Euthanasia and your pet

[bagofpucks]

I can’t remember if I mentioned it in here before, but there’s a book called “The Invisible Leash” that we found really helped when our dog passed away. Our daughter was 3 at the time and 2 years later she still talks about the invisible leash to our dog Ringo.
https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-invi...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

Fair warning, reading this book may cause a lot of tears for the adults…haha.

[WhiteTiger]

Originally Posted by bagofpucks

I can’t remember if I mentioned it in here before, but there’s a book called “The Invisible Leash” that we found really helped when our dog passed away. Our daughter was 3 at the time and 2 years later she still talks about the invisible leash to our dog Ringo.
https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-invi...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

Fair warning, reading this book may cause a lot of tears for the adults…haha.

I was curious about this, as helping a child through the loss of a pet, especially one that they've known their entire life, isn't something I'll ever have to do...but my sister in law recently had a family pet pass, and her 3 boys were devastated.

She mentioned the books "Saying Goodbye to Barkley" (https://www.amazon.ca/Saying-Goodbye.../dp/1925335968) and "All The Dear Little Animals" (https://www.amazon.ca/All-Dear-Littl.../dp/1776572890) helped her trio (7yo, 5yo, 2yo) a lot.

[Old Yeller]

Good gawd.. I don't know if it's the fact that one day I'll be in this situation with my little guy and our older dog, but I'm getting all emotional just clicking on the bloody amazon links.

puckhog, really sorry for your loss.

[puckhog]

Thanks for the thoughts and book recommendations, everyone. Our daughter was at preschool for the morning, so we’re going to talk to her this afternoon. She spends a fair amount of time at her grandparents, so she needs to be aware that Rosie won’t be there next time. Wish us luck!

[bigtmac19]

So sorry to hear about Rosie. I wish the best for you and your family navigating through this sad time!

[gallione11]

Put our other cat down last night. She was 17, down to 4 lbs, sleeping 90% of the time, and probably had oral cancer. I'm actually surprised how long she lasted. We put our other cat down 3 years ago after kidney failure and she seemed super dependent on him.



Apartment feels a little empty without a cat around. I hope she's reunited with Tiger in wherever they go after death.

[bigtmac19]

so sorry for your loss.

[DownInFlames]

Took Tigger to the vet today. She's been an amazing cat for all of her 26 years but she's been struggling lately so it was time. She will be missed so much.

[bigtmac19]

What a darling! I'm so sorry for your loss.

[WhiteTiger]

What a beautiful girl! So sorry for your loss

[HalifaxDrunk]

On Wednesday I faced the difficult decision to say goodbye to my buddy Buzz and had to take him on his final truck ride to the vet. Over the past few months his health had taken a turn as time was catching up to him at over 13 years old. I miss him so much.

[Dion]

Sorry for your loss HD. The good memories and times your shared with you dog will live on inside you.

[Bankai]

Always hated seeing this thread bumped but it's my turn.

Just let our dog go a couple hours ago. One of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Almost 15 years old.

Until we meet again.