A portrait that starts with your dog
Send a clear photograph of the dog you remember: ears up, head tilted, or simply looking at you. We turn that photograph into fine-line engraving, then check and finish the design by eye. You see a free preview of your dog’s plaque before you decide.
It does not need to be a formal portrait. A favourite everyday photo often says more than a perfectly posed one. If their face is small or out of focus, send a second photo alongside it so we can advise.
Where will you remember them?
- On a mantelpiece: the standing keepsake has its own folded foot, with their portrait above the name, dates and one short line.
- Beside a favourite photograph: the round keepsake sits on its small wooden easel stand, which we make ourselves and include. The picture fills the disc, with the name and dates set small beside it.
- In their favourite corner of the garden: the stainless steel stake has an A5 plate led by their picture, with the words beside or below it. Place it in a border or a large planter.
Words for a dog, in your own voice
“My shadow on every path”, “Our favourite welcome home” or “Love with muddy paws” can feel more personal than a formal inscription. A nickname is welcome: use the name you actually called across the garden.
The standing keepsake and stake have room for one short line. On the round design, keep the band for the name and dates; the picture does the rest. You can omit dates if they do not feel right.
Using a plaque as a dog grave marker
The garden stake can mark a special place in your own garden without a wall or separate fixing. Gently place the point into soft soil; do not hammer the engraved plate. If the memorial is for a pet cemetery or shared space, ask whoever manages it about their rules before ordering.
A memorial does not have to mark a burial. It can sit by a tree, a flowerpot or the patch of lawn where your dog liked to rest.
