i got my son a dog when he was 2 and now he is 8.his dog died tonight while he was asleep and when he wakes up i dont know what to say im so upset cause i really didnt like the dog but it meant so much to him and he doesnt have hardly any friends and his father passed away when he was 1,and i cant bare to see him cry what can i do?he has been through so much at a young age breaks my heart
2006-12-15 19:56:10 · 14 answers · asked by bri n 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'm very sorry to hear! Your son is in need of knowing, hard as it may seem. If you are not honest with him, there will forever be something missing in his heart. When you choose to tell him the truth, he will know what has happened and he will not have to imagine a lot of horror! You probably want to bury the dog, so do it together, show him that death is a part of life, something that will happen to all living creatures. Do the hard and right thing, there is no easy way out, im sorry! Respect your son and his love for his dog! Keep the trust between you and respect his wishes and answer the questions he might have about death. If you believe in heaven maybe you can tell him that his father is now walking the beloved dog and he will keep it safe for always.
Strength from Lene, Denmark.
2006-12-15 23:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's terrible. I'm so sorry. All I can say is to make it a good lesson in life. Don't get a new puppy right off, allow time for the grieving process and make sure your son doesn't come to the attitude that a life is easily replaced. Make sure he realizes what's happened and also let him know that we will see our dogs again when we go to heaven (if your of religious belief, I am certain we will see them again). When the time is right, both of you should decide on a breed that you can both love and get along with. Then find a good breeder or rescue and love the heck out of the new puppy.
Run free baby puppy.....
2006-12-15 20:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would like to say 'I'm soooo sorry about all this, and you sound like a great parent!!!'
Second... with the dog and informing your child, there isn't really anything you can do but say the truth. I know it'll be tough but idk... when I was younger my parents told me my dog ranaway and we couldnt find him... we went around the whole city looking for him. And like a month ago my mom told me that he had died... I was angry but I can see why she did it. That dog and I had a strong bond... my dog had saved my life before and my dad witnessed it. Hes was the best! :D So maybe you could do that... I hope this helps. Good Luck!
2006-12-15 20:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by Brittany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a little older when my dog died, but I think it is really important to let him see the dog. I have had two bad experiences like that. One they took my pet away and buried her before I got to say good bye. The other I got to see my dead pet, and I do think it helped, not much but a little.
Sorry.
2006-12-15 20:01:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comfort him and explain him his dog died. Don't lie to him,saying the dog run away. Give a decent burial to the dog. And after the grief buy him a new puppy.
2006-12-15 19:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by blapath 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son and I just went through the death of our dog recently and I told him that he has an angle with him all the time now. He is 9 and he does understand the term death. She slept with him every night and he was satisfied with my answer and he is converted when he goes to bed because he knows that she is still with him in spirit.
2006-12-16 14:52:33 · answer #6 · answered by aloneathome 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This one is a tough one. You could either tell him that the dog ran away/disappeared...or you could tell him the truth. Neither one is going to be easy, however, I would tell him the truth and give your son lots of comfort. Besides it would really suck to see him out looking for the dog or waiting for it to come back.
2006-12-15 20:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by red_shorty_76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's sad. tell him and let the crying come out and it will get alittle easier each day. don't promise no other dog yet. give him time to heal. and after a few days sit down and talk see were that does.
2006-12-15 20:01:35 · answer #8 · answered by Star-Dust 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't tell him the dog ran away - that will be so unsettling and upsetting and there'll never be any closure on that. At least if he knows the dog died and can see him looking peaceful, he won't have to worry and wonder where he is and whether he's cold and hungry.
It's hard - sorry.
2006-12-15 21:58:35 · answer #9 · answered by carokokos 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-15 01:22:30 · answer #10 · answered by archuletta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