My sister’s family had to put their dog to sleep this week.
Phoebe, a golden retriever, was 9 years old and was diagnosed with cancer around Christmastime. She was doing pretty well until Monday and then went down hill fast.
My sister called me crying on Tuesday. She loved that dog so much. We don’t have a dog so it was hard for me to grasp, but I know that Phoebe was a true member of their family. My sister was finding it hard to comfort her 10-year-old daughter because she was so upset herself.
It’s hard loosing a pet but even harder explaining it to your children — even if they are older. You can find a couple of good Web sites here and here with tips of how to help your children through losing a pet.
My blog today is dedicated to Phoebe Gaines. She was a good dog and will be missed.

Photo by Bob Gaines