PET LOSS

12 Essential Tips: How to Cope With The Loss of a Pet

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Saying goodbye to a loyal friend and a family member whose paw prints are etched deep in your heart can be one of the most difficult things you may ever do. The depth of this loss is as profound and personal as your pet, and loosing their unconditional love, companionship, and presence can be life altering. There are several comforting steps that can greatly help you along in your journey of grief that have been shown to usher heartbroken pet parents through this difficult time.



1. Allow Yourself to Grieve:   Recognize that it's normal to feel sad, devastated, or even angry about the loss of your pet. Allow yourself time to go through these emotions without judgment.


2. Talk About Your Feelings: Don't hesitate to share your feelings with family members, friends, or others who understand the significance of pet loss. Sometimes, just talking about your feelings can help you cope with grief.


3. Create a Memorial: Create a pet tribute that commemorates the bond you shared in a meaningful way. This could be as simple as a special corner of your home to display your pet’s collar, favorite toys, photos, etc., planting a tree, or creating an online tribute.


4. Write a Letter:  Write a letter to your pet expressing all the things you wish you could say . Celebrate their life through your words that serve as a beautiful reminder of the moments you treasured together. This can be a therapeutic way to process your feelings.


5. Celebrate Their Life:   Organize a small ceremony or gathering to celebrate the life of your pet. Invite friends or family who knew your pet and share fond memories.


6. Consider a Ritual:  Some find comfort in rituals and adopting new routines to help fill the time that used to be shared with your deceased pet. These actions can provide closure and a formal way to say goodbye.


7. Plant Something: Plant a tree or a garden in memory of your pet. This act of nurturing new life can provide comfort and a lasting memorial.


8. Create Art: Express your feelings through art or poetry. This could involve painting, sculpture, or crafting something that reminds you of your pet.


9. Preserve Memories: Keep memories alive by creating a scrapbook, compiling photos, or writing down stories about your pet. This can be a healing activity and a lasting tribute to your pet’s life.


10. Volunteer: Consider volunteering at an animal shelter or rescue organization. Helping other animals in need can offer comfort and a sense of fulfillment.


11. Take Care of Yourself:   Grief can take a toll on your physical and emotional health. Try to maintain your regular routine, eat healthy foods, get plenty of sleep, and exercise. These activities can help improve your mood and manage stress.


12. Give It Time: Remember that healing from a loss takes time. Be patient with yourself and allow the process to unfold naturally without rushing your feelings of sadness or loss and when the time feels right, consider opening your home and heart to another pet. No pet can ever be replaced, and yet there is no limit to how many pets you can love in your lifetime.


If you have a sick or aging pet who is likely nearing the end of their time here on earth with you, this article and resources may help:

In-Home Pet Euthanasia: Everything You Need to Know About One of The Hardest Things You'll Ever do

Pet Health Tracker

Pet Quality of Life Scale

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Pet Memorial Trees


Honor a beloved pet in a meaningful way and contribute to the Trees for Pets reforestation forest.


These reforestation trees are planted and accredited by Ecologi -  a Trustpilot certified partner.


Your pet will find a peaceful final resting place infused into a Remember Tree that will also make a positive impact through actual reforestation in areas of need.






Estimated Planting & Certificate: 2-5 Days

From $27.00

Handmade Etched Portrait


A truly unique way to remember and honor your beloved pet, with cremation ashes infused in an etching of their likeness. It's a classy way (with many options) to keep all the memory keepsakes (collar, dog tag or kitty tag, paw print...) and creatively assemble them into ONE very special remembrance. You can tap into the love and joy you shared with your fur baby with a simple glance.


Estimated Delivery: 2 Weeks


From $199.00

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Cremation Jewelry & Art

Wide assortment of handmade cremation jewelry and cremation glass art made by artists who believe in healing through art. Each Spirit Piece is made specifically for you with love and respect and is infused with the ashes of your loved one to create a lasting beautiful memory.


Estimated Delivery: 4-6 Weeks (upon receiving ashes)

From $44.00

Parting Stones

Solidified remains offer a unique alternative to traditional cremated ashes, enabling you to comfortably keep your loved one close. Through a solidification process, conventional cremated remains are transformed into a stunning set of "stones" that can be held, shared, scattered, or carried with you wherever you go.  Parting Stones can be made from the remains of just about any animal.


Estimated Delivery: 6-8 Weeks


Cats $795   Dogs $995 

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Eterneva® Memorial Diamonds

Celebrate your once-in-a-lifetime pet by making a diamond from their ashes or fur. Eterneva is the most trusted company in the world for memorial diamonds that are forged from the carbon in our loved one's ashes, fur, or hair. 


The creation of an Eterneva Memorial Diamond is a 12-month journey that begins with a $50 Welcome Kit that explains the process, shows size options, and comes with the container for the ashes and full instructions.


Starting From $2999

Pet Memorial Plaque

Keep their memory alive and honor your pet with a one-of-a-kind black granite keepsake that reminds you of all of the happy memories you shared.


These plaques can be displayed indoors, outside in your garden, on or near a favorite tree, bench, or as a marker placed in the earth.


Estimated Delivery: 5 Days (free shipping)


From $199.00

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Halo Frame & Collar Display

One-of-a-kind circular picture frames are designed to display your pet's collar and encapsulate your dog or cat's photo within it creating a personal, meaningful tribute that is even more special than a regular photo in a frame.


Estimated Delivery: 2-7 Days

From $24.99

Pet Memorial Portrait

100% hand-painted portraits by professional artists. Have a beautiful piece of art commissioned with PortraitFlip simply by uploading your favorite picture of your pet.


7 options:

oil painting

charcoal drawing

watercolor painting

colored pencil drawing

pencil sketch

acrylic painting

pastel painting


Estimated Delivery: 3-4 Weeks

From $89.00

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Petsies

These custom made stuffed animals are made in the likeness of your fur baby (from a photo) and are the perfect way to create a huggable keepsake.



  • Artists use specialty furs, noses & eyes, and airbrushing.
  • 3 sizes: 10", 16" and 24" with other fun upgrades.
  • Aslo available: pillows, pajamas, blankets, and more...


Estimated Delivery: 5-7 Weeks

From $199.00

Sky Urns For Ashes

A beautiful way to keep the memory of your pet alive and with you in the room with a living (or artificial) plant springing out the top.


The center band can be personalized with your pet's name etc.  and the lower portion is a self contained urn that will house your pet's ashes.


Estimated Delivery: 2-5 Days

$98.00 to $165.00

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