I've heard of peope doing that. Would any of you?
2007-06-17 14:30:17 · 27 answers · asked by Kaity 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's illegal to bury animals in the yard where I live, as well, so I had to have them cremated. It is cheaper to have them cremated than to have hem buried in the local Pet cemetery, which requires the pet first be placed in a casket.
As for cremation, it's your choice if you want to keep the pet's ashes or not. If you do choose to do so , you pay for a "separate" " cremation, otherwise your pet is cremated with other animals. I should add that a "separate" cremation costs twice as much as a "group" cremation." where I live, as well. I
It was not cheap having any of dogs cremated and if I remember correctly, it about $250 per dog, except for the very first time that I had the money to pay for a separate cremation. I don not keep her ashes as a "table decoration", or a conversation piece and her ashes are kept in my bedroom near the head of my bed, as that was her favorite place to sleep.
Many people will think I'm crazy, but I plan on having my dog's ashes placed in my casket when I die and she will be buried with with me.
2007-06-17 15:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by HDB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your religious beliefs. Some religions cremate and some bury the dead.... in the case of humans. I think you cud apply that to your pets too. You can cremate your pet and have the ashes put in a urn and keep it as a reminder in memory of your beloved pet =)
2007-06-17 14:36:31 · answer #2 · answered by v3nmh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would opt for cremation. Many vets offer it as a service or the county pound may do it. A lot of municipalities now forbid burying pets in your backyard. I think pet cemetaries are kooky.
Whatever decision you make, the most important thing you will carry forward are the wonderful memories of your pet.
2007-06-17 14:59:19 · answer #3 · answered by anon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 2 of my dogs cremated, and am glad I did. Chelsea's cremains are scattered at the lake she swam in, the nursing home she did therapy at, a garden at the home I no longer live at, and the fishing camp in Canada she went to with us. The rest are in a beatiful oak urn with her photo on it that my son made, to be mixed with mine when I die. Her daughter Hannah died last year, and I've done the same with her - a humane society provides the service near here, and the money goes to a good cause as well, so I feel that it honors her memory that much more.
2007-06-17 14:41:02 · answer #4 · answered by thehouseofcritters 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in no way! in actuality, there are various places that furnish puppy cremation. while my Himalayan exceeded directly to the excellent beyond a twelve months and nil.5 in the past, i replaced into presented cremation for her. I declined and took her domicile and laid her to take a seat down back. particularly of having her cremated, I ordered a stone from the provider. it particularly is a private decision yet one that many be sure to pass with. A vet can refer you to a puppy cremation provider. they might %. up your puppy from the vet's place of work or come on your domicile. you additionally can take your cat to the power. EMT
2016-11-25 19:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely - my cat was cremated, and so was the dog that my husband and I owned (my two other family dogs are buried in my mom's yard).
I also make sure to request an individual cremation, to make sure that the ashes I get back are my pet's.
A note to houseofcritters - my husband and I are also planning to have our ashes mixed with our pets' - I'm glad to see we're not the only ones to want to do that. =)
2007-06-17 14:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had my poodle, Sugar, cremated when we had to let her go. I do ceramics & I knew her health was going downhill so I made a special urn for her with all her favorite stuff. Her first toy, collar, tags, AKC papers, first t-shirt she wore after surgery & finally her ashes. My will says she will be with me when I'm gone so I'll always have her around. It's what you want when it's their time to go. I'm selfish & wanted to have her near me. When my other 3 poodles go, I plan on doing the same thing.The money isn't the issue, it's all about what you need to be comfortable with the decision you had to make.
Something some folks need to know is if your pet dies at the vet's & you don't go get them, they get tossed in the garbage. Some areas will not let you bury your pets so you don't have alot of choices. I love mine too much to have them go to the landfill.
2007-06-17 14:43:34 · answer #7 · answered by Deb 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sure I would if I had the money and desire. I bury my pets with a ceremony and a memorial rock over the grave. They are in my yard, so I can be near them when I want.
Our humane society will cremate animals for people who want that service. And they have nice containers.
2007-06-17 14:34:45 · answer #8 · answered by Owlwoman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My neighbor had her dog cremated and now keeps her on her mantle. This dog was her husbands' dog (her husband died 5 years ago in an accident) and the last memory of her husband.
I have let the vet dispose of the bodies of my previous pets - I am too emotionally attatched to make those decisions.
2007-06-17 14:35:16 · answer #9 · answered by Courtney H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I cremate all my animals and get the ashes returned to me. I have a special place in my home where I keep my pets who have gone to Heaven.
I would never bury my animals in the backyard because I would never want to move and leave them!
2007-06-17 14:38:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