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Well we went to pick up Angus' Ashes last night and the trip down wasn't so bad. It was once we went into the vet to get Angus' ashes that the flood of tears came and wouldn't stop 
I knew it would happen because when we used to go visit him there, we would see his beautiful face and brown eyes but this time we were picking up a wooden box of his ashes, that I just broke down and cried The person was nice and consoling me and telling us she was so sorry for our loss. She took Angus' Cherrywood box out of the bag and shipping box and showed us how nice it was, and the gold plate with his name (which BTW was not his full name like I wanted "Angus Og") but they didn't stick it on the Cherrywood box they left it in a plastic bag. So we are going to have our own gold faceplate made with Angus' correct name and his DOB & DOD on it and put that on the Cherrywood box ourselves. The trip back was pretty much just silence and tears but somehow we were at peace knowing that we were bringing Angus home and he would be with us again, where he belongs.
My heart goes out to you tonite... It's only been around 2 weeks since we picked up Jake's ashes, but I just can't forget all the emotions when I first saw him in his urn... I still haven't stopped crying... But at least Angus is now home with you...
Rest in peace sweet Angus!
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
All of us here would like to extend a hug of comfort at this very difficult time. As I mentioned to Emily's Mom, I have always had the plaque made at a trophy shop, my way, with the exact wording I wanted. When we had to let go of Allie in April 2008, the vet's office could not understand why we did not opt for the people who do the cremation to make a plaque. These people do an excellent job and handle our loved ones with great diginity, but my wife (it actually was her dog) had seen my array of boxes and wanted to follow suite. I lost Chrissy in 1986 and I still touch the box with tears.
Angus is home now for you in a more tangable way, but he will forever live in your hearts in a very real way. You will be in our prayers. We pray that you find some degree of peace. We pray that you will be able to remember Angus, his beautiful face, his brown eyes and you will be able to smile for all the memories that defined your love.
Bob & Cherry
Exactly - Angus is home. I remember when I got my Jack's ashes -- I asked a dear friend to pick them up at the vet's office for me because I couldn't bear to go back to the place I last saw him alive. I met her to get them and sobbed hysterically as soon as I saw the box. But also felt a sense of peace that he was back home with me. I'm one month shy of the year anniversary of his death and still kiss "him" goodnight every night - his collar lays on the box with his ashes... may seem odd but its what I do... still miss him. Always will.
Hugs to you... one day at a time.
Kristen and Angel Jack
I know all too well how hard it is to have a box and not your baby. Emily's plaque wasn't what I wanted either and I was so angry! Now I think it was a defense mechanism but I don't know why they can't get it right. If you asked for Angus Og you should have got it. I love Bob's idea of getting a plaque made elsewhere. I also want to say I had trading cards made (don't have them yet but saw the proofs) as memorial cards. For some reason that was comforting to me and maybe would be to you. Who knows? We all grieve differently.
Anyway, I'm glad your baby is back where he belongs. You are still in my prayers.
Debra & Angel Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
I pray that you will find some peace in your heart having Angus home with you again.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
I feel your pain as I too just picked up Shilo's ashes yesterday and brought her home. I walked in and started bawling because my eyes went straight to the room I was in when we said goodbye. It is so hard, but at the same time comforting to have them back home where they belong.
Shilo diagnosed with osteosarcoma 9/4/2009, amputation 9/9/2009. ShiloAnne lost her battle 11/23/2009 where she regained her fourth leg and is patiently waiting for her parents to join her. We will always love you baby girl.
Thank you all so much for your kind words, thoughts and prayers; Angel Jake's Mom, Bob & Cherry, Kristen & Angel Jack, Debra & Angel Emily, Jo Ann & Tasha and Alisa & Angel Shiloanne. It just feels so right now that Angus is home again with us. I may cry a lot that he is gone but the memories will always be with us and in our hearts. He gave us a lot of memories to remember and think about and pictures to look at and when we look back at them we can smile and think about stories to tell and laugh always and keep Angus in our hearts FOREVER!
Kristen, I don't think it's odd at all what you do, I do the same thing I give a kiss to Angus every night before I go to bed and every morning when I wake up. It's what I used to do when Angus was with us. I would kiss him on the head and he would lick me on the face, so I figure why stop that now that he is in a box. He is still with me in spirit. I'll never stop giving him his kisses good night and good morning 
Debra, I'll have to check out the trading cards. I'd like to have some made, but I don't know what they or how to go about have them made. I'll check out the post. Thank you for the suggestion
Like Kristen said, I'm taking it one day at a time.
I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to pick up their ashes, but on some level it must be comforting to know they are finally home. I hope in the days to come, each time you glance at the box a happy memory will find it's way to your heart.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
And you know what? My Mamma kisses my little Tripawd doggie toy who wears my collar all the time too.
We never leave your side, I promise.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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