A piece of them, on your shelf, forever.
A personalized dog memorial photo block, handmade from baltic birch, printed with your dog's photo, name, and dates. No frame, no glass, no fuss. Just a clean, weighty keepsake you can set on a shelf, a mantel, a nightstand, or a desk.
Cats too. Lost a cat, a rabbit, a horse, any pet at all? Same block, same care, same price. Upload their photo and we take it from there.
See our full dog memorial gift collection for more frames, planters, and keepsakes.
Each block is made one at a time in our family workshop outside Chicago, USA. Over 50,000 customers and 9,300+ 5-star reviews.
Sizes and pricing
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4" x 4", $24. Perfect for a desk, nightstand, or small shelf.
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6" x 6", $34. Our most popular size. Reads from across the room.
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8" x 8", $54. Statement piece for a mantel or main shelf.
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Heirloom Set, $89. The 8" block, a matching 4" copy to give to family, a deluxe gift box, and a handwritten card. Everything in one order.
What's personalized
- Your pet's photo (we crop and color-correct every photo before printing)
- Your pet's name
- Dates (e.g., "2009 to 2024") or any short phrase
- Optional handwritten gift card add-on
How it's made
The base is a thick block of baltic birch: dense, weighty, not a cheap MDF or hollow frame. We print your photo directly onto a high-quality paper that's bonded to the front of the block, then seal it. The result is vibrant, durable, and looks more like a piece of art than a printed photo.
How to order
Pick your size, click "add to cart," and upload your photo at checkout. Or order now and email us the photo at support@shinerphoto.com later. We'll reach out if anything needs to be adjusted before we print.
Shipping and timing
Production: 3 to 5 business days. U.S. shipping: 3 to 5 business days. Most customers receive their memorial 7 to 10 days after ordering. Free U.S. shipping on orders over $49. Need it faster for a service or anniversary? Email us. We'll make it work.
Frequently asked questions
Can I preview before you make it?
Yes. Just request a preview at checkout or via email and we'll send a digital mock-up for approval before printing.
What kind of photo works best?
A clear, well-lit photo where your pet's face is in focus. Phone photos work great. If the photo is small or blurry, we'll let you know before printing.
Can I add multiple pets to one block?
Yes. If you have more than one pet to memorialize, just upload a photo that includes them all or email us separate photos and we'll combine them.
Is this a good pet sympathy gift?
Yes. About a third of our photo memorial blocks are ordered as sympathy gifts. We can ship directly to the recipient with a handwritten note and no visible price on the packaging.
What if I'm not happy with how it turns out?
We'll remake it. Every block is reviewed by a real person before it ships, but if anything's off when it arrives, email us and we'll fix it.