Losing a pet is never easy, and pet parents across the world, taking inspiration from the Disney-Pixar film “Coco," are remembering their pets on Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.
Scores of pet parents across the country are remembering their late furry friends by setting up beautiful ofrendas, Spanish for offerings, to honor their memory and seek peace. Videos shared on social media by those who lost a pet show elaborate ofrendas adorned with candles, marigolds, framed photos of pets and even pet treats.
Eric Rubin, an environmental scientist and animal rescue volunteer, based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, told USA TODAY over email that he had always heard about ofrendas and knew about it from the Disney-Pixar film "Coco," but was "unsure whether it would be ok to make one" as it isn't a part of his culture.
"However, I really missed my dog Max and a year and a half after he passed away (and) still struggled with the loss," Rubin said. "I wanted to find some way to honor him and feel close to him again."
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