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5 Ways To Remember A Pet That Has Passed

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5 Ways To Remember A Pet That Has Passed

It’s never easy when a pet passes away. This animal, who has been so much a part of your family life, is now gone forever. For many of us, the mourning period is extremely difficult as we attempt to come to terms with our loss.




Of course, one of the ways that people deal with death is by remembering the pet when they were alive. There are many great ways you can pay homage to your pet after they pass on. Here are just five small ideas that you may not have thought of before now.

1. Make their collar into a necklace

One of the only things that you will have to remember your pet by is their collar, so why not make it extra special? You could turn the tag from it into a cute necklace that you can wear with you all the time. All you need to do this is a piece of ribbon or a chain that you can slide the tag on. It will take about two minutes to complete!

2. Get a tattoo in memorial of them

If the pet was extremely close to your heart, why not get a tattoo in their honor? Many tattoo artists are talented at creating life-like portraits of animals for their clients. It may well be worth seeking out one of these artists and asking them to create a unique image just for you. That way, you can be sure that you will never forget your beloved animal!

3. Create a photo collage

For a less permanent memorial, you may wish to opt for the photo collage option. If you love taking pictures, this idea is perfect for you. Gather all your photos of your pet and make a cool collage of them. You can hang it in any room throughout your home as a reminder of the animal you love so dearly.

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4. Create a small shrine in your home

Building on the last idea, you may wish to take things one step further. Why not create a shrine to your animal in your home? You could dedicate an entire corner or area of your house to pictures and memorabilia of your pet. So, whenever you look at the area, you will be reminded of how much you adored the animal.

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5. Plant flowers where they are buried

If you buried your pet’s body in your yard, you will want to mark the place so that you never forget. One of the easiest and most appealing ways of doing so is to plant some flowers in that area. Each year, when the plants flower, you will remember your pet once more.

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19 Comments
  1. Anosa says

    A photo collage or necklace is something I would opt for if my beloved pet passed, these are lovely ideas.

  2. Jeanette says

    It was kind of nice that our Vet actually sent us a card with our dogs foot print on it. I have cherish that it will continue also. I really like all the different ways hear that you have to remember a pet awesome. They are all great idea.

    1. Sheila says

      That’s so lovely, what a lovely gesture for your vet to do.

  3. Lisa says

    These are such great ideas. I love the idea of turning their collar into a special piece of jewelry. And the plants or flowers over their grave site is perfect.

  4. Franc Ramon says

    A shrine would be a good remembrance as well as having plants in their burial spots. Photo collage can also keep their memories alive.

  5. Liz Mays says

    I think the photo collage is a really sweet idea. I wouldn’t mind putting something together like that.

  6. Sarah Bailey says

    These are some lovely ideas, when my hamsters died we put them into some pots which I always have flowers growing in with a little memorable label.

  7. Amber Myers says

    These are great ideas. When our cats pass we’ll probably plant flowers in their honor. Or get a stone with their name on it for the backyard.

  8. Lisa Favre says

    A photo collage is definitely a wonderful idea. Photos can tell a million stories so what better way to pay a tribute to your pet than with a collection of them!

  9. Jenny Finney says

    I would not have even thought about turning a collar into a necklace! What a neat idea. I wish I had done this when we had to put our Pug down. It was one of the hardest things to do.

  10. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    These are wonderful ways to remember a pet that has passed. It’s so important to keep the memory alive.

  11. Mimi Green says

    I like the idea of making a collar into a necklace. That is a great way to honor your pet.

  12. Jaime Nicole says

    I love the idea of a photo collage. I made and framed one for my daughter when her horse went over the Rainbow Bridge. She still has it on her wall.

  13. LaShawn says

    I like the idea of making a necklace. I think that’s the perfect way to always carry them with you

  14. Chubskulit Rose says

    When our bunnies died, we planted some flowers where we buried them. Unfortunately, we had to sell the house so we kind of abandoned it.

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  16. Dogvills says

    When my friend’s dog passed, she had someone take his paw print and then cast it in bronze. She has it displayed in a little corner in her living room, in her dog’s favorite place to sleep when was still alive.

  17. adriana says

    The idea of a photo book is a great one. Awesome way to commemorate your pet in the best way! It can’t be easy but little things can make it easier to cope.

  18. Tanya Snyder says

    I had a stuffed animal that was a beagle. So when my beagle past away I had him cremated .Then took his ashes and sewed the (ashes that are in a ziplock bag) inside the stuff animal . My brother bought me the stuffed beagle years ago for my birthday. My beagle was 14 1/2 .

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