Right after we brought him back from the vet the first time, we started to have the discussion with our kids. As I am sure you can imagine, it wasnt a pleasant conversation but we talk about it fairly regularily so that when the time comes, it wont be a total surprise to them.
We will keep them involved as much as they want to be involved. Ultimately, I know that when the time comes to put him down, I will take that responsibility on myself and take him in. My family will of course be welcomed to come but I wont make them. The process is emotionally draining enough and I would rather they have a good image of our dog rather than a motionless one.
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