If you have read my blog before, you know I am a huge pet lover. We have a house full of rescue pets, cats and dogs. That’s why I got such a kick out of learning February 13th is Valentine’s Day for Dogs. It even has its own hashtag; #valentinesfordogs. Our pets always received gifts for Christmas, everyone got a new toy or a package of treats, but I never thought about other holidays, although they are pretty much spoiled all year. We literally have to spell out “R-I-D-E” around Rio because when he hears the word he comes running toward the car door, ready to jump in. The cats know the word “Treats” and come running as fast as their little paws will carry them, no matter what context I am using the word.
This year I’ve decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day with our pets too. The folks at Big Heart Pets, who manifacture Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Milo’s Kitchen, and Canine Carry Outs, have made it easy with printable Valentine’s for pets with sayings like “I Dig You” and a space to insert a treat. They have also shared an infographic of some surprising facts about pet parents. Did you know California is the number one state of people who love their dogs? Sadly, Georgia didn’t even rank in the top ten.
This year, as Valentine’s Day has literally gone to the dogs (and cats!), don’t forget to give your pet a special treat to celebrate. After all, our pets give us unconditional love, except for one of our cats who gives us disdain and a low tolerance threshold, although it could be because she is so old. Do you have a pet? How are you planning on including your pet in your Valentine’s festivities?
Super duper cute dog you have there. We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day but its always fun to be silly with our pets right? Of course it is!
I am happy to see Florida on the list! We do love our pups here!
I am from Florida and I can totally see the dog love. I dont like dogs – so I don’t really understand it 🙂
Aww, this is so cute. Since dogs are a part of the family, it stands to reason that they be included in family holidays.
I’m a big pet lover too. It’s amazing how pets really do become part of the family and are loved by all.
I thought North Dakota would have been higher! Interesting stats.
The first photo in your post is too cute!! I love that outfit. Those stats are fun – I’m in the #7 ranked state for loving their dogs. I love all of the fun ideas. I want to make a doggie Valentine for our neighbors dog. I’m sure that they would love it!
Wow! Those are some amazing statistics. I wonder what that graphic looked like a decade ago.
What a crack-up – I think our Buddy is a bit too spoiled already, now he has a holiday!! ha/ha Love it!
As a dog lover from the #2 state who nows lives in the #1 state, I find all of this information fascinating! I miss my dogs 🙁
I wish we had a dog, we have fish. Maybe when we get a bigger place some day we can have a dog. Valentines day for doggies cute idea
How fun to celebrate Valentines Day with your pets. When I used to have dogs, they loved treats. I think sometimes that is the only reason they liked me… I gave them treats.