| What Is National Pet Memorial Day? | | | | - Create a living memorial by planting a tree or bush at |
| The International Association of Pet Cemeteries | | | | Tree Givers, |
| (IAPC) has designated the second Sunday in | | | | - Participate in online pet loss groups to remember |
| September as National Pet Memorial Day, a day set | | | | your beloved companions. |
| aside to remember our departed animal friends. | | | | - Collect photographs and make a photo album or |
| Special events such as open houses and | | | | scrapbook, frame pictures or just carry them with you |
| remembrance ceremonies are held at many pet | | | | in your wallet. |
| cemeteries. A national listing of events can be found at | | | | - Start a pet loss support group in your area or |
| | | | volunteer your time at an animal shelter. |
| Your cherished pet will always have a special place in | | | | - Collect your favorite pictures and turn them into a |
| your heart, no matter how you choose to remember | | | | screen saver for your computer. |
| your departed friend. Below we list several ideas: | | | | - Make a donation to your favorite cause in memory |
| - Participate in online memorials and ceremonies or | | | | of your pet. |
| have one by your pet's favorite place. | | | | - Watch old video taken of your pet with you and your |
| - Immortalize your pet in glass by the artist's at Stones | | | | family. |
| of Glass | | | | - Call the people who were closest to your pet and |
| - Put a paw print in clay that will harden with your pets | | | | invite them over to your house and exchange stories |
| name and date as a keepsake. | | | | with each other about good times spent with your pet. |