I recently had to say goodbye to my beloved cat, who crossed the rainbow bridge.
A few days have passed since that painful farewell, and while my emotions have calmed a little, I now find myself dreading nighttime. I can’t fall asleep easily, and I often wake up several times during the night.
In this article, we will tell you the story of a customer who suffered from insomnia and was able to get some sleep thanks to pet memorial goods.
In this article, I’d like to share how some of my customers, who also faced sleepless nights after losing a pet, found comfort and were able to sleep peacefully again with the help of pet memorial gifts.
Sleepless Nights After Losing a Pet
Several of my customers have told me they couldn’t sleep after their dog or cat passed away.
When they reached out to me, I listened to their stories and continued working on their custom knitted memorial cushion or blanket. Then, once the memorial piece was delivered, I often received a heartfelt message:
“For the first time in so long, I slept through the night.”
Why does this happen?
Grief often brings stress, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion. For many people, those feelings surface most strongly at night. But sometimes, a single source of comfort—a gift, a word, or a memory—can help release the tangled emotions and allow rest to return.
Finding Comfort Through Memorial Gifts
One customer told me that receiving a memorial cushion as a gift from her family reminded her that she was not grieving alone. That love and support helped her relax and sleep better.
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Others shared that even the anticipation of their order arriving gave them something to look forward to, creating a more positive outlook that eased their insomnia.
Holding onto a cushion, blanket, or other memorial keepsake of their beloved pet became a small but powerful way to feel safe at night.
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Sleeping Beside a Beloved Pet—Even After Loss
Many of us slept with our pets curled up next to us—especially cats who loved to sneak under the blanket in winter. After their passing, nights can feel painfully empty.
Some customers have told me:
“Since I placed the memorial cushion next to my pillow, I’ve been able to fall asleep peacefully.”
I often recommend our pet memorial cushions in a smaller “pillow size”, which are perfect to keep by your bedside. Their round, cozy size makes them ideal for hugging while sleeping.
And when I receive a message saying, “I can finally sleep through the night again”, I feel deeply grateful to know that our work brings such comfort.
Meeting My Pet Again in Dreams
Another touching message I hear often is:
“I feel like I might be able to see my pet in my dreams tonight.”
Dreaming about a pet who has passed can be healing—almost like a brief reunion in the quiet of sleep.
When my own dog, Muku, passed away, I saw him several times in dreams. Each time, I woke up feeling unexpectedly comforted.
If our knitted memorial gifts can help others reconnect with their pets in dreams, even for a moment, then I feel we’ve truly built a bridge between this world and theirs.
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Hugging a Cushion, Hugging Memories
One customer wrote:
“From the day the cushion arrived, I’ve been hugging it every night. I used to struggle with sleeplessness, but now I can rest until morning. Holding it feels like the warmth of my dog is still with me.”
Because our products are created by knitting thread into your pet’s likeness—not just printing an image—they carry a warmth and texture that can’t be replicated by photos alone.
This unique quality makes them not only a keepsake, but also a source of real emotional comfort.
Final Thoughts
Pet loss insomnia is something many grieving pet owners silently endure. Yet small comforts, like a knitted memorial cushion or blanket, can bring back a sense of closeness and peace that helps ease sleepless nights.
If you are struggling after losing a beloved pet, remember—you are not alone. Sometimes, the gentle presence of a memorial keepsake can be the first step toward healing, better sleep, and even seeing your pet again in dreams.