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When a beloved pet passes away, many of us hesitate before bringing a new companion into our lives. In some beautiful instances, however, memorial pet merchandise has gently opened the door to welcoming a new furry friend.

A Keepsake Sparked Memories of Happier Times

A customer shared:

“I ordered a memorial cushion after losing my pet several years ago—I thought I’d never have another. But seeing the cushion brought back memories of joyful days. It made me long for life with a dog or cat again. When I mentioned this to a staff member at an animal shelter, they encouraged me to move forward, and I thought, ‘Even someone like me can have another pet!’ It turned out that the only person who believed I wasn’t fit to care for another pet was myself.”

In another touching story, a grieving pet owner felt unworthy of bringing another pet into their home—but after receiving the cushion, the warmth of their love for their departed pet resurfaced, and they felt ready once again to accept a new companion.

A Memorial Cushion Helped My Mother Open Her Heart Again

One customer recounted:

“It’s been a year since our beloved dog, Al, passed away. For Al’s first death anniversary, I gave my mother a custom-made cushion. When he died, she was deeply affected and couldn’t bear the thought of getting another pet. But after seeing the cushion, her attitude softened—she became a bit more open to the idea of welcoming a new dog into our family. It felt like a gentle nudge toward reclaiming something important that had been lost.”

Healing Through Shared Memories—and the Hope of a New Cat

Another family shared their story:

“We had two sister cats who were like our children. Last summer, the younger one died—and two months later, the other followed. Grief felt endless. We wanted something tangible to hold onto, so we created a memorial cushion. It brought smiles back to my wife’s face, and slowly, I began to feel hope again. It gave us the strength to imagine bringing a new cat into our home someday. It truly felt like magic.”

“Seeing the Cushion Is Like Having Them Here”

This is something we hear often after delivery:

“When I place it on the sofa, it feels as though they are right there.” One customer shared how, after losing pets before, they had resolved never to have another. Instead, they decided to turn their last pet’s photo into a cushion. Over time, as they looked at it, they felt their departed pet urging them softly, “Take me back into your life.” They realized perhaps what they truly wanted was another pet.

What We Create Matters—It’s More Than a Product

At KNIT my PET, we craft cushions and lap blankets—not just as products, but as bridges between pet owners and their cherished companions, and as gentle beginnings to new bonds. We keep this in mind daily as we create each piece.