For Mexican families, the commemoration of Día de los Muertos is not only limited to loved ones who are no longer present, but also to the furry friends who filled their lives with their unconditional love, and for this they are remembered and honored, awaiting their visit.
In fact, the Day of the Dead, in the indigenous vision, implies the transitory return of the souls of the deceased, who return to the world of the living, to visit their relatives and nourish themselves with the essence of the food that is offered in the altars prepared in their honor.
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♬ Remember Me (Reunion) – Anthony Gonzalez & Ana Ofelia Murguía
The altars for the most beautiful and moving animals
Those who are lucky enough to be able to enjoy the company of an animal in their home know how special they are, real family members who color our lives with happiness. Their loss is an immense pain. This is why it has become increasingly important to dedicate a space to them in”ofrenda” to the deceased. Some Mexican men and women – as they shared on social media – have also created altars for their beloved furry friends, taking this opportunity to meet them again and remember them.
@diannbunny My little girls know what
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♬ original sound – Disney songs
As was done for example on TikTok by @alemayorgah, who created an altar for her Brooklyn, a dog who passed away a couple of years ago, accompanied by a touching message:
Hi Brooklyn, welcome home, pussycat. This is your altar my love. With water to quench your thirst, with light to illuminate your way towards us, with your food, your prizes and your favorite can. With your toys and those puppies for you to play with, because you loved playing with puppies. My daughter, I miss you very much. Please come and visit me in my dreams. We love you with all our hearts.”
@alemayorgah The most painful offering #ofrendasdeldiademuertos #ofrendamascotas Brooklyn
♬ Recuérdame (Reencuentro) – Luis Ángel Gómez Jaramillo & Rocío Garcel
But she’s not the only one. Omar Contreras on TikTok also shared the altar prepared for Brunito:
Welcome back, Brunito. You’re home again. It’s the first year you’ve had to come and visit us like this. We tried not to forget anything: your croquettes, your corn that you liked so much, the water for your thirst, the bread that you could never leave and your greatest weakness, the salt ‘taquitos’. “Welcome back, chubby. Have a good comeback, I’ll see you on the bridge when it’s time to cross.”
@omarconu777 Offer for mascots. Welcome back, Brunito. Stay at home another time.
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♬ Recuérdame (Reencuentro) – Luis Ángel Gómez Jaramillo & Rocío Garcel
Whatever happened tonight… this made us very happy!”, says Karla Martínez showing how the day after setting up the altar, some of the kibbles she had left for Max were all scattered on the floor.
@kapiux If you have passed by at night… this makes us very happy! #diademuertos #tradicion #mascotas #mexico #perritos
♬ El Latido de mi Corazón – Luis Ángel Gómez Jaramillo
When to make the altar for your lost pets?
Tradition dictates that the Día de los Muertos offering for dogs, cats and other pets should be on October 27th, before November 1st and 2nd.
How to make an altar for your furry friend?
The altar can be composed of the following objects:
Dia de los muertos also for animals, undoubtedly a beautiful commemoration that helps us keep the memory alive and feel the warmth of sincere love, wherever it may be.
