What to take to a friend's dog's Wake

[bright.ton42]

Does one take anything?  It won't be held at their home but in a public garden.  It's not a funeral.

Flowers?   I've never been to one before and there will be a lot of people there.

[the4masters2013]

I wouldn't take anything to the wake but see if you can come up with some happy memories to share.

I would pop around with a pot plant a couple of days later. Something that will remind the family (and friends) of the good times.

[davidc4430]

something to give pooch a good send off?

small for chiwawa, large for great dane and anything in between.

[serendipityricho]

Under no circumstances -give them a new puppie..................

[not_for_sale2025]

I think you should take with you a big hug and some meaningful words. I think that's what would touch your friend the most and become part of a fond memory.

[janeababe]

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@bright.ton42 wrote:

Does one take anything?  I've never been to one... ever... so I am not sure what standard protocol would be.

It won't be held at their home but in a public garden.  It's not a funeral.

Flowers?  Probably not. Too impersonal, considering that you said you knew the dog and his human family well.

I've never been to one before and there will be a lot of people there. 

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Might I suggest, you select a nice photograph of the dog with / or without his human family, and have it professionally set on a plaque for the family to keep.

Get it engraved, includes dates if you know them.
Make it personal.

OR:

Take some professional photographs of the day, have them developed and place them in a lovely album  for the family as a commemorative gift.

Otherwise... I haven't got a clue....  sorry. 

xxj

[ooak3]

janeababe

i think the photo album of the day is such a good idea 

that would be lovely to have a memory of all the friends that came ... brilliant 

[bright.ton42]

Thanks all,  i attended the euthanasia so there have and will be hugs aplenty.  I will also prepare a memento for later.  .  The owner said she just wants to scatter some daisies so will be guided by that now.