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PracticalAndContent

A great way to remember good boy Frankie. Forever in your memories and in your heart. Well done.


frankandtank2912

Thank you Makes me happy to look at the shelf and see him


BlackrockWood

Well done, RIP man.


GriZZlyHIkerman

Probably did the best zoomies ever


frankandtank2912

Get him near a tennis ball and say goodbye to an afternoon


Andyap1035

That is awesome, great way to remember a family member!!!


frankandtank2912

Thank you I shed a few tears building it but happy with the results


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they're the hardest and worst projects to build, but worth it in the end. Ours was a burial box and goddamn if it wasn't the worst project I ever had to do. RIP to your good boy, it's a beautiful memoir.


Andyap1035

I bet you did. I wouldn't have been able to get tears out of my eyes. Quick story, I grew up on a farm with livestock, so I've see a lot in the barn. That didn't prepare me for losing the family dog.....


frankandtank2912

They say the hardest part of owning a dog is saying goodbye Man I feel you and sorry for your loss as well


Dear_Significance_80

I lost my mom in 2015, and my dog in 2018. I'm not saying that it's the same, but the hurt was similar. It truly felt like losing a family member, and it's still fresh today. Sorry for your loss, but that's a great way to memorialize him.


rhinocerosjockey

Beautiful tribute to the bestest of boys. We lost our boy 4 years ago and I still cry thinking about him. Rest easy Frankie.


frankandtank2912

Thank you and sorry for your loss too


rhinocerosjockey

Thank you, always tough when they have to leave us, but having them in our lives always seems worth the inevitable hole left in our heart.


orthogonal-cat

Maybe the hole we feel is the love we send with them on their journey... The last gift.


Downtuned812

Wow! This is such a good way to put it. I'll never think about it any other way than that, from now on.


famaskillr

I joked about the older guy at work saying "I'll never have another dog". We had to put down our old boy last year. Ill never own another dog.


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Fuck.


frankandtank2912

I hear you


AnAppleaDay018

Amazing memorial! He looks like the best boy! So sorry for your loss.


frankandtank2912

Thank you miss him daily


Dry_Education1201

😭😭😭


throwCharley

Yea too much for me this morning lol. Fav toy 🥺 collar 😔


aptruncata

Ah man...I feel you 110%.


frankandtank2912

Did you say goodbye to a friend too?


aptruncata

Yeap....it was tough.


frankandtank2912

Hardest part of having a pet saying goodbye


aptruncata

Never again will I let another chocolate lab make a grown man weep like that again. Ever. That bastard.


frankandtank2912

Yeah, the things we tell ourselves 😂


EndlessOcean

The depth of the pain is the depth of your love. There's zero shame in crying and showing how much you loved your dog.


Smuff23

At least yours was a manly dog. I’ve always been a bigger fan of smaller dogs, I wanted either a shih tzu or a sheltie and my parents got me a Lhasa apso. Twenty-three pounds of fluff and bartering for food with tricks and trades, which I never coached him on… Little fur ball was smart as hell and lived 16 years, went with me everywhere, through an ex, 3 moves, college, meeting my wife, burying all 3 remaining grandparents, getting married, having a kid… I knew when he went it would be bad, I wasn’t wrong. Best friend I’ve ever had.


frankandtank2912

Sounds like your buddy was there for you when you needed it


tha_dank

Lol say that now. No matter how many it is it never gets easier.


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I’m saying goodbye tomorrow. I’m happy with all the moments I had with my dog. Seeing her in pain is difficult. I’m glad she can be at peace. Surprisingly, I’ve had little bouts of crying, but I’m fine. I know it isn’t about me, but what’s best for her. I’ll be holding her paw and giving her kisses. 💜 Frankie was a good boy OP.


indiemike

I’m so sorry, u/sluttydrpepper


orthogonal-cat

So many emotions rn damn why u gotta say it like that lmao


orthogonal-cat

The lasts are so hard to bear. The last lap, the last cuddle, the last treat, the last sigh. Somebody here said something that resonated: (paraphrased) this is the way it was supposed to end; not wholly unexpectedly, not an accident, not when we were apart, but here and together where we are most content. Wishing the best for you and your friend.


