Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Gifts from the Pet

In the UK, Mother's Day falls on Sunday 7 March 2027 and Father's Day on Sunday 20 June 2027. A gift from the dog or cat can be a playful way to mark either day. Start with the animal and the name the recipient uses for their role, then add a note in your own voice or from the pet.

Put their companion in the picture

The pet portrait print puts a portrait above the animal's name. You can use a photo or choose the nearest option from the portrait library. A small line can hold a nickname or a few words, and you can choose the colours, lettering and setting.

Find a clear photo that the recipient likes. Check the pet's name and any nickname with someone in the household, especially if you are arranging the gift for another person. The portrait is offered as a poster or framed print and on items including a mug or tote. Choose the format the recipient will use.

Write the pet's official record

The pet records print offers an adoption certificate, an official record or an award. Its record can include distinguishing marks, loves and known offences. The dog who steals a spot on the sofa or the cat who supervises breakfast may provide the details themselves.

The design uses a portrait from its own library. Write a short list of the animal's habits before you begin, then select the ones the recipient will recognise. Keep the joke affectionate and check the name before confirming the artwork. The print is available as a poster or framed piece.

For the dog mum or dog dad

Dog Mum era and Dog Dad era are about plans that now depend on the dog. Choose the wording the recipient actually uses. These designs are available across clothing, mugs and wall art, so think about their preferred item before choosing a size or finish.

For a cat owner, Cat Mum era and Cat Dad era are about answering to a cat. Our gifts for cat lovers page has more cat-specific ideas. For dog owners, see gifts for dog owners for further choices.

A message from the pet

A card can use a family joke without needing to sound like the animal has written a speech. Try “Thanks for saving me the warm spot” for a cat who claims the chair, or “Thanks for all the walks” from a dog who waits by the door. Replace those examples with something that happens in your home.

If several people are giving together, agree who will sign the card and which name to use for the pet. A simple “Love from” followed by the animal's name can be enough. Check any personalised words carefully; a familiar nickname is only helpful if it is spelled the way the family uses it.

Choose for the person receiving it

A framed print needs a place to hang, while a mug can stay by a favourite chair. Clothing needs a size and fit the recipient likes. Look at the options on the design page and choose the item that suits their routine, then let the pet supply the character.