To honor the lives of those we have lost, each month a blessing is held at Angels Rest to pay tribute to the beloved Sanctuary animals and pets of Best Friends members, staff, and pet lovers who have recently passed. These blessings celebrate the extraordinary animals who have touched our lives and provide a way for people with pets to find healing and hope among fellow animal lovers.
Dog memorials: Bring comfort and peace to those who are grieving
Dogs are loyal companions and best friends. They make our hearts fuller for loving them. They can make you laugh and warm your heart. And their passing leaves a hole in our lives forever. So when they pass, it seems only right to memorialize them.
Finding the right tribute to honor a beloved canine companion can provide comfort during a difficult time. While the grieving process is unique, we hope that you find some comfort in our dog memorial gifts. From dog memorial stones to wind chimes to sympathy cards, a personalized dog memorial gift helps celebrate their unique spirit and the joy they brought to your life. You can also find dog memorial quotes to include on a pet memorial stone for dogs or in a heartfelt card to help express what words alone cannot.
Losing a dog means losing a cherished family member. When you create a meaningful dog memorial, you not only honor their life, but you also help yourself heal.
Pay tribute to the life you shared with your dog with a digital dog memorial or a dog memorial donation
Make a memorial donation to remember your dog
Celebrate the bond you shared with your dog with a dog memorial gift that honors their life while providing support and care for pets still waiting for homes.
Create an online memorial for your dog
Whether you're creating a dog memorial page for yourself or on behalf of a grieving loved one, you'll be able to easily share your online tribute with others.
Dog memorial gifts
Celebrate the life of your dog with a dog memorial gift.
Dog memorial stones
Dog memorial stones offer a beautiful, permanent way to honor your beloved companion. These engraved stones create a lasting tribute at our animal sanctuary, a magical place of healing tucked into the majestic canyons of southern Utah.
Frequently asked questions about dog memorial gifts
What are the most popular dog memorial gifts?
Our most popular dog memorial gifts include online dog memorials, personalized memorial stones, wind chimes, sympathy cards, and memorial donations.
If you're looking for ready-to-ship memorial gifts, you may be interested in our In Memory collection.
How much do dog memorial stones cost?
Dog memorial stones range from $150-$800 depending on size and customization options:
Engraved brick: $159
Flagstone: $150-$350
Granite tile: $199
Granite markers: $500-$800
What should I engrave on a dog memorial stone?
Popular engravings include your dog's name, birth and passing date, short sentiments, etched graphics and photos, and tribute messages.
Can I place a dog memorial stone at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary?
Yes, all memorial bricks, flagstones, granite tiles, and granite stones can be placed at Angels Rest, our peaceful memorial garden at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary where we remember our best friends.
Coping with the loss of your dog
Know that when you’re ready, there are resources we've compiled that can help you cope with the grief and sadness of losing your canine companion.
Grief over the passing of a pet is very real, but when you’re ready, there are paths to healing that can help you cope with the grief and sadness.
Find dog memorial quotes, compassionate dog loss resources like, and dog loss grief support for wherever you are in your healing journey.
Join our caring community
Connect with us on social media to join a community of caring pet lovers who understand the pain of saying goodbye to a best friend. We are committed to honoring those lives by working to ensure that every dog and cat in this country has a loving family to call their own.
About Best Friends Animal Society
Pet loss grief can arrive when we least expect it, but there is hope and healing in remembering those we love.
At Best Friends, we understand the special place that pets have in our lives — they’re our confidantes, our support systems, and our best friends. That’s why Angels Rest was built as the heart of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary — to commemorate the special bonds we share with our loyal companions. It’s a place where pet memorial stones line the pathways in between hundreds of wind chimes that sing with the cool canyon breezes, each note a tribute to pets who were deeply loved.
Together, let's celebrate the memories of our pets and the enduring love they inspire at our monthly pet remembrance blessings.
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