Pets are always considered great friends or companions. With their cute smile, lovely and tiny paws, they make our lives complete. However, we all have to say a final goodbye to our best friends at some point in our lives and this scenario is the same for our pets. It’s a harsh but unavoidable reality.
The unconditional love that they give us throughout their short yet meaningful lives leaves a strong imprint on our hearts. Losing a pet is heartbreaking and also one of the hardest things that we have to endure in our lives. After all, we form a strong physical, mental, and emotional bond with our furry friends during their lifetimes.
Have you also lost a pet recently or just want to cherish the memories of your pet?
Today in this blog, we’ve gathered some of the creative and unique ways to memorialize your beloved pets. Yes, there are many ways, such as custom pet portraits, memory boxes, unique pet portraits from photos, and many more. This way, you can easily keep them alive in the form of sweet memories.
Here are Seven unique ideas to remember a beloved pet forever in your heart:
1. Plant a Tree
Did your pet love to play in the garden?
If yes, you can plant a tree or flowers in your garden or the burial spot of your pet. This will signify your pet’s life and will give you a daily reminder of the memories they gave you.
When you see this plant or flowers growing, you’ll feel that your pet is always with you. This way, you can easily overcome sadness with feelings of joy and hope.
2. Custom Pet Portraits
Another way to keep your pet alive is by making a portrait of them. There are many online stores or companies that can create professional and custom pet portraits. All you need to do is to send a good picture of your beloved pet, and they will make perfect pet portraits from photos. You can display this portrait or painting in the hallway or in your bedroom.
3. Personalized Jewelry
Cherish the memories and keep your beloved pet forever with you in the form of jewelry. Many stores make personalized jewelry by printing their nose or paws onto a dainty necklace or bracelet.
You can add their names and select the various designs such as bangle bracelets, key chains, and beaded bracelets. This hand-stamped jewelry will serve as a great remembrance of your lost dog.
4. Memory Box
Making your own memory box is the easiest and cheapest way to collect and compile your memories with your pet in one place. You can involve your kids in this project.
First, take an empty box and start putting things like photographs, dog toys, leash, tags, blankets, collars, and any other stuff that belongs to your pet. Keep this box somewhere safe in the home, and you can revisit it throughout the years.
5. Create a Memory Quilt or Pillows.
Handmade memory quilts and pillows are some of the best personal ways to remember your pet. You can create them using some of your favorite photos with them.
You can add your pet’s name, date, and a special saying. Whenever you snuggle this pillow or quilt, you’ll feel your dearest pet is near you.
6. Share Your Pet’s Stuff
Another way to show your love to your deceased pet is by sharing their toys, beds, and other items with other pets who don’t have these things. After all, sharing is caring!
You can also share the pet food that isn’t nearing expiration with other pet owners. This will help you spread joy and happiness to other pets from your pet’s belongings after they’re gone.
7. Go to an Animal Shelter
It is often hard to even consider adopting another pet after the sudden loss of your pet. However, a great way to honor your pet and their memories are to go to a local animal shelter and donate your time. You can volunteer and offer help to other animals. You can give them your love and support and memorize your beloved pet.
Conclusion
Losing your pet is one of the saddest moments of our lives. However, memorializing your pet can heal this pain at some amount. All the above ideas are great ways to preserve their memory and keep them alive in your heart and mind.
From custom pet portraits, pillows to sharing their things, all these things will help you to keep the memory of your beloved pet close to your heart forever.
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