Guide
Saving your senior dog's fur, while you can.
Answer
How do I save my old dog's fur as a keepsake?
Brush them gently during a calm cuddle, gather the loose fur, and keep a coin-sized pinch in a paper envelope or straight in a Pawch keepsake keychain. Do it now, while it is an easy, happy moment.
In short
- Saving fur early turns it into a happy memory, not a hard one.
- Brushed fur is softest. No scissors needed.
- Kept dry, fur lasts for decades.
A real Pawch story
Honey, carried close.
“My Honey is now an old lady who almost doesn't walk anymore. This keychain will carry her image with it and, somehow, I will always carry it with me.”
Shared by Honey's person, with permission
Last updated October 2, 2026
Why now is the right time
The grey muzzle, the slower walks. Many owners feel the clock and quietly want to keep something. Collecting fur now, with your dog leaning into the brush, is a gentle thing to do together.
How to do it
Brush in the direction of the coat during a relaxed moment. Lift the loose fur from the brush and roll it into a soft tuft. Our fur guide has pictures.
Keep it dry in a paper envelope, or place it straight into a Pawch, where it sits sealed behind the window and goes everywhere with your keys.
Enjoy them today
The point is not to plan for goodbye. It is to have a little piece of them with you on every ordinary day, starting now. A keepsake keychain does exactly that.
FAQ
Quick questions
Will saved dog fur last?+
Yes. Fur is keratin and stays the same for decades if kept dry and out of sunlight.
Should I cut my dog's fur for a keepsake?+
No need. Loose brushed fur is softer and safer.
How much do I need?+
A coin-sized pinch fills a Pawch window.
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