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Originally Posted by flamingomtn  I sure agree about the clothing. They've always had an old robe that was hers in their sleeping area and I added a couple of throw blankets that she used a lot so they have her scent. I think that does help them, not only with losing her but with suddenly being in a different house. |
My husband passed at home, in Hospice care, on July 28. While we were waiting for the funeral home to arrive, I let the dogs say goodbye. The little male, Puddie, freaked ... he wanted nothing to do with it. The little girl, Bella - Daddy's Girl - kissed both of his eyes and curled up on his chest.
However, I intentionally didn't wash some of his things ... a robe, his slippers, a T-shirt ... soft, comfortable things. They both take these items of clothing and scrunch them up into little "nests" and sleep there. Not all the time, but a lot of the time.
The first few days were the hardest - for them *and* me - but it's getting better. He had many long hospitalizations when he would be gone for weeks at a time, so perhaps they just think this is another one of those? It tears my heart out to see Puddie drag a T-shirt around before nesting, but they are coping. Perhaps it has something to do with the length of illness, that they had time to adjust?
Peace to you and yours. Things will NEVER be the same, but the pain will diminish with time ...