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In a while, we will be going to the in-laws. I called about going over and letting the kids see their grandparents, being that they haven't seen them in over a month, due to school and work issues.
During the call, I was told that they are going to have to put down their 14-year-old part cockerspaniel, Kelsey. She had a tumor removed a couple of months ago. Now, three more have grown back. She is in obvious pain. So, they know it's time.
So today, my 11 year old, ten year old (who is special needs and doesn't handle emotional things like this very well) and my 6 year old will have to say good-bye to a family pet that they have known and dearly loved for ALL of their lives.
Hell, even as I type this, I'm tearing up. They had to put the sister dog, Katie to sleep two years ago. That tore me up. This I think will be harder for me. I loved Katie to pieces. But there was always...something about Kelsey that just made me feel a tiny bit closer to her.
I knew that this would most likely happen. We all did, really. And we all know it's for the best to let her die with dignity and no more pain than she is already in. But it sure as hell doesn't make it any easier. Especially when she has been loved by SO many.
During the call, I was told that they are going to have to put down their 14-year-old part cockerspaniel, Kelsey. She had a tumor removed a couple of months ago. Now, three more have grown back. She is in obvious pain. So, they know it's time.
So today, my 11 year old, ten year old (who is special needs and doesn't handle emotional things like this very well) and my 6 year old will have to say good-bye to a family pet that they have known and dearly loved for ALL of their lives.
Hell, even as I type this, I'm tearing up. They had to put the sister dog, Katie to sleep two years ago. That tore me up. This I think will be harder for me. I loved Katie to pieces. But there was always...something about Kelsey that just made me feel a tiny bit closer to her.
I knew that this would most likely happen. We all did, really. And we all know it's for the best to let her die with dignity and no more pain than she is already in. But it sure as hell doesn't make it any easier. Especially when she has been loved by SO many.
