Winterpaws Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Can anyone recommend some memorial gifts for a friend who recently lost her beloved 16.5yr old boy. I'm not sure what I could do or get???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Not sure if it is suitable to your friend but after I lost my girl of almost 17 last year I bought a load of collars and matching leashes and donated them to various rescue groups in honour of my girl who was originally a rescue dog herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) Do you have a nice photo? My friend got me 1 of these for Christmas with my 2 girls on and I LOVE it. The detail is amazing. http://www.keepsakej...g-p/pesstkr.htm This isnt who she got it through but I cant find the details of the place she got it. Same style thing though. ETA: Found it: http://www.etchedinmemories.com.au/products.php?cat=14 Edited January 31, 2012 by piper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Another idea: http://www.etchingindustries.com.au/frames-3d_new.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Sometimes it can be hard to look at a photo of your lost one. I always buy a plant that flowers at this time of year so that each year you can remember them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westielover Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 A close friend of mine lost her 2 border collies last year and I had some graphite drawings done for her: Noah Zues Luckily she's in the habit of taking lots of photo's of her fur kids and putting them up on Flickr - so I was able to grab some lovely photos for the artist without my friend knowing. I also had them framed. She loved the drawings and both the boys have a special place on the wall where they can be remembered every day :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austerra Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 You can get memorial stones (rocks) can't remember name of company, will see if I can find it in the morning, got it at work somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) When we lost our little girl, I bought myself some 'special' plants. On the recommendation of a DOLer, I found a rose called 'Best Friend' (at Bunnings but also online). I've got it in a pot on our front porch where Dusky used to sit with me while I had a cup of tea. It's got a lovely strong pink flower and it makes me smile. The other thing I bought was a native fuschia, called 'Dusky Bells' which is also bright pink and 'smiley'. While it has nothing to do with your friends pet, perhaps you could find another plant, or ornament or something with significance? I still haven't worked up the courage to print photos. I have a big frame ready to take an A4 print but I'm still not ready yet. Edited January 31, 2012 by Rappie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 i know this is in canada but it is a lovely and unique idea.. http://www.mourninglights.com/pets/bruzer.html h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Pacers do some memorial plaques and stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Miss Emma Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 One of my friends bought me a rose plant. I bought myself this to wear whenever I want Em near, and I also bought Kenzie this one that she wears on her collar. But I sort of think these might be a bit personal. Plants always go down well with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 When my beloved Poppy died I planted a rosemary bush in her memory. I planted it at my parents house where it flourished until the yard was landscaped and it was moved. Sadly it didn't take kindly to the move but I'm hoping that it will revive. My parents own Kyra, who was Poppy's full sister from the next litter, she is very elderly and not doing that well so I just feel it is an omen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippetsmum Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 My OH had canvas prints done of my girl and although I still burst into tears occasionally, (like now), they remind me of her. I also planted her favourite flowers in pots- she always loved eating violets, and she loved sleeping on blue daisies, so I always have both flowering soemwhere in a pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Talking stones is the name of the company who do beautiful rocks and plaques. We have one for our old boy and i think its gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntia Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 A close friend of mine lost her 2 border collies last year and I had some graphite drawings done for her: Noah Zues Luckily she's in the habit of taking lots of photo's of her fur kids and putting them up on Flickr - so I was able to grab some lovely photos for the artist without my friend knowing. I also had them framed. She loved the drawings and both the boys have a special place on the wall where they can be remembered every day :) The graphite drawings are gorgeous. What a lovely thing to do for your friend :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Pacers do some memorial plaques and stones. Do you have any pictures of them, Steve? I visited the MDBA website but couldn't see them anywhere there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 When my stepson's cat 'Smokey' died, we bought him a 'smoke bush' for the garden. If there was something the dog loved to do or something that the dog 'was' something that works with that would be good. Even something to cheer her up a little - if the dog loved water, a day pass to a water theme park might be a way to have fun in the dogs memory. Vistaprint has a heap of stuff you can get photos put on - from mugs to T shirts etc if you dont think that would be 'too much' for her to bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 I think I am leaning towards the idea of a painting or drawing. She has photo's and paintings all through her house of her animals and I think would be something she would cherish. So any more suggestions on artists???? There's a dol'er who does them isn;t there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I think I am leaning towards the idea of a painting or drawing. She has photo's and paintings all through her house of her animals and I think would be something she would cherish. So any more suggestions on artists???? There's a dol'er who does them isn;t there? Cazzie does some and she has a special offer on at the moment in the Pacers fundraising forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) I think I am leaning towards the idea of a painting or drawing. She has photo's and paintings all through her house of her animals and I think would be something she would cherish. So any more suggestions on artists???? There's a dol'er who does them isn;t there? My friend does them... i'm picking up a picture from her on Sunday, i'll text a piccie to you. She's very reasonably priced. She does horses too and gives discounts for return customers. I like her work so much i have another 2 that she'll be getting before the year is out from me... Cazzie's stuff is also good, but i saw her deal (which i think was only for january so it's finished now anyway) after i'd commissioned her. Edited February 3, 2012 by Bundyburger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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