Celebrating Pet Parents Day
April 24, 2022 was National Pet Parents Day! This day, which is honored annually on the last Sunday in April, is centered around the idea that pets are family. Pet owners from all across the globe can agree that having an animal companion feels much closer to ‘love’ than ‘ownership.’ Hence, the term pet parent has become a popular title that its occupants are proud to bestow, and the reason for Pet Parents Day.
We love being pet parents and we know our community members do, too – so we asked some of you to share your favorite aspects of pet parenting! See what our enthusiastic NYP pet parents had to say:
Jennifer Arceneaux wrote…
“Knowing that I’m able to be there for them.”
Kim Buyl described…
“So much love you may receive”
Roberta Nelson exclaimed…
“The delight of their company!”
Danielle Beal revealed…
“Their love and playfulness”
To show just how incredibly impactful our pets can be in our lives, we also asked our community members to describe their pets in three words. Read their sweet and silly responses below:
Floyd Francis Rocha shared...
“My best buddy”
Daleen Robinson expressed...
“My best friend”
Kathy Kennady said...
“My soulmate…”
Lilianne Daou commented...
“my oreo cookie”
Kim Buyl replied...
“Loving, lovable, loved.”
Bernice Grant professed...
“Life saving friend”
Maria Mckenzie conveyed...
“My whole world”
Nikki Turner stated...
“Sweet and Cuddly.”
RobynneLeslee Thomas added...
“Big, Hairy, Love-ball!”
Mary Campagnolo noted...
“Bold, bossy, beautiful!”
Susan Albertsen answered...
“Loved, Loving, Handsome”
Evelyn Bell summarized...
“Sweet, cuddly, handsome”
Moshmi Singh reflected...
“My baby”
Judy Wareham hinted...
“A sweety pie”
Org En Elsa Pieterse shared...
“The absolute best!”
Jill Thurston praised...
“NOW AN ANGEL....”
Su Miao Hong proclaimed...
“So cute”
Chris Toogood confirmed...
“He’s my partner”
Cheryl Ann Hightower
“Beautiful, kind, loving”
Colleen Smith revealed...
“She's very smart!!”
Jeannette Ward reflected...
“Mollies shy
Blue is funny and Cheyenne is very lovable”
Violet van Jaarsveld declared...
“Adorable!!”
What is YOUR favorite part of being a pet parent? How would you describe your own pet in three words? It’s never too late to celebrate Pet Parents Day – let us know in the comments!
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