Honor Flags are a Tibetan ritual to honor people (and pets), that are no longer with us. At the BlogPaws conference last month, we could build an honor flag for our pets.
I created several for the two springer spaniels who have meant so much to me. Kaylee, who inspired me to write, and Cassie, who inspired me to become a blogger.
I felt both sadness and joy at seeing the long rows of honor flags and reading the comments.
I also wanted to honor my mom and all her pets. She died in 2013 and the cockers that I show so often on this website, Buffy and Chipper, were her dogs. I often ask them if they still remember her – likely not, but if she walked in through the front door as if she had been on a long vacation, I think they would. Mom showed me how to care for a dog and have them bring meaning to our lives.
Thanks Mom.
World Pet Memorial Day was either the second Sunday of June, or the second Tuesday. I also heard it was June 14th, which is what I was going by. Whenever it was, or is, please celebrate your pets that have gone over the rainbow bridge with me.
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Oh, what a nice idea to make prayer flags. Gorgeous pups. (I also had a dog that had osteosarcoma. She really had a huge impact on my life too!)
(Can I offer a suggestion? I know… unsolicited advice… it can be annoying, right? 🙂 But… when you comment on blogger, it shows your G+ a/c and I didn’t see your blog name on there. Luckily found your blog by googling your name, but you might want to add your blog URL to your G+ profile so folks can find you easier.) 🙂
Thank you for sharing your pet loss. I’m mourning my service dog’s passing and welcoming a new service dog in training. I love what you said about your mom!!! I lost my mom in 2007, and she too taught me so much about loving dogs. When I get sad, I picture my mom under a large tree, playing endless games of fetch with my service dog. I picture them laughing together. I’m glad your mom taught you to love dogs. My mom did, too. Gentle hugs.
What a beautiful tribute to those that have left you.