MUST SEE: Man throws extravagant open-casket funeral for beloved pug
Man's best friend deserves only the best, even in the afterlife.
You don't need us to tell you that some animal lovers will go to the ends of the Earth for their pets.
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Whether it's throwing doggie maternity shoots or organising kitty birthday parties, owners are no longer just feeding their pets and leaving them outside.
Petcare has come a long way since these fur babies (and furless babies) were introduced to domesticated life.
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The bond between an owner and their pet can be deep, meaningful, full of love, and is a very special kind of relationship.
Although we have to admit this might be the first time we've seen a pet funeral.
And it's not like the one you might have had in your backyard with a shoebox and a few flowers.
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Tim Beville Jr., a pastor at the Restoration Temple in Allentown, Pennsylvania, made sure that his beloved pug, Dexter, had a proper send-off. Open casket and all.
According to Dexter's obituary he, unfortunately, had to say goodbye to his loyal companion in April after he had been unwell for some time.
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The funeral featured an assortment of flowers and a large embroidered print of Dexter.
Guests could sign in at the ceremony, received a sweet picture of Dexter, and were offered a programme.
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Dexter also looked completely peaceful in his open casket, where he was half-covered in a fleece blanket, wore a blue bow around his neck, and even had a little chew toy.
Tim had written a touching obituary in memory of Dexter:
Dexter has been apart of the family since he was 9 weeks old. There was never EVER a day that he didn't do something that would bring a smile to my face and even make me laugh out loud. From the moment he came home, he slept every night next to me until he got sick in February and for the first time in his life he spent 4 days in the hospital. When he came from after that he NEVER left my side again. Dexter was faithful, loyal, loving, kind and fought right up until the end. DEXTER TRULY MANS BEST FRIEND....
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Guests and friends were also encouraged to send flowers to the grieving family or they could plant a tree in Dexter's memory. At this point in time, five trees have been planted. Dexter was cremated after the funeral.
Hopefully, he is resting peacefully, feeling free, and living his best after-doggy-life.
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Main image courtesy of Tim Beville Jr./Facebook