Some families want a cross for the dog, not a plaque. The Paw and Bone memorial cross is that: a cast cross with a paw print and a bone across it, and one line for the name. The photo shows a Black/Gold one reading COPPER. It’s the only cross in the pet line, so if the shape matters to you, this is the one.

One line for the name

The single line holds up to 12 characters at 1.25 inches. That covers most dog names with room to spare, or a short name with a year after it. Spaces count toward the 12. The lettering is cast into the metal with the paw and bone, so it’s raised and permanent, not a sticker or paint.

What the Paw and Bone memorial cross is cast from

Recycled aluminum, cast in the USA. Aluminum won’t rust, so the cross can stand in a garden through rain and snow without staining the ground around it. It carries an all-weather coating with a one-year warranty, which is shorter than the five years on most of our pet plaques, so keep that in mind if the spot is harsh.

Nine colors

The Paw and Bone memorial cross comes in Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Black/Gold, Black/White, Black/Verdigris, Bronze/Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Weathered Limestone/Dark Bronze, or White/Gold. Black/Gold, as in the photo, reads the most clearly. White/Gold looks softer against dark mulch, and Black/Verdigris takes on an aged look.

If you’d prefer a flat marker with two lines for a name and dates, the dog silhouettes and arched minis in the Pet Collection give you more room. For a true bronze tribute, the memorial bronze plaques are the next step. Check the spelling on your Paw and Bone memorial cross before ordering, because a cast name can’t be changed or returned.