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07.25.08, 05:05 AM Toddler
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I am devastated. My dog is dying. She was my first baby before I had real children. When my kids were born, she took a backseat but always remained in my heart. I never fel out of love with her, even when my focus was on my family. My kids are going to be devastated, too. Everyone keeps giving me advice on how to present this to my 4 year old. I appreciate the help, but the truth is that I'm going to be a mess, too. I just bought this book "Forever Dog" to read to my kids. I don't know how I'll get through it without breaking down. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Toddler 07.25.08, 05:05 AM Flag
 

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i really feel for you - my mom's dog just died from lymphoma last week. we have been to my mom's house a lot this summer so i worry about what my daughter will ask next time we visit and how i will deal with it. it really is tough to lose a pet and i think that a lot of people (especially those who don't have them) don't realize how deep that loss can be. when i was little (maybe around 7) my cat died and my parents had a memorial service in the backyard. a lot of my friends came, as did some neighbors. we told stories about the cat. and you know what it was really helpful. i think when a pet dies it is just expected that we move on - i think having a memorial service where you share favorite stories, just as you would for a person, allows closure, and allows you to grieve for a best friend who has been there for you. i look back on that day and while it was a sad day - i remember laughing through tears over all the silly things that that cat did. and while you miss your pet terribly those memories will always be there to make you smile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks. I know the day we put her down will be a family day. We will probably all go out to eat and talk about her. There are SO many stories! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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my mom had to put her to sleep to. i think that's the decision that you don't want to make but you know you may have to because you don't want to see your pet in pain. my mom got a really nice sympathy card from the vet letting her know that she made the right decision. don't let yourself feel guilt about having to make that decision. my mom's dog had a pain patch for the tumor that was growing in her head pushing on her nasal passages, so it came to the point where the pain patch was just prolonging it. when you have to make that decision - know that you are making the right one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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I wish I had advice for you. I have a dog that I consider my first born too and cannot even think about "that day." I've already warned my dh that I'll have to be heavily sedated when the time comes. I haven't even thought about how the dc would handle yet, as I only have a 1 year old dd currently. Best wishes to you and your family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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i am so sorry. i lost my golden retriver of 15 years last year and i still cry often when i see other goldens all around the city. i wish i had some advice to give you to make it easier, but i dont. this dog is part of your family and you should treat his/her passing away as you would any family member. have a memorial service, spend the day with family - do whatever you can to celebrate your pups life and dont hide your grief from your kids. they will see right through it. again, i am so sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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