The loss of a pet is not understood by many people. I had a week off when my cat died, I was so upset.
But you need cheering up - I was speaking to a colleague at work the other day who was trying to get out of a shift. I told the colleague that her contract is until half past twelve on a Sunday. She told me it was not. I said yes, your contract is until half past twelve. No it is not, she replied. My contract has never been half past twelve, it is twelve thirty!
I was stunned, and spent the rest of the day laughing to myself!