feet deep in lighter soils. Plan the space you want to bury your cat so you do not create a hole that is too small.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_bury_dead_pet_in_backyard\"><\/span>Is it OK to bury dead pet in backyard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, in most states it is legal to bury pets in the backyard. However, many states have rules and regulations that you must follow when burying your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_buried_cat_smell\"><\/span>Does a buried cat smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s not easy and can even give off an unpleasant smell.<\/b> The process begins with digging up an area in your yard where you will bury them. Needless to say, this isn&#8217;t always easy. On top of this, if the remains is only buried superficially, it will give off an unpleasant odour in the air as the body decomposes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_bury_a_cat_in\"><\/span>What should you bury a cat in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also bury your cat in something like <b>a cardboard box. If your cat had a bed it loved, consider burying your cat in its bed. If you don&#8217;t need to use a container, you can always just wrap your cat in a towel prior to burial.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bury_my_cat_in_a_plastic_container\"><\/span>Can I bury my cat in a plastic container?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, place your pet&#8217;s body in a heavy-duty plastic bag that fits his body. Next, place the bag in a wood, metal, or plastic bin. <b>Plastic storage bins with locking lids work well<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_wrap_a_pet_in_to_bury\"><\/span>What do you wrap a pet in to bury?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are no national laws regarding pet burial. In most cases, however, if you have lost a beloved companion animal and want to bury your pet yourself at home or on your property, <b>you will avoid any legal ramifications as long as you take certain precautions first<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_smell_a_buried_cat\"><\/span>Can you smell a buried cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s not easy and can even give off an unpleasant smell.<\/b> The process begins with digging up an area in your yard where you will bury them. Needless to say, this isn&#8217;t always easy. On top of this, if the remains is only buried superficially, it will give off an unpleasant odour in the air as the body decomposes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_does_it_take_for_a_dead_cat_to_decompose\"><\/span>How many days does it take for a dead cat to decompose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It depends on how large the cat is, where the dead cat body is buried, the temperature surrounding the dead cat, etc. In general, it can take around <b>one to three years to decompose if buried. A cat can decompose faster, if buried in a hot climate or tropical area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_an_animal_to_decompose_underground\"><\/span>How long does it take for an animal to decompose underground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on various factors, the buried dog decomposes fully (dry bones stage), for an average of <b>6 months to 18 years. The decomposition process taking place underground is determined by various factors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_a_cats_body_after_death\"><\/span>What happens to a cat&#8217;s body after death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your vet can arrange for your cat to be cremated, or you may wish to take them to the pet crematorium yourself. Your cat can be part of a communal cremation after which their ashes will be scattered with others in the garden of rest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_respectfully_bury_a_cat\"><\/span>How do you respectfully bury a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Considerations for Burying Your Pet Cremains are much safer to bury, and they will not contaminate the environment or harm other animals. Depth: <b>Make sure you bury your pet deep enough that other animals and floodwaters cannot unearth them. If you have not cremated your pet, plan to bury them at least 3 feet deep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dead_cat_take_to_smell\"><\/span>How long does a dead cat take to smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are unable to store the remains in this manner and cannot get the body to your vet or a local pet aftercare company, a garage or basement may need to suffice. This should be for <b>no longer than 4-6 hours, as the odor will become severe and permeate your home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_deep_do_you_need_to_bury_a_cat\"><\/span>How deep do you need to bury a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dig a hole <b>at least three feet deep.<\/b> You want to make sure the hole is deep enough that your cat&#8217;s body will not be targeted by predators. Make sure to dig the hole wide enough that you can place your cat&#8217;s coffin into the ground. Remember, if you notice any cables, stop digging immediately.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_buried_animals_smell\"><\/span>Do buried animals smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are no national laws regarding pet burial. In most cases, however, if you have lost a beloved companion animal and want to bury your pet yourself at home or on your property, <b>you will avoid any legal ramifications as long as you take certain precautions first<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_feet_should_you_bury_a_cat\"><\/span>How many feet should you bury a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Backyard Burial Tip: When burying a pet, <b>don&#8217;t do so in a shallow grave. Be sure to have at least two feet of soil on top of the body. You want the grave deep enough so that other animals cannot smell the pet&#8217;s scent. It is natural for other animals to dig into the grave if the scent is strong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_bury_a_cat\"><\/span>Where is the best place to bury a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Home burial <b>The grave should be at least 1.25 metres deep and the site should be three metres away from water sources, cables and pipes where possible. Often people plant a bush or tree over the spot or even place a pot or slab over the site to mark it and to prevent other animals from digging in that area.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you properly bury a cat?Is it OK to bury your cat in the backyard?What can I put my cat in to bury?How long does it take for a buried cat to decompose?What&#8217;s the best way to bury a cat?Will a buried cat smell?How deep should a cat grave be?Where should&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-191115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/191115"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=191115"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/191115\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=191115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=191115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=191115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}