Edward, " I greatly enjoy the ongoing creative process. I especially enjoy creating in a medium that leaves a legacy for future generations. I refer to bronze as the "Eternal Material" because it lasts for hundreds of years. My personal involvement in the casting process also gives me the opportunity to add the special touches that often bring that indefinable connection between myself and the collector." 

You can have your own pet/friend/pal created into the eternal metal, bronze.  A bronze art sculpture is a legacy. When you consider the merits, what could possible be more perfect than a timeless heirloom of a bronze sculpture immortalizing your pet.  You can see how bronzes are created by clicking on this link.