DEAR SOMEBODY ELSE’S MOTHER: When my hubby and I got wed, I had actually currently had my cat, PJ, for a couple of years. From the time we brought our child house after being born, she and PJ ended up being friends. PJ made it to 17 when she passed away last month. It was a mild death, thank God, however it still struck all of us hard, specifically our child and me. Our now 10-year-old has actually never ever understood our house without PJ, and PJ utilized to sleep snuggled up beside her.
My hubby believes the method to get our child better is to get a brand-new cat. I comprehend where he’s originating from, however I am simply no place near all set to start considering doing that. I do not believe he recognizes you do not simply change one animal with another. We lost a relative when TJ passed away, and she will never ever truly be changed.
I seem like our child is captured in the middle here. I can see she gets a little thrilled when her father discusses embracing a kitten, however then she informs me she feels guilty about appearing to forget PJ so quick.
I understand we will ultimately get a brand-new cat, however do you believe there’s anything incorrect with awaiting a time?– SIMPLY NOT ALL SET YET
DEAR SIMPLY NOT ALL SET YET: No, I do not believe there’s anything incorrect with waiting to bring a brand-new animal into your house. While I comprehend your hubby’s wishing to discover a method to console your mourning child, I likewise understand that sorrow belongs to liking a family pet, as she’s now discovered.
In my viewpoint, a brand-new household animal should be a household choice. Everybody’s ideas on the topic must be freely gone over prior to approaching bringing a brand-new cat into your house. Your hubby may be amazed to discover out your child, like you, isn’t all set to begin over simply. And, you might be amazed to find she is.
