Some losses are quieter than others.
The dog who was there when you came home from a hard day. The cat who slept on your chest for sixteen years. They leave a shape in the room that no one else can fill.
This frame is for that shape.
We make each one from natural birch plywood — light, warm, and the kind of wood that takes a beautiful engraving. Your pet’s name goes across the top in a classic serif font, their years underneath, and their photo sits in a slot you can swap if you want. A short quote rounds it out:
“If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.”
It’s not a grand gesture. It’s a small one — the kind you’d put on a shelf, or a desk, or a mantle.
What You Get
- 12″ × 9″ natural birch frame, laser-cut and engraved
- 12″ × 9″ dark walnut-stained backboard
- Small matching wooden easel
- 3.5″ × 5″ photo slot (fits a standard 4×6 print cropped to vertical)
- Soft cream gift box with tissue and a small care card
Personalization
- Pet’s name (up to 10 characters — “BUDDY,” “WHISKEY,” “LUNA”)
- Birth date and passing date (or just the years, or “2014 – 2026”)
- Custom quote on request — poem, Bible verse, song lyric, or a line from your own eulogy.
Materials & Craftsmanship
- Frame: 3mm natural birch plywood, laser-cut and engraved
- Backboard: 3mm dark walnut-stained plywood, laser-cut
- Easel: matching birch, slot-and-tab joinery
- Finish: hand-sanded, no glossy sealants — wood feels like wood
- Hand-finished: every piece is lightly sanded and inspected before shipping
Sizing
- Frame: 12″ × 9″ × 0.25″
- Photo slot: 3.5″ × 5″
- Weight: ~6 oz
How to Order
- Order this frame
- Tell us your pet’s name, dates, and anything else you would like engraved
- Proof within 2 business days
- Once approved, cut + ship within 7–10 business days
Shipping
Made to order in Interlochen, Michigan. Each frame is hand-finished, wrapped in tissue, boxed in a soft cream gift box, and shipped within 7–10 business days of proof approval.
USPS Priority or Ground, whichever fits the box. You’ll get a tracking number when it ships.
Need it faster? Email us before you order; rush production is sometimes possible for an anniversary or holiday date.
Care
Dry or slightly damp cloth. No cleaning products. Wood darkens naturally with age.
A Note from the Maker
“We make these one at a time. Every name, every date, every photo is a small act of remembering. If we’re slow to reply, or if your order takes a week longer than we said, it’s because we’re holding the piece carefully. We’d rather take our time than rush a memorial.”
— Autumn Acres Customs
FAQ
- Phone photo? Yes — print 4×6 at Walgreens/CVS/Walmart, crop to 3.5″×5″ portrait.
- Name longer than 10 chars? Send it. We’ll size down or switch to a condensed font.
- Different quote? Yes — anything you send, we send a proof.
- Different wood? Natural birch for now; walnut-stained and solid hardwood are on the roadmap.
- How long? ~7–10 business days. Proof in first 2 days, then cut + ship.
- Not a dog or cat? We’ve made frames for rabbits, horses, parrots, and a bearded dragon named Captain. Send what you have.
- Rush? Sometimes — email us with your date (anniversary, holiday).
- Not happy? Proof before cutting, so you’ll see exactly what you’re getting. Craftsmanship issues → free replacement