Free pet obituary writer

Find the right words for your best friend

Answer a few short questions — the nicknames, the quirks, the favorite spots — and we'll shape them into a beautiful pet obituary you can edit, share, and print.

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“It is with heavy hearts and paws that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Chloe…”— the opening of a pet obituary written with FuneralFolio

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Free AI Pet Obituary Writer

Losing a pet is losing a family member, and the words rarely come easily. Our free pet obituary writer was built for exactly this moment. Instead of a blank page, you get gentle questions about the things that made your dog, cat, or companion who they were: how they came into your life, what you called them, the tricks they learned and the ones they refused, the spot on the couch that was theirs. The pet obituary generator then writes a warm, specific tribute in seconds, ready for you to edit line by line.

How to Write a Pet Obituary

Start with their name. Enter your pet's name above — a first name or nickname is enough.
Answer pet-specific prompts. Breed or species, how you found each other, nicknames, favorite things, and a story you'll always tell.
Add the family. Their humans, animal siblings, and the friends who will miss them.
Generate and edit. Read the draft, change anything, and add a favorite photo.
Share or print. Publish a free memorial page, or order matching pet memorial cards.

A cat's collar with a small bell resting on an open notebook beside a fountain pen and a cup of tea

Pet Obituary Examples

The best pet obituaries are specific and a little funny. Here are two short examples in the style our writer produces — use them as a dog obituary template or a cat obituary template, or let the writer draft one for you.

Dog obituary example

Bailey, a golden retriever with a white muzzle and one ear that never quite stood up, passed peacefully at home on March 4, surrounded by her people. She came to the Millers as a twelve-week-old puppy from a rescue in Austin and immediately appointed herself head of security, greeting every delivery driver with a bark and then a toy. Known as Bear, Bay-Bay, and the Supervisor, she never let a meal be cooked unobserved. She loved peanut butter, fresh snow, and the 7 a.m. walk around the lake, and she once removed an entire Thanksgiving turkey from the counter without a trace of guilt. Bailey leaves behind her humans Sarah and Tom, kids Lily and Noah, her cat brother Oliver, and Biscuit from next door. In her memory, the family asks that donations be made to Austin Pets Alive. Good girl, Bailey. Go find the squirrels.

Cat obituary example

Miso, a grey tabby of uncertain age and absolute certainty about everything else, said goodbye in our arms on a quiet Tuesday. He arrived on the porch one October and decided to stay. Miso held strong opinions about closed doors, warm laptops, and the correct time for breakfast (5:40 a.m.). He answered to Meese, Mister, and, when he had done something, Sir. He never once came when called and always came when needed. He leaves behind his person Dana, a dent in the good chair, and a very quiet apartment. Donations in Miso's memory may be made to Alley Cat Allies.

What Questions Will I Be Asked?

Every question is about your pet — nothing about careers, schools, or spouses:

The basics: Name and nicknames, species or breed, and the dates (a best guess is fine).
Their story: How they came into your life, tricks and talents, their “job” around the house.
What they loved: Favorite toys, treats, walks, napping spots, and the routines you shared.
Who they leave behind: Their humans, animal brothers and sisters, and the best friend next door.
In their memory: A shelter or rescue friends can support, and a thank-you to the vet who cared for them.

More Than a Pet Obituary

Your answers become a complete tribute:

Free pet memorial page: an ad-free page where friends can leave memories and photos. Learn more.
Donations in their memory: pick a shelter or rescue and readers can give directly from the page.
Pet memorial cards & keepsakes: optional printed cards and portraits that match the page.

Written the way you'd say it

Pet obituaries fall flat when they lean on clichés. Our writer is tuned to use the details you give — the stolen socks, the 5:40 a.m. breakfast demands — instead of generic phrases. It never uses words like “put down,” and it mentions the Rainbow Bridge only if you do. The result reads like you wrote it on your best day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you write an obituary for a dog or cat?

Start with their name, what kind of animal they were, and how they came into your life. Then move to the details only your family knows: nicknames, favorite things, funny habits, the people and animals they leave behind. Our free pet obituary writer asks those questions one at a time and turns your answers into a finished tribute you can edit.

What should a pet obituary include?

Most pet obituaries include the name and nicknames, species or breed, dates (approximate is fine), how they joined the family, their personality and favorite things, a story or two, who they leave behind, and, if you like, a shelter or rescue where friends can donate in their memory. How they passed is optional.

Is the pet obituary writer really free?

Yes. Writing, editing, and downloading the obituary text is free, and so is the online pet memorial page it creates. Printed keepsakes like memorial cards are optional and priced before you order.

Should I mention how my pet died?

Only if you want to. Many families write “passed peacefully at home” or “said goodbye in our arms” and leave it there. If your pet was helped across by a veterinarian, our writer phrases it gently and never uses words like “put down.”

Can you put a pet obituary in the newspaper?

Some papers accept them, usually as a paid notice. Most families share a pet obituary online instead: on social media, in a group chat, or through a free memorial page where friends can add photos and messages.

Can I write an obituary for a horse, rabbit, bird, or other pet?

Yes. The writer works for any companion animal. Tell us what kind of animal they were and the questions adapt to a dog, cat, horse, rabbit, bird, hamster, or anyone else you loved.

After writing the obituary, you can create a free online pet memorial, order pet memorial cards, or make a memorial video from your favorite photos. Writing about a person instead? Use the obituary writer.