Farewell Is Not the End: Three Heartwarming Stories of Pet Parents and Handmade Ceramic Urns

"If I had known it would be the last time I'd hold it, I would have held it longer." This is a common refrain from many pet parents after their furry family member passes away.

The regret brought by parting always requires a special memento to fill the void—for some parents, that memento is a faded photo or a tuft of soft fur, while for others, it's a warm, handmade ceramic urn from BelovedPawPrint.

Today, we'd like to share three true stories about farewell, about memories, and, more importantly, about "love continuing in another way."

Story 1: The Warm Sun Glaze of the Orange Cat "Egg Yolk"—Keep Its "Warmth" with You

When Lisa first contacted us, her voice was still choked with sobs: "My ginger cat, Egg Yolk, has passed away. He was a ginger cat who loved basking in the sun. Every afternoon, he would curl up on the balcony mat and bask in the warmth." 

She said Egg Yolk had been with her for seven years, from the difficult days of renting a house after graduation to her later years of starting a family.

No matter how late I get home, she would always find Egg Yolk waiting for her at the door when she got home. "He's like my little sun. No matter how tired I am, seeing him brings me peace of mind."

When customizing her ceramic urn, Lisa firmly chose "Warm Sun Glaze"—a glossy glaze with a subtle orange hue. When sunlight shines on it, it emits a soft luster, reminiscent of Egg Yolk basking in the sun.

She even requested that the inside of the box be inscribed with "Egg Yolk's Little Balcony" in handwritten script: "It used to occupy the balcony mat, but now this box is its permanent 'little balcony.'"

Three weeks later, Lisa received the urn. She sent us a photo: The urn rested on a small table on the balcony, next to Egg Yolk's favorite feather toy. 

Sunlight streamed through the window onto the glazed surface, creating a warmth that felt like Egg Yolk was still alive. "I still leave a small cookie for it every day, just like I used to."

Lisa said that seeing the urn no longer evokes the sadness of parting, but instead reminds her of Egg Yolk curled up in the sun, snoring. "It hasn't left; it's just found a new way to continue basking in the sun with me."

Story 2: Border Collie "Amu"'s Paw Prints and Frisbees - His "Mischievousness" Will Never Disappear

Mike is a veteran, and Amu was his first dog after his discharge. "Back then, I had just returned to my hometown and wasn't adjusting to civilian life. It was Amu who accompanied me every day, taking me to the park for a run and listening to my stories about my time in the army."

Amu was very smart; he could catch Frisbees, help Mike get the newspaper, and even understood the commands "turn left" and "turn right." "He was like a comrade-in-arms, always so reliable."

Last winter, Amu passed away from organ failure at the age of 12. Mike said that while sorting through Amu's belongings, he found the blue Frisbee, which had been chewed and deformed by Amu, as well as a rubbing of Amu's paw print from a checkup at the veterinary clinic years ago.

The print was from when Amu was three years old, and it was smaller than it was later. "I wanted to 'carve' all of this into the urn, so that his mischievousness would never fade."

Based on the photo of the Frisbee provided by Mike, our craftsmen created a bas-relief Frisbee design on the side of the ceramic urn. They then carefully compared the rubbings of Amu's paw prints from when he was three years old and re-engraved them in the center of the lid.

Considering Mike's preference for simplicity, we also engraved a small line of text below the paw prints: "Amu, my old comrade, my eternal companion."

After receiving the urn, Mike sent an email to express his gratitude: "You made Amu look so great. Every time I see this Frisbee and the paw print, I can see him running towards me with the Frisbee in his mouth."

He added that he still brings his blue Frisbee with him whenever he goes to the park. "I talk to him, just like I used to, and he's sure to hear me."

Story 3: The Starry Glaze of " Stella," a Calico Cat - It Accompanied Me Through Darkness, Always Lighting Me Up

Emma, a patient suffering from depression, received Stella, a calico cat given to her by a friend while she was in the hospital for treatment. "Back then, I didn't want to talk or get out of bed.

But Stella would jump onto my bed every morning, rub his little head against my face, and force me to get up and feed him cat food." Emma explained that Stella was unique, with its calico fur and light green eyes.

At night, when the lights were turned off, his eyes would shine like stars. "So I named him Stella. He was the star that illuminated my dark days."

Last summer, Stella passed away from a sudden heart attack. Emma said she nearly relapsed during that time. "I always felt like even the last star that illuminated me had disappeared."

Later, she saw BelovedPawPrint's handmade ceramic urns online and decided to customize a "starry sky"-themed urn for Stella. "I want Stella to remain forever in the 'starry sky,' continuing to illuminate me."

Our craftsmen used "starry sky glaze"—a deep purple glaze with tiny fluorescent particles added during the firing process. When the lights are turned off at night, it emits a faint starlight, resembling a miniature starry sky.

Emma also requested that the urn be engraved with Stella's birth and death dates, along with a phrase she often addressed to the star: "Thank you, my star, for always illuminating me."

Emma now has the Stella urn by her bedside. "Every night before I go to sleep, I talk to it. Seeing the starlight feels like it's still by my side, watching me with its eyes." Emma said she feels much better now. "The star hasn't disappeared. Its light will always be in my heart."

Behind every story lies a heartfelt reluctance to forget.

Over the years of crafting handmade ceramic urns at BelovedPawPrint, we've heard countless stories like this—filled with laughter, tears, regret, and overflowing with love.

We've discovered that every parent who customizes an urn isn't just buying a container; they're looking for a home for their memories: they want to preserve the warmth of their furry family, remember their playful ways, and ensure that the days they spent together will never fade with time.

Our artisans insist on handcrafting because they know every detail holds a heartfelt reluctance to forget: the warm, egg-yolk-like glaze embodies Lisa's longing for her "little sun"; the frisbee bitten by Amu embodies Mike's longing for his "old comrade"; the starry sky embodies Emma's gratitude to the "lightbearer."

These details can never be replicated on a machine assembly line, for they carry the warmth of a human being and the weight of love. 

Perhaps one day, you too will face a similar farewell, and you too will want to find a "home of memories" for your furry family. Remember, goodbye isn't the end.

The days spent together, the warmth brought by your furry family, will remain in your heart forever. BelovedPawPrint can use the warmth of handmade ceramics to transform these memories into tangible keepsakes, allowing love to endure forever in another way.

If you have memories you'd like to preserve, why not tell us: What was your furry family like? What unforgettable stories do you share? Let's build a "home of memories" for them together.