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Can't believe it was a week ago since I kissed that little fluffy face. Told her how much I loved her and said goodbye. I'd give anything to kiss her again. Still crying all the time and exhausted. Just waiting for the pain to subside a bit
Ah bless you. Yes it's hard to suddenly make a decision when you've agreed it's right to put them to sleep. I knew I wanted her cremated as lots of foxes near me and for them to dig her up would be unbearable.
My specialist suggested the casket with her name on then I looked online a few days later and thought it was perfect. They also cut some fur which I requested to go in a trinket box with her name and photo on. I've also got a digital photo frame with her photos and videos running. She is definitely not forgotten.
It's such a lovely procedure when done properly I got the towel back washed and donated it to the PDSA. Our local is called 'Forget-Me-Nott' (pun on Nottinghamshire) and we got some forget-me-not seedsThat's lovely. When I had Treacles brother Toffee cremated, I took him to the pet cream, wrapped in his blanket. They were such nice people, they left me with him in a lovely little room to say my goodbyes. When I collected him, the lady had washed his fleece blanket, and gave my a little bunch of flowers. It makes such a difference when other people care too. More hugs for you, I know it hurts xxxx
It makes me tear up all over again to read your posts. Doughnut was indeed a most special bunny. I'm glad she is home with you now. Makes all the difference in the world to know they can be with us anywhere, should we have to leave where we are. So many good friends are still (hopefully) resting beneath the ice and snow of Alaska and I can't go out to talk to them and have a good cry over them.
Forget-me-nots are my go to flower for my bunnies and cats and dogs memorials. I intend to plant some where I am now living, so that I can create an outdoor memorial as well that will withstand the wild weather we have here.
((((((((((((((((Huge hugs)))))))))))))))))) to you, cpayne. I wish I could say the tears will eventually stop coming, but in my case, mine still flow copiously. But hopefully some of the pain will ease as time passes. xxxx