Thoughtful gift ideas for someone who has recently lost a pet.

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Lulu Lefferts · Answer

A nameplate necklace with a pet’s name

Jenni · Answer

handpainted pet ornament: A custom portrait of your loved one’s pet on an ornament can be a sweet and thoughtful gift for any pet owner! It’s guaranteed to make them smile each year when they pull it out to hang on the tree.

Babuji · Answer

dinner and friendship: After losing my pug to old age in December, I was so lucky to have  friends who came with me to say goodbye at the vet and in the following days I was cared for, received cards and dinner invites and and it meant everything to me. Six months later, for my birthday I was given the most beautiful drawing of my dog which I was ready to look at without sobbing.

Noelle · Answer

Christi Ahee Ceramics Custom Pet Mug: Her mugs are so lovely to hold and use and she does custom pets on request.

Katie · Answer

Custom stickers of a pet: This is my boy Biscuit who died almost 4 years ago and I still miss him terribly. I got this sticker made of him sitting in a chair like a person and put it on everything which made me smile.

Give them to your friend and keep one for yourself. Put it on a water bottle or a suitcase. It made me so happy that other people would remember him too and I was really touched when others asked for one.

Asli · Answer

A figurative rainbow: This is a hard one. I think a copy of the rainbow bridge poem and a small rainbow to remind me that I might see my pet again would bring me some comfort. To be honest, however impossible, I would like to have the scent of my cat bottled to keep with me forever.

Catherine Davis · Answer

The Little Frog’s Guide to Self Care: A perfect gift for anyone who is going through a hard time. It’s just sweet. Sweet pictures. Sweet suggestions. I was given this book and was touched.

Maryn · Answer

Custom pet art: This needle felted dog is mostly an example, but there are so many great custom pet art products on Etsy that would be a really thoughtful memorial/condolences gift. (I would personally lose my mind in the best way if someone gave me a needle felted sculpture of my dog.)