Top 10 Gifts for People Who Have Lost a Pet

If you know someone who has lost a pet and want to give him a gift, below are the top ten choices. They will offer comfort and soothe an aching heart.

1- New Pet
A new puppy or cat can help a pet owner suffering from the loss of animal feel better. The new pet will help the person remember his love for the old one, but provide a new focus. Give this gift a few weeks after the loss of the old pet. Get one for free at a local pet adoption organization.

2- Scrapbook
One special gift you can give a person mourning the loss of a pet is a scrapbook. A scrapbook will help him set on paper special events with his pet. Get the materials at a local craft store or purchase them online at sites like Fabulousscrapbook.com. The supplies for a scrapbook normally cost around $35.

3- Free Therapy
A person who has lost a long-time pet often grieves for an extended period of time. To help him through this process, therapy is often helpful through the form of a support group. Support groups for grieving pet owners can be found online through sites such as ChancesSpot.com. These groups are free and will help a pet owner in mourning heal.

4- Framed Photo
A perfectly framed photo of a lost pet can warm the heart of a grieving pet owner. Be sure to select a favorite photo of the animal and a matching frame. This gift is one that the person can cherish always and place anywhere in the house to remind himself of a beloved friend. Prices will vary depending on the frame.

5- Custom Tattoo
An individual who is into tats will often memorialize the passing of a loved one by getting a tattoo of the person's image or name. This fact holds true for pet owners. Therefore, for a friend or family member who tats and has lost a beloved pet, a custom tat will help him feel better. Allow the person to take you to their favorite tattoo artist and then pay for the work. Expect to pay at least $250 or more.

6- Cemetery Plot
Sometimes, a proper burial is the only way to console a pet owner who has lost a four-legged friend. Give this gift to a pet owner that hasn't found a respectful way to get rid of his pet's dead body. Then, plan a ceremony that includes family and friends. Prices for pet cemetery plots usually run around $500 or more.

7- Book on Grief
Several books are on the market that can help a person dealing with grief. It doesn't matter if the grief is because of the loss of a human are an animal. Give one of them as a gift to a person suffering from the loss of a pet. A good one is entitled 'I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye'. Prices start around $10.

8- Animal Portrait
You can't bring back a friend's or family member's pet that is dead, but you can bring him to life through an animal portrait. Animal portraits are usually recreations of a favorite photo. Get one for a grieving pet owner as a gift and help him remember his lost pet in a momentous way. Get more information on how to find an artist at PetYap.com. Also, portraits are usually done on commission, so prices vary.

9- Charity Donation
Give a donation to a charitable organization that supports animals as a gift to a person mourning the loss of a pet. The donation should be in the name of the pet and pet owner. Through this act, you will be showing your support to the grieving party and at the same time recognizing the importance of animals to man. Donate at least $50.

10- Memorial Service
Throwing a memorial service as a gift for someone who's lost a pet is one of the ultimate ways to say "I understand how you feel". The only thing you need is a big photo, chairs and a place to meet. Keep it sweet and simple or go over the top. How far you want to go depends on the amount of money you want to shell out for the event.

These ten items are ones that will help soothe the pain of a person mourning the loss of a pet. Show your support and gift one as a present for a holiday, birthday or simply for no particular occasion.