When her soul cat' died, she was bereft. Now she designs memorial jewelry to help others with pet loss

"Katie Teixeira created a ring using a few of the whiskers Milo had shed while she was alive, crisscrossing them over a shimmering silver resin."

"When Teixeira wore the ring to her next volunteer shift at PawsWatch, she was inundated with requests from people who wanted their own."

"Teixeira had seen pet memorial jewelry online, but it just didn't speak to me. I've always been artistic and very crafty."

"Milo was my soul cat. People talk about soul animals, and Milo maintained a special place in Teixeira's heart."

Katie Teixeira adopted a kitten named Milo in 2010, forming a deep bond. After Milo's death in 2021, Teixeira sought a unique way to memorialize her. Unsatisfied with existing pet memorial jewelry, she crafted a ring using Milo's whiskers and resin. This creation garnered attention at a local shelter, leading to numerous requests for similar pieces. Teixeira's social media presence further amplified interest, resulting in a burgeoning business centered around custom pet memorial jewelry.

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