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Young House Love » Our Second House » Oh Snap.

| By Sherry Petersik | March 22, 2011 | 584 Comments

Oh Snap.

And now for a behind the scenes ceramic animal related story. While we were working on this…

Broke Dog John Working

… this happened:

Broke Dog Full

Since I’m still not ready to talk (or write) about it in depth, here’s John’s depiction of how the tragedy occurred:

Broke Dog Cartoon

Alas, my favorite giant ceramic dog (snagged from HomeGoods three years ago for just 29 bucks) sadly lost his face. In the words of the world’s most famous blogger, it sucked and then I cried.

Broke Dog Head Shattered

Yes, there’s a candle lit vigil in progress. Goodbye Mr. Ceramic Dog. You were a wonderful pet. Never had to clean up after you once. Until this happened.

Broke Dog Pieces

I might try to glue him back together (although some of the pieces are pretty tiny). Until then I’ll be found shaking, crying, and whispering “why?”

Just kidding, I’ll live.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for LibbyLibby says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Thats a doggone shame.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 2:13 pm

      Amen.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for CindyCindy says

      March 22, 2011 at 2:17 pm

      Hahahahaha (sorry Sherry)

    • Avatar for McKenzieMcKenzie says

      March 22, 2011 at 2:31 pm

      Oh, that’s so ruff/rough! Couldn’t resist. But seriously – SAD to see ceramic dog go!

    • Avatar for PaigePaige says

      March 22, 2011 at 2:35 pm

      oh no. how sad.

      that drawing is awesome though…

  2. Avatar for LizLiz says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    I know it’s no laughing matter, but that drawing is hilarious.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Cait @ Hernando HouseCait @ Hernando House says

      March 22, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      The drawing is hilarious, as is Libby’s comment. I might join Sherry in crying for Mr Ceramic Dog, though, he was just too cute!

    • Avatar for LorrieLorrie says

      March 22, 2011 at 2:19 pm

      I have to second that. My first thought was….how did they find a picture on the web to represent exactly how that happened!?!?! Then it hit me (yes, I can be a bit remedial from time to time) John had to have drawn it!

    • Avatar for MeloMelo says

      March 22, 2011 at 2:25 pm

      Ditto: “Hahaha! X-D” & “Buuuuu! :-(” at the same time.

    • Avatar for MeganMegan says

      March 22, 2011 at 2:39 pm

      I thought the same thing.

    • Avatar for Christa MChrista M says

      March 22, 2011 at 3:09 pm

      I love how the dog is looking up at the frame on it’s head with a frown on his face.

    • Avatar for sophiesophie says

      March 23, 2011 at 9:23 am

      that drawing may warrant a framed spot of its very own…

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 23, 2011 at 9:24 am

      Haha, already done! You can see it in the top row of the reveal pics on Friday!

      xo,
      s

  3. Avatar for Stephanie@Geezees[email protected] says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Oh no! If anyone can glue him back together and make him look good again you guys can…good luck!

    Reply
  4. Avatar for KristinaKristina says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    I am so sorry. I bet you are so upset, and then a bit guilty for being as upset as you are. (that’s how I usually react) It’s ok to mourn. Just try not to blame John too much ;).

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Megan S.Megan S. says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Oh no Sherry!!! We all know how much you loved that ceramic dog, I remember reading about how you were worried about it during the move.

    Forgive me on a side note, I totally LOL’d at John’s little drawing of what happened.

    Hopefully, you can find another pet to grace your hall?

    Big hugs!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for SandySandy says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Um…I didn’t really like that dog. ;oP

    Reply
  7. Avatar for CindyCindy says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    That is not a nice birthday present. :(

    Reply
  8. Avatar for LorrieLorrie says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    OMG….I feel your pain! He was lovely and actually, I have been searching for one every since I saw yours.

    I did see a crackle finished one at Pier One this last weekend, but alas, he was a light aqua turquoise color. He was quite charming, but his price was not….$60 big ones.

    Reply
  9. Avatar for JacquelineJacqueline says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    (my first comment on the blog.)

    Reply
  10. Avatar for Cait @ Hernando HouseCait @ Hernando House says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for tarynkaytarynkay says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    Superglue can work wonders! Give it a try, as soon as you feel emotionally stable enough.

    Reply
  12. Avatar for MarthaMartha says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    I know I shouldn’t laugh. I cried a vast amount of pregnancy-hormone-induced, but very real tears over a favorite bowl a few months ago. I know I shouldn’t laugh, but you kind of made that funny. Not like my bowl, which was so not funny.

