Paw Print Keepsakes in Wyoming
Nose prints, hoof prints, tiny bird feet and big dog paws each need a slightly different approach. This page for Wyoming walks through them all, with published prices and no pressure.
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Wyoming, the United States
Paw Print Keepsakes in Wyoming: what to know
Getting a paw print in Wyoming works much the same everywhere: you take it yourself, your vet takes it, or the crematory takes it before cremation. What changes from place to place is how much choice you have. In the bigger cities there are in-home vets, emergency hospitals and local makers who turn prints into jewelry or art. In smaller towns, the local vet is usually the one moment to ask.
Paw prints in Wyoming aren't only for dogs and cats. Horse owners keep hoof prints pressed into clay slabs, bird owners capture tiny feet in soft clay, and rabbit owners find that clay shows the long, furry shape of the hind foot better than ink. Each needs a slightly different approach, and each city page covers the basics.
We cover 10 communities in Wyoming, from Cheyenne, Casper and Gillette to smaller towns. Conditions vary a lot across Wyoming: summer highs reach about 89°F in Casper, while winter lows average 2°F in Evanston. In 100% of the Wyoming communities we cover, average lows drop below freezing for three months or more, which matters for home burial.
Our estimate
105,000
Estimated pet-owning households across the communities we cover in Wyoming
How we calculated this
The sum of our per-city estimates for the 10 communities in Wyoming on this site: each city's population ÷ national average household size × the national share of households with a pet. Households with several pets count once.
Every Wyoming community we cover
Choose your city or town for local prices, weather and timing, and rules. 10 communities in Wyoming, largest first below.
Burial, cremation and paw prints in Wyoming
In Wyoming, about 78.5%[1] of people are cremated, one of the higher rates around. Where cremation is this familiar, pet crematories are well established and a paw print is often a standard line on the price list. The catch is that standard can mean automatic. Ask what kind of print they take, whether you can see it before cremation and whether you can have a second copy.
Source for the Wyoming figure: NFDA 2024 Cremation & Burial Report state projections (via Occasional Sage) (2024). It describes human funerals and is here as context, not as a count of pets.
What paw print keepsakes cost in Wyoming
A paw print is one of the least expensive keepsakes there is. Many US crematories sell it as a small add-on: one Arizona provider lists a clay paw impression at $10, a nose print at $10 and a laser-engraved paw print at $15[2], and across the US price lists we've checked, paw-print add-ons have a median of about $32[3]. Prices in Wyoming vary by provider, so ask whether a print is already included before you pay extra.
If the print is heading for jewelry, budget for the metal rather than the print. By our estimate, a typical sterling silver pet pendant costs about $190[4], and entry-level solid gold pieces at the same retailer cost about 15 times the silver equivalent[5]. Ask any maker in Wyoming whether the quote includes the chain, a proof image before production and engraving on the back, because those three extras are where quotes differ most.
| Keepsake | Published price | Where the figure comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Clay paw impression (crematory add-on) | $10[2] | Arizona aquamation provider; nose print also $10 |
| Ink paw prints | $49[6] | Northeast crematory network |
| Clay or silver-clay paw print | $76 ($111 framed)[6] | Same network |
| Engraved paw print added to an urn | $20–$35[7] | Typical engraving add-on |
| Paw or nose print pendant | from $99.95[8] | Online memorial retailer |
| Sterling silver charm from your pet's print | $143 plus chain[9] | About two weeks to make |
| Median paw-print add-on | about $32[3] | Our estimate across US crematory price lists |
The published sources behind those figures are Memorials.com and Memorials.com.
Free tool
Memorial budget planner
Add up cremation, urn, keepsakes and a farewell so the total holds no surprises.
What the law in Wyoming does and doesn't cover
You don't need anyone's permission to take your pet's paw print, and prints, casts and ashes jewelry can be kept, posted or carried anywhere. The rules that matter in Wyoming are about burial and scattering. If you plan a home burial, take the print before you begin; if you plan to scatter, keep some ashes back for a print pendant first.
- Burial at home: Confirm the rule for the actual parcel and proposed burial with the local authority and property owner.
- Scattering ashes: Ask the exact land manager about scattering before making arrangements; a general gathering permission is a separate matter.
- Who oversees it: the authority responsible for the specific activity and location; this guide does not identify a universal permit or licensing rule
- Worth knowing: Record the service method, release authority, identification and return instructions in writing.
A city's population does not establish which aftercare activities are allowed at an address. Check the actual site and activity before proceeding.
County and city offices set many of the local rules. To find yours, start with the official Wyoming local government directory.
In order: the print, the aftercare, the keepsake
- If your pet dies while you're away from home, call the kennel, sitter or local vet and ask them to keep your pet cool and take a paw print before anything else happens.
- Ask them to photograph the print so you can check it's come out clearly; a text is fine.
- Decide whether to bring your pet home instead of arranging cremation locally; the print goes with you either way.
