My 8 year old DD is not adopted but as you may know we are in the process to adopt. We have just had our beloved hamster die. He died of old age I think after 2 very happy years with us, having come from a rescue centre (so we don't actually know how old he was).
I have 'dealt with it' as I felt was best for my DD and I can honestly say that so far in her young life this is the most devastating thing she has had to deal with. In one sense I really how very lucky I am to be able to write that.
I know my friend from elsewhere in Europe was amazed that English people get so sentimental about pets, but I think we just do!
My question really is how best to deal with the death or a pet, or any bereavement maybe with a child who was adopted.
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Italiangreyhound · 30/01/2013 10:10
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