Pets Are Like Family… and Who Doesn’t Love A Birthday Party

Pets can become just like family. The most common pet to become like family is a dog; however, a pet that is loved unconditionally can be a number of animals (cat, hamster, bird, reptile..etc.) Pets deserve to have a special day just like any other member of the family. What I am talking about is having a birthday party for your pet! Pets deserve a birthday party because they make you smile from happiness every day.

Once you decide that you would like to have a birthday party for your pet there are so many fabulous things you can do.

1.    Make a cake or cupcakes: You can either make these treats edible for your pet or they can be for human consumption but have the dessert themed around your pet. You could even maybe have a certain drink that is named after your pet!

2.    Buy your pets favourite treats and maybe a new toy: Just like children pets like unhealthy food and new toys :P

3.    Invite all your friends over who love pets: If you are hosting a dog’s birthday party and have enough space, have all your friends bring their dogs. You can set up a “play area” for your friends’ pets with some big juicy bones and some play toys to keep them occupied.

4.    Show off your pet: If your pet is people friendly carry them around and introduce them to all the guests. If they need to stay in their cage move the cage somewhere where it can be admired by everyone. You can also put a few favourite pictures of your family and your pet around the house for people to see.  

5.    Prep your pet: Ensure your pets cage is clean, they are washed, nails clipped and brushed. Seeing as all your friends are seeing your pet you want him/her to look their best

6.    Gift Bags: If your guests have pets make their gift bag specialized for the kind of pet they have. This way your guests can treat their loved pet too.

Pet birthday parties can be an extremely fabulous and posh event or they can be a friendly backyard bbq. No matter what type of event you hold your pet will know they are loved and that is what a pet birthday party is all about!