Pet Lovers

[Annie107]

I need your advice, friends.  A woman I met only a few times (via my daughter in another town) lost her dog suddenly two months ago.  My daughter and the dog were very close and our family even dog sat one week a few summers ago.  I have a card for the owner, but is it "too late" to send it?  As weird as I feel even asking that, I can just imagine her going about her day and then -BOOM- gets a card out of nowhere and is devastated all over again.  Thoughts?  Thanks so much!

[mollymaggie]

You cant be wrong by being thoughtful   

[tends2dogs]

I don't think it is too late to send the card.  You knew the animal.  You want to send condolences to the woman.......do it.  Believe me, she is still grieving and it is an act of kindness. She will appreciate it.

[OKPrincess]

IMO it’s never too late to acknowledge her loss. Chances are she’s still feeling the pain from the loss so you’re not going to reopen any old wounds.

I know I would appreciate acknowledgment. But then I’m that way.

[grandma2pkmh]

@Annie107  Yes, I think it has been too long to send a card.  Like you said, she has probably just now accepted the loss and doesn't need a reminder.  

[Tallgal]

You are a wonderful, caring person.   Send the card she is still grieving for her dog.   

[bluehost]

Send the card. Grief goes on & on & is a process. People like remembering their loved ones & pets, it won't cause more pain. 

[wishmoon]

I'm guessing she'll really appreciate your thoughtfulness and it will really make her day. I'd go ahead and send it, she's still thinking of her pet, I'm sure.

[luvmybeetle]

I would send the card and write a little note in it.  That would be more meaningful.  I just lost a cat and I would not be offended if someone acknowledged my loss at this time.

[SXMGirl]

@Annie107, send the card.  I am sure that she is still grieving and the card will let her know that you were thinking of both her and her dog.  I am still grieving from losing our Darcy, and that was almost 8 months ago.  I received cards and presents when she passed, but I would welcome any acknowlegement that came my way and would appreciate receiving it.  That would mean that Darcy was loved by even more people.  So, go ahead and send it.  It is never too late.