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elleng

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5. I'm messed up since heard grandson (almost 11) is 'devasted.' I've rarely heard/seen such

Reply to Laurelin (Reply #4)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 03:39 AM

Jun 23

dramatic language from son in law who wrote it to me, so now re-reading it, and thinking of 'devasted' grandson, has really got me.

Son in law said they will 'take some time,' after I offered to help them find another pup, so they're in good hands, I think. Thanks for your thoughts.

(I thought of getting one for myself recently, as it's been quite a while for me and I'm home alone, so it's a 'family thing. I'll wait, and look at family & pup pics.)

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THANKS for advice.Grand-dog (1 year old) tried to eat 2d sock yesterday, and surgery failed. [View all] elleng Jun 22 OP

Oh elleng, I am so sorry. MIButterfly Jun 22 #1

I've thought of doing something similar BigmanPigman Jun 22 #2

Yes... I tend to agree. Only elleng can begin to know how they would react, but the suggestion that one hlthe2b Jun 22 #3

I'm so sorry Laurelin Jun 22 #4

I'm messed up since heard grandson (almost 11) is 'devasted.' I've rarely heard/seen such elleng Jun 23 #5

That's so difficult to hear Laurelin Jun 23 #6

I'm sure that coping is individual. Quick chat's do seem to help. elleng Jun 23 #7