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I think so too. The vet took it almost as hard as we did and told her to go play and I told her to "go see" which was her cue to go outside and pee, so the last thing she did was wag her tail. This one hit me pretty hard and I can't stop crying. The day seems almost sureal to me and time has flown by. We are having her creamated and her ashes, at least part of them, I would like to put into some clay and make a little luminary/candle holder for my daughter. It sounds creepy I realize, but my ceramics professor actually put her husband into some clay and made some beads then brought them to the studio to pass out to people who new him. This is the funny part: as she was passing out the beads she dropped one and the majority of the gals there screamed and jumped about 10 ft in the air. So Fiona will be with us in clay and in spirit. Bless you all.
I don't think its creepy either. The ashes from both my Maggie and my Sammie are in wood boxes on our fireplace hearth. When I die their ashes will be scattered with mine.
The sad lesson for us is if you have these giant dogs there may be the possiblity of not being able to lift them into a car to get them help right away.
I certainly have faced that, and might do so again.
Motley, I am so sorry for your loss of Fiona, and I don't think your idea is creepy at all.
We lost Elwood rather suddenly a year ago this month, and it still hurts, but is better now.
Sending hugs and sloppy mastiff kisses your way.
I am lost for words, I am deeply sorry for your devastating news of Fiona
You are right, The best go first. We lost our Wolfie this year at the same age as Fiona and we just felt robbed as 5 years is nothing. And I can totally relate to what you are saying about how surreal it feels, we walked around shocked and dazed for about a week.
What a beautiful idea to do with her ashes, I think that is lovely.
Her beautiful spirit will live on and she will be watching over you all somewhere (slobbering no doubt )
Hugs and warmest thoughts to you and your family from Marley and me.
I think so too. The vet took it almost as hard as we did and told her to go play and I told her to "go see" which was her cue to go outside and pee, so the last thing she did was wag her tail. This one hit me pretty hard and I can't stop crying. The day seems almost sureal to me and time has flown by. We are having her creamated and her ashes, at least part of them, I would like to put into some clay and make a little luminary/candle holder for my daughter. It sounds creepy I realize, but my ceramics professor actually put her husband into some clay and made some beads then brought them to the studio to pass out to people who new him. This is the funny part: as she was passing out the beads she dropped one and the majority of the gals there screamed and jumped about 10 ft in the air. So Fiona will be with us in clay and in spirit. Bless you all.
No not "creepy" at all. What a wonderful gesture. I had my bull dog cremated and he is now resting in a nice box on a book shelf. This is the first fur baby I have had cremated and now I plan to do this with the remaining ones when the time comes. At the end of my run I also will be cremated and all of our ashes will either be placed in the ocean or in the mountains. Fiona will always be in your heart and making a candle holder will be something you can look at and make her more tangible to you.
I don't think its creepy either. The ashes from both my Maggie and my Sammie are in wood boxes on our fireplace hearth. When I die their ashes will be scattered with mine.
That is sweet and another great idea. The first morning after they go I think is the hardest. She always slept right next to my side of the bed and I had a hard time sleeping. Her brother is getting a lot of attention right now and he seems to miss her.
That is sweet and another great idea. The first morning after they go I think is the hardest. She always slept right next to my side of the bed and I had a hard time sleeping. Her brother is getting a lot of attention right now and he seems to miss her.
Yes, its going to be tough on you for a while. We lost our Chessie Sammie very suddenly in January of this year. We had no idea before hand that she was sick and even the morning that she died everything seemed normal. We tried all sorts of tricks to make it easier but we found in the end that giving it time was what was needed. Don't be afraid to cry and express your loss. Its part of the process too.
I'm glad you are giving your boy the extra attention. I'm sure he is feeling the loss of your precious girl as much as you are. Give him a hug from me!
This is Churchill, he`s 10 years on this photo, he was a great boy, old english Mastiff....
Melanie
I would have loved to have gotten Fiona to the ripe old age of 10. Your boy was beautiful.
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and she will be watching over you all somewhere (slobbering no doubt 
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