Free design, unlimited proofs, premium materials, and next-day delivery UK-wide. Losing a pet is a real loss, and we believe it deserves to be honoured with the same care as any other. We help pet owners across the UK create thoughtful, personal keepsakes to remember a much-loved companion.
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No call centres. No chatbots. Just a real conversation with the people behind FabricForge, whenever you're ready to talk.
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Why pet owners choose us
- Free design help with unlimited revisions
- Personal support from our small, husband-and-wife team
- Premium materials, checked by hand before printing
- Next-day delivery UK-wide
- No minimum order — a single item is welcome
Ways to remember your pet
Custom Pet Bandana
A soft, custom-printed bandana featuring your pet's name, photo, or a design of your choosing — a lovely keepsake to keep, or a gift for another pet-loving friend or family member. Available in Sky Blue, Red, Black and White.
Personalised Pet Memorial Card
A printed memorial card with your pet's name, photo, and a message or dates of your choosing — a quiet, thoughtful way to keep their memory close.
Personalised Pet Memorial Bookmark
A small, everyday keepsake featuring your pet's name, photo, and a short message — a gentle reminder you can keep close.
Personalised Pet Memorial Foam Board
A photo memory board bringing together images of your pet — a lovely display for a gathering with family and friends, or to keep at home.
Pet Memorial Canvas
A favourite photograph printed and stretched on a wooden frame, ready to hang — a permanent tribute for the wall, and the most forgiving format for older or slightly soft photos.
Custom Memorial Keepsakes
Have something else in mind — a fabric keepsake, a framed print, or something else entirely? We can help design other personalised memorial pieces. Message us with your idea and we'll talk it through.
Recent Pet Memorial Printing
What to do when your pet dies (UK): a gentle, practical guide
In the first hours, there's no rush and no single right way. If your pet died at home, your vet can advise on next steps — most practices will help with cremation arrangements even if they weren't involved at the end. You can choose communal cremation (no ashes returned), individual cremation (ashes returned to you), or home burial in your own garden, which is generally permitted in the UK for the property where you live. Pet crematoriums will talk you through options without pressure. Take photos of anything you might want to keep — their tag, collar, favourite spot — and don't let anyone hurry you into decisions about belongings. Many owners find that arranging a small keepsake or gathering in the weeks after gives the loss somewhere to go.
Pet memorial ideas: ways people remember
- A photo keepsake — a canvas on the wall, a collage board for a shelf, a card for a wallet, a bookmark for the everyday.
- A garden spot — a planted rose or shrub, a stone, a bench plaque; a foam board can mark an indoor gathering before it's placed.
- A wearable memory — their photo or paw print on a hoodie or t-shirt; some owners frame their pet's bandana.
- A shared tribute — a QR code on a keepsake linking to an online gallery of photos and videos (we can add one discreetly to any memorial piece).
- Marking anniversaries — many owners order a small keepsake for the first anniversary or their pet's birthday, when the loss resurfaces quietly.
What to write in a pet sympathy card
Keep it simple, name the pet, and don't minimise the loss. Lines that land gently: "I'm so sorry you've lost Bella — she was such a happy little soul"; "Thinking of you — Max was lucky to have you"; "I know how much she meant to you. I'm here whenever you'd like to talk." Avoid "it was just a cat/dog" framings and immediate "will you get another?" questions. A favourite memory of the pet — even one line — is often the most treasured thing you can write.
The Rainbow Bridge
The "Rainbow Bridge" poem — beloved at pet memorials worldwide — was written in 1959 by Edna Clyne-Rekhy, a Scottish teenager grieving her Labrador, Major; her authorship was only confirmed in 2023 after decades of anonymous circulation. Because the poem remains under copyright, we reference it rather than reproduce it, and we're glad to help you choose a short personal tribute inspired by it, or other gentle wording, for any keepsake.
Choosing a sympathy gift for someone who's lost a pet
A card suits the first days; a keepsake — a bookmark, a small canvas — often lands most tenderly weeks later, when other messages have stopped. If you have a photo of their pet, we can make something quietly beautiful from it; if you're unsure what's right, message us and we'll suggest options honestly, including when something smaller is the better choice.
If you're struggling
Pet grief is real grief. Free, confidential support exists: Blue Cross Pet Loss Support — 0800 096 6606, every day 8.30am–8.30pm — and Cats Protection's Paws to Listen — 0800 024 9494, weekdays 9am–5pm.
Everyday pet essentials
Alongside memorial keepsakes, we also stock a small range of everyday pet items — handy for keeping your companion warm and close, whatever the season.
Cosy Fleece Pet Hoodie
A warm fleece hoodie for small to medium dogs and cats, with a built-in leash ring for easy walks. We can print your pet's name or their actual photo onto it. Available in Grey, Navy, Red and Black.
