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Evolving Gravestones
- An anthropologist studied Hartstale gravestones and noted changing attitudes toward pets.
- Inscriptions evolved from simple labels like "My Pet" to human names, photos, and references to family, reflecting growing emotional bonds.
Jerry Garcia the Cat
- A couple named their cat Jerry Garcia after the musician because the husband was a "Deadhead".
- They adopted Jerry from Petsmart after seeing a sign urging people to adopt the older cat.
Handling Pet Death
- Pet owners should choose how they want to handle their pet's death.
- Open caskets are common, allowing for placing memorabilia inside with the pet.