Grieving Pet Parents Can Use This Toy to Heal

A toymaker in the Philippines says his creations may ease some of that pain. David Tan creates stuffed dolls to help animal lovers transition to life without their furry friends. Tan, along with 20 employees, make realistic replicas of pets who have died. Using pictures from the families, they are able to recreate a pet’s distinct markings and silhouette. Each custom toy takes about two days to finish and cost around $65.