Tag Archives: death of a pet

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: the Worst Part of the Job

It feels like this year has been a rough one for some of our favorite clients at the cats-only boarding facility. Some of our long-time visitors succumbed to chronic health issues or old age. It feels like we’ve been sending a lot of condolence cards. I don’t like it. Not one bit. We said goodbye to another dear friend this week — you may remember him as the biggest cat I’d ever seen. When he first came in to board for a weekend, he tipped the scale at almost thirty-four pounds. On his latest visit, he was down to almost … Continue reading →

Goodbye Mousie – Robie H. Harris

Sometimes, even when we do everything we can to take proper care of a pet, it passes away. “Goodbye Mousie” is a great tool to help your child understand the loss of a pet as it deals with the situation sensitively and with understanding. Our main character is a boy who loves his pet mouse. But this morning, when he went to say hello to Mousie, he noticed that Mousie wasn’t moving at all, even when he tickled him. Daddy came in and looked at Mousie, and explained that Mousie was dead. The boy doesn’t want to hear this. He … Continue reading →

In Memoriam: Budly Wallaby Roo

Today I’m reminded of something I touched on briefly in My Life With Dogs, Part Two: the death of our dog Budly. It happened on this date in 2000. Except it was Easter Sunday back then. What would become a very, very sad Easter. I can’t believe it’s been seven years already. It doesn’t seem like that long, nor does it seem he’s ever far from our hearts. We think about him all the time. Wayne believes he still thinks about us, too. Budly was a cocker spaniel who was nuts for tennis balls. Morning, noon, and night he’d play … Continue reading →

The Demise of a Pet

Do you have pets? Have you ever lost a pet? Young or old, we become very attached to our furry friends. For many families, a pet is another member of that family. The loss of a pet can therefore be very painful. It may be especially difficult for young children whom have not yet experienced loss. It’s good to talk about the demise of a pet with your child. You can find children’s books on the death of a pet that may be helpful, but if your child is extremely distraught, you may want to ask your pediatrician for a … Continue reading →