    Reply
  13. Avatar for bungalowblissbungalowbliss says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    How sad! I’ve always loved that piece! (The drawing does ease my pain, however.)

    Reply
  14. Avatar for driftwood havendriftwood haven says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    So sorry to hear about your loss! I had something similar happen to a ceramic sculpture a friend had given us as a wedding present. Lots of hot glue later, it still lives with us, but for a few hours there, I felt your pain!

    Reply
  15. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    Oh this makes me so sad…this ceramic dog looks just like our real dog…he sure had a nice life though!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for GinaGina says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Gasp

    Reply
  17. Avatar for Ana SilvaAna Silva says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Ah man! I know I would have been pretty upset and kept asking, “Why, Why!” Such a big piece like that is hard to come by, especially for 29 bucks…but cheer up, things always work out!

    Reply
  18. Avatar for Snickrsnack KatieSnickrsnack Katie says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    John will be in the doghouse now!!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for InkaInka says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Stay Strong Sherry, I’m sure he will think of the wonderful home you made him as he goes on up to ceramic animal heaven :D

    Reply
  20. Avatar for HeatherHeather says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Gasp!

    Reply
  21. Avatar for JasonJason says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    I GASPED ALOUD when I saw that picture! I’m so sorry – I say glue him he deserves a rescue!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for Lauren PerleyLauren Perley says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Sorry about your ceramidog! That is not OK. Maybe this awesome bean bag chair thing will make it all better.

    http://www.pbteen.com/products/furlicious-beanbag/?pkey=e|bean%2Bbag|23|best|0|1|24||1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Common_Top_Wide_Rule-_-

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 3:30 pm

      Boo! – their site is down. I’ll have to check back later!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for LeslieLeslie says

      March 22, 2011 at 5:26 pm

      Oh my! YES, that should cheer Sherry up!

      http://tinyurl.com/4o2dnfr

      maybe the above will work better?

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 6:59 pm

      Yes it worked! And holy cow!!! I NEED THAT RIGHT NOW. Seriously, I’m obsessed.

      xo,
      s

  23. Avatar for KrystalKrystal says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss…but I find that drawing hilarious.
    For some reason, I imagine your reaction to be something like this (skip to 1:51, and then again at 3:35ish): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUr5KxtKZQk

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 3:26 pm

      That was totally me. It was just like that, except no Ellen in my ear.

      xo,
      s

  24. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    I have suffered through not one, but TWO similar dog decor tragedies.

    The first was a ceramic dog dressed as some sort of English hunting dandy who unfortunately became entangled in the phone cord (darn you AOL dial up!) and fell to his demise on my stained concrete floor.

    ~~~moment of silence please~~~

    The second was a resin bulldog smoking a cigar bronzed bust who took a header when the REAL bulldog in the house became so obsessed with the new CB2 knitted pouf sitting near the table that upon which the bust rested that he tried to ahem “mate” with said pouf and, while trying to rescue the pouf, the bulldog bust…got busted on the aformentioned stained concrete floors.

    This time, though, I was determined not to lose my decorative friend, so I sat on that pouf and painstakingly glued that guy back together as best I could and I’m happy to report that he’s still smokin!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 3:29 pm

      So glad you saved him! There’s hope!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

      March 22, 2011 at 3:58 pm

      I am still happy I made the effort. I looked everywhere for a replacement and there were none to be had. He was originally a Marshalls find.

    • Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

      March 22, 2011 at 4:04 pm

      Okay…last response, but I just remembered I had a pic of the bulldog bust in his pre-cracked state…so you could see why I wanted to save him. What’s not to love about that guy? LOL!

      http://alturl.com/9xzgp

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 4:13 pm

      Haha, so worth saving!

      xo
      s

  25. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    It’s the dog house for John now. :)

    Reply
  26. Avatar for TiffanyTiffany says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Love the stick figure man.lol

    Reply
  27. Avatar for NoraNora says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    I agree, Liz, the drawing is the best!

    Reply
  28. Avatar for AlisaAlisa says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Nooooo! That makes me so sad! I love that little guy and my hubs and I were thinking of getting something similar to keep our pup company while we’re at work. So sorry for your loss :(

    Reply
  29. Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    My mouth was in a wide open position for a while after seeing this…so sorry :’0

    Reply
  30. Avatar for KristieKristie says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    My sincere condolences on the loss of your dog’s face. You may be interested to know that I have a similar dog, handed down to me from my grandmother, and his leg broke off. Perhaps there is some white ceramic animal reconstructive surgeon out there…..

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      Seriously! Someone should specialize in matters of such importance!

      xo,
      s

  31. Avatar for josh gjosh g says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    This makes even me sad!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for sarah msarah m says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    The drawing is pretty funny…but the situation is so sad :( However, I think that you could glue what you can back to gether. Then, when the glue sets up, take spackle or tiling grout, and fill in the gaps. Let that dry, and then do a light sand and try painting mr.dog – any color your heart desires! He’s totally cool and worth a shot at fixing! Good luck :)

    Reply
  33. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    It’s so sad how the dog in the drawing seems to be looking up at the impending doom.

    :-(

    Great artist’s rendering of the scene though.

    Reply
  34. Avatar for SallySally says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Oh no! So sad! I did get an almost identical wooden dog statue at Tuesday Morning. You could possibly paint him white if they still have them. Although I like mine the dark brown. He holds open a french door to our office. Maybe it is just too soon. You still need to mourn the loss of your beloved ceramic doggy!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Better ceramic dog than Burger!

    Reply
  36. Avatar for greenbeangreenbean says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    i just let out a big GASP in the office. woops!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for KirstenKirsten says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    :( So sad!! But hey, now you have an excuse to go shopping:).

    Reply
  38. Avatar for Kay VickKay Vick says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    This makes my heart sad. I am a dog lover of all breeds – even ceramic.

    Reply
  39. Avatar for GabrielleGabrielle says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Truly heartbreaking!

    Reply
  40. Avatar for DebInNYCDebInNYC says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    That’s sad :(

    Reply
  41. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Nooooo! I just gasped when I saw the picture! I feel like you two could come up with some way to repair his face since you’re so resourceful :-)

    Reply
  42. Avatar for TanyaTanya says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    So sorry : ( He was my favorite in the whole menagerie.

    Reply
  43. Avatar for NicoleNicole says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    You could take a photograph of your beloved dog and add it to the wall collection.

    I love the drawing though… you should frame that too lol.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 3:23 pm

      Done! You can actually see the drawing framed on the top row of frames in our gallery wall reveal from Friday.

      xo,
      s

  44. Avatar for NaeNae says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    That’s really sad. And you know it’s kinda strange that you never officially named big ceramic dog. Or did you and I missed that post?!? Anyway, sorry for your loss.

    Love you guys and think that I think that Clara is absolutely adorable.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      Totally strange! I think for a few months I called him Jacques, but it never really stuck. Poor guy.

      xo,
      s

  45. Avatar for emily @ the happy homeemily @ the happy home says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    are you going to tell clara he ran off to join a white ceramic animal circus? i hope so. she needs closure. poor dog!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      Perfect story. I’m on it. But what to tell Burger…

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Rebecca @ the lil house that couldRebecca @ the lil house that could says

      March 22, 2011 at 4:13 pm

      Burger is going to have a complex regarding picture frames from here on out…

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 4:18 pm

      I know right? He might never walk down that hallway again…

      xo,
      s

  46. Avatar for Stephanie PhillipsStephanie Phillips says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Oh no! I get so upset over this sort of thing- I’m sorry, Sherry.

    The drawing is hysterical, though.

    Reply
  47. Avatar for Katie CKatie C says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    The first words out of my mouth were .. “OOohhhhhh NOOOOooo!!!!” I think this one was my favorite of yours as well …

    Just saw this ceramic horse (not dog) today on Hautelook.com and then read this post. Thought of you

    Keep smiling, Sherry! Go watch Clara crawl … perhaps that will put a smile on your face!

    Reply
  48. Avatar for Holly WestHolly West says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    You know what, I’d be devastated too.

    I’ve been jealous of that dog for a long time (well, not of the dog, but of you having it and not me).

    Reply
  49. Avatar for ShuntaShunta says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Awww I just went back to the reveal post and sure enough the lil doggie is there in the first few pics but gone in the last pics. If I ever see that doggie in a homegoods I’m going to let you know!!!

    Reply
  50. Avatar for RosaRosa says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    as morbid as this might sound, I’d turn it into an umbrella stand. Just remove the rest of the head (yikes) and sand around the edges.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2011 at 3:20 pm

      I like the way you think…

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for ChristineChristine says

      March 22, 2011 at 10:44 pm

      I came to say exactly that, hahah!

      I remember when you all posted the “finished product” photos of the wall, I wondered [to myself..] where the dog was. I figured he just found a new spot in the house. Tragic. :/

    • Avatar for ReneeRenee says

      March 22, 2011 at 11:11 pm

      that is an awesome and very unigue idea — no one else in the world would have one of those!

    • Avatar for Keri G.Keri G. says

      March 23, 2011 at 1:52 pm

      This is exactly what I was going to suggest! Just slap a funky collar around his neck and put him next to the front door!

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