When your corgi pass away...
Okay, I'm not trying to be a party pooper here, but this is a serious question and I think it will be a good thread for some of us when that day comes. Could someone share their experience with us?
1. What are your options when it comes to burial? pet cemetery? backyard? Is there even a casket?
2. Is cremation even possible?
3. Is there a death certificate? Do you need to report anything to you local government? Anything else that we need to know about that you would like to share?
Thank you and I really appreciate your input in advance.
1. What are your options when it comes to burial? pet cemetery? backyard? Is there even a casket?
2. Is cremation even possible?
3. Is there a death certificate? Do you need to report anything to you local government? Anything else that we need to know about that you would like to share?
Thank you and I really appreciate your input in advance.
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Permalink Reply by Sarah C. on
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After my pet bird was dug up and half eaten by a coyote, I sort of changed my outlook on my dead animals. With the fish (and this isnt 2 month carnival gold fish. Many of my fish have been with me for 6+ years) I composte them. With my cats (Boo and Pepper) and my sweet sweet corgi Didi, when the time comes I will take their collars and their things and let the vet deal with the details of their bodies. I feel no need to keep ashes, or have a burial spot.
I understand that my views on death and the treatment of the dead are somewhat unorthodox and I respect other people's decisions and desires to give their animals what they would give their family members. This is just how I feel about the dead, animal or otherwise. I don't want to remember my friends dead and in the ground or in an urn, I want to remember them as a living memory in my heart.
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Permalink Reply by alynne on
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i would cremate her, and spread her ashes all over a big feild. its what i would want if i was a dog.
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Permalink Reply by Carol Braitman on
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One of my cats, Baby, died in June. She died quickly at home, and I didn't want to bury her. We have coyotes here, also. One of the large funeral homes here has a cremation service, and they serve pets also. They were a great assest to me. I took her there, but they told me they would've picked her up, if I liked. She was cremated, they gave me a lock of her hair, and paw prints. They gave her back to me with a certificate that it was her, and her cremains in a pretty rosewood box. They also told me they have a cemetary that I could spread her ashes if I wanted to, and they have an annual memorial service for pets that I would be invited to. All in all, they treated her, and me, with dignity and respect.
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Permalink Reply by Christine Glossman on
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This story is a little bit off the subject but I wanted to share it with all the Corgi members:
A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old).
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are Shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'
Live simply.
Love generously.
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Permalink Reply by Nicola Porter on
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Hi
Max left us around 4:45 today, we are having him cremated and will get an urn and had a few choices of colors. He was suffering chronic kidney disease and was losing nerve function in his back legs. He had gotten visibly worse I would say within the last two months. I don't even think he went to the bathroom these last couple of days. Monday he was leaking feces and we had to put a depends on him, he was not eating and when he did eat it was vomited back up. We made the appt on Monday for today so we had a few days of saying goodbye and lots of tears. The vet assistant was very nice and explained everything to us. We arrived at the vet and was immediately taken back to a room, we were asked politely to get his weight and then he was back in the room. She asked to open the door when we were ready for the vet. The vet and assistant put him gently on the table and quickly and quietly shaved his leg (again this was asked of us) The vet told us what was going to happen and showed us the medicine in the syringe. He injected the pink solution while petting Max (that was nice) and within a few short seconds I exclaimed "he is gone isn't he" and he had. Max went peacefully with his family surrounding him with love, we let him go to end his pain and suffering. He had no convulsions that I had heard could happen, one second he was breathing the next he was gone. It was very quick and though his eyes were open he did look peaceful and happy, and like he was sleeping. I would encourage everyone to be with your corgis at the end, all animals deserve to go to sleep surrounded by love and devotion.
If I can help anyone with this please let me know.
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Nicola,
We are so very sad for your loss. It reminds me of when Schnapps, Pumpkin's room mate, went to doggie heaven. He was 16 and 1/2 yrs. It was very peaceful and I think he knew it was his time. A dog gives you all it's love and devotion and you need to be with them at their end. Allow them to leave this earth with dignity.
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Permalink Reply by Laurie on
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I think when the time comes for Rosie and George, I would like to have them cremated. Two years ago, I lost my Sophie and Millie in a house fire. I was so upset that my wonderful next door neighbor buried them for me in my backyard. I couldn't have made an intelligent decision for the life of me on the day of the fire. Just like when a human loved one passes, it would be a good idea to already have a plan in place. I have turned Sophie and Millie's grave into a small flower bed with two pet memorials that are solar powered and light up at night. This summer, when we had all the rain from Hurricane Ike, the creek on my property flooded and actually flooded their grave. I was very upset and went out to rescue the two pet memorials so the flood would take them.
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I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your baby. God bless you and him. I firmly believe that there is a very special place in Heaven for our furbabies.
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Permalink Reply by Kristen on
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I know this is a subject that most people don't want to think about,but I encorage people to plan ahead. When my Basil was killed it was the day before Thanksgiving and his death was so unexpected. I buried him in the back yard, but I think I would have liked to have had hime cremated. While I have no plans to move, I may not always live at the farm and would have liked to take him with me. I would also have like to have him buried with me when I go. I have never been so close to a dog as I was to him.
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Permalink Reply by Cindi on
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Patti and I have lost a number of pets. Our latest loss was Rudy. Because of the bite issue, we couldn't cremate and keep Rudy, so we have a lock of his fur with a couple of pictures in a frame. All of our others were cremated and remain with us. There is a shelf in our living room with them on it. Patti likes making the urns herself and does a great job at it. Because we are in a rental, I prefer to cremate and keep my precious companions with me. I don't trust pet cemeteries. I've found a crematory that is kind and compassionate.
My issue has always been if I walked through this life with my companion, then I should walk them to the Bridge. I think that is one of the reasons why our experience with Rudy was so devastating. I stay with my animals and hold them until they're gone. Afterwards, I prefer to tag and bag them myself (if the vet will let me). It's part of the process for me. I know it's not for everyone. Some people can't stomach it. No judgments. But for me it is necessary to help me feel I've done all I can for my animals who give me so much.
And for those who lose your companions, don't let anyone tell you "they were just a dog" or "just a cat." They are precious souls who grace our lives with their presence and teach us wonderful life lessons regardless of how long their time with us. When I lost my soul-cat, Sami, I was off work 3 days. I was a mess. So, allow yourself to grieve. Do that which gives you comfort (cremate, bury, whatever). And know that your beloved companion will be with you always.
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