WRT to your dog can I just say one thing. I don't know if you have prepared your kids for what you are about to do but if not please do. When I was about 10 I went out to play one evening. Our dog, who had been my constant companion and protector since the day I was born was old and his back legs had gone. He was not well. My dad took him to the vets to have him put to sleep whilst we were all out playing. It was a summer's evening so it was light nights. When I came home Pete(the dog) was gone and I had not been given the chance to say goodbye. I love my father dearly but after all these years I still find it difficult to forgive him for this. I know he did it b/c he found it so hard himself, the dog would do anything for him and they too were constant companions BUT even children need to be able to say goodbye.
Don't worry, the kids know and have taken pictures with her today and given her lots of cuddles...our D7 is the one who is most dog crazy and for her it's tough, yet she understands very well what is going to happen tomorrow.
S4 knows, but not sure how much he understands.
D9 is not here and cannot be contacted, but she knew before she left that there was a possibility. D9, does not like dogs, she thinks they are yukky and unclean....to be honest I think that when she gets back on Friday, she will not even notice the dog gone...but just incase, I will have lots of love and cuddles for her ready and standing by ! xxx
PS, I'm so sorry about your puppy ....
Love Cinders xxx
"In the depths of my winter, I realized there is within me an invincible summer" Albert Camus
