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[gilbertdoug]

i gotta bad problem maybe someone can help me with. my parents left town for qa few days and left me to house sit. late last night our dog got outta the yard and got run over. i buried him this morning but they aint due back for another day or so. this dog was such a part of our lives that i dont know how to tell them. i want to wait till they get home so as not the ruin their trip as i'm sure it this news will. can any body offer any advice? rudy (the dog) was a champion show dog, ,a bit past his prime but a permanant fixture in our lives nontheless. i'm afraid my parents will throw a fit. i will consider any and all advice. thanx

[Love Bird B]

Gilbertdoug,

You're afraid your parents are going to throw a fit? It would seem to me that you should be more concerned about how horribly sad they're going to feel when they find out!
How do you feel about Rudy's death? :confused:

[Mrs.Birdy]

Tell them now....I feel it is their right to know what happened to their beloved pet.

God forbid something happened to you, they wouldn't want someone to wait until they got home to tell them.

Letting them know now will lessen the severity of the situation when they see you at home.

Be brave.....this is not a pleasant situation, but you have to step in.

[Squawksx3]

OMG, thats so sad. Im so sorry :(

[gilbertdoug]

thanx for the replies, guys. i cant stop thinking about our poor little friend. when i came in from work today i was expecting him to run up to be petted. i'm really tore up. its really good to know there are people out there who feel as close to their pets as i think ido. i feel alot of grief, but it to will pass. thank you again.

[Mrs.Birdy]

Gilbert: Did you decide to tell your parents ahead of time (before they come home)?:confused:

[gilbertdoug]

i am torn with regret but haven't told them. they are due in fri. evening. i seriously think its giving me an ulcer. i get very angry with myself, and feel responsible. i have just been trying to think of a good way to put it to them.
god, its frustrating.

[schavon2]

i'd wait and tell them when they get home. nothing they can do about it now, and like you said, why spoil their trip?