Our 16yo kitty went missing and we found her under our house..two weeks later. We’re devastated. The odor alerted us to rip out the deck in search for closure. I’d like to retrieve her body and hope my vet could still cremate her. Is that something they would even do and how can we prepare her body?

I ' m so sorry to hear about the loss of your bel oved k itt y . It ' s understand able that you would want to retrieve her body and give her a proper fare well . However , I must inform you that it may not be possible to retrieve her body , especially if she has been under the house for two weeks . \n First ly , it ' s important to note that the decomposition process can be quite rapid in the under ground environment , especially with the presence of mo ist ure and warm th . This means that the body may have decom posed significantly , making it difficult or impossible to identify or retrieve . \n Add itionally , it ' s important to consider the safety and eth ical imp lications of retr ieving a dece ased animal from under a house . It may be necessary to contact profession als , such as a veter in arian or a wild life removal service , who have the proper training and equipment to safely and human ely retrieve the body . \n If you still wish to proceed with retr ieving your k itt y ' s body , you should consult with your veter in arian to discuss the best course of action . They can provide guidance on how to prepare the body for cre m ation and help you navigate the process . \n It ' s important to remember that the loss of a pet can be incred ibly difficult , and it ' s okay to take the time to gr ieve and process your emot ions . Remember to take care of yourself and seek support from friends , family , or a professional coun sel or if needed . \n Ag ain , I ' m so sorry for your loss , and I hope you find the support and closure you need during this difficult time . </s>