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How To Celebrate Christmas With Your Furry Friends
Are you a doting pet parent and want to celebrate the holiday season with your cat or dog? Christmas is a time to share with our loved ones, including our furry friends.
At Christmastime, we recognize the spirit of giving, and that includes involving our pets in the gift-giving ritual. You can take your canine or feline companion for a winter walk to see the holiday lights. Baking holiday goodies is a tradition, and there are plenty of recipes for pet-friendly treats.
The festive season allows us to embrace our inner Santa and spread holiday cheer. In this article, you will uncover ways to celebrate Christmas with your furry friends.
Ways To Celebrate Christmas With Your Pets
Christmas should be filled with family, fun, and lots of love. Our pets are an important part of our lives, and they deserve to enjoy the holidays as much as we do. There are numerous ways to include our pets in the merriment of the season.
Gift-Giving
You do not need to spend a ton of money on gifts for your pets. Giving them small tokens of your affection is fun, and seeing their adorable faces light up with delight when they receive a present is a rewarding experience. Some ideas for gifts for your furry friends:
- BarkBox for Dogs
- Cat Advent Calendar
- Holiday Dog Treats
- Catnip Treats for Cats
- Christmas Stocking for Dogs
- Christmas Stocking for Cats
If you are interested in Bark Box as a Christmas gift for your dog, you can customize your pup’s plan for once a month, twice a year, or once a year. Each box comes with toys and treats. The Cat Advent Calendar contains twenty-four different cat toys, including a cat teaser wand and crinkle balls.
Holiday Lights
Take your pets for a walk in a winter wonderland to see the colorful, twinkling lights. There are also special holiday light shows where you can drive or stroll through neighborhoods to see the Christmas decorations, as many pets are mesmerized by the festive movement of the lights. With a curious stare and a wagging tail, your dog will love a well-done winter light display.
Holiday Family Photos
Dress Fido and Fluffy in cute Christmas attire and take a family photo. The Animal Humane Society has a great tip for successfully snapping photos of your pets, “Attention getters will be your best friend as you try to get that perfect shot of your pet. You can use treats, a favorite toy, or a device that makes noise to get your pet’s attention.”
Christmas Baked Goodies
Baking goodies like Christmas cookies is a time-honored tradition, and you can create desserts that your dog or cat will enjoy. Yes, you can make Christmas treats for your furry feline, too. However, cat treats must be very small since their mouths and tummies are tiny. According to The Dogington Post, some of the necessary items you will need to make pet-friendly doggie delectables:
- “Rolling pin
- Cookie sheet
- Measuring cup
- Parchment paper
- Mixer or spoon & mixing bowl
- Cookie cutters (think fun shapes!)”
Dog-friendly cookies often contain ingredients like peanut butter and oatmeal, while your cat’s tastebuds are a little more refined. Unlike dogs, cats do not like sweets. Cat-friendly cookies and treats are made from foods like cheese and tuna. Make sure your cat’s treats are no bigger than the size of a bottle cap. Only use ingredients that are safe for your pets.
Movie Marathon
What could be more wonderful than snuggling up with your pets on Christmas day underneath a soft, cozy blanket and watching Christmas movies? Rover.com even has a list of “Christmas movies You should watch with your dog.” The best movies for dogs feature other animals. Heartwarming tales that involve dogs are perfect to watch with your canine companion.
Whole Dog Journal states, “Most dogs will recognize and will pay attention to other animals on the screen. For some dogs, this attention will be momentary and be limited to animals, especially dogs who are running, barking, or engaged in activity, but other dogs will watch any animal doing anything on TV.” Cuddle up with your furry friends and have a movie marathon.
Visit Your Local Shelter And Give To Pets In Need
Sadly, there are many deserving dogs and cats who will spend Christmas at the local animal shelter or rescue. It would be a wonderful idea to give to pets who do not yet have a home with a warm dog or cat bed or love from a family of their own.
Donate a little money in you and your pet’s name, or craft a beautiful basket with toys, treats, and other pet-related items and drop it off at the shelter. You can also donate cat and dog food or blankets to keep the animals warm and toasty this Christmas.
Conclusion
You do not need to be human to experience the magic of Christmas. Our pets also sense our excitement and enthusiasm about the holidays and want to join us in the celebration. This holiday season, you can give your pets a gift they will cherish, make them their own stocking filled with toys, and bake them their own pet-friendly desserts. The most important aspect of Christmas is being with family, and our pets should be included in the joy of the season.
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