05 July,2026 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Suhana Saha
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Remember how your fluffball, four-legged monster would be waiting for you at the door with gleaming eyes, hoping to be petted, or even have ulterior motives, such as securing a treat! Losing your partner-in-crime can be extremely difficult, but here are a few ways to cope with grief this Pet Remembrance Day, today.
Visiting the places they loved most when they were with you could be full of nostalgia, good and bad. This could be your dog's favourite pet-friendly café, where he would meet his crush and steal the hearts of all the other dogs there or the beach your dog would refuse to leave after a sunny day full of sweat and sunburn (for you, not for the dog).
Something to remember them by, carry a piece of them everywhere you go in the form of a keychain with their face, a pendant of their paw, rings, earrings, and so much more. This can help you feel the love you once had for them last forever. It lets them see the world you have built for yourself with you.
Creating a plaster cast of your pet's paw gives you something tangible to hold onto long after the muddy prints have disappeared from your floor. Frame it, display it, or keep it somewhere special. This could be where they would eat, sleep, or look at you with needy eyes for treats. It's a small keepsake that captures a lifetime of zoomies and endless love.
Whether it's their nose boop, goofy ears, paw print, silhouette, or that perpetually confused expression they somehow perfected, a tattoo can be of immense meaning and a deeply personal tribute. Some people even choose to incorporate a tiny amount of their pet's ashes into the ink through specialised tattoo artists. It's more than just body art; it's a receipt of the love you once had for them.
