about Peartree.

Since 1998, Peartree’s ceramic studio has been home to talented artists, pet lovers and resident feline friends. From Calgary, Alberta, Canada, we personalize one-of-a-kind ceramic pet impressions using our original, customized process. Each phase provides our artists with the time needed to apply their careful, creative craftsmanship to your imprint. This commitment to quality gives it the respect, attention to detail and personalized service it deserves.

Every impression you entrust to us receives Peartree’s hands-on approach; all are processed, painted and packaged entirely by hand. Peartree has proudly personalized over 200,000 impressions for veterinary businesses and pet owners across North America.

Everything we do honors the connection between pets and their owners.

Peartree Impressions artist focused on crafting unique and personalized pet imprints in the studio with precision and artistry.

about Karen.

Animals and art are Karen’s two abiding passions. And Peartree perfectly combines both.

Karen has a deep connection to her own pets and has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to design, artistry and handmade processes. These shared joys led to Peartree’s creation more than 25 years ago.

Back when Karen pioneered her first clay impression kits and personalizing services, she had no idea of the hundreds of thousands of impressions that would pass through her careful hands, nor did she know all the ways she would innovate. From developing resealable clay containers to refining glazes, navigating clay reformulations, and developing the first commercially available tinted clay impression kits, Karen has evolved her products and services to keep Peartree at the forefront of the industry.

At the same time, Karen remains committed to the meticulous handcrafting techniques that she developed when Peartree Impressions began in 1998.

Karen, founder of Peartree Impressions, standing beside a table of pet imprints, showcasing her 25+ years of passion for animals, artistry, and handcrafted innovation.

our artists.

Our highly trained artists are masters of our techniques and processes. Many hold degrees from recognized art institutions.

Employing artists is important at Peartree. We appreciate and value their contributions by providing a working environment that celebrates their talent, creativity and dedication.

our studio.

As a company dedicated to aesthetics, the place we call home is an important reflection of who we are and what our brand represents. That’s why our beautiful, airy studio means so much to us. From the moment we set foot inside the 1960s-vintage building in Calgary’s Greenview Industrial community, we knew we’d come home.

A studio made to make memories amazing.
Peartree initially flourished from its space in a residential backyard garage (and soon filled an additional outbuilding and the house next door). The chance to adapt, align and improve our operations in a 4,000-square foot open space was a game-changer.

Peartree’s entire workspace is a bright, light-filled 21st-century center of ceramic excellence. We’ve upgraded and expanded our kiln fleet, and our team of artists enjoys spacious personal workstations, which they share with our live-in studio cats. We’ve also made room to welcome our clients with a private personalizing consultation area.

customer testimonials.

Peartree has been delighting pet owners with our handcrafted impressions for more than 25 years. Here's what just a few of those customers had to say.

