How to Memorialize a Deceased Pet that You Loved

Losing a loved pet can be devastating for everyone in your family. Many claim it's like losing a child. To keep your pet in your mind and in your heart, try these ideas.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pictures
• Internet
• Support from Others
• Ideas that you like that will make you feel better.

1. Purchase a memorial stone with the dog's name and paw prints on it. Find a spot in your yard that is comforting, maybe by a swing that you sit in often, so it is easily viewed.

2. Cremation jewelry (some made from the animal's ashes) are also popular. Companies such as AshleyandCo.com, AshestoAshes.com, and Memorialgallerypets.com offer jewelry and other items to remember your pet. For more web sites, use your web browser (Google or Yahoo) and type in pet memorials, or pet memorial jewelry for more sitesl

3. If you don't want to bury your pet at your home, consider a pet cemetery near your home. To find these locations, go to www.yellowpages.com or use your browser and type in "pet cemetery in (your state).

4. White a letter to your pet and display it in a frame or in the pet' s memory box listed in step 7.

5. Donation to pet rescue group. There are many rescue groups to pick from. Again, use your internet browser and type in "yorkie rescue" or whatever dog breed you are most interested in. That will get you started.

6. Plant a tree in honor of your pet.

7. Create a Memorial Box and place the collar, favorite toy, favorite picture, etc. in it. If the animal was cremated, you can also put some ashes in their as well.

8. If you want to be more artistic, create a scrape book or a website with pictures, history, and stories about your pet with your family.

9. No matter how you remember your pet, even if it's just in your heart, know that animals do have the capacity to love. They love you for giving them a great life!! Be happy that you gave them that gift, and don't hesitate too long to bring another "baby" into your home.

Tips & Warnings

• http://rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support/Grief.htm
• If your sadness is lasting too long, find a grief support group and talk to others who are mourning as you are. Don't wait too long.

[vallain]

on 9/11/2009 These are great ideas to keep your pet's memory alive in your heart.

[aliciatapp]

on 8/19/2009 Create a lasting tribute and celebrate your beloved pet .. Personalized porcelain cameos for a headstone, marker, or garden.
http://www.ArtfulPetMemorials.com

[ljstraight]

on 10/24/2008 Great suggestions!