Rabbits and guinea pigs
Get close enough to see the eyes, nose and fur markings without using digital zoom. A photograph at their level is often better than one taken down into a hutch. Keep the ears in frame, especially for rabbits with a distinctive shape.
A standing keepsake suits a shelf beside their photograph. For a favourite garden corner, the stake gives their name and portrait a place among the plants.
Horses and ponies
A head-and-neck photograph often makes a strong portrait: keep both ears in frame and look for light across the face. A full-body photo may also work, but very fine legs and tack can be harder to see at plaque size. Send alternatives and we will advise.
A garden stake can be a private reminder near a stable or field entrance where you have permission. Put it away from animals, machinery and busy paths; it is a memorial, not a fence fitting.
Birds and smaller companions
For birds, a clear side view can show the beak, crest and feather pattern better than a straight-on face. Avoid cage bars crossing the subject if you have another photograph. Small mammals and reptiles benefit from a close, sharply focused picture in natural light.
The round keepsake keeps the background within a circular portrait, which can work well for a bird on a perch. We will check that the subject remains clear when the scene is reduced.
Names and words that belong to them
“Your song stays with us”, “Every little hop remembered” or “Our gentle field companion” can make a memorial specific to the life you shared. You do not need to use the word “pet” if “friend” or just their name feels more natural.
The three plaques and their prices are the same for every species, and each one is laid out around the photo you send. We do not need a breed or pedigree; we need a clear photograph and the words you want to keep.
