Not only deceased children but also beloved pets come to

the attention posthumously. Many an obituary is decorat-

ed with their paw prints: they become like children. They

also have richly decorated tombs. The stone image of a

dog on a tile on top of the tomb seems to be a symbol of

eternal loyalty. The placement of such durable objects is

an urgent expression of reciprocity, a solemn promise by

the owners that they will not break ties with the buried

animals. As a sign of this, a stone Labrador keeps watch

over the dog’s grave. Plants mark the spot where the ani-

mal last walked.