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Heavenly creatures OUR PET CEMETERY

With its manicured lawns, spectacular trees and unique sculptures, it’s easy to think the four hectares at the front of Jackie Clements’ home are simply the well-tended gardens of a retired couple.

But looks can be deceiving. Spotted around the stunning grounds are about 1600 small plaques. Each is the burial site of a former pet – of all sizes great and small.

“It was really never our intention to have a pet

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