Made with OraclipDay of the Dead Pet AI: Your Dog or Cat Crosses the Marigold Bridge
The Día de Muertos pet trend: the dog or cat you miss (or the one asleep next to you) comes home across a bridge of cempasúchil marigolds, between candles and papel picado. Upload one photo and get a 5-second clip ready for TikTok.
Make your pet’s Day of the Dead video
10 days leftAdd one photo of your pet, pick a version and generate. The bridge, the candles and the soft music are already in the prompt.
1 · Add a photo of your pet
2 · Pick a version
3 · Pick a model and generate
Only upload photos you have the right to use. Pets only: no people, no minors. A fan-made tribute, not affiliated with any film or brand. Your photo sets your pet’s look; no video needed. Failed renders are refunded automatically. See plans
Day of the Dead pet video examples
Our own versions first, then the AI clip that made the trend go viral. Every card credits the creator.
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Made with Oraclip: the marigold bridge
Original by @petmemoriesai
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Made with Oraclip: a cat comes home
Original by @petmemoriesai
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Made with Oraclip: photo to altar (Wan 3.0)
Original by @petmemoriesai
- Example
10M views: the pet that comes home
Original by @petmemoriesai
Tap a clip to play it with sound. AI clips shown for reference; rights belong to their creators. Creators can ask us to remove a clip at any time. contact@oraclip.com
What is the Day of the Dead pet trend?
On Día de Muertos (November 1–2), loved ones who have passed are believed to come home, guided by cempasúchil marigolds. On TikTok the pet version went viral: a dog or cat crosses a bridge of orange flowers to visit its family. @petmemoriesai’s clip passed 10M views, and in 2026 the trend is back with AI.
This page builds the whole scene for you from one photo. Make it as a tribute to a pet that has passed, or as a sweet clip of the one still with you.
The clip, second by second
- 10–2 s: your pet appears at the far end of the marigold bridge.
- 22–4 s: it walks calmly toward the camera between candles and petals.
- 34–5 s: it stops close and looks up at you, happy.
Why it moves people
It is a reunion: the pet comes home one night a year. Tributes to pets that have passed are the most shared versions, and the marigolds make the trend recognisable in a second.
Pick a version
Pick a version in the generator, or tap one here to load it.
Marigold bridge
Your pet walks home across the flower bridge, with candles, papel picado and soft fireworks.
Photo to altar
The clip opens on your photo and the room fills with marigolds and candles until it becomes an altar. Runs on Wan 3.0, the cheapest option.
How to make a Day of the Dead pet video with AI
- 1
Upload one photo of your pet
A clear photo of the face and body works best. An old photo is fine.
- 2
Pick a version
Marigold bridge (Seedance 2.5) or Photo to altar (Wan 3.0). You can add a detail such as its collar.
- 3
Generate and post
You get a 5-second vertical clip with soft guitar music. Add your own song in TikTok or Reels.
Photos that work best
- One pet, face clearly visible
- Good light, from the front or side
- Whole body or nearly
Weaker results
- Several pets or people in the photo
- Very dark or blurry photos
- Costumes covering the face
Fine-tune your video
Same prompt, full controls: switch the model, length or aspect ratio, attach a reference video, then generate.
Day of the Dead Pet AI FAQ
What is the Day of the Dead pet video?
A TikTok trend for November 1–2: your dog or cat crosses a bridge of cempasúchil marigolds to come home, as in the Mexican tradition. It is made with AI from a single photo.
Can I make one for a pet that has passed away?
Yes, and that is the most common version. Use the clearest photo you have, even an old one; the video keeps the breed, face and markings. It is a tender tribute, never scary.
Does it work with cats and other pets?
Yes. It works with dogs, cats and other pets, as long as the photo shows one animal with its face visible.
How many credits does it cost?
A 5-second clip costs 1,000 credits with Seedance 2.5 at 720p (the default), 750 at 480p, or 380 with Wan 3.0 at 720p. Failed renders are refunded automatically.
Can I make it for free?
Signing up is free (no card) and new accounts get 100 credits, valid for 5 days (one grant per email). They cover images and a short test video: the cheapest clip is 20 credits, and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 makes up to 8 seconds at 480p for 100 credits. Chatting with the agent is free. Longer or higher-resolution videos need a plan or a one-time credit pack. The exact cost shows before every render, and failed renders are refunded.
Does it have music?
Yes: the model makes soft guitar music, with no vocals and no copyrighted song. If you want the trend song, add it from the TikTok or CapCut library.
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Make your pet’s video before November 2
One photo, one marigold bridge, 5 seconds.