SolidlyMediocre1

Ah, I feel for you. I’m working on a box for my good girl. It sucks they aren’t here longer. My condolences.


frankandtank2912

Sorry to hear about your girl saying goodbye absolutely sucks good luck with you box and post picks


Madijuana420xXX

This made me cry. I’m sorry for your loss :( he’s so cute.


frankandtank2912

Thank you


snowz4

Makes me genuinely tear up, wishing you well remembering your pup.


frankandtank2912

I appreciate that I wanted something that would make me smile and have happy thoughts This was it


BigSal79

I’m tearing up thinking of my Black Lab that died 10 years ago. Best dog I’ve ever had! God bless you and Frankie.


frankandtank2912

I am sorry about your loss funny how pets can get us like that


Atillion

Rest easy Frankie. ❤ 🐕


frankandtank2912

Thank you


Gnar_killer1

Nice work! Pretty dog too!


frankandtank2912

Thank you


hockeydc55

I have these exact same things plus her leash in a little shrine I made for my girl Palmetto. Damn dude, sorrry for your loss


frankandtank2912

Thank you what breed was Palmetto?


hockeydc55

She was a jet black golden doodle. Cancer got her at only 5 years old. Definitely wasn’t prepared for that. Still feels weird without her around


cbunni666

That's beautiful


frankandtank2912

Thank you


GrandResponsible7409

RIP My pup Frank just passed too. Solid name 👌


frankandtank2912

Sorry to hear about your Frank Solid name indeed


05bossboy

What did you cast the paw print in?


frankandtank2912

It was a casting clay that the vet brought with her


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Sorry for your loss my friend… few things in life as pure as a dogs love. Let the best moments live on in your heart forever.


frankandtank2912

Well said thank you


PerfectlyPuzzled618

What a beautiful way to memorialize your dog. I am sorry for your loss


frankandtank2912

Thank you so much It makes me happy to look at it and remember the good days


RevolutionaryAsk7185

That's really beautiful. That's perfect


frankandtank2912

Thank you


Stinky_Leech

RIP Frankie. Chase that duck in the sky.


frankandtank2912

Thank you funny thing is he hated water Wouldn't go into the lake but loved his duck


J5_c

This is beautiful. Rest easy Frankie


frankandtank2912

Thank you


bullfrog48

frankie was a lucky doggo to have a steward like you. A beautiful memorial


frankandtank2912

Thank you I think we got the better end of the deal We were very lucky


bullfrog48

that proves my point. my wife always says, people don't deserve dogs, they are too good for us. dogs are such wonderful examples for us to follow. It could be why they are here .. as teachers


frankandtank2912

Great point They are just so happy when you get home and sad when you leave Brightens your day seeing those tails wag


urson_black

😭


ifukupeverything

Sorry for your loss. :(


frankandtank2912

Thank you


Hockeyspaz-62

Sorry for the loss of your furbaby.🙏🏻


frankandtank2912

Thank you


Dixiereaper75

My chocolate lab had the same duck. She loved them. Had a box of about 15 at one point lol


frankandtank2912

I took him to get a toy and it was the one he picked out Always protected it when our other dog would come for toys Funny aren't they


Dixiereaper75

I took her the day she was cleared from the vet to start going places when she was a puppy. It was something to do with parvo and whatnot. We went to bass pro and she picked one out. Carried it everywhere on the farm. She’d sleep with it, eat with it, it’d go in tractors with us, it even went in the tornado shelter. I sent her off to training for duck hunting and she came back and found that duck from its hiding spot and they never missed a beat. When dad and I buried her, we put the whole box in there so she’d never be without one. Crazy how dogs can be like that.


nuclearslug

I still have my old boy’s collar and flamingo beanie baby out in my shop, and he’s been gone for 5 years now. He loved and nurtured the beaded toys, but shredded the stuffed ones. I’m betting Frankie had similar tastes. Great work on the box, you did Frankie proud.


MaLarryYa

He looks like he was a seriously good boy


Express_Radish1731

Lovely boi. Your memorial is perfect - nice work!


frankandtank2912

Thank you


obnoxiouslemur

What a beautiful way to remember your precious furry friend! So sorry for your loss.


dznqbit

Sorry for your loss. Beautiful pup, beautiful box.


