“In a country where there is a sizable market for collectible figures ranging from Hello Kitty to Gundam, an increasing number of pet owners are commissioning stone sculptures of their deceased pets.” (Full Article)
The Japan Times - KYODO PHOTO
I congratulate this woman for finding a new market to cater to grieving pet owners, but for me this is a bit too creepy. Granted this is quite a bit less disturbing than the people who decide to take their beloved pets to the local taxidermist. It’s amazing that she has such a backlog, but I have to wonder how many grieving customers will change their mind after waiting months. Most likely the grief they are currently feeling will lessen and they might not feel spending a large sum of money on a statue is such a good idea. She should hire some more people in order to meet the demand.
What do you think? Is creating a stone sculpture in the image of your deceased pet something you would be interested in having done?
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