My dear brother André and his lovely wife Bettie share my love of animals. Any dog who is lucky enough to end up with them, will have a lifetime of endless attention, luxury and more love than the Third in Line to the British Throne!
It was therefore devastating when their Rottweiler Lara was diagnosed with cancer and had to be euthanized. It was all the more difficult as she was only 7½ years old.
This is a dedication to a wonderfully unique and highly intelligent dog who brought joy into all our lives.
The book is inspired by Judy Hayes' Vintage Book from her blog: Creating ......My Style
Lara loved sleeping on her back!
I left some space for André and Bettie to write down their own memories of Lara
The little kennel folds open into a mini booklet. Lara (of course) never slept in a kennel!
I used faux leather paper for the covers and stitched around the edges.
I used my We R Memory Keepers Cinch for the holes and the wiring.
P.S. The story has a happy ending. There is a beautiful new Rottweiler puppy being spoilt as we speak. More on the boisterous Luga in another post!
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What a wonderful keepsake. You made such beautiful, very detailed journal.
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I am so sorry for the loss of this beloved member of the family. Erna, your journal/memory book is absolutely stunning! What a wonderful, creative way to help this couple remember Lara. Thanks for including that a new puppy has joined the family. I am looking forward to seeing more about Luga. You are a good friend!
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