Memorializing Your Pet

It’s sad to say that we most often outlive our pets so we have to deal with our grief over that. The grief can be more intense with a rescue pet. You saved this defenseless soul from a very bad situation and you let your pet live its best life. You took care of your pet, you loved your pet, and now your pet is gone, leaving you with a big hole in your heart.


There are many things you can do to memorialize your pet. I would love to have you share your pet’s story on this website. You can do that by filling out the form at the bottom of the page. Visitors to the site will be able to read all about your pet and learn about their wonderful life with you. You will also have the opportunity to come back here whenever you want to revisit your pet’s page. Here are some other ideas to honor your pet.


Urns

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You can buy beautiful urns for your pet's ashes. These urns can be made of stone, wood, glass, or any material. These urns can be as simple or as fancy as you want. The urn containing your pet’s ashes can become a centerpiece for a treasured part of your home.

Jewelry

A ring with ashes incorpoeated in the stonePhoto by Serpent And The Swan on Unsplash

You can also have jewelry made from your pet's ashes. You can have a charm or locket made and put some of your pet’s ashes in it. Some companies will make diamonds out of your pet’s ashes or hair. Some companies will incorporate your pet’s ashes into glass or metal jewelry. You can wear a ring, bracelet, necklace, earring, or any piece of jewelry that incorporates a part of your beloved pet into it. Many companies that craft this type of jewelry advise you not to get it wet, but it is appropriate to wear jewelry made from your pet’s ashes any time or place where you would wear regular jewelry.


Imprint

a round medialion with cat paw rpints and the name Marshal imprinted on the bottom

When my Marshall passed away, the vet made a medallion of his paw print for me. I just kept this clay medallion, but you can also make a metal casting of it, and display this medallion as a bookend, picture on the wall, or some other display method. You can also make a cast of a part of your pet’s body, such as a paw, for you to keep. You can keep these imprints in a special box, make an altar in your house for it, or keep it in a drawer near your bed or office.


This paw print, or imprint of another body part, can be reproduced onto a charm, a plaque, a canvas, or any other surface. You can include the imprint, a picture of your pet, some meaningful words, or a prism to make a keepsake for your pet that you will always keep with you.


Saving a Part of the Body

Some people keep their pet pig’s hoof, or a lock of hair from their pet, claws, tail, or other parts of their pet’s body. You can keep these in a box or on an altar. I’ve seen chokers made of cat’s tails and necklaces with your pet’s hair enclosed in glass as a charm on a necklace or bracelet. These body parts can be included in a plaque or any other keepsake, just like imprints can.


You can also have the bones of your pet cleaned and store them in a jar. You can save their fur and have that made into a pillow or blanket. If you wish, you can bring your pet to a taxidermist who will preserve a lifeline sculpture of your pet.

Memorials

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You can also make a scrapbook dedicated to your pet’s life. Put in pictures of your pet, write about their favorite foods, activities, people, etc. You can include imprints, fur, or other parts of your pet in this scrapbook. Maybe put their collar and name tag in the scrapbook, their favorite toy, or leash. 

You can have a stuffed animal made out of the likeness of your pet, or commission a painting of them. I’ve had socks made with my pet’s pictures on them, as well as t-shirts, towels, and other household items.

Another way to memorialize a pet is to plant a tree or garden above their remains. You will be able to enjoy watching the tree or other plants grow and even provide shade in the coming years. 

You can donate money to the rescue you got your pet from, or another worthy cause. Honor your pet in a way that is meaningful to you.


City Rescue Pets Memorial Pages

I would be honored to have you share your pet’s story with me and other visitors to the website. Please, take your time and honor your pet in your own special way. Here’s a form for some questions you can answer as part of your pet memorial, but you can include any information that is meaningful to you. Also, include pictures of your pet so we can all enjoy looking at them. Ask me for any help you need in completing this activity to honor your pet and the contribution that pet continues to make to your life.


Tell me about what made your pet special

I'd like to invite you to make a web page about the life of your pet. It can be a loving memorial to the bond that you shared. You can come back to visit your page whenever you want to reminisce. Invite your friends and family to view your pet memorial page. Anyone on the internet can read about your beloved pet and see happy pictures of them.

Write about how you rescued your pet, the fun moments you had together. Let us know their favorite toys, food, nap places. What made your pet unique?

Let us know all about your pet. You can write about their early days, the years you had together, and their final days.

Submissions should be at least 500 words and I would love to have pictures of you and your pet. If you need any help crafting the perfect web page for your pet - reach out to me and I'll guide you.

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