We got a kitten when I was six years old, and man did I love that cat! Spickles was the first little creature that I could take care of, dote on, and take responsibility for in my short life. He was more tomcat than cuddly kitty, as evidenced by several scratches that I endured, but I still just loved that grouchy cat a ton. After Spickles, we had a cocker spaniel mutt named Abbey. She was the perfect fit for our family. Friendly, loving, and easy-to-train. Well into my adulthood, she was one of the best parts of coming back home to visit my parents. She lit up like she was so excited to see me. When I love a pet, I really love that pet. Now, as we debate getting a dog for our family, I think about how adding a little canine will change the dynamic of our household for the better, and how a pup will open our girls up to a new world of caring for (and about) a little fur friend. If we do visit a shelter soon, I’m sure I’ll flood Facebook with so many pictures that my friends will get sick of me.
I understand what it’s like to fall madly in love with a pet. So, trust me when I say that if you have a beloved pet, the urge to include her in your pregnancy announcement will probably seem like a no-brainer. Whether you’re having your first baby or your fifth, you’ll want to shout about your pregnancy from the rooftops. Include your pet in your photo announcement, and people are bound to coo over the joyous news. Since a cuddly baby won’t arrive for several months, your pet is the perfect snuggly companion to share the spotlight (or take center stage) when you reveal that you’re expanding your family. While a baby will definitely change things in your household, your fur baby will always have a piece of your heart. Here are some super cute ways to include your pet in your pregnancy announcement.
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12 Ways to Include Your Pet in Your Pregnancy Announcement
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Drawing Board
You're not showing yet, but a chalk outline of you, your pooch, and your bump-to-be will give everyone a glimpse of your future.
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Wear it Well
If you're expanding your family through adoption, you can still get in on the pet announcement fun. This couple incorporated their dogs' reactions to the news on custom tee-shirts.
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Horsing Around
Giddy up! Announce your baby-to-be with a little horsey help, a chalkboard sign, and balloons.
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Full of Love
It won't be long before a new little bundle takes top spot in your heart. Put your dog front and center with a handwritten, heart-shaped pregnancy announcement.
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Playing Footsie
Make it all about the measurements to see which family and friends can pick up on your hint the fastest. Let them know you're expanding by two feet.
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It's a Sign
A new little human is in the making. Let Fido or Fluffy broadcast the big news with a chalk board sign.
Photo: Life by ML
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Make it Count
If your pooch is basically your fur baby, they should take their proper birth order. Use chalk numerals to count up to baby.
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It's a Date
Whether you're a child of the 1970s, product of the '80s, or beyond, announce your year along with the dog and baby's in chalk.
Photo: Parent Society
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First Photo
Frame up your ultrasound, while kitty purrs proudly in a new big brother/big sister t-shirt. Let's face it, there's never been a better reason to dress up a cat.
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Play on Words
Everyone loves a good pun, right? Get creative to come up with a clever play on words that includes your last name or other personal details.
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Imaginative Play
Chances are, your pet will notice all the changes in your house as you prep for the baby. Put those curious thoughts on display with a clever chalk thought bubble.
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Secret Sauce
The secret is in the sauce, especially when that sauce is "Prego." Take a few candids of your cat perched next to the sauce, and caption accordingly.
Photo: Imgur
