Despite the best of care, inevitably the time will come when your cat will no longer be able to live a comfortable, worthwhile life. In this section I'll deal with the heartbreak of having to say goodbye to your dear feline friend. Hopefully, I can give you the knowledge and the courage to make the best decision for your cat, when that time finally comes.

• Tough decisions
• Euthanasia
• Burial options
• Your own grief
• Helping children deal with the loss
• Pets also grieve
• The right time for a new friend
• A simple summary

Excerpted from The K.I.S.S. Guide to Cat Care by Steve Duno
Copyright 2001 by Steve Duno.
Excerpted by permission of Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc.
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