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by admin 
Link: http://www.margsanimals.com
I had to go pick up Squeaky's ashes today and that is always a very hard thing to do. Her ashes came in a wonderful little box, but on top of that, they made a clay imprint of her front paws. So Mom just had to put a picture on here for everyone to see. What a great way to remember your pet, with her little paw prints on this super plaque. And the vets did this for us. It isn't fancy or perfet but it sure does the trick for us.
So I feel very lucky to have this. I am going to look for some kind of a box with glass on it that I can put the plaque into so it won't break. Anybody have any ideas on where to find a box??? Maybe someone knows someone else that sells that kind of thing.
01/04/10 01:41:48 pm, 
23 comments
Comment from: Sparkle [Visitor] · http://www.sparklecat.com
That is so thoughtful! Most of the vets here in Los Angeles are nice enough, but they tend to be a little impersonal.
01/04/10 @ 13:53
Comment from: The Creek Cats [Visitor] · http://thecreekcats.blogspot.com
That sure was kind of your vet. What a wonderful momento of your special kitty.
When our iguana died a few years ago, the vet made an imprint of her foot like that, we have it hanging like an ornament up in the loft where her cage used to be.
When our iguana died a few years ago, the vet made an imprint of her foot like that, we have it hanging like an ornament up in the loft where her cage used to be.
01/04/10 @ 14:27
Comment from: Comedy Plus [Visitor] · http://comedyplus.blogspot.com/
What a wonderful thing to do. I would love that too.
My first thought was a shadow box. Here's a link to Target for shadow boxes. http://www.target.com/Shadow-Boxes-Frames-Home-D%C3%A9cor/b?ie=UTF8&node=14263761&afid=yahoosspc&lnm=clp|14263761&ref=tgt_adv_XSYC1060
Perhaps that's what you need. I hope so.
Have a terrific day. :)
My first thought was a shadow box. Here's a link to Target for shadow boxes. http://www.target.com/Shadow-Boxes-Frames-Home-D%C3%A9cor/b?ie=UTF8&node=14263761&afid=yahoosspc&lnm=clp|14263761&ref=tgt_adv_XSYC1060
Perhaps that's what you need. I hope so.
Have a terrific day. :)
01/04/10 @ 14:34
Comment from: admin [Member]
Thanks a bunch for the suggestion of the shadow box. I think that is probably just what I need. I checked them out at Target but going to check some other places too. Thanks a bunch.
01/04/10 @ 15:32
Comment from: admin [Member]
Dana, I like your idea of hanging it up too. Just have to find somewhere the other kitties cannot play with it.
01/04/10 @ 15:33
Comment from: Barb [Visitor]
What a kind and thoughtful vet you have Marg, to make that plaque with Squeaky's paw prints on for you. A very treasured memory. I can't offer any suggestions on where to find a glass box, but I hope you find one to put it in for safekeeping.
01/04/10 @ 16:34
Comment from: Grampy [Visitor] · http://grampyandyou.com/grampy
It is hard to find a Vet that really cares. They do there jobs okay but do not go that extra step.
01/04/10 @ 17:07
Comment from: BeadedTail [Visitor] · http://beadedtail.blogspot.com
That was very nice of your vet to do. I've never had pawprints of my pets before but it's a wonderful idea. We have gotten our boxes from the pet crematory place. My husband has had to do that part as I just bawl but they do have nice ones.
01/04/10 @ 21:41
Comment from: The Island Cats [Visitor] · http://island-cats.com
That was a nice thing that your vet did. A great memory of sweet Squeaky...
01/04/10 @ 22:28
Comment from: WillOaks Studio [Visitor] · http://willoaksstudio.blogspot.com
That's really very touching--you really do have thoughtful vets! This makes me sad (I have Sweetie's ashes here and haven't spread or buried them yet--it's been 3 years!) but it's good you have a sweet memento to remember your kitty-kid!
