Hi Joan. I would like share a story with you. Maggie was my husbands pride and joy. When he was home, I didn't exist in her eyes. She followed him around everywhere and only laid on his lap when we relaxed at night. When my husband passed, Maggie went into a depression that lasted for months. She would just eat, sleep and sit by the garage door waiting for him to come home. She was usually really energetic and loved to play with her brother and toys but that all stopped. When I took her to the vet the vet explained to me that dogs understand death more then somebody just suddenly missing. If I had brought her to the funeral home to say goodbye, she would have not have gone through that terrible depression. So you did the greatest thing when you brought Lena home and allowed them to say their goodbyes! They will miss her but they will understand the loss better. Hope this helps! You're in my thoughts and prayers.
G - Maggies mom