In Central Park there is a secret memorial to the dead pets: the sight is touching and sad at the same time

The longstanding New York tradition has retained an aura of mystery over the years despite heavy news coverage each holiday season. Central Park has a pet memorial tree that people visit every year to pay their respects to their departed furry friends. timeout.

The tree at Ramble Park is hung with handmade dedications to dogs, cats, rabbits and more. Residents of the city come to this semi-secret place to hang photos and notes on the branches, tie ribbons and memorabilia. These objects serve as decorative ornaments and at the same time honor various animals.

Although, according to the organization Untapped Cities, the tree has been a memorable place since at least 2010, no one really knows who controls the whole process.

The "mysterious keepers" are rumored to remove various decorations every year and then put them back on the branches before the next holiday season. Some visitors confirm the reappearance of their notes over the years!

“Our dogs love this park, it is a big part of their lives. And having this tree is a great comfort to the community,” the Upper East Side resident told West Side Rag, joining a chorus of pet owners who have praised the memorial for years. And they call it a comforting tradition and a wonderful way to honor the memory of their deceased dogs and cats.

On the subject: New York bans sale of dogs, cats and rabbits

By the way, about the news related to animals. Just last week, New York finally banned pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits. Rescue organizations will be able to use these stores to adopt animals!