Day of the Dead pet video, made from one photo
One clear photo of your pet, ideally full body with the face in focus. One animal per photo.
Quality
Only upload photos you have the right to use.
The “su primer Día de Muertos” (their first Day of the Dead) trend shows a pet who has passed away crossing a bridge of orange marigold petals into the land of the dead. It went viral on TikTok in Mexico in October 2025 and comes back every year between October 27 and November 2. Upload one photo, pick a quality, and download a vertical video ready for TikTok or Reels in a few minutes.
Updated October 16, 2026
Made with these scenes
How to make it
- 1
Upload a photo
Pick a photo where their face and markings are easy to see. Dogs, cats and any other pet work.
- 2
Choose a quality
Standard for social posts, or HD if you want to keep it as a keepsake.
- 3
Download and share
You get a 10-second vertical video in a few minutes. Add any song when you post it.
What is the Day of the Dead pet trend?
In Mexican tradition, a path of cempasúchil (marigold) petals guides souls back home during Día de Muertos. The trend dedicates that image to pets: a photo of a dog or cat who is gone walks along a bridge of orange flowers, captioned “es su primer Día de Muertos, no lo dejen solo”, “it’s their first Day of the Dead, don’t leave them alone.”
By popular belief, October 27 is the day pets return, which is why many families set up a pet ofrenda first. In 2025 thousands of people posted these videos with CapCut templates and AI images, and in 2026 the trend is already back on TikTok.
What to put on a pet ofrenda
- Their favorite photo in the center, surrounded by marigolds.
- Their bowl with kibble or a favorite treat, and a glass of water.
- A toy, collar or leash.
- Candles to light the way and colorful papel picado.
Timeline
Oct 2025
Goes viral on Mexican TikTok; TV Azteca, Milenio and El Sofá publish how-to guides.
Oct 27
The pets’ day by popular tradition, the search peak.
Nov 1-2
Día de Muertos. Videos get shared alongside ofrenda photos.