Originally Posted by Carron
A close friend's daughter was going on her daily walk with one of her dogs. While they were out enjoying the secenery the dog fell to the ground and died instantly and the girl had to carry her dead fur baby back to the house.
The vet said that it was a heart attack, the dog was only 5 yrs of age.
Anyway, her mom told me that she liked to curl up on the couch with both dogs and snuggle into a blanket which I was told is very old, worn and has rips and tears in it.
I am making this quilt (mom knows) for her and hopefully she will see fit to use it with her remaining dog.
(pictur of the top which iI finished this morningis is below)
My question is this....do you think it would be a good idea or not to include something about her deceased fur baby. She gave me a picture of him and I could transfer it on to fabric and sew it on the back with the name and dates of birth and death?
Thanks for you opinions!
I have four dogs, and know that when any of them passes, it will be heartbreaking, for they are like my own children. Might I suggest since she, like me, cuddled with both of them, that you not only put a picture of the one she lost, but put pictures of both of her babies on the quilt, and then she can continue to cuddle with them both.
Some people do keep the memories of their pets closer than others, even keeping the ashes, etc. I had a parrot, Caesar, who lived with me for 26 years. I would have loved it if someone had done a quilt with his picture on it for me. I think she would love having her little dogs photos on that quilt, and I think you are an angel for doing this for her.