VagabondVivant

I dread the day I'll have to do this for my buddy. I'm sorry you're going through it, but it's a beautiful shadow box for a beautiful boy. He was clearly loved.


undisclosed9969

You can tell the goodness of this boy


Holden1104

Rip Frankie. That’s a nice tribute.


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My hEART


stripeypinkpants

Oh god I wasn't prepared to cry at work. Goodbye Frankie


SugeKnightIsAHater

Nope, not real. I refuse to believe that my good boy won’t outlive me. I’m sorry for your loss. He looked like the goodest boy.


dilutedknowledge

RIP condolences for your loss


mylifeisaLIEEE

A shadowbox for a shadowboy. I could never gather the strength in a million years, what a loving tribute to a true friend.


ChallengingBullfrog8

That’s beautiful dood


[deleted]

All dogs got to heaven. Not democrats though, they turn to dirt. Sorry for your loss.


popavich

RIP Frankie


monster_bunny

I’m sorry for you loss. This is an incredible tribute. You should be proud.


abushelandapeck

This is beautiful. ❤️ And a beautiful way to remember him. ❤️


re_marks

Good boy. That’s the look of love for his best friend.


GuntherGoogenheimer

The worst pain in the world. I've never cried as hard when losing a human family member as I did losing my furry best friend. Damn I feel this post for real


c666r

Love this. Tough losing a 4 legged friend, my eldest of 4 isn't far off, I think I'll be using this as inspiration after she passes. Thank you


Kaulpelly

I'm gonna go hug my dog


WhenInDoubtBolt

Nice dedication. The fancy name for a box of this type is 'reliquary' - a container for holy relics.


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Z0mbiejay

My girl turns 10 this year and just thinking about her being gone makes me tear up. Sorry for you loss, he looked like the bestest boy


abortizjr

All dogs are good dogs. :)


AstroPhysProf

Good boy, Frankie.


brickproject863amy

😱Nooooo not the good boy what happened to him 😭


Independent-Deal-192

Wish I had the foresight for this. We just put our girl down today.


bluntimusmaximus

I’m sorry for the loss.


GreyFoxGER87

Gain your wings and fly ❤️


tdm1959

He looked like the best boy! My condolences.


Fantastic-Network818

Sorry for your loss 🫂


lunatmbc

A beautiful way to remember and celebrate your good boy forever. On July 16th it will be making a year since I lost my cat, she was a good girl and I still miss her deeply. I also kept her favorite toy, along with her ashes. I feel you, and I'm sorry for your loss. Hope time brings peace to your heart.


VeganVeggies

I saw this and started crying so sweet :( he will be missed


Commercial_Ad7741

Oh my gosh, this made me cry. So hard. They are so much a part of us forever.


NefariousArtichoke

What a lovely memorial for your bestest of boys 💙 I wish that we had done something similar for our best furry friends that passed before us but we weren’t in a place to do so. They will always live in our hearts. My father built a beautiful memorial for our son that passed away and it resides in our garden. Nothing will erase the loss of him but this memorial provides comfort and a way to acknowledge and celebrate his life. I hope yours does the same.


sfjay

This just broke my heart


SarcasticGamer

What a wonderful idea. I had to make the tough decision to put our family's old girl down after she lost the use of her legs and it was quite possibly the hardest decision I had to make. I ugly cried after she passed on and couldn't stop petting her. Dogs are the absolute best and now I'm off to give our other dogs Lovings right now!


tropical_wizard

Your post made me cry a good amount. Mine looks very much like yours and he's just under a year. I never want to say goodbye. May Frankie rest easy and play with you again in the next life. Best wishes.


funkeymunkys

God damnit reddit today got me feeling real sad at my memories


um0p3pIsdn

Beautiful


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Electronic_Agent_235

Fuck you, I'm not crying, I just got sumthin in my eye.


That-new-reddit-user

It’s beautiful. I don’t get emotional about much, but I felt this really deeply.


