Pet Loss: Preschooler

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Death in the Family

K.B. asks from Houston

My stepdad has been sick with cancer for about a month & he passed away last night. I feel helpless, because I recently moved to another state with my husband and 2 y...

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Need Advice on Helping 8 Yo Deal with Death of Dog

A.G. asks from San Francisco

We unfortunately have to put our dog to sleep tomorrow. He is 11 and has a bone tumor that has progressed to the point where the dog can no longer walk (and at 87 po...

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Putting Our Cat down - How Do I Tell My 4 Year Olds?

A.P. asks from Glens Falls

Our cat is 20 years old and it's time. He's been with my husband for this entire time (and me for 16 years) so it's obviously an emotional time for Dad, as well as t...

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My Almost 3 Year Old Boy Still Cries When I Leave Him at Preschool...

R.S. asks from Seattle

I am wondering if any of you still have problems with major separation anxiety at this age. We took my son to one preschool for 2 hours/day, 2 days/week to start. H...

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Dog Breeds... UPDATED

L.P. asks from Pittsburgh

We are in the very early phases of considering getting a dog. I have a 5 1/2 year old son, and one on the way. Is there a specific dog breed that you have experienc...

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How Do We Explain Putting Our Dog to Sleep?

M.H. asks from Gainesville

We have an elderly dog that we know within the next few months will likely have to put to sleep. How do we hande this situation with our 2 1/2 year old son? We also h...

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Age Appropriate Pet for Soon to Be 3 Yr Old

J.S. asks from Tulsa

is there a pet that is good for a soon to be 3 yr old boy, that is good for an apartment ,or should i hold off until he is older? i want to teach him how to be gentl...

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Reactions to Putting a Dog to Sleep

L.D. asks from Pittsburgh

Sadly, we need to put our dog to sleep this afternnon. My 4 year old daughter absolutely loves our dog and has never known life without him. We have been preparing he...

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Tell the 3 Yr Old Before or After I Put the Dog Down?

J.I. asks from San Antonio

So, do I tell my 3 yr old that Cash (the dog) is going to go to heaven tomorrow (before it happens)? Or do I wait till after it's all done and tell the 3 yr old that...

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3 Year Old Peeing on Himself

T.D. asks from Sacramento

Hi everyone. I have very well behaved little three year old boy who is really the sweetest. He listens very well in general and obey most of my rules. He is in sch...