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Numerous Día de los Muertos events will be held around Utah, most on Nov. 1.

The Humane Society of Utah for the first time created an ofrenda so pet owners can honor their late dogs, cats and other critters.

Día de los Muertos is deeply rooted in Mexico and meant as a means of honoring late loved ones.

SALT LAKE CITY — As Día de los Muertos approaches, those wanting to remember loved ones who have died won't be restricted to parents, grandparents, siblings, children and other humans.

Among the varied activities in the works, the Humane Society of Utah for the first time has created an ofrenda so pet owners can honor and remember their late dogs, cats and other critters. Ofrendas, or altars, are a central element of Dia de los Muertos, meant to hold photos and other memen

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