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What to tell kids when it’s time to put their dog down?
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:03 pm
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:03 pm
I’ve had my dog for 15 years and she’s struggling. I’m taking her to the vet tomorrow to discuss the end of her life. I kind of want to lie to the kids and tell them the vet asked to keep her or something when it’s ultimately time for her to go to sleep. Idk how to handle this. Kids are in elementary school.
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Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:06 pm to 4cubbies
Just be up front with them. They have to learn about this at some point and they're old enough to know a 15 year old dog isn't long for this world.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:06 pm to 4cubbies
The truth
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:06 pm to 4cubbies
sorry man. I wish I could give you an easy answer.
probably just tell them the truth, in a gentle way. give them some time with the dog if possible. its not easy, but I dont think lying about something like this is a great idea.
sorry for your loss man, good luck.
probably just tell them the truth, in a gentle way. give them some time with the dog if possible. its not easy, but I dont think lying about something like this is a great idea.
sorry for your loss man, good luck.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:08 pm to 4cubbies
Yea, I’d just be honest and explain the situation. It’ll be tough but kids catch on to things like that fairly well. I would definitely not try to beat around the bush.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:09 pm to 4cubbies
We just put our 14 year old dog down, daughters 9 boys 5, we told them hey tomorrow Bella will not be with us anymore she’s going to heaven.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:09 pm to 4cubbies
Definitely lie to them and tell them your vet has a farm you let them take it there to live forever
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:09 pm to 4cubbies
I hate to hear this. Sorry for your situation, thats something I dont wish on anyone.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:11 pm to 4cubbies
Tell them that unfortunately dogs only can live 15 or 20 years. People can and ordinarily do live much longer. Make it a math illustration. Blame it on God. HE designed the whole system.
It sucks to lose a good dog.
Sorry this is happening to y’all.
It sucks to lose a good dog.
Sorry this is happening to y’all.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:11 pm to 4cubbies
My condolences
This post was edited on 9/12/25 at 6:12 pm
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:13 pm to 4cubbies
Be gentle, honest and let them know all dogs (excepting pibbles) go to heaven.
Learning about loss is actually a key development of childhood- it's rough, but necessary.
I'm sorry about your puppy, Cubbies.
Learning about loss is actually a key development of childhood- it's rough, but necessary.
I'm sorry about your puppy, Cubbies.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:23 pm to jpainter6174
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We just put our 14 year old dog down, daughters 9 boys 5, we told them hey tomorrow Bella will not be with us anymore she’s going to heaven.
How did they take it? My kids are 6 and 8 and are extremely sensitive.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:23 pm to 4cubbies
Basically what everyone else has stated. Tough times, no doubt. Went through that 5 years ago last month with a 15-yo golden (Goat, btw). Waited 4+ years to get another dog and it was far too long. Should have got another much sooner. Didn't realize how much we missed a pup until we got another. I'd have 2, if not 3, if it were up to me. Wife (no pics) disagrees, so 1 it is.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:24 pm to 4cubbies
quote:
What to tell kids when it’s time to put their dog down?
All dogs go to Heaven…
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:27 pm to 4cubbies
Zu. 
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:29 pm to 4cubbies
Don't lie to your kids. Sadly this is a natural course for a loving pet. Great opportunity to teach them gratefulness and loss.
This post was edited on 9/12/25 at 6:30 pm
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:31 pm to Deep Purple Haze
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:43 pm to 4cubbies
They cried that morning, had a hard day at school, and now we get the occasional I miss Bella and it’s weird not having her laying where she normally was
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:45 pm to 4cubbies
How old are the kids? We told ours, had a good cry, then gave our girl the best week of her life.
Sorry you have to go through it either way. Sucks for mom and dad as much as the kids. Maybe more.
Sorry you have to go through it either way. Sucks for mom and dad as much as the kids. Maybe more.
This post was edited on 9/12/25 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 9/12/25 at 7:06 pm to 4cubbies
I’m so sorry.
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