dog wedding collar
dog wedding collar
Still miss my dog….?
We had to put our 9yr old papillon down last May–it was the hardest thing for us as he was a wedding gift. Most days I’m fine but the last week has been hard. Tuesday I thought of him and broke down in the shower. I keep his dog collar on my stickshift–I don’t want it to get lost in the house. We’ve been adopted by two cats, whom we love, but sometimes I swear I hear his collar through the house (knowing it’s impossible since it’s in my car) and still expect to see him at our window waiting for us to come in the house–he did that every day.
What is going on with me??? I’m sitting her at work right now tearing up!
My heart is so not ready for another dog, though we’ve thought deeply about it.
It’s been 2 1/2 yrs since I lost my beloved Doberman, Jasmine at the age of 11, and I still get that way now and then. They’re not just part of our family, they are a part of our hearts…you will always love him. Remembering those special moments isn’t a bad thing.
Dog Jewelry: A Celebration of Man’s Best Friend
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring—it was peace.” – Milan Kundera
The idea of wearing jewelry with dog motifs may seem strange to most people. The dog is normally not anywhere near as graceful as the cat or the dolphin, which both make for wonderful jewelry patterns, indeed. But the appeal of dog jewelry may surprise some, and the beauty that comes with the designs in dog jewelry would catch even gem-lovers off-guard.
Why wear dog jewelry? Well, it could be for a variety of reasons. Dogs have become the universal symbol of loyalty and unconditional affection. If you ever met a person who was so dedicated to anything—in love or at work—chances are that person is also a dog-lover. There are lessons you learn from keeping dogs, and among them are kindness and patience, fierce protectiveness, as well as strength in the face of adversity.
In ancient Egypt, Anubis, the dog-headed god of embalming, was held in high regard as the conductor of the underworld—the one who saw the dead off to their final resting places. Anubis comes associated with death, and the sight of a dog, jackal or wolf head have come to be associated with death as well. Men have in fact opted for dogs as masculine symbols, denoting territorialism and acute survival instinct. After all, dogs have been known to survive through the toughest circumstances, and this in itself cancels out the idea of dogs as “death-bringers.”
Toughness and loyalty are the main virtues associated with dogs. On the modern media front, Lassie has perpetuated the image of the companion that’s smarter than your everyday human, and is therefore loads more useful, if not also loads more affectionate. Old Yeller has also taught us about how sheer faithfulness is sometimes enough to get you through the most trying situations.
Dog jewelry is not exclusively for humans to wear—there are dog collar charms, too! In fact, pet and owner can have matching charms: one charm in the master/mistress’ bracelet, and a similar one on the pet’s collar.
If you are a dog lover, try out dog jewelry! Show the world your appreciation of the noble heritage of man’s best friend!
About the Author
Sam Serio is a musician, a writer, and Dad. For more on jewelry and gemstones, visit
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