My friend's dog is old and has a lot of problems. He's not going to be around much longer. Dogs are SO special... How can I help her? How can I comfort her when her friend is gone? What kind of things help YOU when your dog dies?
2007-07-04 21:43:01 · 7 answers · asked by luvrats 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Let her know that you are ready to lend an ear whenever she needs to talk about it and to lend a shoulder when she needs to cry. Consider putting together a little scrapbook with photos of the dog. Include a letter with your remembrances and words of condolence.
2007-07-04 22:15:28 · answer #1 · answered by Karin D 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to prepare her for what has to happen and make sure you are there for her when the day comes.
We all deal with grief differently - some people go out and buy another pet, some sit and think for a while before deciding against it - we're not all the same. If she is the type who would do best with a new pet, when the dog dies, give it a few days, and buy her a little puppy.
It's terrible knowing that your pet has to die one day, my doxie at my dad's is old, but she should be around a few more years at least. When the last one died, he was 19 already, and suddenly just went into strange breathing, we rushed him to the vet who'se 5 minutes away, but he died on the way. And to hear the vet say "I'm sorry..." was just the worst.
Be there for her, let her grieve, but never let her forget the good memories, those she will have forever.
2007-07-04 22:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When my dog died after running into a tree, I cried for weeks. He was my best friend and I couldn't imagine life without him. One day I had enough of moping and feeling sorry. I buried him in my back garden and made him a little plaque, took a deep breath and walked away. If your friends dog does die she has to learn to let go. If he's old then there's no turning back from the inevitable. You just have to be there for your friend the best you can.
I'm sorry if this hasn't helped you much but there isn't really a way to help people deal with someones death.
2007-07-04 21:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by Vanille 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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My friend's dog is old and has a lot of problems. He's not going to be around much longer. Dogs are SO special... How can I help her? How can I comfort her when her friend is gone? What kind of things help YOU when your dog dies?
2015-08-18 04:18:35 · answer #4 · answered by Meggi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is such a tough thing. When I lost my cat (I had him for 14 years) it was hard to get people to understand. I was literally sick for days. And all I ever heard from anyone was. "That sucks." or "It was just a cat." Just let her know that you realize she is losing a family member. Don't pressure her to cheer up. If she wants to cry and be depressed for a little while, let her. The worst thing to do when someone is grieving is to tell them to get over it. Wait until she asks you to do something to do it. Don't suffocate her and constantly remind her of what is going on. If she wants to talk, let her, but don't force it. Just love on her. Show her that you understand, that you love her and that you are ready to do whatever it is that she needs.
Good luck! And give your friend a hug from me!
2007-07-04 22:22:28 · answer #5 · answered by Jack & Oliver 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for her. I had the same problem but my friends surrounded me and I pulled threw. When I lost my dog I was comforted by doing some of the things we liked to do. Like hiking it the woods by our house my baby loved to run around like a wild person. Comfort her and just let her know that you are there when she need someone
2007-07-04 21:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by bigblade15 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To tell you the truth, I felt not much really helped me when my friends passed over Rainbows Bridge. I cried a lot of tears & still do, but I know in my heart that my dogs are now free of pain & it would have been selfish of me to think of my feelings before theirs. Here are a couple sites that may help. You may want to print this poem out for your friend. It has been hanging on my refridgerator for almost four years now http://rainbowsbridge.com/poem.htm http://www.ygrr.org/doginfo/death-coping.html &http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com When the time does arrive you may want to share the two prrevious sites with your friend. It is so sweet of you to think of your friend!!
2007-07-05 01:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by ® 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It has gone to a better place, pray for it so that it can rest in peace.
2007-07-04 21:49:10 · answer #8 · answered by Albert 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