- Ask for ink rather than clay if the print will be posted to you. A flat card survives the mail far better than damp clay.
- If you're driving home with your pet, keep them cool and take your own print when you arrive, before burial or collection.
- Keep names, numbers and receipts from everyone you deal with, so the pieces fit together afterwards.
Turning a print into something lasting
Many families keep the clay print on a shelf beside a photo and the collar, and have a copy made for each person who loved the pet. If the family is spread out, a scanned print can be engraved onto several small keepsakes, so nobody has to choose who keeps the original.
The services page compares what each option includes, the planning tools turn your animal's details into figures, and the poll results show what other families chose. All locations lists every region we cover.
Reader polls
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When did (or will) you take your pet's print?
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Free tools to help you plan
Memorial budget planner
Add up cremation, urn, keepsakes and a farewell so the total holds no surprises.
Paw print keepsake chooser
Match a print method to your pet's size, fur and the keepsake you want to keep.
Jewelry ash capacity guide
How much ash fits in pendants, rings and glass, and how many pieces one pet can fill.
Questions people ask
How much does a paw print cost in Wyoming?
The print itself is usually a small add-on. Across US crematory price lists, paw-print add-ons range from about $10 to $76, with a median of about $32[3], and some providers include one in the cremation package. Turning it into jewelry or engraving costs more: paw and nose print pendants at one large retailer start from $99.95[8].
How many dog and cat households are there in Wyoming?
By our estimate, there are about 105,000 dog- or cat-owning households across the Wyoming communities we cover. Each of those pets has a paw that can be pressed into clay or ink, and far fewer owners take a print in time than would like one.
Is it better to use a local maker in Wyoming or order online?
Either works. A local jeweler, engraver or ceramic studio lets you see samples and hand the print over in person. Online makers usually work from a photo or scan, so the original stays at home. Ask for a proof before production and check the turnaround time.
Can children help make a paw print?
Often, yes, and many find it helps. Let them roll the clay, pick the frame or add their own handprint next to the paw. When the print is made after death, a vet or another adult can take it privately and show them the result. There are age-by-age ideas in our children's print-making guide.
What do other owners in Wyoming choose for a paw print keepsake?
We don't publish made-up figures on that. We do run short, anonymous polls on what readers chose, from clay discs to engraved jewelry, and you can see the live results. They count one vote per person and aren't a scientific survey, but they give a feel for how other owners decided.
When is the best time of year in Wyoming to make a garden stone from a paw print?
Spring or autumn suits most places. Concrete and mortar need moderate weather to cure, and Wyoming has both extremes: Casper peaks near 89°F in summer, and Evanston averages lows of 2°F in winter. Keep the clay or ink original indoors for now, and mix the stone on a dry, mild day once the soil can be dug.
Sources and our estimates
- [1] The NFDA projected Wyoming's cremation rate at 78.5% for 2024. NFDA 2024 Cremation & Burial Report state projections (via Occasional Sage), 2024.
- [2] Memorial add-ons at A Greener Place: $15 laser-engraved paw print, $10 clay paw impression, $10 nose print, $5 fur clipping. A Greener Place Pet Aquamation – Pricing, 2026.
- [3] Paw-print add-ons at US crematories have a median price of about $32, from $10 to $76. Our estimate: median of [$10 clay (AGP), $15 laser engraving (AGP), $49 ink (Final Gift), $76 clay (Final Gift)]. How we calculate.
- [4] The typical sterling silver pet cremation pendant costs about $190, based on the middle of three sellers' price points. Our estimate: median of [Urns.com median $129, Memorials.com midpoint of $87.95–$297.95 = $193, Final Gift sterling paw pendant $240]. How we calculate.
- [5] Entry-level solid 14k gold pet-ash pendants cost about 15 times entry-level sterling silver ones at the same retailer. Our estimate: $1,297.95 / $87.95 (Memorials.com starting prices). How we calculate.
- [6] Final Gift charges $49 for ink paw prints, $76 for a clay or silver-clay paw print, $111 framed, and $133 framed with a fur clipping; a fur clipping alone costs $23. Final Gift Pet Memorial Center – Memorial Products, 2026.
- [7] Adding an engraved paw print or symbol to a pet urn typically costs $20–$35. Memorials.com – Pet Urn Cost Guide, 2025.
- [8] Paw print and nose print pendants at Memorials.com start at $99.95. Memorials.com – Pet print jewelry, 2026.
- [9] A custom sterling silver actual-paw-print charm costs $143 before the chain (about $59–$79 for silver) and takes about 2 weeks to make. String of Jewels – Actual paw print necklace, 2026.
- [10] Published ashes-return times across the network's markets range from same-day (paid express) to about 4 weeks; a conservative typical window is 3-14 days. Our estimate: min/max across sources: Lambeth 3 days; US 5-10 days; RSPCA QLD within 14 days; AniCura Sweden 2-4 weeks. How we calculate.
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