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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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  3. Sara says

    Oh no, that’s so sad! It’s almost disturbing to see him without his face like that. =(

    I do like the drawing depicting the tragedy though. =)

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  4. Natalie says

    That is tragic! However, I did laugh at the dog’s expression in John’s drawing. I will forever be on the lookout for ceramic dogs when I shop at HomeGoods now!

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  5. Melody says

    Sherry, I feel devastated too. That dog was always synonymous with your blog – at least, to me it was…

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  10. JMJE says

    My co-workers probably think I’m crazy because I just busted out laughing when I saw that drawing. Awesome. I love how long john’s legs are. I actually did a similar type drawing on my blog today. I’m sorry for your loss.

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  11. Kristen says

    Such a tragedy. You should at least attempt to glue him back together…such a great pet deserves at least that much. Also, I think John’s illustrations should become more common…very helpful in picturing scenes.

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  12. Melinda says

    Oh man! That’s the sorta thing where you tell yourself it’s only “stuff” but you still feel majorly bummed about. What a “ruff” way to go! (It was John, with the gallery art, in the hallway!)

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  14. jane andreassen says

    This may be too early but… there is a light aqua ceramic dog at pier 1 (doesn’t seem to be online).

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  15. julie g. says

    So funny…the missing dog was actually the first thing I noticed when the Gallery Wall post went up because that pooch was paw-fect! If only I could trade in my two boxers for two of those.

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  16. loreejo says

    since the rest of him is still looking perfect, is it possible you could just hang a really cute hat on his “head” for a really gauche accent?

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  21. bridget b. says

    let’s have a moment of silence…..

    now that that’s over, that drawing (and this post) produced some laugh out loud moments. way to turn your traumatic experience into a humorous post.

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  22. Claire says

    You crack me up! I have had lots of home revamp casualties…they totally suck and I always cry like a baby until I remind myself to not be so materialistic! He was uber cute too :/ Maybe his ceramic pieces can be turned into some mosaic project!

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  23. Christine says

    So sad! I loved that guy. If you can glue him back together, do it! It’ll just add character. (Or maybe be very disturbing. :)))

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  24. Patricia says

    I know this isn’t the right time to laugh but that drawing had me laughing out loud for a good 30 min. I’m still smiling about it. LOL

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  25. Katy B says

    You could glue on the big pieces, then fill in the cracks with that stuff they use to fix broken mouldings. What is that stuff called?…That I do not know, but if you look on This Old House (or have you boycotted) you could probably find it easily. Then you could spray paint the whole thing glossy white.
    Sure you have a blog to write, a child to tend to, and a list of other projects…but I have to think something you love that much is worth it.

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  26. Ashley says

    I agree… amazing drawing! All good things must come to an end but at least it wasn’t due to Clara climbing around on it and getting hurt.

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  29. Allison Jag says

    OH NO!! I just gasped and my boss thought something was wrong – “Is everyone okay?!”

    No boss, every *ceramic dog* is not okay. :( (now don’t come over and look at me reading blogs while I should be working) :P

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  31. Liz says

    I mean, you could always glue as many pieces as you can back, fill the holes and spray paint it. It’s a little industrious but not completely un-doable.

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  32. Zoë says

    Is it sad that my jaw dropped open when I saw the second pic? I know how much you loved that dog. Poor, poor puppy.

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  39. Laurie says

    I thought he was more white. I’ve been walking past a similar one (white) in my Home Goods in MD for a couple of weeks. Always reminds me of you guys. I bounce back and forth between 2 different Home Goods all the time so I’m not sure which one it was, but it is either Columbia, MD or Waugh Chapel.

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  41. Meagan says

    I had wonder where he had disappear to. How sad that this is why he dissappear. I hope you can find another…search ebay or something…this is depressing.

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  44. Desiree says

    Oh no! Who would have thought that your first ceramic casualty would come not at the hands of your baby but…..your husband!!

    Did you see it happen? Did John do the slo-mo eyes wide open, what-have-I-done, Sherry-please-don’t-kill-me look? My husband does that when he KNOWS he messed up and for whatever reason it helps me get over it faster.

    RIP Mr. Giant Doggie.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Yup, I saw it happen. And I froze and covered my face and there were actual tears and John felt terrible so I started laughing and then he drew me that drawing and it was so funny we framed it. Sometimes you just have to laugh.

      xo,
      s

    • annabelvita says

      “Oh no! Who would have thought that your first ceramic casualty would come not at the hands of your baby but…..your husband!!” this is what I was going to say!
      Well done John for making you laugh about it.
      RIP ceramic friend.

  45. Sally says

    So sad about the dog!

    But a quick question about the sunset photo on the lower left hand side – is it sideways?

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  47. Emily says

    I’m sad for you :( but it did cross my mind that now would be the perfect opportunity to hunt down that gigantic ceramic dog from “Friends.” You know, not to replace old friends but to make new :-p

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  49. Anastasia says

    So sad! It is amazing how attached we get to some of the decor in our homes! If you can’t glue him back together you can probably find his/her? twin. I’ve seen that same ceramic dog in a shop here in Minneapolis recently so I’m sure that you can find another one. Hopefully for just as good of a price!

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