Pet Carrier Hoodie
An oversized, cosy hoodie with a built-in front pouch, so you can carry a small cat or dog hands-free while staying warm yourself. Available in Grey, Black and Beige.
How it works
- Tell us about your pet. Share a photo, their name, and any details you'd like included — by WhatsApp, email or phone.
- We design it for you. We'll put together a free proof and revise it as many times as you need until it feels right.
- We print and deliver. Once you're happy, we print and post it, with next-day delivery available UK-wide.
Losing a pet unexpectedly?
We know pet loss often comes suddenly, and you may need something ready quickly — for a small gathering, a keepsake before a cremation, or simply to have something in hand sooner rather than later. If you're working to a short timeframe, message us as soon as you can and we'll always try to prioritise your order. In some cases, same-day turnaround may be possible depending on your location and what you need — just ask.
What pet owners are saying
Messages from pet owners we've helped, shared with their permission.
Pet hoodie printing came out great, would recommend for anyone.
Got my dog's memorial board and card made here. I'm so sad but also happy that they arrived — thank you guys.
Got myself a hoodie to carry my dog around in, with the same design print of her on it.
Brilliant quality hoodie with my Labrador printed on it. Better than I expected.
Ordered a pet memorial canvas after losing my cat. The print quality was beautiful. Thank you so much.
Bought matching hoodies with my two cats printed on them. Everyone keeps asking where I got them.
Ordered a memorial board for our family dog. It looked absolutely beautiful at the service. Thank you.
Bought one as a gift for my sister after her dog passed away. She absolutely loved it.
Ordered a custom hoodie for my wife with our Golden Retriever printed on it. She wears it all the time.
Beautiful memorial cards with lovely colours and premium paper quality. Thank you for making such a difficult time a little easier.
One UK-wide service, wherever you're based
Whether you're in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Cardiff or anywhere in between, every order gets the same personal attention, free design proofs, and UK-wide delivery.
Add a Lasting Tribute
Many pet owners choose to include a discreet QR code on a memorial card, bookmark, or foam board. Anyone who scans it can view photos, videos, or an online tribute page dedicated to your pet — a simple way to keep their memory easily shareable long after the keepsake is made.
If you'd like to include one, just let us know and we'll take care of everything.
Working with vets, groomers & pet professionals
We work with vets, pet crematoriums, groomers, and animal charities across the UK, offering reliable memorial card, bookmark, and foam board printing for the pet owners you support — with fast turnaround and consistent quality your clients can rely on.
If you'd like to offer memorial keepsakes as part of your own service, or refer clients to us directly, we'd love to hear from you.
Curious about the numbers behind pet loss?
We've put together two sourced statistics pages on pet ownership and pet loss in the UK — covering everything from how many households own a pet, to the size of the UK pet funeral market, to why so many owners choose to memorialise a pet with something tangible. Read UK Pet Ownership Statistics or Pet Loss and Memorial Statistics UK.
Also planning a funeral?
If you're also arranging a service for a loved one, we offer a dedicated range of funeral stationery — including order of service booklets and memory boards. Visit our Funeral & Memorial Printing page to see the full range, or read more about who we are on our Our Story page.
Printing for your business too?
We also print corporate and commercial work: Large Format & Signage Printing for exhibitions and shopfronts, and Business Stationery & Publications Printing for business cards, booklets and calendars.
Frequently asked questions
What can you make to remember a pet?
We offer a personalised pet bandana, memorial card, memorial bookmark, memorial foam board and memorial canvas, each printed with your pet's name, photo, or design. We can also discuss other custom memorial keepsakes on request — just message us with what you have in mind.
Do you deliver UK-wide?
Yes, we deliver next-day anywhere in the UK.
Do you offer same-day delivery?
In some cases, yes — it depends on your location, order, and how early in the day you get in touch. If you're on a tight timeframe, message us straight away and we'll always try to find a solution, though we can't guarantee same-day for every order.
Can I see a design before it's printed?
Yes. Every order includes a free proof, and we offer unlimited revisions until you're happy — nothing is printed until you approve it.
Is there a minimum order?
No. A single bandana or keepsake is just as welcome as a larger order.
Can you print the Rainbow Bridge poem on a keepsake?
The poem is under copyright (its author, Edna Clyne-Rekhy, was confirmed in 2023), so we reference it rather than reproduce it — and we'll gladly help you choose a short personal tribute inspired by it instead.
What photo do I need for a memorial print?
The original from your camera roll — not a WhatsApp forward or screenshot, which are heavily compressed. For old printed photos, scan at 600 DPI. We check every image and tell you honestly if it won't print well.
How do I get started?
Message us on WhatsApp, call, or email with a photo of your pet and any details you'd like included. We'll take it from there.
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