Thinking of my son's feeling and how he will react

[firemedic679]

Hey everyone.  I am so upset this morning.  I have not had any sleep yet either.  My son has a almost 1 year old puppy.  He has been getting loose and i told my husband to keep him in the house and he didn't.  Well we got home from the in laws and the dog was loose and was acting weird.  I think he got hit by a vehicle.  He has abrasions and lacs all over and is breathing hard and I don't think he is going to make it.  How do i tell my son that his puppy got hit by a car and died.  My husband feels just terrible.  The dog is still a live but I don't know for how long. 

Can someone help me try to figure out how to tell my son if his dog dies.  I am so scared about the whole thing.  Have been upset all night and into this morning.

 

Shane's Mommy

 

[lighthousema24]

Apr. 26, 2009 at 7:47 AM

No matter how big they get it's never an easy thing! I have a 16 yo who has a 13 yr old Golden that I'm terrified of dealing with when she goes!  Just be prepared to give lotsa hugs and kisses and cuddling.  You just have to explain that sometimes accidents happen and prayer that God will give you the right words to comfort him!  I know not much help but there is no easy way!  My heart goes out to you and I'll keep you all in my prayers!

[sherriet]

Apr. 26, 2009 at 10:13 AM

I'm so sorry.  Ditto what Lighthousemama24 said.  Our kids were 12 and 8 when we had to have Willow put down and it was horrible for them.

[julie.r0cks]

Apr. 26, 2009 at 10:55 AM

why haven't you taken him to the vet??????????????

[HaydensMom178]

Apr. 26, 2009 at 8:57 PM

I'm sorry.  I don't know what to say except what the other women have said:  Explain that accidents happen and be there for him.  That's really the most important thing: Let him grieve and be there for him.  Perhaps if the dog dies, a doggy funeral? 

[firemedic679]

Apr. 28, 2009 at 5:32 PM

Thank you everyone.  Rebel is going to be okay.  Took him to the vet Monday and he told us that nothing was broken just had a lot of abrasions and a swollen left hind leg.  He still is not his self yet but he is getting better every day.

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