[PetulantWolf]

My daughter is 13. Her father died of cancer last year. he died a slow painful death. This week our dog was dx'd with cancer. They removed a tumor from hs leg but didnt get it all. So it will come back sooner or later. Imnot sure how aggressive it is. Do I tellhernow? I think it will just make her worry. Shes very sensitive. But if she finds out later on that I I didnt tellher she will feel betrayed.. She asked me directly how hisleg was and I gave her a vague answer. Its very difficult for me as it is to watch my dog die especially so soon after myhusband. But what do I do about my daughter?!

[bebop]

I think you have to be honest with her. she has a right to know too. kids are pretty good at things. let her know so she can spend all the time she can with her pet. I am sorry for the loss of your husband. I don't know what I would do without the one I have now. I lost an ex and it was very painful.

((( justsignmeupalready )))

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband.

I agree with bebop that it's best not to hide it. When I was ten my dad died and my family didn't talk about it much when I was around. I guess they didn't want to upset me, but it would have been in my best interest if they would have included me in those conversations, as tough as they might have been.