Top 5 Ways to Celebrate National Pet Month
In today’s modern world, all of us remember Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and whatnot.
But how many of us actually remember or know in fact that there is a National Pet Day, What’s more, a National Pet Month each year. Curious, we know, all types of thoughts popping in your head, you might be thinking, When it is? How is it celebrated? and so on. Look no further, you have come to the right place, we are here to help you with just that.
We will try our best to suggest ways to ensure that your time with pets remains memorable and is cherished forever. So without further ado, let’s get started…
What is National Pet Month?
National Pet Month is celebrated each year in April in the UK and in May in the US. It is a month-long period that you can spend with your adorable pet, making the little one feel special. With the spread of the digital revolution, it is no longer limited to western countries and is now being celebrated across the world even in developing countries.
Why is National Pet Month Celebrated?
National Pet Month is primarily observed to ensure and promote responsible pet ownership via awareness campaigns, festivities, and educational tours. A number of pet owners use this time to showcase their love for their wonderful companions and spend quality time with them. It’s just a sweet way of saying “Thank You” to them for the joy, happiness and peace they bring into our lives.
How to Celebrate?
Now the big part, about how to uniquely make their month special, here’s a list of 5 interesting ways you could plan the celebration:
1. Have a Pet Stay-Cation
Yep, you read that right, a pet holiday vacation, as humans we get bored in our usual routines. Then just think about the pets, won’t they feel exhausted too. Roaming around the same house, and spending time in their cages, they might feel trapped and their energy levels might be dropping, perhaps they could benefit from a vacation. A little change of place, some new areas to explore, new places to smell! and most importantly, quality time with owners away from their busy schedules would indeed help re-energize your pet. It surely would make them feel they are part of a family and that loyalty, trust and affection will be noteworthy.
2. Create Lasting Memories
We all like to portray ourselves on social media sites as celebrities, instead wouldn’t it be cool if one could capture those magical moments with your cute ones professionally. A digital pet portrait might be a fantastic option. You could cuddle, hug, snug your adorable pet and get those painted on a canvas. Just express your love anyway you feel and etch those moments in portraits. You can even have pet paintings from photos you clicked. Be it old, new or whatever medium they are in, there sure is a way to turn them into digital. These captures are sure to create lasting memories and help enrich and strengthen that special bond.
3. Host a Pet Party
You can be an awesome host of a pet party, invite other pet parents with their cuties, sit, relax and cheer along while your pets chill out too with their fellow mates. What’s more, bake or have delivered a wonderful cake, throw in some of their favourite treats and most importantly, let the pets freely roam around and mingle with each other. Trust us, they love that company. It could also be a nice get-together for pet parents too, get to know each other, make some new friends, who otherwise might not have the time or company to spend it that well.
4. Bring home a new pet
What could be more exciting than bringing home a new companion, a new buddy! One can simply pick them up from pet shops, kennels or breeders. The joy they bring with them is out of this world. What’s more benevolent, you can adopt one from a shelter home and make their remaining life wonderful. Adopting a new pet is like giving them a new life to live, the pleasure you get in serving them is worth it. Trust us, whichever way you opt, purchase or adopt, it’s going to be one of the best investments you ever made. Don’t forget to thank us later!
5. Gifts, Gifts & More Gifts!
Yes, pets have a special place for surprises in their hearts. They love being surprised, be it pet treats, new toys to chew upon, a new bed to cuddle or lie down on, they just get excited by them.
In fact, gifts make them feel like they are some king, who is being treated by their disciples well! Think of it like a shopping spree for your little friend, where slowly spreading across the entire month, you pamper them with new gifts they might be wishing for quite a while. It’s Tease and Treat time for them!
Final Thoughts:
So, there you have it, our 5 top ways to celebrate National Pet Month. It’s indeed a great time to cherish and remember the impact they have on our daily lives and the indirect benefits they bring along. A little appreciation from our side would go a long way in strengthening that relationship. From throwing a lavish pet party to showcasing your love with digital pet portraits the options are aplenty. You can’t go wrong with either of them. Just pick the way you think it would make your time with them memorable. You just need to put your boots on, grab on their leash and have them feel special and privileged for an entire month. It’s time for your pet to be the highness and enjoy the royalty like none before. All Hail the pet highness!
