Key Takeaways
- A pet’s gotcha day is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the day they joined your family, especially for rescue pets with unknown birthdays.
- Thoughtful celebrations like parties, special meals, or favorite activities can make the day enjoyable and memorable for both pets and their owners.
- Donating to animal shelters or an animal welfare organization is also a great full-circle way to celebrate your pet’s gotcha day.
If your pet is a rescue, you might not know their exact age—or even their birthday. In lieu of an annual birthday party, many pet owners celebrate their pet’s “gotcha day,” the day they adopted their pet and made them part of their family.
No matter how you came to bring home your pet, this day is special as it marks the beginning of your life together. Celebrating your pet’s gotcha day every year is a great way to remember all the good times you have shared.
Read on for tips and ideas to make your pet’s gotcha day special and memorable.