2006-07-31 08:18:55 · 13 answers · asked by restlesslemur 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Be honest - but obviously tailor it to the ages of the kids. My parents were very vague with me when our family dog passes - and I still remember them kind of glossing over it without explaining.
Here are some links to the HSUS )Humane Society of the United States website on this topic. There is a link that explains the stages of grief - depending on the kids age and level of understanding...they may experience some of these.
Good luck - sorry for your loss.
2006-07-31 08:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by dvm2b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, your childrens ages and their attachment to the dog can make this very difficult. But, this is one of life's lessons, and death is usually first learned by a child through the loss of a pet. Keep it simple, and if they request, have a memorial for the dog. They could very well grieve differently, or not even at all. Children are more resiliant than us adults, so they will be just fine
2006-07-31 08:48:48 · answer #2 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Kids, the family dog died"
2006-07-31 08:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by Lyvy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sit them down and explain. say the dog went to a better place
2006-07-31 08:25:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
um tell them truthfully and up front but not carelessly, and then wait to a little while to get a new family dog.
:)
2006-07-31 08:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by coppecoppiloppioppa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BE OPEN ABOUT IT JUST LET THEM NKOW IN A WAY THEY CAN UNDERSTAND IT WAS THE DOGS TIME TO GO AND THAT HES IN A HAPPY GOOD PLACE NOW
2006-07-31 08:22:28 · answer #6 · answered by girlie1921 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im really sorry, but camly explain it to them. If u can buy them another dog.
2006-07-31 09:09:18 · answer #7 · answered by monica g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the truth! ALWAYS the best way.NOT"it went to the farm" or ran away or other such B-S,OK??
It died.EVERYTHING dies eventually.
2006-07-31 08:22:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just break it to them. when my dad died when i was 4, my mom told my bros and sis to come in, and she said, kids, dad is dead.
2006-08-04 08:09:05 · answer #9 · answered by rockin_bass_playa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just sit them down and explain it. They are going to find out...its better they hear it from you.
2006-07-31 08:20:57 · answer #10 · answered by proffalken1975 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