The day you adopted your dog changed both your lives. Celebrating the anniversary is a growing tradition among dog owners — and rightly so.
How to Celebrate
- Special walk: Visit a new trail, beach, or park they’ve never explored.
- Dog-friendly cake: Peanut butter and banana pupcake — recipes are easy to find online.
- New toy: One special toy each year. Take a photo with it.
- Photo recreation: Recreate the first photo you took together. The before-and-after comparison shows how far you’ve both come.
Creating an Annual Tradition
- Annual portrait: Professional or DIY — one photo each year in the same pose.
- Paw print card: An annual paw print card, dated. Watch the paw size change (puppies) or stay the same (adults).
- Donation: Donate to the rescue you adopted from. A beautiful way to pay it forward.