2006-09-14 07:38:55 · 30 answers · asked by Beastmaster 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Everyone grieves in their own way. If this works for you then you should go for it.
2006-09-14 07:40:25 · answer #1 · answered by Nikki 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone feel free to correct me but was'nt it Alan Alda who had his little dog stuffed after it passed?
I recall the episode on Letterman but not the actor.
Anyway-He said this dog was sweet and loveable it's whole life and he wanted it close to him always so had it stuffed.He sent a picture along with the remains so they'd know how he wanted the dog to look.
When it came back from the taxidermist it's face was all crinkled up into a snarl and posed as if it were ready to attack someone.It was the exact opposite of the dogs true character which was always happy,playful and eager to please.Which the expression in the picture conveyed.
The end result was so horrible it was like a cast-off from the movie Pet Cemetary.And he advised strongly against anyone having their beloved pet stuffed because it angered and broke his heart everytime he looked at it but could not find it in himself to get rid of it.
Right or wrong? Don't know but I plan on sending my animals on to the next place intact.
2006-09-14 22:42:23 · answer #2 · answered by misbehavin165 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it's not something I would want to do, I can understand it. Roy Rogers (a famous cowboy actor of days gone by) had his horse Trigger stuffed and mounted when he died. I don't think it's wrong, but you are going to encounter some people who WILL think it is, or tacky, or weird.
But if it helps you to deal with the death of your family's dog, and it doesn't cause any distress for any other member of the family, I think it's OK.
2006-09-14 14:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by burtonca2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I wouldn't. If you want to, go ahead. I think it has to be done quickly though- I have a friend that hunts and takes some of his animals to a taxidermist. Something about the chemical break down of tissues. Call a taxidermist to find out for sure.
I had my dog cremated and since I couldn't bury her (I was moving from my parents house and didn't want to bury her in their yard), I went to Petco and bought this neat memory box. You put a picture in it and it has a compartment for the animals belongings. I put her ashes and her collar in there. Here is what I have (or really similar):
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441815730&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302047918&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1158263833534&itemNo=8&In=Dog&N=2047918&Ne=2
I'd be afraid if you got another pet that it might ruin the stuffed one. Like if you stuffed it to look like it's sleeing and all curled up. I can see my current dog mistaking it for the sleeping cat and trying to play with it. Not to sound morbid, but my dog pesters my husbands cat when she's asleep. He'll walkup and hit her with his paw and try to get her to fight back.
Regardless of what you do, I am sorry for your loss.
2006-09-14 15:54:45 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People deal with bereavement in many different ways. If this is something that you truly feel would bring comfort to you and your family than by all means, do it. However, keep in mind that it is not a common practice (it'd freak me the hell out to see that every day) and may actually delay closure. Talk with your family vet, have a family meeting and decide what's best for all of you, pooch included.
With sympathy for the loss of your furperson,
'Red
2006-09-14 15:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by Irish Red 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
according to Alan Alda....his new book...
"never stuff your dog"
no wrong answer, it just so happend the taxidermy guy made a permanent error and gave the dog a mean snarl so his only memory of the dog was tainted vs the real spirit of the animal growing up, loving and friendly
2006-09-14 14:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't want the constant reminder. Why not get it cremated and put the ashes in a nice urn. The when they are ready for a new dog, purchase it as a surprise.
2006-09-14 15:17:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its your choice. How about just hanging up an old picture. How would you like to be stuffed and mounted?
2006-09-14 14:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you're wrong, but its not my style. Of course, I dont like the idea of an urn of a relatives ashes being kept in a house either.
2006-09-14 14:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by kittiesandsparklelythings 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on you, if you can take it. My little dog just died yesterday and I don't think I would want her stuffed and laying around for me to see everyday and her not being able to respond to me. It would break my heart all over again.
2006-09-14 14:47:40 · answer #10 · answered by Caleb's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg! that is a little weird .do you really want to see your beloved pet stuffed and looking at you through glass eyes.give it a proper burial and move on with your grieving process.good luck
2006-09-14 15:15:15 · answer #11 · answered by TIA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