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The Best Ways To Share in the Memory of Your Pet

If you have recently lost a pet, you may be wondering how to appropriately share in his or her memory. Ultimately, this is a very personal decision.

There are some people who may feel that getting their pet taxidermied is not appropriate. However, there are plenty of other people who may feel like this is right for them.

The Best Ways To Share in the Memory of Your Pet

Therefore, it is important to think about every option you have at your disposal. Consider yourself, your family member, and your pet.

Then, think about the best way to share in his or her memory. Take a look at a few key examples below, and feel free to reach out to a counselor or your veterinarian to talk about more options.

Get Your Pet Cremated

First, you should think about getting your pet cremated. If you are not going to get your pet taxidermied, you should consider saving his or her ashes. There are plenty of organizations that will help you cremate your pet.

They will even give you a beautiful urn that you can use to preserve your pet. Keep in mind that it will take a few days for you to get your pet cremated after he or she passes away.

Usually, an organization has to come and pick up your pet before cremating him or her.

Pet cremation is a great way to honor the memory of a pet that has recently passed away. 

Consider Hanging a Picture of Your Pet

Next, you might want to consider getting a picture of your pet as well.

There are plenty of options available if you want to get a portrait of your pet. For example, you might be interested in getting a watercolor portrait of your furry friend.

You probably have plenty of pictures of your pet lying around at home.

They might even be stored on your phone. Consider reaching out to an organization that can help you create a beautiful portrait of your pet based on these pictures.

Then, think about where you want to display this picture in your home. You might want to dedicate a section of your wall to your loved one. 

Think About a Clipping of Fur and the Collar

Finally, if you go to get your pet euthanized, you might want to consider asking the vet for a clipping of fur and your pet’s collar. These are the most common items that pet owners like to preserve.

There might be a specific section on your pet’s body from which you would like a clipping of fur. Remember that you will need to preserve this fur, so you should think about putting it in a Ziploc bag.

Then, you may want to hang the collar up on the wall. There are some people who like to save the food bowl as well. If you have any personal items, consider placing them in a corner somewhere so you never forget about your pet. 

Share in the Memory of Your Pet

In the end, these are just a few of the many options at your disposal if you are wondering how to appropriately memorialize your pet. Pets are members of our families.

Therefore, when we lose a pet, it should feel like we have lost a loved one. On the other hand, you should also think about how to remember your pet.

Even though they might be gone from this world, they are not forgotten. Consider getting your pet cremated, and ask for a clipping of your pet’s fur.

Remember that you need to preserve this as well. You might want to get a picture of your pet as well.

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