A framed pet memorial star map styled in a homePet Memorial Star Map
★★★★★4.86 reviewsA pet memorial star map of the sky the night your dog or cat came home.
Free to design and preview. No account needed.
- The real sky for your exact date, time and place
- 12 designs, your title and words, optional photo
- Live preview of every change before you pay
- 300 DPI PNG + PDF in 12×16, 18×24 and 24×36 in
What’s included
Digital download ($25): a PNG and a print-ready PDF at 300 DPI in all three sizes, 12×16, 18×24 and 24×36 in, sent by email within minutes. Print it at home, at a local shop, or online. Personal-use licence.
Framed print ($69 / $109 / $179): your map printed at 300 DPI on semi-gloss paper, in a black wood frame with an acrylic front, ready to hang. Shipping included.
Photo add-on ($19): place your own photo inside the circle or heart on the map.
How it works
- Press “Personalize now” and choose the date, time and place of your moment.
- Pick a design, write your title and words, and watch the map update live.
- Download a free preview, or buy the files or a framed print. No account needed.
Shipping & returns
Digital files: in your inbox within minutes.
Framed prints: Printed to order and shipped free to the US and 40+ countries — usually delivered within 7–12 business days, and we email you tracking the moment it ships.
14-day money-back guarantee, from purchase for digital files and from delivery for framed prints. A print that arrives damaged is reprinted and reshipped free. Refund policy.
Free shipping to the US and 40+ countries. Local import duties may apply outside the US.
Pet Memorial Star Map of the Night They Came Home
Losing a pet is a real grief, and it rarely gets a real object. A pet memorial star map is a small, honest one: the sky above your home on the night they first came through the door, or on the day they were born, with every star drawn from a real astronomical catalog. Beneath it, their name and a line in your own words. It is quiet enough to hang in a hallway without explanation and true enough to mean something when you pass it. You design it free in the browser, at whatever pace you need, and see the full map before you decide. Keep it as a file, or have it framed.
Why a star map for a pet memorial
The things left behind after a pet dies are awkward: a bowl, a lead, a bed nobody wants to move. Most memorial products are either too much or slightly embarrassing, and they age badly. A star map is neither. It records a fact, the sky on a night that mattered, and it does so in a design that looks like it belongs in a home.
It also gives the relationship a date. People often cannot say when a friendship began, but they can say when the dog arrived, to the evening, because it was one of the better days. A map of that sky puts the emphasis on the beginning.
For someone else's loss, it is a sympathy gift that does not need to be explained and does not need to be put away.
Which moment to choose
- The night they came home. The most common choice. The house, the date, the evening. Most people remember it well.
- The day they were born, if known. Breeders and shelters often have it. It keeps the piece about the whole life.
- A favorite place. The sky above the beach they ran on, or the field where they were walked every morning, on any evening you like.
- The last good day. Some people choose this and some do not. There is no wrong answer, and you can change the date in the designer before anything is made.
What to write on it
- Biscuit / the night you came home
- Luna / 2011 to 2026, good girl
- For Otto / who never once missed a walk
- Mabel / the sky over the garden, always
- Our boy / under these stars, Denver
Which design fits
- Black disc places the sky in a plain circle on a near-black ground with one line of type beneath. It is the most restrained of the designs and the one most often chosen for a memorial.
- Paper gives an off-white sky with dark stars. It sits more easily in a bright kitchen or hallway, which is often where the bowl used to be.
- Duotone renders the sky in two soft tones and reads as gentle rather than solemn. It suits a memorial for a pet who was mostly a source of joy.
Sizes and prices
The digital map is $25 and includes a PNG and a print-ready PDF at 300 DPI, sized for 12x16, 18x24 and 24x36 inch frames. Files arrive by email within minutes.
Framed prints are $69 for 12x16, $109 for 18x24 and $179 for 24x36, in a black wood frame with an acrylic front on semi-gloss paper. Shipping is free to the US and 40+ countries and usually takes 7 to 12 business days.
Every order is covered by a 14-day money-back guarantee, from purchase for digital files and from delivery for framed prints.
What customers say
All 6 reviews- ★★★★★
Beautiful on my wall
Bought one just for myself — the sky on my 30th. The detail is incredible and it looks fantastic framed.
Lena M., Toronto, CA · Verified buyer
- ★★★★★
A quiet, lovely keepsake
A map of my father’s birthday sky. Understated and dignified — exactly what I hoped for. Thank you.
Robert K., Portland, OR · Verified buyer
- ★★★★★
On our wedding wall
We used the sky from our wedding night. It matches our decor perfectly and guests always ask about it.
Sofia & James, Dublin, IE · Verified buyer
Questions about the pet memorial star map
Is the sky on the map accurate?
Yes. The map is computed from a published star catalog for the date, time and place you enter, precise to the minute, for any date from 1900 to 2100. It shows the stars that were above your home at that moment, whether or not the weather or daylight let anyone see them.
Is the map kept private?
Yes. Your map has an unlisted link that only you hold, and it is excluded from search engines. It is never displayed as an example. You can share it or not, and you can ask us to delete it, and anything you entered, at any time.
I would like it soon. How quickly can it be ready?
The digital map arrives by email within minutes, and a local print shop can produce a poster the same day. A framed print takes 7 to 12 business days to arrive. Many people keep the digital file first and decide about a frame later.
I do not know their birth date. What should I use?
The night they came home is the usual choice, and it is often the better one, because it is the night the two of you began. If you are unsure of the exact date, choose the closest evening you can; the place is often what carries the meaning.
Can I send it to a friend who has lost a pet?
Yes. Enter their address at checkout and the framed print ships to them with tracking, in plain packaging with no pricing inside. Shipping is free to the US and 40+ countries. If you want to include a note, print the digital file yourself and enclose a card. A map arrives quietly, which is often what a grieving friend needs.
Which size suits a pet memorial?
Most people choose the 12x16, which fits a hallway, a shelf or the wall beside where the bed was. The 18x24 suits a living room. The 24x36 is a substantial piece and is usually chosen for a pet who was the center of the house.
Can I include a photo of them?
You can add a photo to the map, and the designer shows how it sits beside the sky before you decide anything. Some people prefer the sky on its own; others want the face there. Both look right, and neither is the wrong choice. There is no need to decide until you have seen the map either way.
Does the map work for a cat, a horse or a smaller animal?
Yes. The map is made from a date and a place, so it is the same for any animal. Horses often have a recorded birth date, and a map of the yard or field where they lived is a natural choice.
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