My mom just recently lost 2 of her fur babies 60 days apart due to cancer. It’s not the best way to start out a new year, so I decided to look for mementos or keepsakes to buy for my mom to keep Bella and Meela’s spirits alive. Here are some pet memorial gift ideas for 2023.
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My 3 Favorite Pet Memorial Gift Ideas from Amazon
Manufacturer: Willow Tree
Artist: Susan Lordi
Price: $31.49
Dimensions: 6.7″L x 3.6″W x 5″H
Material: Resin
Description:
I love this sculpture and how it reflects the true love between a human and their dog. This is a great gift to give someone who has lost a pet or who just wants a keepsake to remember their pets.
It is a small resin sculpture that fits on the fireplace mantel, a book shelf, nightstand, or even a desk. The resin figure is cast from Susan Lordi’s original carving and hand painted.
According to 8,678 Amazon reviews, Willow Tree Angel of Friendship received 4.9 out of 5 stars. It is also ranks #22 in Collectibles/Figurines.
Click to find: The Willow Tree Angel of Friendship
I have two Willow Tree Figures for my sons, and they are absolutely beautiful. This is definitely a great gift idea!
2. Pet Memorial Wind Chime – 18″ Metal Casted Pawprint Wind Chime
Manufacturer: The Grandparent Gift Co
Price: $27.99
Dimensions: 12.5 x 5 x 1.5 inches; 0.16 Ounces
Material: Metal
Description:
This is a beautiful wind chime that features a paw print at the top of the wind chime and four musical tubes below. The paw print has a sentiment etched on each side.
On one side it reads:
“Life seems quiet without you, you were far more than a pet. You were a family member, a friend, a loving soul I’ll never forget”
The other side reads:
” It will take time to heal, for the silence to go away. I still listen for you, and miss you every day.”
The wind chime is durable and can withstand the hardest elements. You can hang it out on your porch, in your yard, even inside the home, or your pet’s favorite spot. A light breeze will begin a soothing melody to help you remember a lost pet.
If you are giving as a gift, the wind chime comes in a gift box that includes “The Pawprints Left By You” poem by Teri Harrison. This is a beautiful poem that can help convey your message of compassion. (because sometimes, it is hard to find the words to say!)
Amazon reviews show it is a 5 out of 5 star gift; however, the ratings by feature show 4.6 – 4.8 out of 5 stars. It is not much of a difference; however, I thought I would point it out.
It is currently ranked 5,912 in pet supplies and 6th in Dog Memorials & Funerary. There are over 3,000 reviews, and with such a positive ranking, this gift is definitely worth looking into.
Click to Find: The Paw Print Wind Chime
3. Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Gifts – Cat Memorial Gifts
Manufacturer: OLDCOREY
Price: $14.95
Dimensions: 6.18 x 5.35 x 0.75″; 9.14 Ounces
Material: Wood (photo holder) and Acrylic
Description
For anyone who has been owned by a cat, knows they leave such an impact on your life. As hard as it is to lose a cat, this gift helps keep their memory / spirit alive.
It is a beautiful piece that can be placed on a mantel, desk, or table…or somewhere special. The acrylic heart has a beautiful rainbow with two famous memorial statements as well as cute little paw prints and a cat figure on a crescent moon.
Beside the acrylic heart is a wood picture holder that will hold your favorite picture of your beloved cat.
It is a new product on the market, so there are not a lot of reviews. The reviews I found were mostly favorable, however, there were a couple that were concerned with the sharp edges of the product which could make it a little more difficult to gift to a friend or family member.
I see how that could be a concern; but the memento is absolutely stunning, and I would definitely display one in my home.
Click to find: Rainbow Bridge – Cat Memorial Gift
Conclusion
It is hard when your best friend passes over the Rainbow Bridge. How can you keep their memory alive without spending a fortune?
I know this is one of my shorter posts, but I wanted to at least show you some items that may help keep your pet’s spirit alive (or help one of your friends or family) at a reasonable cost.
These 3 items are definitely worth the price and you can find them on Amazon.
You can click on the picture or the link and it will take you to the item of your choosing.
Let me know if you purchased one of the items and tell me what you think of it? Have you purchased anything like it before? Which one do you like best?
I used to have a dog called Monty; I had him cremated and got a beautiful urn containing his ash. It had a plag on the urn with his name. I treasure the urn and put it in a special place on the mental piece.
I also particularly like the Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Gifts – Cat Memorial Gifts since I also lost a couple of Cats in my lifetime.
I have to say all the items are reasonable in price for the Special pets we lost and have lost. They may be gone, but we will never forget them and remember their special moments with us.
Thanks for Sharing
Elke
Thank you so much for your comments.
I think the Rainbow Bridge gift is a great idea, but I also like the idea of purchasing a beautiful urn, like you did.
Maybe that will be my next review.
And yes! They may be gone, but never forgotten!
It is always incredibly sad when you lose a pet, as they become a part of your family and your life, and these gifts are a lovely thought to give somebody to let them know that you are thinking about them.
I especially love the rainbow bridge one, as you can put a photo of your beloved pet in it and the words are lovely.
Hi Michel,
I agree the statements are perfect for this memorial gift. I also like the rainbow and the kitty sitting on the crescent moon. The fact that it comes with a picture holder for your pet is even better. What a great way to remember your fur baby!
Thank you very much for this valuable detailed post on pet memorial gift ideas. This is really a very important post. My cat also died last week. I am still really sad. Same with my mom. I’m thinking of buying one of these. Then I feel that my sadness will be reduced at least a little. Keep posting like this.
Thank you so much!
I am so sorry for your loss as well. It is so hard when we have to say goodbye to our beloved pets…Hopefully, one of these items can provide some comfort for you and your mom.
Man, these ideas are such good heartfelt and beautiful ways to honor beloved pets.
Losing a loyal friend is never easy, and its so important to take some time to grieve and reflect on the special memories we had with them.
These pet memorial gift ideas are really thoughtful and touching, you did a great job with these finds, as they serve as a reminder that our pets will always hold a special place within our hearts.
Really like the Willow Tree Angel of Friendship sculpture, it really captures that bond between humans and their pets in a simple way.
Overall, great and touching reminder that our pets bring us so much happiness and joy. They deserve to be remembered. Beautiful post!
Thanks for sharing the thoughts and products.
Thanks Eric!
Willow Tree is my favorite as well. It is such a simple design, but the piece speaks volumes regarding our love for our pets.
Thanks for your comments!
We lost our wonderful friend Yukon after 20 years. We have some pictures of her, but sometimes they seem a bit hard for the family to deal with. Your suggestions for a pet memorial is a great idea. I particularly like the paw print wind chimes. I intend to purchase these and hang them during our next large family event. Everyone loves Yukon who was a very intelligent, beagle mix. The chimes will be a pleasant way to remember all the years we had with her. I am bookmarking this site for future reference.
I am so sorry for your loss! It is especially hard when your pet lives to be 20 yrs old. I hope you like the chimes! It will be a beautiful piece to hang in the garden. Let me know how you like them!
Pets have always been such a big part of our family, and losing a four-legged friend, is like saying a forever goodbye to a member of the family. So to have a memento to member the furry friend, is such a great idea. We have always buried our dogs on our property, (we live on six acres) and then planted a tree to remember them by, but for many people that would not be possible.
I love the idea of the wind chime, and it would make a perfect gift as well. Wind chimes make such a happy sound, so every time you hear the chimes, it would remind you of the good time you had with your pet.
I agree! Windchimes would make such a beautiful gift or a memorial for your pet. Just to listen to the chimes when the wind blows through the trees on your property!
Thanks so much for your comments!