Angie that is wonderful and I think that would mean more to Shaz, knowing that her legacy might help another pup or another momma.
I am a strong believer that our bodies are nothing more than "suitcases" used to carry around the real us, our spirits, personalities etc. You don't need Shazam's ashes because that is not "who she was". I never met Shazam but I know her because of the stories you told and the love that so clear in your posts about her, and I don't even mean the posts made once you knew she was sick, just the regular day to day stuff with you and Pat, and that is what matters, that day in and day out she knew you loved her, her life and yours was happy because you were together. A few crappy days in the hospital, that she would not remember or be aware of, doen''t change that one bit! :grouphug