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The remarkable stories of beloved pets -- from the famous and unusual to the everyday -- memorialized at burial sites around the world, accompanied by a rich selection of archival photos and the author's evocative images of their final resting places. When a little dog named Cherry died in 1881, his owners arranged for a grave in a nearby gatekeeper's garden in London. At this time, the idea that a pet, even one that had lived as a family member, might be given a dignified burial was considered comical. But when other pet owners -- likewise determined to memorialize their companion animals -- followed suit, the world's first urban pet cemetery was born. More soon followed across Europe, the United States, and then the rest of the world, resulting in a revolution in the way we consider animals.
About the Author
PhD, Art History UCLA; I live in Los Angeles, CA, USA. I photograph and write about some very fascinating dead people throughout the world. Will be back in the UK for an appearance at the Bram Stoker Film Festival in October of 2015--more details will be forthcoming, or check with the festival website for general information.
