Pet Parent’s Day Celebrates Dog Owners, what do you think?  |
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|  Pet owners who treat their cats and dogs like members of the family are being honored with a special day dedicated to them.
National Pet Parent’s Day on Sunday, April 26, marks the official day celebrating pet caregivers. The designation, made by Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) of Brea, Calif., recognizes those who are dedicated to scooping poop, dishing out kibble, throwing birthday parties for Maxie, and sharing a cramped bed with four paws, the company said.
While the months of May and June focus on mothers and fathers of human children, National Pet Parent’s Day sets aside a spring day for devoted pet parents. A recent survey by the American Animal Hospital Association reports that 83 percent of pet owners consider themselves their pet’s mom or dad, said Curtis Steinhoff, VPI spokesman.
“The fact that the majority of our policyholders emphatically consider their pets part of their family inspired us to create a day for the dedicated pet caregiver,” he said.
Now my two cents, I knew and know a lot of people who only have pets at their home now, I think it is a good idea to celebrate them and their pets for they are family, and even when they are other family member, in most homes, a pet is part of the family.
It could even be a hallmark event, I have seen cards from pets to family members.
SO now. what's your opinion?
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1.  Apriljess (2131)
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3 years ago
| |  I think this is a great idea and about time that pet parents are recognized. A lot of times as pet owners we do see our pets as family. They are a day to celebrate everything else why not "pet parents" day. I consider pets a part of the family so I think this is great!
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 ShellyB (3093)
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3 years ago
| | Thanks, I agree,
It is a great idea to have that day in the spring.
I hope you have a great pet parent day! | | | |
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| 2. rexythesexy (119)
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3 years ago
| |  I guess thats really great and special , nothing of this kind actually happens in our place thats a great honour .Treating dogs as family member is worth it coz they give us an unconditional love which we cant expect from our grown ups these days.
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| ShellyB (3093)
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3 years ago
| | Now do not be Marley and chew it, k? | | | |
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| 4. Opal26 (14496)
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3 years ago
| |  Hey Shelly! Of course I would agree! I am a Pet Parent! I
have no human chldren, only pet children and they are my
children just like any other children! I celebrate their
birthdays and everything else just like anyone else! They
do everything just like they are part of the family because
they are part of the family! On holidays they help celebrate
and get gifts and they are always included in any family
decisions! An they sign cards when necessary and they even
take part in discussions here on mylot! Friends of mine here
are familiar with Star & Luna! They are my two cat children!
They are my two boys, my sons! I love them more than anything
or anyone in the world! And they love me too, and they know
that I am their Momma!
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| ShellyB (3093)
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3 years ago
| | I agree with you, I believe it is a sweet holiday and I know a lot of pet parents already, I think it was sad I found out on the same day, lol.
Well happy pet parent day to you <3
And a good day to Star and Luna.
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| 5. new_world (18)
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3 years ago
| | hey ShellyB, I liked it the idea very much. Nice one!! I have never heard of this day. & Luckily, got to know today itself. Being a proud parent of our big boy, Murphy, we decided to celebrate it. Though we were late to know about this day,We manage to buy some toys n treats for our boy & spend evening with him. Thank you very much for your post, otherwise we would have never get chance to celebrate it.
Thats a really amazing thing that this event is celebrated by so many people. anyways this is our 1st year with Murf, there will be so many things to learn now. | | | | | | |
| ShellyB (3093)
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3 years ago
| | This is the first time I hear of Pet Parent day too.
It will be nice to learn along with your new puppy new things, I am not sure if the event is celebrated by many people, but even a handful will be nice.
Have a good day. | | | |
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| 6. modstar (4968)
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3 years ago
| |  Too bad we don't have anything like that here in our city. It would be such a great event! I'm sure my mom would be happy about it since she takes care of Moochie most of the time and Moochie is pretty much close to her than me. We do treat Moochie as part of the family and we would celebrate his birthday every year. We even ask him what he would like for his birthday. lol! He just won't respond. lol! We knoe his favorite food though: Spaghetti.
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| ShellyB (3093)
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3 years ago
| | LOL I am not sure why Moochie is not letting you know his favorite food, but I am sure spaghetti will have to do.
I found about the date on a dog's website, so it is not well known. | | | |
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