Hi Glen: Buried my dog just outside my workshop window 2 years ago.
Pine box also.
Many of us have the same feelings for our best friend.
Never got another friend, getting old myself and do not want to leave a
dog behind that no one cares about.
My neighbor knew about the coffin project, told someone else, so since
that time i have made 8 other "coffins" for dogs and a couple cats for
others.
Some people laugh at this but i have even sold a few to a local Vet to
keep on hand.
His son offers burial service for older couples that cannot handle
shovel work any more for free. That is a real good hearted kid !