Some dogs are with you for a decade and change who you are. A dog memorial necklace keeps that close, literally. There are two kinds here: cremation necklaces with a hidden compartment that holds a pinch of their ashes, and Thumbies print pendants engraved with your dog's actual pawprint or noseprint. Both are made to be worn daily, not saved for occasions.
Ashes or pawprint: how to choose
Cremation necklaces hold a small amount of ashes inside a discreet threaded compartment. Each comes with an 18 inch chain and a fill kit, and filling takes a quiet few minutes at the kitchen table. Shapes run from hearts and bars to teardrops, crosses, and the infinity symbol, in stainless steel, sterling silver, and 18k gold or rose gold plating. Nobody will know what the pendant holds unless you tell them.
Print pendants carry your dog instead of holding them. Thumbies engraves your dog's actual pawprint or noseprint onto handcrafted pendants and charms in sterling silver and 14k gold. No two prints match, so no two of these pieces do either. The Heartfelt heart, the Classic pendant, and the Organics charm with its pressed, free-form edges are all built for everyday wear.
Choosing between them is simple: if you have ashes and want them with you, choose a cremation necklace. If you have their print, or your vet or crematory can capture one, choose a print pendant. Some people wear both, and the Yin Yang pendant even pairs your fingerprint with their print in one piece.
A name or date can be engraved on several pieces, and prices run from everyday stainless steel to heirloom sterling and gold.
Questions, answered
How do the ashes get into the necklace?
Each cremation necklace includes a fill kit. A tiny amount of ashes goes into the compartment through a threaded opening, and the closure seals it. The whole thing takes a few minutes.
How much ash does a pendant hold?
A pinch. These are keepsakes, not containers, so the rest of the ashes stay in an urn or wherever you've chosen.
Is the pawprint really my dog's print?
Yes. Thumbies engraves from your dog's actual print, so the pendant is theirs alone. Many vets and crematories capture prints; ask for one if you haven't received it.
What if I don't have ashes or a print?
A collar frame, a custom plush, or a memorial tree honors them without either. See our Dog Memorial Gifts collection.
Will it stand up to daily wear?
They're built for daily wear, and the threaded closures keep the compartment sealed through all of it.
