Had 2 Hounds Had to Take Back One What Do I Tell the Kids

Be honest, kids understand a lot more than we give them credit for. "Pets cost a lot of money for their care, food, shots, etc. Our family has to spend our money as wisely as possible so everyone has what we need, food, clothes, a house to live in. By letting one go to a home that can give it everything it needs is the best thing to do - but we still have one we can love and take the best care of we can." Our children trust us more when we tell them the truth - :-)

I agree, be honest with your little ones on a level they understand. They really are bright and can understand and appreciate what you tell them. This is a learning opportunity for them.

I agree with Glenda W.

My nail lady told me that she told her 10 year old son that babies come out of your belly button. Wow!

please tell them the truth and let it be a life lesson for them. Hey, sometimes parents make mistakes and they need to know that you are big enough to admit it when that happens.

Find a loving way to discuss this with them and you will feel so much better about the whole thing.

Good luck. Maybe tell them that one had to go to a new home, they really wanted him - it wasn't fair that you had two and that house didn't have a dog at all?

but I also wanted to add I LOVE foxhounds.