• Pets are an important part of a family and their loss is heartbreaking. When dealing with the loss of a pet, it is comforting to know that other people understand these feelings. When a friend loses a pet, a special keepsake or memorial gift can help lessen the sadness and remind your friend of the joy his pet brought into his life.
  
  

Pet Memorials

• Pet memorials are usually made of stone or rust-free metal and come in a variety of styles and sizes. Many memorials feature a poem or memorial phrase and offer the ability to personalize the memorial with the addition of the pet's name and commemorative dates. The memorials are generally placed in a garden or to mark the site of the pet's burial.
  
  

Keepsake Box

• A keepsake box is a small box that holds mementos and photos. They can be found in wood, ceramic or metal and usually measure about 6 by 2.5 inches. Keepsake boxes can be personalized with a photo and commemorative dates, and many contain a poem or uplifting phrase.
  
  

Memorial Jewelry

• Memorial jewelry is available in many different styles, from heart shaped bracelets to dog tag necklaces. Jewelry can be personalized with photos or engraved with a pet's name and commemorative dates.
  
  

Pet Sympathy Card

• Something as simple as a pet sympathy card can help ease the pain of a friend who has experienced the loss of a pet and let her know you are thinking of her. Most of the top greeting card manufacturers create sympathy cards for those who have lost pets.
  
  

Books

• There are many books written to help people understand the grieving process, such as Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet by Gary Kowalski, and books that celebrate a pet's life, such as Animal Blessings: Prayers and Poems Celebrating Our Pets by June Cotner.
  
  

Memorial Plaque

• A memorial plaque will often include a poem or inspirational message. Many can be personalized with a photo and commemorative dates. Memorial plaques are often made of wood, marble or acrylic and are available in a variety of sizes.
  
  

Photo Frame

• A memorial photo frame often includes a special poem, and a place for one or more photos. Frames can usually be personalized with the pet's name and commemorative dates.