Dog memorial video · 1 free preview a day · No signup

Dog memorial video: see your dog walk home again

Upload one photo of the dog you miss. Our AI places them on a glowing path of marigold petals and turns it into a 10-second video of them trotting toward you — something to keep, to share, or to watch on the days you need it.

1 Upload a photo

Your photo

2 Choose a scene

The free preview is a still image of your pet in the scene. The 10-second video is made after you choose a pack.

AI example video · your pet appears here

Memorial wall

Pets remembered by their families with our maker. When your video is ready, you can add your pet here with their name and a few words.

  • ExampleA brown and white dogMarigold Bridge
  • ExampleA golden retrieverMarigold Bridge
  • ExampleA British Shorthair and a border collieMarigold Bridge
  • ExampleAn orange tabby catThe Ofrenda
  • ExampleA border collieA Gentle Guide
  • ExampleA gray senior catCandlelight

Examples are made by us and marked “Example”. Everything else was shared by the family. Want something taken down? Email support@dayofthedeadforpets.com.

A memorial video for your dog, any time of year

A dog memorial video is a short tribute made from a photo of your dog. Ours is AI-generated: from a single picture, the model draws your dog into a scene and animates it for 10 seconds — walking, wagging, looking up at you. It is not real footage and does not pretend to be; it is a way to see them move once more, in a setting made for remembering.

The scenes come from the Mexican Day of the Dead, where families scatter marigold petals so the souls they love can find the way home. You do not have to observe the holiday to use them. People make these videos on the day their dog died, on the first anniversary, on a birthday, or when a friend loses their dog and they want to send something kinder than a card.

10 seconds · vertical 9:16 · 720p MP4 · AI-generated from your photo. 1 free still preview a day. Videos from $9.99.

Which scene suits your dog?

Choosing the photo

  • A standing or walking photo gives the most natural walk. A sitting photo works well for Candlelight and The Ofrenda.
  • Make sure the face is clear and not cut off. Ears, muzzle and markings are what make the result look like your dog.
  • One dog per photo. For two dogs, make one video each — the 2+ pets pack covers every scene for both.
  • Phone photos are fine. Very dark or blurry photos give the AI less to work with; if the first result is off, every video includes one free re-creation.

Upload your dog’s photo

Ways to use it

  • Post it on the anniversary or on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook — it is vertical 9:16, made for phones.
  • Send it to the family or friends who loved your dog too.
  • Play it on a tablet next to their collar, photo or urn.
  • Make one for a friend who lost their dog, with their permission and a photo they chose.

Looking for words to go with it? See our pet loss quotes, pet sympathy messages and the Rainbow Bridge poem, or more pet memorial ideas.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a memorial video if my dog died years ago?

Yes. Any clear photo works, old or new. Many people make one for a dog they lost long ago, on an anniversary or when a photo resurfaces.

Will it really look like my dog?

The AI keeps your dog’s coat, markings and face from the photo, but it is generated imagery, so small details can differ. Check the free still preview first; each video also includes one free re-creation.

Does the video have music?

No, it is silent so you can add a song or your own voice when you share it, for example in Instagram or TikTok.

How much does a dog memorial video cost?

The still preview is free once a day. One 10-second video is $9.99; packs for all four scenes or for two pets are on the pricing page. It is a one-time payment, not a subscription.

Remembering a cat? Make a cat memorial video. Or start from the pet memorial video maker.