Pet Loss: Preschooler

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Death of a Pet

C.C. asks from Washington DC

How do/ did you help your child with the death of your pet? My 4 y/o is still asking for our cat to come sleep (he started to be her companion once out oldest went to...

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The Death of a Pet

*.M. asks from Tucson

How do you tell children that their pet(cat) is died........one child is 5 and one is 10........I'm asking for my sister!!!

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Death of Pet

H.M. asks from Lewiston

We are in the process of finding out our dog may have cancer. In order to find out, he has to have major surgery next week. If it is, it is a death sentence. He is...

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3-Year-old Talking "Playing" About Death Since My Grandmother Died

S.L. asks from Spartanburg

My grandmother passed away a little over a month ago, and my 3 1/2 year old daughter knows about it. she had met my grandmother before - many times actually - so we ...

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What Is a Good Pet for 4 Year Old?

J.C. asks from Kansas City

Ok mom's my 4 year old would like a pet, a dog or cat is out of the question what I would like to know is are gerbils, hamsters or guina pigs good pet for a 4 yr old ...

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I Have a 3 Year old...enough Said :)

J.L. asks from Portland

OK, mainly I'm just venting, but of course would love any ideas, input, etc. from those who have or have had 3 year old boys. My biggest frustration is...why in the w...

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Talking to 4 Year Old About Dog's Death

S.H. asks from San Francisco

I need your perspective on whether to wait to have my 4 year old say goodbye to our sick dog before we put the dog to sleep. My 4 year old is out of town this weekend...

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Our Cat Died, Need Help Explaining to 3 Year Old

S.W. asks from Montgomery

Our cat Shadow passed away unexpectadly of unknown cause. I have explained to my 6 year old that she has gone on to heaven and he understands, but my 3 year old son ...

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4 Year Old Daughter Pretending to Be Animals

N.B. asks from Saginaw

So, my 4 year old daughter has a VERY active imagination, which I think is wonderful! I do not want to hinder it in any way. My daughter will pretend to be a dog ...

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When to Tell Four-year-old That Pet Has Died

S.B. asks from Los Angeles

Hi Moms - Our beloved, 20-year-old cat died on Thursday night. Obviously, at that age, it was not unexpected. My husband and I had a disagreement about when to tel...