Would You Stuff Your Pet Upon Its Death or Turn It Into a Gemstone?

Pet owners who can't stand the thought of letting go of their pets when they die sometimes have them "stuffed" at a taxidermy. Perhaps two of the most famous stuffed animals are Trigger and Bullet, Roy Roger's famous horse and dog who starred with him for a number of years in Roy Roger's TV shows. The museum that housed Trigger and Bullet recently put them up for auction. Trigger sold for $244,000 while Bullet sold for $35,000.

Meanwhile, others are sending their pets ashes or hair to specialists who make them into gemstones.

Would you, could you stuff your pet upon its demise or wear Fido around your neck? Add your voice about these ways to deal with pet loss and find resources for options for aftercare.

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This man doesn't look totally comfortable with what he's doing...

One of the comments left on the video was about the poor daughter who's going to be told about her rabbit by when she's handed a stuffed one!

Traditional forms of body disposal are pet cremations or burials. Many people have trouble with letting go of loved ones and pets are no exception. We can't (or don't) stuff people but would you do that with your pet to keep it with you?

Old style taxidermy skins the animals and places the skin on a styrofoam mold. New style taxidermy freeze dries the pets which does not include skinning them.

And then there's the new trend of making a gemstone from your pet ashes or hair (you can do this with people as well).

Which do you prefer....

If you own a famous pet, you can make some money on it's demise...like what's happening with Michael Jackson's hair. Watch the video to find out how they got his hair...

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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There can not be life without death. Perhaps a better way to deal with death is to learn how to deal with it.

If your beloved pet is cremated, you can use a vase with a lid for its ashes or a special urn.

How did you deal with telling your children? Share your wisdom with us!