My son was very close to his dog.Unfortunately she died un expectedly.He doesnt know yet. How can I ease the pain?Or break it to him nicely. Thanks
2007-09-25 07:11:34 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First let me say sorry for the loss
There is no easy way. I have had to do this to a 10 year old daughter.
After school go home and tell your sone that there is something that you need to talk to him about. Just tell him what you know and that at least ( I hope) he didn't suffer but sometimes things like this happens.
I let my daughter have a funeral for teh dog.
I had found this poem and she keeps it with her along witha picture of the dog.
You never really know how he will take it so I would let teh school know so if he seems ot have some trouble they will hopefully understand.
well good luck
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2007-09-25 07:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him about what happened. Everyone learns about death sometime in their life. Something that might help is getting another puppy. Take him to pick it out so he can find one he likes not just one you bring home because then he might feel like you are trying to replace the old one. It sounds bad but my mom was devistated when her dog died she cried for days. But we took her to get a pug puppy and he is such a big part of her life now.
2007-09-25 07:15:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be completely honest with him and do not put it off. Tell him immediately as gently as you can. Tell him everything you know, about what happened. Try to explain it in words he can understand, but do not treat him like he is a baby. If possible, allow him to bury the dog if he wants to and let him t say good buy, if he needs to.
2007-09-25 07:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by firedup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no way to ease the pain. Just sit him down and explain to him what happened.
2007-09-25 07:14:14 · answer #4 · answered by :) 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Be direct but sympathetic.
Stick with the facts (like you would to an adult).
Let him cry and mope for awhile (or cope in any other way).
Don't talk down to him.
Don't give him a bunch of cliches (better place, God's will, etc.)
2007-09-25 07:20:21 · answer #5 · answered by amancalledj 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well theres no easy way to do it. just sit him down and explain to him what happened and try to answer any questions he has the nicest way possible in terms that he will understand. good luck and im so sorry to hear about ur loss.
2007-09-25 07:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont really think there is an easy way of telling him
but you should sit down with him, and tell him what happend. He will understand, there are alot of ways he could react.
2007-09-25 07:21:01 · answer #7 · answered by gogirl199 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like you do the death of any family member or friend. Sit down. Hug and cry.... Make a memorial together.
2007-09-25 07:16:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anbarblue.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy. Sit him down, tell him... and let him be sad and upset.
My prayers are with both of you at this difficult time.
2007-09-25 08:46:05 · answer #9 · answered by animal_artwork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make heaven seem MUCH MORE appealing!
tell the kid about the beaches made of gold sands, where the dog can dig up all the bones that he wants! and the dog will be with his family and friends, and other dogs he went ot school with!
just make it seem as if the dog misses him, but he is safe where he's at.
2007-09-25 07:16:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