So sorry, many blessings. I had to bury one of my cats earlier as well. Found him, had to break out the rigor mortis to bury him, that wasn't easy. I'm sure your guy is in doggy heaven, he was a dog after all.
From what I understand the body loosens again after it stiffens. Just takes about 12 hours or so. Luckily I was right there when he (my dog) passed so I was able to wrap him up in a nice position to bury him that evening. I usually find a box my cat will fit snug into and curl them up so they look like they are sleeping that way they will stay in that position for when I go to bury them. I like to bury my animal friends at sunset, regardless of when they pass.
I had a cat that was hit by a car and I didn't find him for a couple days. He wasn't that stiff but holy cow did he stink. One of the worst smells ever.
All dogs go to Heaven.
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