Elder Pet Keepsakes

Whether you’ve lost a pet before, have an elder pet, or have a new pup in your life, it’s never too soon to think about making and keeping memories of them!

I recently helped a family member brush out one of their dogs, and I tossed all the hair when I was done. Little did we know at the time, he would pass away only a few weeks later. I wish I would’ve thought to keep some of that hair, or do any kind of keepsake with him before that. So this is my reminder to you, to keep the hair, take the pictures, go on the adventures, and make memories while they’re still around with you.

Since the passing of 2 family dogs within the last year, I’ve discovered some keepsakes I wish I knew about before.

There are these inkless print kits that you can press a paw print or nose print into and see the unique grooves of their prints forever. It’s so simple and yet so meaningful to hold onto —> https://amzn.to/4dDS4A2

Another thing many families struggle to figure out is what to do with their pet’s collars. They wore them for years in many cases, have their name tags on them, and it’s s part of them you get to hold onto after they're gone, but what do you do with it? There are frames that have holes to loop the collar through and add a photo alongside. —> https://amzn.to/46WGpIR

A fun idea for puppies, and something I did with mine when he was just a wee baby, is create Christmas ornaments from their hair! You take one of those clear ornament balls, take off the top, and stuff their hair into it from brushing overtime. This one may take some time to collect, which is why I suggest starting with younger pups. It may be a seasonal item, but when they pass, it can become a more permanent display in your home if you choose.

I can’t recommend enough thinking about this sooner rather than later. You’ll appreciate having a piece of them to hold onto when they’re gone.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you!