Chad is close to making the call that we need to say goodbye. It is so sad to see Chad so upset but it is time, Flynn is eating very little and not able to walk much.
I remember the goodbye to all my pets and how sad I felt. I still miss them but I try to focus on the fact that they were so loved while they were with me.
Chad raised Flynn since he was a puppy. Flynn is kind and sweet. He may be a big dog but he is a gentle giant with a heart of gold. He has taken Truffle under his wing and I know that Truffle will be so sad without his big brother along.
Grace conceptually understands the concept of death, but at times like this I realise I have not taught her anything about God. While I don't go to church, the belief in God is a huge influence in my life and a huge comfort. I guess I have not been sure how to introduce Grace it to the concept. Something to think about.
The tricky thing about saying goodbye to Flynn is the timing with the lock down. Ideally we would want to do it at home, but that is unlikely at level three (our own vet will only do it at their offices and then, only on the deck to maintain social distancing). I have one more option I am exploring with the vet who put Penzance down at home, so really hope that can work.
It will help Chad if we can do it in at home, a calmer, more dignified place to say goodbye. And easier for me to be able to support him -if we have to go to the vet, we need to take Grace and that will make it hard for me to be with Chad and also make sure Grace is fine (she has a habit of yelling for me at the worst time!!!)
We will see what happens.
I remember the goodbye to all my pets and how sad I felt. I still miss them but I try to focus on the fact that they were so loved while they were with me.
Chad raised Flynn since he was a puppy. Flynn is kind and sweet. He may be a big dog but he is a gentle giant with a heart of gold. He has taken Truffle under his wing and I know that Truffle will be so sad without his big brother along.
Grace conceptually understands the concept of death, but at times like this I realise I have not taught her anything about God. While I don't go to church, the belief in God is a huge influence in my life and a huge comfort. I guess I have not been sure how to introduce Grace it to the concept. Something to think about.
The tricky thing about saying goodbye to Flynn is the timing with the lock down. Ideally we would want to do it at home, but that is unlikely at level three (our own vet will only do it at their offices and then, only on the deck to maintain social distancing). I have one more option I am exploring with the vet who put Penzance down at home, so really hope that can work.
It will help Chad if we can do it in at home, a calmer, more dignified place to say goodbye. And easier for me to be able to support him -if we have to go to the vet, we need to take Grace and that will make it hard for me to be with Chad and also make sure Grace is fine (she has a habit of yelling for me at the worst time!!!)
We will see what happens.