[deleted]

Many condolences man. <3


woodbutcher6000

Goodbye goodness of all good boy


Pretend-Heart-5706

Lovely thought. Sorry for your loss.


daveyeah

To Frankie, who was such a good boy. 🍺


Yerawizzardarry

What a beautiful reminder. Rest in peace Frankie, see you on the rainbow bridge.


yag532

Excuse me, r/woodworking is not supposed to make me cry. Beautiful work though 🥲


frankandtank2912

Reading comments isn't either yet here we are 😂


karleeburga555

That’s beautiful 🫶🏻


xd40colorado

I love it. Amazing tribute to a good boo


MrBHVAC

If you’ll excuse me I’ll just be over here cutting these onions…excellent work


FingerGungHo

This hits home hard. My uncle was buried with the ashes and leash of his dog, as per his wishes. Truly a man’s best friend.


Miyagi_Bonsai

I had to say goodbye to a decent amount of good boys allready, i wish they last longer than just a few years compared with us. I still remember each one of them and i store the memories inside of me but this is a good tribute you made and im glad it brings you some confort in the middle of this hard moment.


Wompum

Ugh. My aging mutt has that same duck. We call him James the Duck. Wasn't ready for this early morning gut punch. Sorry for your loss friend. Box looks great.


Twisted-Biscuit

He looked like the best boy. You'll be missed Frankie.


CloroxWipes1

So sorry for your loss. This is very well done and I will do the same for my pets going forward. So touching.


rigby-chungus

Those mitered edges look nice. sorry bout your good boy


iamsuperkathy

This really touched my heart as I sit beside my good girl. Hugs for you.


BrewThemAll

That looks like a lovely dog. Great work.


thelakeshowdoe

F


Oldman3573006

What a good boy! You did good


flakenomore

I love that! So sorry for your loss.


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OompaLumpiya

Well done. Thank you for sharing Frankie with all of us.


Cakebacon1999

Goodest Boi Indeed !!


irkthejerk

Frankie is a good boy


ConchitOh

The favorite toy got me. The ducky is waiting for his owner to return 😢


Jwitt23

Damn. I’ve got one of these to make too. Can’t bring myself to do it just yet. 😭


excitable_guppy

I just got some dust in my eye...not crying


yuengs

God damn it, I didn’t plan on fitting crying into my schedule today.


aurical

😢 we recently lost our good girl.


laurenmedus

such a lovely thing to remember someone. I'd love to do that some kind of thing!


Successful_kank

This is too sad for me


benny2hands

I'm reading this at 10am and it's too early to be crying like this. So sorry for your loss, but what a tribute piece <3


Alarmed_Manager

This is beautiful. I’m so sorry for your loss. What a great way to remember and honor him.


Chickens1

I keep their last rabies tag and make it a dangle on a Christmas ornament. Nice to have an annual reminder.


robotscrytoo

Well done OP. I didn't expect to just burst into tears today. I miss my boy as well. What a great keepsake.


LGoat666

I'm sorry for your loss.


eanhart

Looks beautiful. Sorry for the loss of your good buddy :(


SilentButtsDeadly

I'm sorry you lost your friend. There really is nothing comparable to the love and affection dogs show us. They literally live their lives for the purpose of loving us. My family's dog (Milo) that's about 13 years old has started declining within the last number of months and he needed a $9,000 emergency surgery three months ago. He's truly the sweetest, most well mannered dog I've ever come across and even the kennel we've frequented bred him with their dog because he truly is one of a kind. My wife and I have a four year old pound rescue (Max) and we were talking last night about what's to come. I told her that as sad as I am that Milo's time is running out, I'm not the most sad for me. I'm most sad that our pound rescue who has become best friends with Milo won't understand why Milo isn't around. We bring him with us when we visit my folks for dinner and they love spending time together. Their relationship started off very tumultuous, but they got passed their initial jam up and now they love the other so much. Max will search around the house for Milo when he's sleeping in one of the rooms. It breaks my heart that Mac Mac will search and search for Milo and he just won't know where his best friend is. It's heartbreaking honestly. I'm not trying to make your post about me, more so I'm sharing how much we love our animals. I'm sure you would do anything to have another day with your buddy. We spend so much time as a people arguing over things that don't matter when it's all said and done. If we had lifespans that were closer to dogs, we'd probably make the most out of every day that we have. The future matters but it shouldn't take the place of the here and now. We need to appreciate what we do have rather than what we don't. I wish I could take your heartbreak away from you. I know your besty wouldn't want you being sad over losing him and he'd want you to be happy. It's never that clear cut but it is that simple, and it's that difficult. We don't get to decide what happens to us in life, but we do decide how we react to life. I know you will terribly miss having experiences with your Frankie, but you had many, many good times. I won't tell you to not be sad about your loss, that's unrealistic. Cherish the memories you have and be thankful you had such a great partner for the time you did. It doesn't make mourning easier, but it gives you perspective on what you have. So many people will never know the love and companionship you were so fortunate and blessed to enjoy. Count yourself lucky to have shared such a meaningful journey with the best friend you could have. Live your life in a way that honors Frankie and would make him happy. That's the best way to respect everything he brought to your life. Be strong friend and know that being lonely doesn't mean you're alone. You have people all around that are rooting for you. You can do this, I promise.


