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Remembering the animal lover in your life

A gift to the animals in memory of a special pet lover is a wonderful way to honor the enduring love they share.

When you make a memorial gift, you not only pay tribute to a beloved person, but you’re also supporting homeless pets by ensuring they get the love and care they need to thrive while waiting for families of their very own.

Make a donation in remembrance

When you honor a loved one by making a memorial donation, your gift will help homeless dogs and cats live their best life and ensure they get the love and care they need to thrive.

Raise money in memory of an animal lover

Using the free tools provided by Ever Loved, you can create a memorial fundraiser online to celebrate the life of a beloved person.

More ways to remember an animal lover

There are many ways to memorialize someone at home or at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

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Wind chimes

The soothing sounds of wind chimes can comfort and calm a heart that’s hurting.
Order wind chimes
Memorial bricks

Sanctuary brick

An engraved brick is an enduring memorial for a pet or person who has passed.
Purchase a brick
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Comforting gifts

Bring comfort in times of grief to a pet lover in your life or even give to yourself.
Browse memorial gifts
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A peaceful place of remembrance

At the heart of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is Angels Rest, a place of comfort where we remember cherished pets who have passed and pay tribute to these never-forgotten companions.
See our place of remembrance
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Make a donation in remembrance

When you honor a loved one by making a memorial donation, your gift will help homeless dogs and cats live their best life and ensure they get the love and care they need to thrive.
Making a memorial donation
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Raise money in memory of a person

You can create a memorial fundraiser to raise money and awareness online to celebrate the life of a beloved person using the free tools provided by Ever Loved.
Creating a memorial fundraiser

Remembering a special pet

Celebrating your pet’s life — and your enduring connection — can provide comfort and light in grief’s darkest moments.

Celebrating the life of a pet

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About Best Friends

Best Friends Animal Society is working to save the lives of cats and dogs all across the country, giving pets second chances and happy homes.

Just a few years ago, cats and dogs were killed in staggering numbers in this country simply because shelters didn't have the community support or the resources to save their lives. That number is now less than half a million per year, but there’s still work to do to ensure a bright future for every dog and cat in America. 

Best Friends operates the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals and is committed to saving the lives of homeless pets by working with shelters and passionate people like you. Together, we will bring the whole country to no-kill. Together, we will Save Them All.