Today my little sisters dog got ran over by a car and my friend came over and saw the dog and me and my family ran outside and started crying....it was really sad....but it had the biggets impact on my younger sister whose 11 so im wondering how do i help her cope??
2007-03-20 19:07:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
That can be such a difficult situation, especially for kids. Have a memorial made for her. I have a business that makes memorial teddy bears:
www.memorybears.net
You can even send us a picture of your dog, and have it made on a t-shirt for the teddy bear. These bears are especially nice for kids because it gives them something to hug, talk to, and sleep with. Good luck however you decide in dealing with this!
2007-03-21 12:03:17 · answer #1 · answered by Tina B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this exact situation. One of my pets got run over by a car and recently my friend's dog got hit by a truck. So, the way I would cope would give her enough room so she can express her feelings. Ask her how she is and if there's anything you can help. Don't push too much. Just keep it on the low-key and make sure to always be there for her when she's in the middle of coping. Let her know that you understand and care.
2007-03-20 19:21:49 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this happen with my neighbor same exact thing except for the friend thing anyway you sit down and talk to her and talk about all the GOOD times you had with your dog and if she starts crying just put your arm around her and say its ok he/she is in a better place and comfort her and if that doesnt work take her to the movies or something that only you and her can do, and again talk to her about the good times and possibly getting a new dog soon and ask her how she would feel about that.
2007-03-20 19:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by jessieroo8399 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My little boy lost his beloved pet the same way..we talked about mourning, and then honoring his lost friend by making a memorial. We built a cross..inscribed his name and a message. We also drew a picture of him and hung it on the wall with my son's "family pictures" collection. I notice he keeps a copy of his friend on the bullitin board that we hang for school pictures.
You have to let her grieve..an animal can be loved as much as a person.
Also- alot of talk about it time.
If you never bring it up (to keep her from being upset) you won't be teaching her to deal with natural feelings. Think like this: if you lost your best human friend how would you feel?...Time will help and knowing that while here on earth her pet was lucky to have such a wonderful friend!
2007-03-20 19:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by Rebecca A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you basically favor to be direct (or as direct as plausible pondering your sisters age). I were given stuck with a similar duty at the same time as my brothers canines died, I basically sat down and informed him what befell. We both cried it replaced into very unhappy and there is not any straightforward thanks to do it and prepared basically makes it worse. clarify why it had to be positioned to sleep and that you had to do what replaced into best for the canines. A "puppy" funeral or some thing may help her take care of it particularly if that's her first journey with lack of life. If she is amazingly youthful there are some sturdy books to help clarify it, maximum vets will know of one, or examine your community book shop.
2016-12-02 08:20:44 · answer #5 · answered by bennison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just by being there when she needs a hug...I lost my doggie boy too and I know the feeling. Sorry to hear the sad news. Take care.
2007-03-20 19:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be there for her and tell her, "hey sis, I'm so sorry about your dog, hon! When you want to talk about it, I'll be here 4 u...kay girl? You can count on me." Then wait and listen.
2007-03-20 19:15:02 · answer #7 · answered by crazynays 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