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help with a young child and loss of a pet (BIG TIME VANITY)

Posted on 04/17/2007 6:30:34 PM PDT by randyclark

I am much more of a lurker than a poster, but I have always respected and appreciated the thoughts of fellow conservatives here. I had to put down my German Shepherd recently, and my son of 2 1/2 years has been looking for him from time to time. I ask for any advice, as I try to keep this calm and reassuring for him. My son referred to him as the "black dragon" due to the size, jaw, and tail. The dog was 100 lbs of absolute loyalty, teeth and fur to my family. Thanks in advance to you all.


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KEYWORDS: children; dog; gsd
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To: Enosh

Yes, I echo this.


41 posted on 04/17/2007 7:05:07 PM PDT by invoman
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To: upchuck

That really would be a nice touch. :)


42 posted on 04/17/2007 7:06:45 PM PDT by Enosh (†)
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To: randyclark
Well, Randy I hate to sound like an old — well, very old curmudgeon but — back in the day dogs didn’t live long.

This was due to auto traffic and males running off to be with females and the problems involved with the mix of cars and canine hormones. We didn’t spay and neuter like today. So which ever kind of dog you had they weren’t likely to be around more than two years.

When a dog ran away or was killed by a car we would tell the kids that, “Spot is gone and we will miss him.” When the kids looked for Spot we would say that, Spot isn’t coming back and remembering the good times what was important.” But you know with anyone passing you should use the same advice to remember the good times.

43 posted on 04/17/2007 7:07:30 PM PDT by BeAllYouCanBe (Until Americans love their own children more than they love Nancy Pelosi this suicide will continue.)
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To: ShadowDancer

Yes.

Can I not point out how tragic it is to lose a child?


44 posted on 04/17/2007 7:08:22 PM PDT by jra
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To: randyclark

Losing an animal is a terrible experience. I feel for you — but agree with others that it’s a good learning experience for your child.

And never mind the Bible police here. One would think they might have compassion for your situation rather than lecture you about “doggie heaven.”


45 posted on 04/17/2007 7:11:32 PM PDT by gonewt
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To: Enosh; randyclark; basil

Enosh...hate to break it to you..but there is Doggie Heaven!

The book “There is Eternal Life for Animals” by Niki Shanahan is based on bible scripture. This book takes you through the bible and proves through the scrptures that there is life after dealth for all the animals.It covers, in scripture, God’s relationship with animals, the current animal kingdom and the future life of the animals and its restoration.


46 posted on 04/17/2007 7:12:01 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (We need a troop surge in New Orleans and Philly!)
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To: gonewt
One would think they might have compassion for your situation rather than lecture you about “doggie heaven.”

Amen.

47 posted on 04/17/2007 7:12:26 PM PDT by inkling (exurbanleague.com)
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To: randyclark
OK..tell your little one that his Dog had to go far away and live with his Mommy and Daddy. (It's not a lie..)..

Then, get your child a puppy and be happy again...

sw

48 posted on 04/17/2007 7:15:13 PM PDT by spectre (Spectre's wife)
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To: randyclark

The truth; gently.


49 posted on 04/17/2007 7:15:29 PM PDT by Recovering_Democrat (I am SO glad to no longer be associated with the party of Dependence on Government!)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie
"...proves through the scrptures that there is life after dealth for all the animals."

Sorry, now I've been labeled "Bible police", so I think I'll go have a pork chop.

50 posted on 04/17/2007 7:18:07 PM PDT by Enosh (†)
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To: randyclark

I’m sorry for the loss of your woofer. Tell you son the truth, in a simple non-scary way he can understand. You cannot hide things from your children as much as you’d like to think you can.


51 posted on 04/17/2007 7:18:46 PM PDT by jocon307 (The Silent Majority - silent no longer)
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To: Victoria Delsoul

Pinging my favorite dog-owner Freeper. Any thoughts on this, Victoria?


52 posted on 04/17/2007 7:20:58 PM PDT by Alberta's Child (Can money pay for all the days I lived awake but half asleep?)
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To: gonewt
“And never mind the Bible police here.”

Mark Twain said something like, “I don’t know much about heaven but if dogs don’t go there then I don’t want to go there and I want to go where they go.”

So for me there has never been a really great dog. I’ve had two great cats but most of my dogs have been losers. I understand people who have had really great dogs - almost human. Sadly, though in my life — most of my dogs have been into destroying shoes and killing squirrels as their major pastime. But, hey that is a big step above some of my relatives.

53 posted on 04/17/2007 7:21:30 PM PDT by BeAllYouCanBe (Until Americans love their own children more than they love Nancy Pelosi this suicide will continue.)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

If I go to heaven everything will be perfect.

That means my dog will be at my feet, or at least I will perceive it that way.

I challenge anyone to argue with this concept.


54 posted on 04/17/2007 7:22:37 PM PDT by freedomlover (Make sure you're in love - before you move in the heavy stuff)
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To: randyclark

Tell him the truth.


55 posted on 04/17/2007 7:22:58 PM PDT by wimpycat (Hyperbole is the opiate of the activist wacko.)
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To: wideminded

“Tell him that his dog went to be with other dogs in heaven....I say this as the parent of a slightly older son and as an atheist.”

That is the sweetest thing I’ve heard in a month. You are reminding me of my atheist brother, whom I certainly expect to see again...along with all these dogs!


56 posted on 04/17/2007 7:23:33 PM PDT by jocon307 (The Silent Majority - silent no longer)
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To: randyclark

Sorry to hear about your beloved dog.
Check this out, it will help you explain it to your son:

http://www.all-creatures.org/ach/book-1.html


57 posted on 04/17/2007 7:24:30 PM PDT by doc maverick
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To: Enosh

ha.
Pork chops...that is exactly what I had tonite!


58 posted on 04/17/2007 7:25:20 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (We need a troop surge in New Orleans and Philly!)
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To: randyclark

Allow yourself and your son to grieve.

We waited 6 months before we got two new kittens after we had to put down an eight year old cat that was much loved. It will allow the child to make peace over the loss. Our daughter was about 3 years old when this happened. When we did get the kittens, the time to grieve allowed her to welcome them with a clean heart. Replacing the loss too soon does not work long term.


59 posted on 04/17/2007 7:27:29 PM PDT by TruthConquers (Delenda est publius schola)
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To: upchuck

Dammit, Upchuck, Why did you have to post that story??? I’m sitting here looking at a blurry screen, hanging on to my Rocky. He’s wondering why his human food supplier/walker/poop-scooper won’t let him go...

LC


60 posted on 04/17/2007 7:27:46 PM PDT by LoneConservative (PEACE... Through SUPERIOR FIREPOWER!!!)
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