“I found Peartree Impressions back in 2011 and have been working with them ever since. I have never seen a product that comes close to matching the quality of theirs. I have done a paw impression and personalized it for every pet I have owned since finding Peartree. The incredible detail that depicts a reflection of my pet is just incredible! Thank you everyone at Peartree for sharing your talent with the pet parent world, you all do an amazing job. Thank you, Karen, for having the vision and holding your standards in an amazing product, we all appreciate it!!”
Dawn S.
Nature’s Way Pet Aftercare
“Thank you so much for the incredible job on my Peartree clay impression for my cat, Bartok. I got a pattern match of his face, and the detail was amazing. You even captured the subtle freckles on his nose. It is a keepsake I will treasure forever of my special boy.”
Breanna D.
“We received Tinsley's paw print last week and I just wanted to reach out to say thank you! You guys did a great job and we absolutely love how it turned out!”
Avery S.
“I wanted to let you know that Donny’s print arrived today. It is a beautiful match to Bella’s. Thank you again for arranging this for us.”
Noelle and Michael K.
“Oh my goodness!! We are speechless!! We are absolutely blown away by Levi's imprint. If I didn't know it wasn't an actual physical print, I couldn't tell. I can't begin to express the comfort this brings us. My dad passed away two weeks ago today, just 6 weeks after Levi. Our hearts are shattered. Thank you so much to you and your team for putting a few of its pieces back together. We will be forever grateful.”
Karin and Matthew P.
“I received my paw print today. Thank you so much!! It’s perfect and captured Kyla’s extra toes amazingly. Thank you so much for all your help along the way. Now I can look at my girl’s paw print and remember her toes fondly."
Lisa C.
“We just received Huey’s pawprint, it is perfect! A good contrast to the one we have for Bruce (Brewster). Thank you so much for a job well done.”
Joan C.
“I am very pleased with the job that was done on Houston’s print. I can tell that you took care and attention when finishing the impression. I also would like to say that your receptionist is absolutely amazing. She is the perfect person to have at the other end of the phone when you are grieving for your pet. Thank you so much for the beautiful job you all did.”
Shelley C.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank you for making this a good experience during a difficult time. Much appreciated. The finished impression turned out beautiful and is a very treasured keepsake. Keep up the good work!”
Larry E.
“I am a current worker in the veterinary industry and have always been amazed at the impressions I have seen come back. I just wanted to pass along how happy I am with the outcome of my Peartree impression for my kitty. You did a wonderful job matching the background to a face picture and color-matching the paws to his eye color! Also, the return time was very quick! Good job!”
Brianne M.
"We have received Honeydew's prints and we absolutely love them!!! The colours and all the details are gorgeous. We were speechless and had tears when we took it out of the box for the first time. The colours really represent Honeydew and his prints look truly authentic even with the enhancements. We truly appreciate all the attention to detail and for all your support and compassion to us as we went through this process. Thank you so much again for this beautiful keepsake!"
Jenna E.
"I want to say thank you! I got back Kactus's pawprint and it looks so amazing. Both his and George's pawprints are so wonderful I can't express how much it means to me. I miss them tons and am so happy to have their pawprints back together again."
Sheena F.
Castledowns Animal Hospital
"I have had the pleasure of working with Peartree for decades as both a veterinary employee watching clients receive their beautiful paw prints and a grateful recipient of a number of my own mementos from lost fur-kids... This most recent piece of art you talented folks created surpassed even my expectations! So SO worth the wait and the cost! Please, I cannot thank you enough! ❤️"
Gwenhwyfar H.
Paws & Claws Animal Hospital
"Thank you to all of you so much for the beautiful impression that you did for our sweet Henrik. You folks do incredible work and we’re so grateful that we brought the impression to you rather than using the other company. You can see the heart and soul that goes into each one."
Carla W.
"Yesterday we received the pawprint impression for my Chihuahua, Chester. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to whoever it was that worked on it. You painted his little toes to match his actual toes and the plaque to match his fur. Chester was 17 years old, and this will be something we will treasure always."
Diane
Cornerstone Square Veterinary Hospital
"Thank you for the beautiful paw prints. We were devastated to lose Scoot after 15 years. These pawprints will be treasured by our family, and we thank you for your kindness. We love them. So appreciated!"
The Sutherlands
I would like to thank you for the wonderful job you did on Meka’s footprints and the enclosure of his fur. It made me feel so much better about his passing. He was a wonderful little guy and made me very happy for 16 years.
Shirly P.
"We have received Tabi’s impression and would like to thank you for the beautiful memento you’ve created. The dark black colour reminds me of the dark black coat he had when he was young. The two paw prints, one of his front paws and one of his back paws, are nicely defined and lifelike. I’m so glad that I found your impression kit at our primary veterinarian’s office."
Erika K.
“Our clinic has collaborated with Peartree for years to capture lasting memories of our patients through their outstanding artistry. Their services provide a unique and special way of honouring one's pets. Their new pastel line includes a beautiful variety of colours, which have provided a quick turnaround & cost-friendly option. There is great fluidity throughout the team with caring for attention to detail, and ensuring any errors are smoothed out prior to production. With this comes kind communication. It is a pleasure to offer clients Peartree's options as a staple aftercare option in our clinic.”
Elga
The Links Road Animal Clinic
Peartree Impressions artist carefully working in the studio, creating personalized pet imprints with precision and artistry.
Peartree Impressions artist starting the initial stages of crafting a personalized pet imprint with care and attention to detail.
Peartree Impressions artist adding custom colors to a pet imprint during the finishing stages of the personalization process.
Peartree Impressions artist focused on crafting a personalized pet imprint in the bright and creative studio environment.
Peartree Impressions artist meticulously working on a pet imprint, showcasing the care and precision of the 16-step personalization process.
Peartree Impressions artists collaboratively working on a large collection of pet imprints, highlighting the craftsmanship and dedication behind the 16-step process.
Peartree Impressions artist diligently crafting a pet imprint in the studio, exemplifying precision and artistry.
Peartree Impressions artist preparing clay blanks in the early stage of the pet imprint creation process, laying the foundation for personalization.
Karen, the owner of Peartree Impressions carefully working with the kiln, overseeing the firing process to ensure high-quality pet imprints.

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