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There is no easy way to deal with
losing a furry love. Our lives take on new meaning when
we are enveloped by their ever constant love,
companionship, and soulfulness. We consider ourselves
the lucky ones, though, as we have clearly discovered
the secret. A secret that is only shared by those who
have been nurtured by a kindred soul's simple teachings
of goodness and compassion.
As our animal
companions are forever dependent on our care, they assume
those roles typically assigned to children. And, there is no
greater despair than to endure the loss of a child. Research
indicates that after experiencing the death of a child, it
may take three to five years for one to move on or begin to
live their life again. We believe the same holds true for
our furry children.
The amount of pain we experience when a
loved furchild dies is also a function of the level of the
relationship. If you were the person responsible for your
dog's needs, the one that your sweetheart cherished most,
the one who was always there, then you will need more time
to deal with this loss. All of that time that went into
building this unique bond with your dog needs to be worked
through. It can happen, but it takes time. The grieving
process is an important one, despite society's demanding
pace to move on. Below, are some items to more positively
acknowledge this loss, for a cherished friend or relative . . . or, for
yourself.
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Mystical
Personalized Keepsake or Memorial Box
We are very excited to be able to feature these handmade
imprinted wood boxes. The inventor of color separations for textiles, so
involved in Fine Art serigraphy, has now incorporated his techniques on
a wood medium. And, these stunning keepsake boxes are are true works of
art.
The artist's woodworking mastery, in concert with his one-of-a-kind
printing methodology, has resulted in distinctive keepsake boxes of the
highest quality. What a fine tribute to a beloved kindred spirit.
These customized boxes actually have an organic, mystical quality as the
imprinted photo's semi-matte finish shimmers when viewed from different
angles. The photo image is imprinted right into the wood using an
exclusive dye process. In turn, it will not fade over the years as
occurs with a regular photograph image. Boxes can be hung on the wall
(the lid held tight with four screws), or kept in a special place on a
shelf, mantle or table.
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Image will not fade or peel. |
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Finishes are all eco-friendly, water based
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Hand made from Birch plywood |
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Made from farmed trees; biodegradable |
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Corners held together with tiny, expertly crafted
finger joints |
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Crafted to sit on table or hang nicely on a wall.
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Can withstand 300 lbs. of pressure |
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Measures a huge 8" x 10" x 3" |
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Boxes can be utilized solely as keepsake boxes to place
treasured mementos such as baby teeth, earned ribbons, first puppy
collars, etc. Boxes also can function as a memorial box, able to
hold ashes of up to 160 lbs of live weight, along with assorted
keepsakes as noted.
Personalization allows for a first name, life dates, and/or epitaph. Examples of
inscriptions include:
Forever in Our Hearts;
Treasured Forever;
In Loving Memory; The Best Friend Ever; My Little Golden Man; My
Funny Princess; Such friends never leave our hearts; Who has left pawprints on my heart; Who enriched our lives and left us better
than before; etc.
You will need to upload a photo (jpg) of your pet to
foundation at landofpuregold dot com
and be sure it of very high
quality and large size, allowing the artist to get the best
representation he can.
A proof of the design is provided so that you will be totally
happy with your final product. This item ships in 3-4 weeks and is
not returnable given its customization. Price: $160.00
TO ORDER: Indicate below your desired
components. You can elect to provide a name only, a name and
inscription, a name with life dates, or name, life dates, and
inscription. Life Dates can be represented as years
[1990-2005], months & years [September 2000 - October 2008], or full
dates [May 5, 1995 - June 12, 2007].
Below, simply leave areas empty (such as life dates, for example) if
not desired.
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Zeppa Custom Personalized Ceramic
Urn
 This
beautiful ceramic urn (for ashes) has an air tight rubber sealing lid to
secure the contents. It measures 9 inches tall by 6 inches in diameter.
The canister is personalized with your dog or cat’s name on the front,
with his/her years of birth and death written on the back. Choose your
breed from over 180 Fur Children® designs. You also get a choice of trim
color, and a choice of background from Beach, Yard, Lake, or Mountain.
If you can’t decide on a background, simply select "Artist's Choice" and
a selection will be made that looks best.
This earthenware piece is handmade and hand-painted, then glazed and
fired multiple times. For 20 years, Zeppa Studios has been designing and
producing unique animal themed giftware featuring original artwork by
studio founder, M. K. Zeppa. A dog fancier since birth, M.K. graduated
Phi Beta Kappa with Honors from Wellesley College and holds an MFA from
Pratt Institute. She makes all of her products to order for you
in her Hawk Creek Farm Studio complex in Pearisburg, VA.
This item ships in 8 weeks and is not returnable given its
customization. Price: $190.00
Click here to
see the Fur
Children® designs: 140+ adult canine breed images, 32 puppy
images & 6 feline images.
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 Michael
Park Woodcarver Memorial Urns
In
1987 Master
Woodcarver, Michael Park, opened his own
studio in Pennsylvania—instilling his love of dogs in all of
his work. And, there, he carves among the company of his four dogs
and a team of craftspeople to create
beautiful renditions of countless breeds.
Each piece from Michael Park's studio line is hand-crafted one at a time
from original woodcarvings. With painstaking care and detail, the
finished products have a charm all their own. Hand painted and finished,
they truly are as special as the dogs they are celebrating.
These urns feature a hard-wood rectangular box with a routed edge. They are
spacious enough to hold large dog ashes.
Available in Light or Dark Oak, mounting tape and a blank 1 ˝" x 4" brass plate
is also included for you to have engraving completed once your urn is received.
(Engraving not included).
The dog head is resin cast from an original hand-carved piece, and is then
individually hand painted. The dimensions of this lovely box is: 4 1/2" x 6 3/8"
x 10 1/2".
With 59 breed offerings, we are hoping that many folks will be able to honor
their beloved companions. Price: $104.00. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery.
Be sure to click on the images below for enlarged
photos. And, please be sure to type in the color you need for your dog. Some
dogs are just the standard image shown, while others may have several options
(e.g., Labrador Retriever color choices would be yellow, black, and chocolate).
Airedale
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Alaskan Malamute
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Am. Cocker Spaniel
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Am. Staff Terrier
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Aust. Cattle Dog
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Aust. Shepherd
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Basenji
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Basset Hound
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Beagle
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Bearded Collie
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Bedlington Terrier
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Bernese Mt. Dog
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Bichon Frise
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Bloodhound
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Borzoi
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Boxer
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Boxer (natural)
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Bullmastiff
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Cavalier King Charles
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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Chihuahua
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Clumber Spaniel
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Collie
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Dachshund (smooth)
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Doberman
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English Bulldog
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English Springer
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Flat-Coated Retriever
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German Shepherd
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Germ. Shorthair Pointer
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Golden Retriever
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Gordon Setter
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Great Dane (natural)
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Great Pyrenees
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Greater Swiss Mt. Dog
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Greyhound
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Irish Terrier
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Irish Wolfhound
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Jack Russell Terrier
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Labrador Retriever
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Miniature Pinscher
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Newfoundland
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Papillon
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Pomeranian
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Poodle
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Pug
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Rat Terrier
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Rottweiler
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Schipperke
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Schnauzer (miniature)
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Shetland Sheepdog
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Shih Tzu
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Siberian Husky
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St. Bernard
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Toy Fox Terrier
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Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
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West Highland Terrier
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Yorkie
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Yorkie (Puppy Clip)
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Unique Memorial Tributes for your beloved Animal
Companion
