I just remembered that our tradition of bringing something for our dogs to have in the afterlife, began because the one who died first had such strange tastes that we didn't know if they'd have what he wanted in dog heaven.

Xiao Shieung was such a picky eater, he wouldn't touch most treats or foods the other dogs loved, but whenever I made sushi he'd beg for nori. It was the only food he ever begged for. I was astounded the first time he did it. So at his funeral we tore up a small sheet of nori and cast it after his ashes. And also a little piece of fuzz to play with. He was so like a cat in his play.