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Posted by Netti on February 14, 2003 at 11:51:31:

I'm not sure I should be really asking this question, it's pretty sensitive but it's really bugging me and I thought this was maybe the most appropriate place tp post it. Tebeau's eyesight has gotten worse, and I'm not sure if his deafness has also gotten worse or if he is turning senile or something but he just doesn't seem to be paying attention like he used to be up until a few weeks ago. He has another appointment with the vet next week to see what's going on but I know with all his problems, he doesn't have much time left, either because of his age or because it wouldn't be fair to let him carry on. So I have two questions. 1st how does everyone deal with actually burying or cremating their pets physical bodies? I can make the arrangements and everything OK but it's just the saying that final goodbye and not having him there any more that is so hard to deal with. I just can't get my head around it.

Second is to do with Jazmin. She's always had another dog around her, she went from her litter to being with Tebeau and I just don't know what to do for her sake. I know if she gets lonely or depressed or what ever I might be able to get her a companion but what really worries me is should I let her see Tebeau at the end or not? I know some people say it helps the animal who's left kind of make sense of what's happened and they don't suffer so bad coz they understand in a way but I'm also worried the other way in case she DOESN'T understand and that upsets her even more. It might be inevitable that she does, as if Tebeau passes in his sleep, they share the same room and Jazmin is normally the first one up.

I'm sorry in advance if I upset anyone but I needed to ask, get some feedback about what I should do. You are all such wonderful people and you have helped me so much in the past. God bless you all.

Follow Ups:

• Re: How do you cope.... paulinenz 02/15/03 (1)
  • Re: How do you cope.... Netti 02/16/03 (0)
• Re: How do you cope.... PHRottn 02/14/03 (1)
  • Re: How do you cope.... Netti 02/15/03 (0)