There’s a sense of love in the air; pink and red grocery store shelves are brimming with options, and couples are rushing to make dinner plans and order flowers. It’s Valentine’s Day soon.
This Valentine’s Day, remember your true significant others—your pets—regardless of whether you’re in a relationship! Because, let’s face it, you spend a lot more time with your pet than you do with your partner and because they are unconditionally loving and wouldn’t ghost you on a dating app or leave dirty dishes in the sink. It’s time to give our pets the affection they deserve because they make the best company.
Here are some ideas for making your true love of your life’s Valentine’s Day extra special.
Throw a Party
Host a Valentine’s Day celebration for your friends and their canines. With friends who also adore their pets, what better way to express your love for yours?
Don’t be scared to use extravagant decorations. Make an area set aside for photos. As party favors, hand out toys and sweets. Numerous options are available.
Check with your friends to see if their dogs get along with other dogs and are well-socialized before setting up a playdate. Perhaps introduce your pets in a neutral environment before exposing them to each other’s territory if they haven’t played together previously. To prevent possible fights, remove triggers from the play area. Certain dogs can develop possessiveness towards food or toys.
Prepare or Purchase Pet-Safe Treats
Valentine’s Day is traditionally associated with wine and chocolate for humans, but that doesn’t mean you have to exclude your pets! Make or purchase special treats to spoil your pets. As usual, ensure that the treats are free of any harmful ingredients and that they are safe for pets to eat. In case you have any doubts, speak with your veterinarian.
Many imaginative and festive recipes for baked “conversation hearts,” homemade frozen snacks, and other treats can be found with a quick search on Pinterest.
Together, engage in some of your favorite activities.
Even though your pet may not be aware that it’s a holiday, you can still make sure they have a very special day by engaging in some of your favorite pastimes, like playing fetch or going to the park.
Make a day out of it and take your dog on an adventure if they would rather go for a lengthy hike than the typical block walk. This can be an enjoyable outdoor Valentine’s Day activity for your significant other if you’re in a relationship. If not, spending time outside is a fantastic way to disconnect from your nauseating social media feed.
Show them your appreciation by getting them a special new toy.
Giving your pet a new toy is another way to express your love for them. Holiday-themed toys are available at many pet stores. Moreover, you could purchase a fun new T-shirt, bowtie, or bandana for your pet. What can be cuter than a puppy with heart-shaped ears? Not a lot.
Compose a Love Poem for Your Animal.
Write a love poem about your pet if you’re in the mood for something romantic and need a way to express all of your romantic feelings. In case you require some motivation,
I serve you dinner, the roses are red, the violets are blue. I also pick up your waste.
You all belong to me, so I’ll take all of your sloppy kisses, my darling Valentine, even though your breath kind of stinks.
Put that Shakespearean gold beneath an Instagram picture of your cute dog or cat gorging on fresh treats while sporting a new Valentine’s Day bandana.
Alternatively, you could share a photo of your bunny eating a carrot that has been cut into the shape of a heart. There are countless opportunities nowadays to spoil your pets. To them, a happy Valentine’s Day.
