When Twinkle passed, I brought her home from the vet’s office to show her to the other dogs. I knew they would look for her if I didn’t. You might think it’s odd, but we showed Ryan’s body to our pets too. They were overly excited about a room filled with paramedics and other professionals during a pandemic when they hadn’t been around many people, so it wasn’t exactly a moving moment.
But at least they knew why Uncle Ryan wasn’t around for ear scratches and walks any more.
It would’ve been easier to have Twinkle cremated, my husband was out of town and it was 100 degrees that day. But I hated to think of the other dogs always looking for her and not knowing where she was.
I buried her next to Ryan’s memorial tree.
A dear friend and her daughter had engraved and painted rocks for me and I’d been planning on placing them by this oak. I am glad I hadn’t done it yet, they were just what I needed to top Twinkle’s grave.
I used some of the rocks in planters too.
Ryan is never out of my thoughts, but I still like to have little trinkets and mementos of him around me.
You are doing everything right, and it breaks my heart, knowing of your loss.
The bright spots around here are that the momma deer are starting to bring their darling babies out in the open. At this age, the fawns are literally bouncing all over the place, and it’s such a joy to see, and impossible to get pictures!
Years ago I read a book by a British vet. He recommended showing your other pets the bodies of deceased comrades. He said animals understand death, much better than us really, but the disappearing of a familiar friend gives great anxiety.
So sorry on the loss of your pup. Our furry friends never stay long enough.
Sending you loving thoughts. How wonderful to have had your puppies in your life to bring you and your family so much happiness and wonderful memories and stories never to be forgotten.