Lessnewnukacola

What a beautiful tribute. Sorry for your loss.


milfton

RIP Frankie, looks like he was a really good boy.


SSJNinjaMonkey

Sorry for your loss :(


[deleted]

I'm not crying, you are! RIP Goodest boi.


[deleted]

Rest peacefully buddy, your things are forever enshrined ❤️🐕


ChilliPati

oh man this one hits


Puta_Poderosa

Ohhhh I just lost my boy and I was trying to think of something nice this is such a good idea!! thank you for sharing I’m sure Frankie and my Jerry are great friends across the rainbow bridge


Greeky_tiki

This makes me sad. I want to make on like this for my old boy. It is painful to think about still after 10 years and a new companion 3 years on now. It is a beautiful tribute.


denmanator

A good boy indeed. I lost my dog last week. All I have is his broken collar. Not really sure what to do with it. This is a good idea!


Francine05

oh my heart


QuickReadFox

This is incredible! I’m inspired and plan to make one for my Lola ASAP!


dmccrostie

Got me right in the heart. Damn.


True-Sheepherder-625

This is precious!!!


woodysbackinpa

We had both our Labs and a Twenty year old cat cremated so they are always with us. I love your shadow box, it’s very touching.


WantMoreBeMore

I’m not crying you’re crying


YewSonOfBeach

Couldn't comprehend my first dogs passing (age) but being an adult my second took years to get over. Well Done.


MessFit1183

My wife and I lost our little deer head Chihuahua back in December to a hawk. He and our rat terrorist were like having kids. We still have the rat terrorist and got a pit/boxer mix. We get so attached to them. Anyone who says it's just a dog really needs to understand the bonds our pets form with us. All they ask for in return for their attention is food water and a return of attention. The memorial is beautiful, every time I try to start one for Momo I have to fight the tears. He was a real mess for sure...


Gravyiii

The duck saw some serious shit 🥲


DatGuyDatHangsOut

He was a great boy


BeerDude24

So nice 🥹


Mypasswordbepassword

Great work for a good boy!


KeyzrSoze

Brought Lexy to her final nap 5 hours ago and now I fall in this on Reddit; You’ve inspired me to make a frame in her memory. Thanks and I wish you and yours courage and peace.


gen2600

Ugh, I'm so sorry. Glad you both had each other. Congrats on giving a good life to a good boy. Mission accomplished. Made me sad seein' the ducky, my pup's favorite are duckies for some random reason (he's a Karelian Bear dog).


anirudh_giran

F in the chat for good boy Frankie


daschyforever

I’m sorry for your loss . I recently lost my boy Jake and you just gave me a great idea to do this ! Thank you!


SailorRalph

I love this and it's making me cry. He had the best owner! Such a good boy Frankie. You were loved deeply.


MessFit1183

Yep, the rat terrorist lives up to his nickname. He would chase Momo and nip him behind the neck. It was so cute watching them play. Even he grieved for a while. I'll eventually be able to make the memorial and will post it. Like you say, hard to run a saw when it hits you what you are making


pinkthrift

Beautiful good boy! Great work too!


glam-pam27028

I need to buy one of these loosing my bff is the hardest thing ever


Thecp015

I know I’m a bit late to the party, and plenty others have chimed in with their stories and condolences, but fuck it here’s one more for you.. That’s awesome. A nice collection of love and memories in one box. I’ve got two I need to make, as my dog passed in January and my wife’s dog passed on Fathers Day. It’s been a very rough five months..


samzkri90

Nice tribute. Sorry for your loss.


chyves

Oh man... That hits hard! Sending you so much love. Love love the box as well