Was just invited over to a neighbor’s house for dinner tonight. Same neighbor whose dog – Smokey’s best friend – just died a few days ago. Who was going to put him down the day before they did – but did not probably partly because of my discussions with their daughter (who was and is still extremely distraught and sad). He was doing OK on his brand new meds and I could not for the life of me understand what the f.
Then the next day, when the daughter was at school, they decided to put him down that day because he had a rough night. Was coughing all night. Had no interest in going out (he had been completely energetic prior to now.) His lips were blue. The vet said he was having a hard getting getting oxygen. I did not see him that day. Not sure longer on the new meds would have made a difference. Or if he would have suffered and gotten worse. The vet supported the decision to delay the day before but was now agreeing so I assume it was the right decision. Even if terribly sad.
But now it’s 3 days later and they are having friends over for dinner? I have to say I am a bit shocked. And have not responded yet. It’s certainly not my place to say how someone should mourn. Everyone handles grief and sadness differently. But 3 days to act like normal and like nothing has happened or is different?
Not really sure how to respond to be honest..
