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Guise. I need a hug.
We have to put our 7 yo Lab, Reese, to sleep tonight. She's been sick since Dec and has slowly declined and the vet is unsure what's causing it. We've done 100s of tests, so we know what it's not! Our vet doesn't suggest exploratory surgery bc Reese is so weak, dehydrated, and lethargic, she doesn't expect her to survive surgery...
I'm having a rough time, but what I'm really concerned is my son. How do I explain that she is going to the Dr, but not coming home? I tried to explain on his way to school today, and said that she was going to Heaven to be with God. His answer: Jesus is a Dr. He can fix her! It is breaking my heart bc Reese is legit his best friend.
Sorry for the PnR, I have to pick him up from school. Here's a pic of them at Christmas time.
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Re: Guise. I need a hug.
That is so sad. I am so sorry.
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ETA tons of hugs!!
I'm so sorry. :-( Big hugs Mama!
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I am so sorry for your loss.
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Ds doesn't seem to get that she can't come home after going to heaven, so I guess it'll be a while before he understands... Thanks again for your kind words and hugs
But if she's suffering, you know this will put her body at rest and her soul in a much more peaceful place. Bless her little heart.
Did you try changing your dog food? I had a friend in a very similar situation and they had been feeding dog food that was recalled. They were ready to put her down as well when they found out about the recall.
I'd be as honest as you can. I'm sure he knows Reese has been sick. Tell him that the doctors have tried really hard but because Reese is old and sick they can't make him better, and that Reese hurts a lot and is sad right now. So because you love him, you're going to go to the vet and let him die so he can go to heaven and be happy.
With the Jesus can fix him thing, I'd just say that sometimes it's time for animals to go to heaven and that you'll miss him but that Jesus won't fix him this time. Go ahead and cry. It's okay for him to know your heart is breaking.
Can he send a special toy or drawing with the dog to keep him company? Or can he go? I went when I was pretty young and I am still so glad I did, though I know not all kids would feel the same.