Pet memorial card
A card for a pet you lost
Their photo, their name, the years they were here, and one line you want to keep. Small enough for a shelf, solid enough to pick up.
Designing and previewing are free. Nothing is ordered until you say so.
The short answer
A pet memorial card is a real, printed trading card made from a photo of a pet who has died. It carries their name, the years they were with you, and a short message you write yourself, plus an optional serial or edition number. You design and preview it free, then order a Display Card for $20 — sealed in a display case so it can sit out — or a Card Pack for $35 if you want copies for other people who loved them.
What goes on a pet memorial card?
Every field is optional. Some people fill all of them; plenty use three and leave the rest quiet.
Their name
However you actually said it — the full name or the silly one.
Their years
A span like “2013 — 2026”, or just the year you met.
What they were to you
“Best girl.” “Shop cat.” “The one who waited by the door.”
Where they were happiest
A window, a trail, a particular patch of sun.
A line on the back
A sentence or two. Most people write it in one go.
Optional edition details
Add 1/1 or another serial or edition number if it feels right.
Why a card, and not a print?
A framed print asks for wall space and a decision about where it goes. A card is 2.5 by 3.5 inches — it sits on a shelf, a desk, or a nightstand without announcing itself, and it is built to be picked up. That turns out to matter. People handle these.
It is also the format that holds a few facts well: a name, a span of years, one line on the back. Enough to say who they were, not so much that it becomes a project.
Can I make one for each pet?
Yes. Each card in a Card Pack is designed separately, so you can make one for every animal you have lost, or several copies of the same card for the people who also miss them. Some people build the set slowly, over months.
If you would rather start with one, a single pet card works the same way.
What if the photo is not very good?
It usually is not, and that is fine. The photos people choose for this are rarely the well-composed ones — they are the blurry shot from the back seat, or the one where half a hand is in frame. You can reposition and zoom inside the live preview, and see exactly how it prints before ordering. If you want the technical side, the pet photo guide covers what makes a phone photo hold up at card size.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pet memorial card?+
A real, printed trading card made from a photo of a pet who has died — carrying their name, their years, and a short message you write. It is small enough to keep on a shelf or a desk, and sturdy enough to handle without wearing out.
What photo should I use?+
The one you already keep going back to. It does not need to be a good photograph — a phone snap of them asleep in the wrong chair works. Clearer originals print better, but the right photo matters more than a sharp one.
What should I write on it?+
Whatever you would say out loud. Their name, the years, and one line — how you met, what they did that nobody else's pet did, or simply that they were loved. Short is normal. You can preview the back before ordering.
Can I make cards for more than one pet?+
Yes. Each card is designed separately, so a Card Pack can hold a card for each pet you have lost, or several copies of one card for the people who also miss them.
Can I order copies for family?+
Yes — people often order a few of the same card so everyone who loved that animal has one. Design it once and set the quantity before checking out.
Is the card protected?+
A Display Card arrives sealed in a display case, so it can sit out without being handled or faded. Cards in a Card Pack come loose in a sealed pack and fit any standard sleeve or frame.
How much does it cost?+
A Display Card is $20 and a Card Pack is $35. Designing and previewing are free, so you can see the finished card before deciding anything.