I just got home a few hours ago from my vet with my Mom and brother. We put down our poodle, Lightning, after 15 years. He was suffering from many degenerative ailments - major hearing loss, debilitating arthritis (and ACL tear), and severe catarcts. I am 20, grew up with him and, as can be imagined, am a wreck. It is not me I am worried about, however. Lightning has been my Mom's best companion through alot of hardship over these years. We're really close, and as I've been away at school, Lightning has sort of taken my place. As hard as I am taking his passing, I can only imagine what is going through my Mom's head.
Does anyone have any ideas to help me help my Mom get through this? I am totally new at this losing someone you love thing, and just want to stop her heart from hurting (as well as mine) . I would appreciate any words of wisdom.
Thank you very much.
Sara
A picture of him:
Does anyone have any ideas to help me help my Mom get through this? I am totally new at this losing someone you love thing, and just want to stop her heart from hurting (as well as mine) . I would appreciate any words of wisdom.
Thank you very much.
Sara
A picture of him: