How to Preserve a Recording of Your Pet
A bark, meow, purr, howl, greeting, or familiar little sound can become a personalized keepsake that preserves the personality and presence of a pet you love.
Preserve the sounds that make your pet feel like family.
The sound of paws at the door, a greeting bark, a soft purr, or the little noise they made when they wanted your attention can become part of how you remember them. A phone video, voice memo, or saved clip can be transformed into a visual Soundwave and paired with a personal keepsake.
Use an everyday recording
Ordinary phone videos often capture the most recognizable sounds and natural moments.
Choose the sound you remember
A short bark, meow, purr, howl, chirp, or greeting may be enough to create a meaningful design.
Keep the original file
Save the original video or audio somewhere safe before trimming, sharing, or converting it.
Capture the sounds that feel most like them.
The most meaningful recording is the sound that immediately brings back your pet's personality, habits, and place in your home.
A greeting at the door
Record the bark, meow, chirp, or excited sound they make when you come home.
A purr or quiet sound
Soft sounds can be deeply personal, especially when they are tied to resting, cuddling, or a familiar routine.
A favorite command or response
Capture the way your pet reacts to their name, a favorite phrase (want to go for a walk?), or a familiar command.
An ordinary moment
Playtime, mealtime, walks, car rides, and everyday videos often hold the sounds you will remember most.
You may already have the sound saved in a video.
Many meaningful pet recordings are found in ordinary phone videos, voice memos, or videos shared by family and friends. The audio can be taken from the video, so you do not need a separate audio file.
Search your phone videos
Look for clips filmed during greetings, playtime, walks, meals, or quiet moments at home.
Check shared family files
A family member may have a clearer or more meaningful recording than the one saved on your own phone.
Do not edit it first
Keep the complete file intact. A short usable section can be selected from a longer video later.
Choose how you want the memory to stay close.
A pet recording can become a playable necklace, a natural basswood display, or photo artwork that combines a favorite image with the visual Soundwave of the sound.
Carry a familiar sound with you.
A playable ironwood necklace turns your pet's recording into an engraved Soundwave you can wear. Tap the pendant with a compatible phone to open the associated recording without using a separate app.
It can preserve a bark, meow, purr, greeting, or another short sound connected to a pet who is still part of your everyday life or one you want to remember.
- Engraved with the Soundwave from your pet's recording
- Playable by tapping with a compatible NFC-enabled phone
- Handmade with natural ironwood and stainless steel
- Available in heart, circle, and teardrop shapes
- Optional short message engraved beneath the Soundwave
Display their sound in a warm, natural keepsake.
A playable basswood piece transforms your pet's recording into an engraved Soundwave designed to hang. Add your pet's name, a date, or a short message that belongs to the memory.
Basswood has a light, natural appearance that works well with pet portraits, collars, urns, framed photographs, and other meaningful items displayed together.
- Made from natural basswood with a live edge
- Engraved from the waveform of your pet's recording
- Playable by tapping with a compatible phone
- Personalize it with a name, date, or short message
- Suitable for everyday display or a pet memorial
Combine a favorite photograph with their unique sound.
A Soundwave photo overlay places the visual pattern of your pet's recording directly across a favorite photograph. The image preserves how they looked, while the Soundwave represents the sound that made the memory feel alive.
This style works especially well with a portrait, an outdoor photo, a favorite sleeping spot, or an image that captures your pet's personality.
- Created from your pet's photograph and recording
- The Soundwave is layered directly over the image
- Personalize it with a name, date, or meaningful message
- Suitable for living pets and memorial artwork
- Optional app playback is available for printed artwork
Think about how you want to experience the memory later.
The right format depends on whether you want to wear the sound, display it nearby, hear it again, or combine it with a favorite photograph.
For something personal to wear
Choose a playable necklace when you want your pet's familiar sound close to you throughout the day.
For a shelf or memorial display
Choose a walnut or maple block when you want a warm, natural piece that can sit on a shelf, choose basswood if you want to hang it on your wall.
For a favorite photograph
Choose a photo overlay when your pet's image is just as meaningful as the recording itself.
For playable audio
Choose a playable necklace or basswood piece when hearing the original recording is an important part of the keepsake.
For a memorial
Any of these options can preserve a beloved pet through the sound, image, name, date, or message that means the most to you.
For a meaningful gift
A pet recording keepsake can be a deeply personal gift for someone who shares the same memories and love for the pet.
The recording does not need to be perfect.
A phone video or ordinary recording is often enough. What matters most is that the sound feels recognizable and meaningful to you.
Find the original clip
Look through phone videos, voice memos, social posts, and files shared by family members.
Choose a recognizable moment
A few seconds containing the bark, meow, purr, greeting, or sound you want to remember is enough.
Save the full recording
Keep the complete original file somewhere safe before trimming, converting, or sharing it.
Do not worry about background noise
Everyday sounds can be part of the memory. The recording does not need to sound professionally produced.
Pet recording keepsake FAQ
Can you use the sound from a phone video?
Yes. The audio can be taken from a phone video, so you do not need a separate audio file before creating the keepsake.
What kinds of pet sounds can be used?
A bark, meow, purr, howl, chirp, greeting, or another recognizable sound may be used when it can be heard in the recording.
How long does the recording need to be?
A few meaningful seconds is enough. A longer video is also fine because the most recognizable portion can be selected.
What if people are talking in the background?
Some background conversation is usually manageable when the pet's sound can still be heard.
Can this be created for a pet who has passed away?
Yes. A saved pet recording can become a memorial necklace, playable basswood piece, or photo-based remembrance artwork.
Do the necklace and basswood piece play the recording?
Yes. The playable ironwood necklaces and playable basswood pieces are designed to open the associated recording on a compatible phone.
Does the photo overlay play the recording?
Yes. Optional app playback is be available for printed artwork.
Can I add my pet's name or a memorial message?
Yes. Depending on the product, you may add a name, date, short phrase, or message that gives the recording and image more personal context.
Turn a recording of your pet into a keepsake that stays close.
Create a playable necklace, basswood keepsake, or personalized photo overlay from the bark, meow, purr, greeting, or everyday sound you never want to forget.