Dog on Necklace: How Liberty’s Collie Smile Became a Timeless Treasure

The moment Liberty’s photos arrived in our inbox, our studio came to life.
“Look at that collie face!” gasped designer Mara, zooming in on her screen. “He’s not posing—he’s serious.”

For Kaleb Safker, an ER nurse from Seattle, that laugh wasn’t just adorable—it was sacred. A year earlier, she had stood at a friend’s pet memorial, gripping her 7-year-old collie’s leash like a lifeline.
“When Liberty’s gone,” she whispered, “how will I prove his joy was real?”

Then one sleepless night at 3 AM, TikTok’s algorithm offered an answer: a pendant flashing across her screen—a dog on necklace, smiling in silver.
Kaleb later told us:
“I didn’t just cry. I ugly-sobbed into Liberty’s fur while ordering.”

From ER Shifts to Everlasting Keepsakes

When Kaleb sent Liberty’s photos, she included a note:
"The third one—that’s his ‘I ate your birthday cake’ concealing expression."

Our team studied every detail:

• The rakish tilt of his left ear, always slightly off

• A unique white "snowflake" patch on his paw

• Those warm amber eyes framed by gentle, crinkled smile lines

Designer Carlos obsessed over the angle.
"If we flatten his head even 5 degrees," he argued, "we lose that mischievous spark."

The Art of Immortalizing a Life

1. Designing Beyond Pixels

We scrapped 11 drafts before nailing Liberty’s iconic expression—tongue just peeking out, ears at their signature “I’m innocent!” angles.

2. Laser Precision, Human Heart

Veteran engraver Luis adjusted settings 18 times.
"Collie fur needs a 0.3mm depth variance to look wind-blown," he insisted. That’s experience talking.

3. The Alchemy of Light

As the laser traced Liberty’s outline, whisker by whisker, he began to emerge.
Polisher Ana then spent 53 minutes smoothing the surface until it felt like running your hand through sun-warmed fur.

4. The Orange Box Ritual

We placed the finished custom pet necklace into our signature orange box, along with a handwritten note:
“Liberty’s adventures aren’t over—they’re becoming legend.”

"It’s Like He’s Still Nudging My Heart"

Twelve days later, Kaleb’s message landed in our inbox:

"I wore it to work today. During break, a little girl pointed and said, ‘Your necklace dog looks happy!’ I didn’t explain. I just smiled and thought—you have no idea."

That line hangs framed in our studio now. It reminds us why 93% of our customers say wearing their “dog on necklace” eases the ache of loss.

Why Your Story Matters

At iPetprints, we’ve crafted over 14,000 custom pet pendants. But every single one begins the same way:

• A shaky breath before clicking “Order”

• A desperate scroll through hundreds of photos, thinking "None of these truly capture them…”

• And finally, the moment metal touches skin—and suddenly, they’re with you again

Be Part of the Legacy

Whether your pet is a dignified senior or a chaos tornado with paws, we’re here to help you hold their spirit in something timeless.
This isn’t just jewelry.
It’s a tribute.
A memory.
A heartbeat, cast in metal.

Join Our Journey—Share Your Story!

We’ve started something truly special: collecting and sharing stories behind custom pet jewelry. Every piece we create holds deep emotional significance, and we want the world to know why it matters.

If you have a heartfelt story about your custom pet jewelry, reach out to us! We’d love to feature it on our website, where it will live on forever—a tribute to the bond you share with your beloved pet. After all, these aren’t just our favorite stories—they’re yours, and they deserve to be told.