Here is one of the rainbow bridge sites: <A target="_blank" HREF=http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm>http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm</A> The idea comes from Scandinavian mythology, btw.

Carrie, I know it's hard, especially telling the kids. Crying is just fine too. Your kids probably know more than you think they do. I do think that telling them and letting them have a chance to say goodbye is a good idea. So is sharing the Rainbow Bridge poem and giving them permission to feel and express this loss. I don't know how to word it. I would tend to open a discussion and ask them what they understood, and let that lead into telling them what needs to be done. Let them see that it is what is best for their pet, even though it is sad for them to lose him.

Remember, we're with you. Draw on that strength and support as much as you need to.

Wendy

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