Rabbits leave a bigger space than their size suggests. A house bunny has a personality all its own – the particular way it flops when it feels safe, the markings you would know anywhere, the ears that tell you exactly what it is thinking. When a rabbit is gone, those small, specific things are what you miss, and they are what a memorial figurine is meant to hold onto. This is a gentle guide to having a custom rabbit or bunny figurine made from a photo, so you have something to keep.
What a memorial bunny figurine is
A memorial figurine is a small sculpture of your rabbit, made to look like them in particular – not a generic bunny ornament, but a likeness that captures their colour, their markings, and a pose that feels like them. It is printed in full colour, so a Dutch rabbit’s crisp saddle, a lionhead’s mane, or the soft grey of a lop can all come through. Some people keep it on a shelf, some beside a photo, some in the spot the rabbit used to claim as their own. There is no right way to use it; it is simply a keepsake that looks like the companion you loved.
Choosing a photo
The likeness is only as good as the reference, and rabbits can be tricky to photograph well because they move and their fur hides their shape. A few simple things help:
- Clear and in focus. A sharp photo where you can see the face and markings gives the most to work from.
- Good, even light. Daylight is kind to fur and shows true colour; harsh shadow or a dark room hides detail.
- A natural pose. A relaxed sit, an upright “periscope,” or a contented loaf all read beautifully and feel like a rabbit at ease.
- Markings visible. If your rabbit has a distinctive pattern, a blaze, or two-tone ears, choose a photo that shows it clearly.
- A couple of angles if you have them. One good front-on photo is enough, but a side view as well helps get the shape right.
If the only photo you have is not perfect, send it anyway. Often the picture that matters most is not the sharpest one – it is the one that looks like them.
How the figurine is made
The process is designed to be simple at a hard time. You share your photo, choose a size, and the figurine is created from your reference and finished before it ships. Our custom pet figurine service handles rabbits alongside cats, dogs, and other companions, and you can see examples and the range of animals on the pet figurines hub. If you would like a lasting collectible bunny to sit alongside a memorial piece, our bunnies collection has ready-to-order designs as well.
A keepsake, at your own pace
There is no hurry here. A memorial figurine is not a decision to rush, and it keeps just as well made weeks or months later as it does right away – some people find they want to wait until they are ready to look at a likeness every day. When you do order, everything is printed and finished here in Laval, Quebec, and most orders ship within a few business days. What you are left with is a small, solid thing that looks like your rabbit and stays exactly as they were. It does not fade the way a print can, it will not vanish with a lost phone, and it asks nothing of you in return – it simply stays where you put it, a small and steady piece of the companion who shared your home.
Choosing a size
Rabbit figurines can be made at different sizes, and the right one is simply the one that suits where you want to keep it. A smaller figurine sits neatly on a bedside table, a windowsill, or a shelf among photos; a larger one makes more of a statement and gives markings and detail more room to show. There is no better or worse choice here – it is about the spot you have in mind and how you want to remember them.
Where a memorial figurine finds its place
People keep these pieces in all sorts of spots, and there is no correct one. Some set the figurine on a shelf beside a favourite photo, so the flat image and the solid likeness sit together. Some place it in the spot the rabbit used to claim – a windowsill, the corner of a desk, the end of a bookshelf. Others keep it somewhere private, a bedside table or a study, where it is theirs to look at rather than on display for visitors. If there are children in the home, a figurine can be a gentle way to talk about a rabbit who is gone: it is something they can hold and point to, which is often easier for a child than an abstract idea of loss. Because it is a solid printed piece rather than a fragile ornament, it stands up to being picked up and handled, and that turns out to be part of what makes it comforting.
Caring for the figurine
Very little care is needed. Dust it now and then with a soft cloth or brush, keep it out of direct summer sun and hot cars since printed plastics can soften in extreme heat, and otherwise simply let it sit where you like it. There is nothing to wind, oil, or replace – it stays as it is, which is rather the point of a keepsake.
FAQ
Can you make a figurine of my specific rabbit?
Yes. The figurine is made from your photo to look like your rabbit in particular, capturing their colour and markings rather than being a generic bunny shape. A clear, well-lit photo gives the best likeness.
What photo works best for a rabbit figurine?
A clear, in-focus photo in good daylight, showing the face and any distinctive markings, with the rabbit in a natural relaxed pose. A second photo from another angle helps get the shape right, but one good picture is enough – and the photo that looks most like them matters more than the sharpest one.
Can you capture my rabbit’s markings and colours?
Yes. The figurine is printed in full colour, so distinctive patterns, blazes, two-tone ears, and coat colours can be reflected in the finished piece.
Is there any rush to order a memorial figurine?
None at all. A keepsake keeps just as well made later as right away, and many people prefer to wait until they feel ready. You can order whenever the time feels right for you.
Can I also get a keepsake if my rabbit is still with me?
Of course. Many people order a figurine of a rabbit who is happily still around, simply to celebrate them. The same service works either way, from the same kind of photo.
Where are the figurines made and how are they shipped?
They are printed and finished in Laval, Quebec. Most orders ship within 2 to 5 business days, and once dispatched, Canadian deliveries typically arrive within 3 to 7 business days.
