So, it's been a month since my Jazzy was hit by a truck and I mourn his loss daily. I finally got up the courage to open the box that the MSU Vet Hospital sent us. Inside was a clay imprint of Jazzy's paw. You can feel the texture of his pads. I cried my eyes out, hugging this piece of clay to my chest. The grief is still there but I'm relieved to say it's not the "heart being ripped from your chest" intensity of a couple weeks ago. There is sadness and an ache in my heart but it's manageable - still painful, but manageable. Thank you everyone who has sent me words of kindness through some of the darkest days of my life.

i have just been seeing the lovely pic of your beloved Jasper
OMG
i am so sorry
Eva

I know exactly how you felt, when you saw Jazzy's paw prints. I had to put my 14-year old Missy to sleep on April 14, which was a special day for me because it was my Mom's birhday. I got her ashes last Friday afer work. The receptionist handed me a wooden box with a gold lock and key, and another item and I asked what it was. She said it's Missy's paw prints and it's her authentic paw print. As she handed it to me, I started tearing up and was in tears as I left the clinic. I sat in my car for a few minutes while I sob. When I got home, I kissed the wooden box and placed the paw print next to my cheek. I was somehow relieved that I have her back home again. I miss her so dearly.

Out pets are just so dear to us and our hearts ache for them so bad. I will keep you in my prayers and will send you happy thoughts today.

i'm so sorry for your loss. you are blessed to have that clay paw print as a part of your angel to always cherish. i'm sure there are a million of his paw prints on your heart. i hope you continue to heal.

with love corina and her angels