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Family Dog Dies and 13 Month Old Misses Her Terribly...
We're dog lovers in this house and had a 14 year old dog die a few years ago. .... Losing a family pet is never easy for anyone involved, my heart goes out ...
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- We had to put one of our dogs down 2 months ago due to acute kidney failure. Our daughter who was a few months over 3 took it VERY hard. I cannot recommend "Dog Hea...
- Hi P. My family went through this when my daughter was barely 3, and again at 4 (two older dogs). Because I work in the field of the human-animal bond, I knew about a...
- Hi P., I understand your concerns, and the anguish over losing a member of your family. It's not easy when you lose a pet but in time those wounds do heal. I feel ge...
Our Cat Died, Need Help Explaining to 3 Year Old
Shadow died. You won't see Shadow again. It's okay to miss Shadow. etc... Ask your local librarian, I'll bet their are books about losing a pet that would ...
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- I am sorry for the loss of Shadow. We very recently lost my cat Chewy, who had been with us for 11 years. She lived indoors, but went out some and one night she went o...
- Heaven is kind of abstract for children. Have you thought about saying that Shadow went bye-bye to Jesus' house? Maybe you could say that Shadow told you to make sur...
- Ok, I know this is a little different but I lost my dad a year ago and my son was really close to his Papa George. I had to explain it to him and the easiest solution ...
What to Do with a Pet That Has Passed Way
I'm so sorry to hear that you cat died...I know that loss. ... They sent him to a pet cemetary where they would cremate the cat and sprinkle the ashes over ...
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- We had a cat that passed away a few weeks ago, and we took it to the vet. They sent him to a pet cemetary where they would cremate the cat and sprinkle the ashes over ...
- Rolling Acres in Platte City can cremate or bury your cat. They pick up from most vet offices I think. You may call your vet and ask them who they use or what they r...
- I'm so sorry! You can take the body to the vet for a small fee and they can have her cremated. Then I would suggest you and your family have a "memorial service" for...
Looking for a Good Pet
If you decide to get a pet just take into consideration that it might die and then you will have to try and explain that to him. Get one that could live for ...
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- My 4 year old has a guinea pig and loves it. We live in an apartment too and I did not want a rodent-(mice,rats, hamsters, anything like that). The guy at the pet stor...
- I got my son (he is three now) a hampster.......it is just a little teddy bear hampster....I taught him how to feed, water etc.....We got a little roller ball for the ...
- A turtle maybe? They require very little care... changing their cage every few weeks, watering every day or two, and feeding every 3-4 days (and they eat vegetables s...
How Do I Begin to Tell My 5 Year Old Daughter the Cat Died?
http://aacap.org/page.wwsection=Facts+for+Families&name=When+A+Pet+Dies. Also, as a counselor I have worked with many grieving children before. ...
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- Hi M., I had a problem telling my daughter we had to put my dog to sleep. I just told her that he was sick(he was 14) and he was very very old and he is in Heaven now....
- ADDING TO WHAT I WROTE BEFORE: JUST BUILDING OFF OF JEN C'S ADVICE OF THE HELIUM BALLOON. PERHAPS PLANTING A BABY TREE THAT WILL GROW FOREVER, IN MEMORY OF YOUR CAT?...
- What we did when my 3yr old daughter bird died,was let her see it for herself. She asked questions and we answered them. Treat her like a big girl. Explain what happen...
How to Explain a Dog's Death
Also, truth is, grandma and grandpa are going to die someday, and experiencing pet death is one way for kids to learn how to deal with the inevitable ...
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- The TRUTH! The other moms are probably right that your son won't think that much of it, esp. if it's not your pet. I don't think he's going to make the grandparent c...
- The best thing to do is to be honest. Life and death are natural and happens. My husbands ex and him sheltered their kids from death so when a family member did pass a...
- I went through this a couple years ago when our son was three. Our family dog died a couple weeks after his sister was born, so a lot of change at one time. I read on...
Need Advice: What to Tell Young Children That Their Dog Is Dying.
They will be sad, but it really is a good lesson for them, everything dies, better a pet before a relative! I'm sorry for your loss! I agree about being up ...
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- J., I am sorry you are going through the impending loss of a dog. The advice you have gotten is wonderful and thoughtful. One thing which has helped our family in the...
- Im so sorry about your dog! I went through the same thing a few years ago. My daughter was 2 and half and also adored our dog and my son was not a year yet so he didnt...
- Dear J., I have a 3.5 year old son and 5.5 year old daughter and although the family has yet to have a pet of our own, my Mother, the kids Grammie had a 17 year old...
Seeking Advice About a Pet Gerbil for My Nine Year Old
In addition to questions about how well she'll care for this pet, ... And you think the whining is bad now... wait until one dies ( they only live a few ...
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- My daughter had gerbils also..and they are the rodent that is not nocturnal, making them more fun and interesting to have as a pet for your daughter. We always had 2...
- Gerbil, cage, filling, food, tools (water bottle, trail, dish, pine shavings, cage) can be an expensive prospect when you look at it. Absolute cuteness is a great ...
- From a mom whose daughter has had 2 hamsters amongst other things. Think it throught.... your concerns are valid. They can stink, but usually only if the cage is not c...
Fish for Christmas?
I felt kinda bad that my daughter didnt have a pet so we got her a fish. The first one died in two days so we did a little switch-a-roo while she wasnt ...
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- I think I would forget about a fish for a 2 year old...I dont see anything that he can connect with...and it is just a lot of work for you. Why cant he learn to help c...
- My kids were about 1 and 4 when we got a fish tank with 3 goldfish. It was a very good thing and they took turns feeding. I had to do the suction clean as it takes q...
- I hope you're getting him something else,too. The fish interest thing isn't exactly the kind of active play thing that a 2 year-old needs.
How to Address Death of a Grandparent?
Aug 31, 2009 ... The second reason is that I NEVER had anyone die in my life until my father passed away when I was .... pet death · how to talk about death ...
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- I'm sorry for your loses and will keep you and your family in prayer as you go through this difficult time. But as far as telling your son, I would just tell him that ...
- I'm sorry for the loses you and your family have encountered. I lost my father 4 months ago unexpectdly. My daughter is almost 5, we didn't know how to handle this eit...
- just be honest, kids know when you are making stuff up, they may not understand but they know, and it is best to tell them sooner than later, my grandfather dies when ...
