Pet Memorials: Remembering a beloved pet
Here at Best Friends, home to the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the country, grief can arrive when we least expect it. But so too do the hope and healing that come from remembering those we love. That’s why we offer this unique digital space to create a lasting and personal tribute to your cherished companion.

Memorializing your pet
Whether you are creating a memorial for your own pet or on behalf of a grieving loved one, you’ll be able to easily share your tribute, including via social media.
See how others are remembering their special pets
Pay tribute to your special animal companion by creating a pet memorial. It’s simple, and we’ll guide you through each step of the process.

A peaceful place of remembrance
Other meaningful ways to remember your pet
If you’d like to pay tribute to your pet or the pet of a loved one, wind chimes can be sent directly to you.
Additional ways to commemorate a pet
There are several ways to honor the memory of a cherished pet, and each one can provide comfort while bringing love and care to animals around the country.

Provide support with memorial gifts

Honor the memory of a pet with a personal fundraiser

Find comfort in community

Place a pet memorial in ‘Best Friends’ magazine

Request a complimentary sympathy card with keepsake

Paint a memorial rock to remember your pet
Tune in for a live memorial rock painting class on September 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. MT or September 21 from 12 to 2 p.m. MT on Instagram (@bestfriendsanimalsociety).

Join us for a special blessing on September 28
Our monthly blessing ceremonies are a wonderful way to remember and celebrate special pets who are gone from our lives but not from our hearts.
Coping with pet loss
Grief over the passing of a pet is very real, and coping can be a challenging — and even misunderstood — process. No amount of time with our best friends is enough, and saying goodbye can be devastatingly difficult.

Guided reflections to help you cope with grief

Resources for coping with the loss of your pet

Pet loss workshop

Moving through grief with yoga

Love Lives On: Pet Loss Journaling

Honor your pet with a memorial
Pay tribute to your special animal companion by creating a pet memorial. The process is simple, and you’ll be guided at your own pace through each step.