You can create wonderful keepsakes at home to remember your pet. Great ideas include wrapping their collar around a favorite houseplant, making a clay paw print with air-dry clay, framing a silhouette of their profile, or sewing a small memory pillow from their favorite blanket.

Plant and Garden Ideas

• Place the pet collar around the base of an indoor pot plant or a new garden bush.

• Paint a smooth garden stone with your pet's name and a tiny heart.

• Scatter wildflower seeds in a special spot in the yard.

• Hang a small wind chime from a tree branch in their favorite outdoor area.

Paw Print and Casting Ideas

• Press your pet's paw into soft air-dry clay and let it dry.

• Paint the dry clay print with clear sealant or acrylic colors.

• Make a salt dough print and bake it hard in your oven.

• Use a safe ink pad to stamp their paw print onto heavy cardstock paper.

Fabric and Clothing Ideas

• Sew a small stuffed cushion using your pet's old blanket or favorite shirt.

• Clip a small piece of their fabric toy onto a key ring.

• Stitch their name tag onto a small cloth pouch to store their favorite items.

Photo and Display Ideas

• Print a large picture of your pet and place it in a nice wooden frame.

• Cut black paper into the shape of your pet's head for a shadow profile.

• Fill a clear glass jar with their whiskers or loose fur collected over time.

• Keep a small wooden box on a shelf with their favorite tennis ball or toy.

• Get your child to draw a picture of your pet and frame it on the wall.