Celebrating The Life Of A Pet
When Ted Bird passed away, I buried her right under the deck where she used to lay all summer. I built her a casket, put her favorite things in it with her and buried her. I visited her grave and talked to her for weeks after her death.
Some owners would like a way to memorialize their companion animal. The following are some ways that others have found helpful:
■ Conduct a memorial service
■ Keep your pet’s tags, toys, collars, bedding, etc.
■ Keep a lock of your pet’s hair.
■ Save condolence cards or e-mails from friends and family
■ Create a picture collage, scrapbook, story, or poem about your pet
■ If you chose cremation, you may keep the ashes in an urn or locket, or you may choose to scatter them in a place that was special to your pet
■ Journal your pet’s story; how, when, and where you met, unique personality traits, nicknames, what you love the most, and what you’ll miss the most
■ Donate time, money, or talent in your pet’s honor (to a rescue organization, humane society, or veterinary medical center)
The late Ted Bird, age 22
Ambrose Butterbutt, age 16
Peanut Butter, age 16
Little Ted Bird, age 6 months
The late Sweetie Pie
The late Sweetie Pie