HONORING YOUR PET
Personalizing your pet’s EUTHABAG
A soothing ritual before saying your final goodbye to your companion. It can facilitate acceptance of the animal’s departure and initiate the mourning process. A letter, a drawing or their favorite toy can be put it in the bag to accompany them across the rainbow bridge. Permanent markers, pens & paint work wonderfully on the fabric.
One way to give them one last gift.
See this beautiful video of our dear friend, Beth, along with her family who hosted a Farewell Party for her beloved Caspian. All the family got together to say their goodbyes and decorate Caspian’s Euthabag together. We hope it warms your heart as much as it did ours.
Cherish their memory with a souvenir
Deciding if you want to keep a souvenir, such as the ashes following cremation, a paw print, jewelry with the ashes, etc. There are many options available, and you can discuss these with your veterinarian or crematorium. See many options below.
Planting a garden or creating a memorial
Creating a sanctuary for your deceased companion can be a very special way to honor them and can help the grieving process. Planting flowers can be a great positive step for children during this transition. Every spring the flowers will bloom again, like a special ‘‘hello’’ from your beloved companion.
“When words are inadequate, have a ritual.”
Ceremony and funerals
Burying your companion at home, where they spent most of their life, is a great way to pay tribute to him. Burying your pet yourself can be very peaceful and bring a feeling of closure. You can also have a small ceremony with the members of your family where everyone can pay him one final tribute and decorate his grave. This provides an opportunity to share stories and positive memories of your unique companion and how they’ve impacted you.
Keep in mind that burying a pet can be harmful to wild and domestic animals as well as the environment. Depending on the country, certain laws must be observed when the time comes to bury your pet or the ashes. Visit our Disposal of the body after euthanesia section and check out our EUTHABAG’s ecology page for more information.
ITAVIE
The innovative QR code for celebrating life, proudly designed in Quebec. Create a unique personalized tribute faithfully reflecting the deceased personality. You will find the Garden of Memory, a space dedicated to honoring loved ones.
CLAYPAWS®
The original clay paw by Veterinary Wisdom®
Will not dry out or crack over time.
Can bake in clinic or at home.
Cuddle clones
Each Cuddle Clone is hand-designed to capture everything that makes your pet unique.
Diamond
Whether you have ashes at home or recently lost a remarkable companion - celebrate their life by making a diamond from ashes or hair. From start to finish, the diamond journey takes 9-12 months.
Silver pet prints
Paw print jewelry made from your animals actual paw prints.
Each item is handcrafted from sterling silver and stamped with your pet’s unique paw print and name.
Horse tail and mane keepsakes
Families can cherish their horse’s memory by trimming the tail or mane hair, washing it, and then braiding it with a ribbon.
-picture courtesy of The Argus Institute, Colorado State University
Donations
A donation to a shelter, the SPCA, or a veterinary school can be done in the name of a pet.
Even planting a tree: Arbor day foundation in the US ($ 20 / 10 trees) or A living tribute in Canada ($ 20 / 1 tree).
Every Cat Health Foundation offers three ways for owners to honor cats, and cat caregivers.
See more ideas on our blog, 5 Ways to Honor a Pet.
A great source to show to your clients who want to think about how they would like to commemorate their pet.
