A paw print pendant preserves the impression of a paw that once followed you everywhere. We reproduce the print from an existing impression or photograph and engrave it permanently into surgical-grade steel.
A paw print is submitted as a photograph or scan of an existing ink impression. Accepted sources include an ink pad impression on paper taken at home, by a vet, or by a cremation service, and in some cases a clear close-up photograph of the paw pad itself in good light. Most vets and animal cremation services will take a paw print impression at the time of passing — it is worth asking specifically, as many offer this as standard.
What works best?
Clear, sharp and well lit
- Main details clearly visible
- Sharp image
- Good natural light
- High enough resolution
Too dark, blurry or unclear
- Too dark or shadowed
- Blurry or low-resolution
- Main details too small
- Extreme angle or unclear shape
An ink pad impression on paper with clearly visible pad and toe prints · A clear close-up photograph of the paw pad (contact us first to confirm suitability) · A previously made paw print charm — photograph the surface clearly
A smeared or incomplete ink impression where the pad shape is not clear · A photograph of a paw taken from a distance where the pad is not visible · A very dark or overexposed impression where detail is lost · A photograph taken in poor light with strong shadows across the print
If you're unsure whether your paw print is suitable, send it to us before ordering and we'll gladly advise you.
- Choose a clear photograph or scan of an existing paw print impression.
- Upload the image when placing your order.
- We review and prepare the paw print specifically for engraving.
- Every submission is checked before production begins.
- If we believe another image would produce a better result, we'll contact you first.
I don't have a paw print impression.
Contact us before ordering. A clear close-up photograph of the paw pad, or even a photograph taken from an existing photo, can sometimes be used. We assess individually and will always advise before you commit to an order.
The paw print is faint or smudged.
Submit it. We assess every print individually. A partially smeared impression can still produce a meaningful result, and we will always contact you before production if there is a concern.
Can I use a clay or plaster paw print?
At the moment we work from ink impressions only, as these give the clearest, most consistent result for engraving. If you only have a clay or plaster impression, contact us — we will tell you honestly whether it's likely to work or whether an ink impression would serve better.
The paw print is on coloured paper or a card.
That's fine, as long as the ink contrasts clearly against the card. Photograph it in good, even light and submit it — we'll assess it before production.