2006-06-21 07:52:24 · 23 answers · asked by rick s 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Tell him he is in a better place and buy him a new dog
2006-06-21 07:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kati S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off DO NOT get him another dog with the idea that you can replace the one that was lost because that just demeans his feelings and sends the message that emotions are cheap and loved ones are disposable. People who get pets are setting themselves up for heartache because there is no way that your animal will outlive you even if it lives a full life and doesn't die by accident or disease. Anyone getting a cat or dog (horse?) needs to have this understanding: that they will one day be losing their dear friend. The positive side is that they would not have experienced that love if they had not allowed this furry person(ality) into their life. The best thing to do, in my opinion, is to get him to focus on the good things that he can remember and tell him to be grateful that was lucky enough to experience those times. The pain is a learning experience that should not be belittled, but he needs to see that he can only wallow in it so long before he disgusts even himself.
2006-06-21 08:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by dzychase 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's tough to lose a dog....I lost mine 3 years ago, and the first 6 months after I had to give him up(I was forced to) :( I cried every day. Tell him, that it was the dogs time to go, that(if it was an older animal) he loved your brother, but he was tired, and that the dog is now"at peace" because he's resting. Just be easy on your brother for a while, and tell your parents that it would be a nice Idea to gently discuss getting another dog or pup as soon as possible, it's not betraying the old dog, but starting a new friendship;). Good luck
2006-06-21 08:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by ralahinn1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on how long they've been crying 3-4 days or so would be standard grieving time for close family (and yes, this includes pets too), with the majority of crying done by the end of the second day. Any longer than that, I'd try distracting them with activities to take their mind off the pet. Counseling if they refuse to get over it, or a new pet is always another option.
2006-06-21 07:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by akresus_bladeborne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit down with him and talk about all the great memories he has had of him. Then have him draw a picture, encourage him to get his feelongsout and into the open. Let him know that his beloved dog is in heaven and that they will be together again one day. Be patient with him, he needs time to heal and put things in perspective from his own point of view.
2006-06-21 08:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by Spacey~Stacey's Place 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all loosing his dog was like loosing a good friend for him. Your best bet is to get his mind off of it by spending some time with him, playing ball, playing video games etc... be there for your brother. he could use a friend... spend some quality time with him and eventually he may not forget but the crying will stop... go to the pound with him and let him pick out another dog...
2006-06-21 08:04:46 · answer #6 · answered by hearts_bleed_dark 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First learn to spell and gramatically correct your sentences. Second, hang a photo on the wall or put one in a frame of the loved doggy. Especially if your brother was close to the animal, it will only take time to heal a wounded heart.
2006-06-21 08:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sister is the same way with her hamster that died almost a year ago. What I did was I begged my dad to get a dog, and when we did, she forgot about Squeekers(the hamster)over Sniffles(the dog)! What I'm saying is get a small animal and if it doen't work, post it and I will try again! ;-)
-newischk
2006-06-22 02:45:58 · answer #8 · answered by newischk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him grieve... My mom's pug died when she was 13 yrs old, same age my daughter was then. I mourned for my lil sis (as my parents liked to call her).. cried for days... Pet loss isn't any easier to deal with than losing someone human. Grieving takes time. Give your brother sum support, eventually the pain will be less and he'll be able to move on. (we buried our 10 y.o Boston Terrier "Sadie" in our backyard... kids make a little headstone, did a little burial ritual.)
2006-06-21 08:10:03 · answer #9 · answered by Kelly K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know. I've never had a bother who cringed about anything.
2006-06-21 07:55:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