She's on etsy. Here is the original necklace, but she can do anything you like.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/155104...op_home_active_1&ga_search_query=pet+memorial
I switched out the pearl for birthstones. Also, because I had more than one fur angel, I had her put names on front of tag and dates on the back.
I love your paw plates and necklace!
The grieving comes in waves. The day the vet called us to tell us Romeo's ashes were ready, she told me they had to use a different urn because his ashes wouldn't fit in the urn I picked out. That really hit me hard.
Are the paw plates with his paw impression?
Thank you for sharing, I am going to check it out.
Yes, the paw plates are with his paw impression. His last paws he ever gave to me :cry:.
And omg, same happened here when picking an urn.
The day I brought Max to the cremation center, I was first browsing on their website for several hours to pick an urn. I found a special one, it was a tealight urn which really spoke to me. Turned out Max's ashes also wouldn't fit in that one as there won't go much ash into a tealight urn. So at the cremation center I had to think about another solution which was also a bit of a shock as I really fell in love with the tealight urn. Then I suddenly saw another urn with paw prints on it, and this urn complimented the tealight urn perfectly. I took them both at the end and instructed the center to put a little bit of his ash in the tealight urn and the rest in the other urn. I must say I am happy with my choice, I really like the way they compliment eachother and they also really suit the way Max was.
I really hope time will make things better, but today is another sad day...I woke up, and felt the feeling of a rock in my stomach again and it won't go away.
Also, I was worried again about Choco because he didn't drink yesterday, but luckily he did this morning.
I am crying as I read through your initial post and updates. I haven't been on tPF much apart from a few threads and was shocked to read your signature.
It must have been such a shock to lose him, and so quickly without warning. It's hard to know if it's better to see these things coming so you can prepare and plan ahead or have an animal that enjoyed life until the end. Either way it's awful, there are no good ways to experience a loved one's passing. Max was at the centre of your life with little Choco, it rips everything out of you.
My gorgeous elegant Doberman, who grew up with me, died after many months of illness, we'd been through so much together, if I think about it too long I will be in tears. The same with little naughty Sam who was a terror-terrier sometimes but absolutely such a cute character. He died 7 years ago as you know. I miss him everyday. The feelings don't go away but it does get easier and the happier memories return, outnumbering and stringer than the grief.
Max, darling Max, was the funniest creature ever. I remember comparing notes on the funny things out pets got up to, I was crying from the laughter.
You loved Max with all your heart and he knew it. You gave him a life that couldn't have been better and a couple of years ago you gave him a little friend that he taught like a little student.
I hope that little Choco makes a full recovery, he is a kind, sweet sensitive soul like his mummy. I'm sure he is helping you, and you him.
Thank you so much for your support my dear friend :kiss:
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You describe the feeling perfectly, it ripped everything out of me indeed. I knew he was getting older but I didn't see any signs that should worry me as he looked like a healthy and happy dog to me to the very end.
To lose your dog within a few minutes and so unexpected, seeing his last breath is very hard. You act fast, but nothing can be done...if I think about it again, it feels so unreal.
Yes, he was getting older, but I thought he would stay a a few years longer with me.
Unfortunately, these are the things we can't control. One thing that comforts me a little is that the vet said he didn't suffer. Also, no nasty illness, where you have put a dog to sleep at the end. I luckily never had to make that choice. Even though you know what is coming when you have to put your fur baby to sleep, it's still an awful situation. There's no easy way to say goodbye to your pet.
Yes, I remember you told me about your lovely dogs, it's not easy but I am glad time made things a bit better for you. Like you with your sweet Doberman, I went through a lot with Max. We shared so much together. When we were sitting together, I would tell him about my day. When I was cooking in the kitchen, you could count on it that Max was there too, in case I would be clumsy and something would fall on the floor (and you know I can be clumsy sometimes).
I also remember that we shared the crazy things of our fur babies, thinking about that puts a little smile on my face.
I miss him so much and I wish Max could come back to me as a pup....
Choco does seem much more active this week. Yesterday he didn't drink, but luckily he did this morning. He truly seems to enjoy all the extra attention and he loves to snuggle with me. If he wants extra attention, he will sit next to me and touch me with his paw...Yesterday I was petting him and when I stopped, he actually grabbed my hand with both paws because he wanted more...that was a funny sight.
. I miss him so much and feel grateful he was part of my life. I only wish I could see him again one more time.
. Poor Henri, only 3 years old, way too young. I can only imagine how you must feel, you don't expect to lose your pet at that age. We will never forget our lovely fur babies, but time will make things a little bit easier. First week after his passing, I was a complete wreck. Now, it's still not easy, but I am not crying my eyes out every single day anymore. There are still moments that I am losing it, but it's easier to go through a day now than a few weeks ago.
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