<p>My best friend’s dog had to be euthanized yesterday. She was very old, and it was best to just let her go peacefully. I knew the dog very well, almost as well as my own quite elderly dog. I wanted to make her family some cookies just as a nice, thinking about your loss, kind of thing. Is this appropriate?</p>
<p>Of course. Include a little note. What a nice thought.</p>
<p>celebrian~</p>
<p>I would be hard pressed to think of ANY situation in which cookies would NOT be appropriate. If I give you my address, will you send some this way?? <em>lol</em> ;)</p>
<p>Seriously, this is a VERY kind gesture, and I’m sure your best friend will appreciate your thoughtfulness! ~b.</p>
<p>There is a wonderful children’s book that would be so appropriate along with your cookies. It’s called Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant and tells all about the wonderful conditions and treats waiting for dogs in heaven. It’s not particularly religious in nature, though God is there as the caretaker for all the dogs. The illustrations are in bright primitives–it’s really special and for all ages. (There is a Cat Heaven book too for those of that persuasion.)</p>
<p>My 10-year-old German shepherd died a year ago this week and we still miss her so much, even though we have a new shepherd puppy. I got several nice pet sympathy cards…but no cookies.</p>
<p>I sent a single rose in a vase and a sympathy card to an older person whose pet had to be euthanized. She was very appreciative. Cookies are good–just make sure she’s not diabetic!</p>
<p>Our beloved bearded collie died last month, and we continue to grieve. A good friend made a donation in my dog’s memory to the beardie rescue foundation. I thought this was a great idea, hadn’t heard of it before, and it was meaningful to me.</p>
<p>I lost my dog in the fall… and would have loved chocolate chip cookies. You could include a card with a few stories about the dog - something that shows that you fondly remember the puppy.</p>
<p>Our old dog was very sick two weeks ago. Fortunately he is still with us and his pain is relieved. I just read Marley and Me, it was very touching and gave me hope. I might be too much for someone who lost a friend but I do recommend it. The cookies sound like a nice gift.
LA</p>
<p>As many of you know, I own a pet shop.</p>
<p>We often have customers come in distraught about the loss of their pet (whether it be dog, cat, bird, bunny, hamster, goldfish or ???). They tell me they come here because they know <em>we</em> will understand. The implication is that their friends, neighbors, and family do not understand. </p>
<p>Bringing over cookies, a rose, or something else comforting is wonderful. Our human friends need that kind of support when they have lost a furry, feathered or finned friend.</p>