01/04/10 @ 23:55
Comment from: Storm [Visitor] · http://confessions-of-a-psychotic-housewife.blogspot.com/
That was very nice of them! I did a kit like that when one of my past corgis was a puppy - maybe I should try to do the kids now. The vets out here aren't the greatest when it comes to things like that. :(
I second the shadow box too! I'm sorry for your loss, I know how hard it is :(
I second the shadow box too! I'm sorry for your loss, I know how hard it is :(
01/05/10 @ 03:02
Comment from: Jen [Visitor] · http://EpicFarms.blogspot.com
That plaque is a lovely idea, and so nice of them to do that for pet owners! If you sign up for Michael's mailing list (I think it's Michaelscrafts.com) they will email you a 50% off coupon for your first purchase; they have some terrific shadow boxes there (and I am all about the discount shopping! :o)
01/05/10 @ 05:45
Comment from: Daisy [Visitor] · http://daisythecurlycat.blogspot.com/
That's such a thoughtful gesture. We got one of those when our kitty Cricket had to go to the Bridge, but my Mommeh cannot bear to look at it.
01/05/10 @ 06:13
Comment from: Brian [Visitor] · http://www.brianshome-me.blogspot.com
Yes, those are beautiful and wonderful keep-sakes. We have one for all of those that are no longer with us too.
01/05/10 @ 09:38
Comment from: cat lady diary [Visitor] · http://catladydiary.com
That imprint is just the nicest thing, what a caring vet's office.
01/05/10 @ 20:50
Comment from: Your Daily Cute [Visitor] · http://www.yourdailycute.com
That is beautiful. Shadow boxes would be the best for that, I think. You can get some for not too much money. It's just a thick frame.
You have a great vet for doing that for you. Really. What a great sentiment.
You have a great vet for doing that for you. Really. What a great sentiment.
01/05/10 @ 21:56
Comment from: Ratty [Visitor] · http://everyday-adventurer.blogspot.com/
I have the same kind of plaque for my dog. It gives me a lot of comfort whenever I look at it. Yours made me look at it a few more times as I wrote this.
01/06/10 @ 05:39
Comment from: Blog Angel a.k.a. Joella [Visitor] · http://www.blogswithwings.com
That's so nice that your vet's office takes the time to do something like that. I definitely think you should put in a box/frame. Hang it on the wall. I got a couple of boxes with plexi-glass tops once at a craft store. They were real cheap as they were clearing them out. I had to paint them myself, but they did the trick. I have also seen these in the craft section at the dollar store a few times.
01/06/10 @ 07:08
Comment from: admin [Member]
Thanks Joella, I sure will look at the Dollar Store. I have a coupon for Michaels so will look both places.
Hi Ratty, glad I made you look at your plaque. I just love this one.
Hi Ratty, glad I made you look at your plaque. I just love this one.
01/06/10 @ 08:50
Comment from: VanillaSeven [Visitor] · http://vanillaseven.com/2010/01/06/midnight-at-henderson-bridge-hdr
That's a very cute badge! For the box you can just buy few pieces of acrylic board and stick it by yourself. Of go to the local frame-maker to a small fee.
01/06/10 @ 12:10
Comment from: anny [Visitor] · http://www.piperkingdom.blogspot.com
So sorry to hear about Squeaky Marg... but i bet Squeaky is happy and running about over at the rainbow bridge. How very sweet and thoughtful of you vet.
Happy New Year to you Marg and your staff too!
Happy New Year to you Marg and your staff too!
01/06/10 @ 23:24
Comment from: Everycat [Visitor] · http://everycat.blogspot.com/
This is such a sweet and touching little memorial to Squeaky. I wish vets in the UK would do this. We got Angel's ashes back yesterday in a nice little casket with a name plate. I kept some of her fur from her blanky and I have a few of her whiskers that would shed from time to time.
I think the shadow frame suggestion is great. The pawprint even shows little claw imprints, that's beautiful
Whicky & Jane
I think the shadow frame suggestion is great. The pawprint even shows little claw imprints, that's beautiful
Whicky & Jane
01/08/10 @ 05:47
Comment from: Judy Miller [Visitor]
Margie;
Just catching up on e-mails and found this Sallie sent quite awhile ago. Think it was among the airline statements etc. and I missed it.
This is a truly wonderul vet. When Petunia died we got sympathy cards from both vet and receptionist....sent separately. I thought that was nice, but your vet beat that!
Of course I'm sure they know at office how much stock you put in your darling animals!
Cuz Judy
Just catching up on e-mails and found this Sallie sent quite awhile ago. Think it was among the airline statements etc. and I missed it.
This is a truly wonderul vet. When Petunia died we got sympathy cards from both vet and receptionist....sent separately. I thought that was nice, but your vet beat that!
Of course I'm sure they know at office how much stock you put in your darling animals!
Cuz Judy
08/25/10 @ 15:13