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What to Give Someone Whose Pet Died
A good gift for someone whose dog or cat died is a personal one: a portrait of their pet made from a photo, a framed paw print, or a handwritten card that uses the pet's name. At PetFOMO you upload one photo, see the portrait free, and a 16×16 in canvas is $45.99 with free US shipping.
See my pet's portrait free
Eight ideas
- A portrait of their pet from a photo they posted
- A card that shares your own favorite memory of the pet
- A framed paw print, if the vet made one
- A donation to a shelter in the pet's name
- A plant or tree to put in the yard
- A Christmas ornament with the pet on it
- A meal delivered on a hard day
- Your time: a walk on the route they used to take
Getting a photo without asking
Most people have posted their pet online. Pick the clearest photo of the face. If you cannot find one, ask a family member quietly.
See it before you give it
Upload the photo and you see four portraits free. Choose a canvas, or the set with a canvas, a mug and an ornament.
More memorial gifts
See dog memorial gifts and cat memorial gifts.
Questions
Is a pet portrait an appropriate sympathy gift?
Yes. It shows the pet itself rather than a symbol of loss, and it stays on the wall long after flowers fade.
What should I write in the card?
Use the pet's name and one real memory. Something like: I will always remember Max meeting me at the door.
How soon after the loss should I give it?
Any time is fine. A gift that arrives a few weeks later often means more, when the cards have stopped.