At This Public 'Pet Ofrenda,' People Come To Honor Their Departed Furry Friends For Día De Los Muertos

At This Public 'Pet Ofrenda,' People Come To Honor Their Departed Furry Friends For Día De Los Muertos

At This Public 'Pet Ofrenda,' People Come To Honor Their Departed Furry Friends For Día De Los Muertos Losing a loved one — human, canine, feline, or otherwise — comes with a well of complicated grief, often experienced in isolation. But every year, on Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, people construct ornate ofrendas, an altar of “offerings,” to honor, celebrate, and fondly remember their loved ones who have passed away. The tradition originated in Mexico and has roots in both Catholic and Indigenous Aztec traditions, but as the holiday has grown in awareness, people of all cultures celebrate with reverence. A pet ofrenda from years past. Photo courtesy of Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center for the Arts & Education In fact, this year marks the fifth year that the Los Angeles Zoo has partnered with L.A.’s Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center for the Arts & Education to bring a Beloved Pets Ofrenda to members of the public. At the zoo, guests will find an ofrenda filled with …