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Sad day at home - Rolando - 07-30-2010
I got off early today, and went home to clean a bit before getting the kids. My kitty Spynxie didn't come in last night, so I went to look for her. I found her, laying still in the back yard. My dogs did not touch her. They just sat by her.
Rest in Kitty Peace 2001-2010
Now. How do I tell my kids...
Re: Sad day at home - Carnos Jax - 07-30-2010
Rough Friday man...that's sad.
Re: Sad day at home - mrbigstuff - 07-30-2010
Sorry to hear it.
Yeah, the kids. When ours were very young and the grandparents' dog (also my dog) died, we told them she went to live at a farm and later told them she died at the farm. They now understand death and are willing to accept the dog's death. It turned out that showing them dead bugs was quite helpful in this process.
Re: Sad day at home - graylocks - 07-30-2010
how sad but the vigil your dogs kept is what really brings a sweet tear to my eye.
Re: Sad day at home - Zoidberg - 07-30-2010
graylocks wrote:
how sad but the vigil your dog's kept is what really brings a sweet tear to my eye.
Ditto.
Re: Sad day at home - dmann - 07-30-2010
I'm so sorry Rolando. Cooper Dog, TJ Cat and I are sending condolences your way.
DM
Re: Sad day at home - cbelt3 - 07-30-2010
Aww.... so sorry to hear about that. Telling the kids is hard.... I usually explain that the pet was called to heaven (usually to be Grandma or Grandpa's pet), and that we're happy to have shared their life. And don't forget to console the pups.. obviously they felt that kitty was a member of the family too.
Re: Sad day at home - bfd - 07-30-2010
Good dogs guarding her spirit into the next world for all good cats...
These creatures do manage to wiggle their way into your heart. Losing them is never easy. They never live quite long enough.
Re: Sad day at home - haikuman - 07-30-2010
bfd wrote:
Good dogs guarding her spirit into the next world for all good cats...
These creatures do manage to wiggle their way into your heart. Losing them is never easy. They never live quite long enough.
Echoing bfd and all sentiments that describe our pets unconditional love for us, each other, (the dawgs) and the sad difficulty when we lose them.
Take care my friend, the children will be resilient .....
Re: Sad day at home - A-Polly - 07-30-2010
My condolences to you and your family (including the dogs) on the loss of your lovely kitty Spynxie.