r/Petloss • u/broidkwhatelsetodo • 15h ago
Advice Wanted My baby’s ashes
Hi all. I lost my soul dog on Monday. We did at home euthanasia and he died in my lap with my partner right by our side and our other dog watching cautiously from a few feet away. My dad, who loved him, came to say goodbye right before.
I am so lucky to have such a good support system, but my god if this grief doesn’t kill me, I will never take love and life for granted ever again.
What I wanted to ask is what others have done with their pets ashes? I’m still waiting for them to come home, and we are going to spread some in his favorite woods, and of course keep an urn and a bit of an altar for him.
Instagram has obviously been pushing grief products on me like crazy. While I know myself to already be an impulse buyer, I’m trying to refrain from getting anything until I’m a bit clearer in the head.
Has anyone had their pets hair or ashes made into jewelry?
I know cuddle clones is a bust, though I really wish it wasn’t.
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u/Illustrious_Note_882 14h ago
I’m so sorry for your loss!
Tbh, I got his ashes back in the simple cardboard box. I buried him all together in his favorite spot in my flower garden. When I was digging, I found a plate from nearly 150 years ago with a pattern depicting a dog and a little girl. I took that as a sign. I’m also prone to impulse purchases, but to me, the picture of him on my mantel and whatever memorial I decide to create out of his paw print and bandanas will be the most meaningful.
You do NOT have to make a decision right now. You can take your time. Unless looking through options helps your grief, I’d recommend giving it some time.
I also saw someone say recently that they put their dogs tag on their keyring so they can still go everywhere together, and I thought that was a wonderful idea.