My mom just had to put her dog to sleep

[Mizmoon]

The pup had very bad arthritis and kidney failure - she was a very old dog.

What do you think would be a nice gesture for my mom and her husband? They are very sad about their loss. I could send flowers, of course, but I was wondering if anyone had any better ideas. Unfortunately I do not have a photo of the dog which precludes a few home-made possibilities.

[cssmall]

1. Just talk to her and be there, that will mean a lot.

So will just a token of flowers or something of that like, but being there and listening, is much more important.

[Mizmoon]

6. true enough

I will after a while. They seem to want to be alone right now.

[In_The_Wind]

2. I'm sorry Mizmoon.

Perhaps you could take them out to dinner or even cook dinner for them if they don't want to go out.

:hug:

[Mizmoon]

9. Maybe I'll bring them a pizza

that will be much better than any junk I'd try to cook. LOL

[In_The_Wind]

10. They'll like the thought.

AND the company.

[AirmensMom]

3. For now, plenty of hugs.

Then, ask for their favorite picture and have it framed for them. (They have pictures, don't they?) I made a photo album for my sister when her dog died. She was more than happy to supply the photos and she just loves the album.

:hug:

[Mizmoon]

8. They have tons of pics

they married after their child bearing years, so pup was their baby. I'll have to try to get a hold of some.

[malta blue]

4. Plant a tree in the yard where the dog liked to bask in the sun

If this is an option. My friend did this for his wife and she thought it was the best thing ever.

[Mizmoon]

5. That's a very nice idea

I think I'll do that one. They'll like that.

[malta blue]

7. Glad to help...oh, and a so sorry to your mom

That is so sad.

[Mizmoon]

12. Everyone should be as well-loved as this dog was

the sun rose and set on her, in their eyes. She had a very good life.

Oddly enough the dog was the ugliest dog I ever personally knew, proving that beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.

[malta blue]

14. LOL - ugly dog

Ugly dogs are the sometimes to most well loved dogs out there. I am glad the idea is useful. I know I would probably do something like that for my dog.

[Shine]

11. There are some very nice books out these days on recovering

from the loss of a pet.

Maybe something like that, with a heartfelt card.

Just a suggestion,
Shine

PS. How sweet of you for wanting to provide comfort to your mom. :hug:

[Beer Snob-50]

13. i nvever realized they had symphany cards for pets!

that would be a nice gesture to let them know you are thinking of them.

[LostinVA]

15. Or a donation to the Morris Foundation, Noah's Wish etc.

In their dog's name.

[China_cat]

16. How about this?

http://www.forpetloversonly.com/

Make a special memorial for them.

[Lindsey]

17. rainbowsbrige.com

is a wonderful tribute on line to pets. I think it's around $25-$35 and part of the money goes to an animal shelter. They can dedicate the memories they have and creat a little on-line space for them. They can read other people's stories as well. It's a real tear-jerker but it was very theraputic for me when my precious kitty passed away at only six years old (for no known reason as she'd never been sick a day in her life). Good luck and they have my deepest sympathy.:-(