Everyone has an old photo of themselves with their first pet. It’s a photo that captures the innocent and sweet moments they spent together. In many cases, that’s where the story ends. Most people don’t keep photos of their pet throughout their lives, so the recollection of happy memories with them fades away over time. If you have a pet of your own or are thinking about getting one, we have some tips to help you stay connected to them forever — even after they pass on from this world. You may think keeping photos is enough, but trust us: these tips will help you stay connected to your pet even after they leave this world and enter the memory vault in heaven above.
Keep a journal
If you have a journal lying around, it’s time to get it out of storage and start writing. You don’t have to write about your day or about a specific topic — you can write about your pet instead. You can even keep a pet journal for your pet to write in as well. This can help you connect with your pet on a deeper level, and it’s a great way to preserve some of those sweet moments you spent together.
Create a scrapbook
If journaling isn’t your thing, you can always try scrapbooking instead. This is a fantastic way to preserve the sweet and happy moments you spent with your pet. You don’t have to just keep them in your house, either — you can also share them online with friends and family members. This is also a great way to celebrate your pet’s life and help others who are going through the same loss.
Celebrate your pet annually
Instead of mourning the death of your pet every year, why not celebrate the life they lived instead? You can do this any way you want — whether it’s hosting a memorial service, throwing a party, or just hanging out with friends and family. You can even donate in your pet’s name to get even more value out of their life. For example, you can donate to shelters or other organizations that help animals in need. This is a great way to remember your pet and help others at the same time.
Donate in your pet’s name
You don’t have to celebrate your pet’s life just once a year. You can also donate in their name on birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions. For example, you can donate in your pet’s name on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day in order to remember the sacrifices they made while they were alive and the love they gave. You can also donate in your pet’s name on special occasions such as Halloween or Christmas. This is a great way to remember your pet while also giving back to the community.
Create a Video Memorial
If you’re more of a visual person, you can always create a video memorial of your pet instead. This can be as simple as recording yourself saying “Happy Birthday” or “Happy Anniversary” to your pet, or it can be a full-blown documentary about their life. There are tons of video-creation apps you can use for both PC and mobile devices like YouTube, so you have the perfect opportunity to create a lasting video of your pet.
Final words
If you’re still looking for a way to keep your pet alive in your memory after you’ve said your goodbyes either after a burial or pet cremation, we have one final suggestion for you: write them a letter. This can be a love letter, a letter about your feelings, or a letter about your hopes and dreams for the future. You can even write a letter explaining why you’re sad they’re gone. This letter is something you can look back on in the future and read when you feel sad. It’s a wonderful way to stay connected to your pet even after they leave this world and enter the memory vault in heaven above.
