🐾 Not Just for Collars: 5 Meaningful Ways to Use Our Pet Memorial Frames

At Whisker & Fang, we designed our signature dog collar frames to help you honor your beloved pet by preserving their collar and photo in one special display. But over time, something beautiful has happened—our community has shown us how versatile these frames can be.

For families who don’t have a collar, or who want to include something more tactile and personal, our frames have become a home for so much more: paw prints, nose prints, tags, fur clippings, and more. Each one tells a story, and each is worthy of being preserved with love.

If you're looking for a thoughtful way to honor your pet, here are some touching ways customers are using our pet memorial photo frames—even without a collar.

🐾 1. Clay Paw Print Impressions

Many veterinarians or hospice services offer clay paw print impressions after a pet passes. These are a cherished and tangible reminder of your pet’s presence.

Our circular dog collar frame can hold a photo of your pet on one side and a flattened clay paw print on the other (or simply in front of the photo for a layered display). It’s a beautiful way to keep their memory close and visible.

🐾 2. Ink Paw Prints or Nose Prints

If you’ve captured your pet’s paw or nose print on paper or canvas, that’s a perfect fit for your frame. Some families even display prints next to a photo or collar tag, combining multiple keepsakes into one meaningful tribute.

This type of framed memory is especially comforting for those who may not have many physical mementos to hold onto.

🐾 3. Fur Clippings

Some customers gently bundle a small lock of their pet’s fur with twine or ribbon and display it inside the frame with the photo and tag. It’s a deeply personal, physical connection that brings a comforting presence.

If you’re displaying a collar and photo, you can still nest a small piece of fur in the collar loop or in a shadowed corner of the frame.

🐾 4. ID Tags and Custom Nameplates

Even if the collar is no longer available, many families have saved their pet’s tag. Our dog collar display frames are just the right depth for tucking in a tag alongside a photo or small note.

We’ve also seen customers order a custom nameplate or engraved charm to add to the display—a thoughtful touch that helps tell your pet’s story.

🐾 5. No-Collar Tributes

In some cases, no collar or tag remains. That’s okay. These frames are still a touching way to showcase your favorite photo and include other keepsakes—like a lock of fur, a pressed flower from their favorite trail, or a small note of remembrance.

Your pet’s memory doesn’t need to follow any rules. These pet memorial frames are meant to be as unique as your bond.

💛 Your Pet’s Story Belongs Here

Whether you're displaying a collar, a paw print, a tag, or something only you would understand—what matters is that it holds meaning. These memories deserve more than a drawer or a box. They deserve to be honored.

Explore our collection of handcrafted dog collar frames and see how others are creating lasting tributes:
👉 View our Memorial Frames

And if you’ve created something meaningful with your frame, we’d love to see it. Tag us on Instagram @whiskerandfang or email us at info@whiskerandfang.com to be featured on our Tribute Wall.