Awww. You must make a costume of him (not made FROM him, but rather, one that copies his likeness). Dogs ARE psychopomps in many cultures. Zoroastrians believe that the gates to heaven are guarded by two large dogs and that anyone who's harmed a dog in life will not be able to get into paradise.

"Miles, did you know that 'god' spelled backwards is 'dog'?... Makes you think."

- Dianne Keaton as Luna - Sleeper