Rescue Mom or Dad? The day you bring home your adopted dog from the shelter is a big day and certainly one to be celebrated. Not sure of your rescue’s birthday? Not to worry – you can always celebrate their Gotcha Day every year instead! Do know their birthday? Why not celebrate their adoption day too – when it comes to celebrations, the more the merrier!

7 Ideas to Help You Celebrate Gotcha Day

1. Throw a Pawty

We love an excuse for a party and celebrating Gotcha Day is as good an excuse as any! Get out the decorations, invite some friends over and enjoy everyone making a good fuss of the star of the show.

2. Get Them a Gotcha Gift

A new ball, toy, or maybe a new bed – they’re sure to appreciate something new and fun or comfy to enjoy.

3. Share Your Adoption Story

Giving a loving home to a rescue dog is something to be very proud of, so shout it from the rooftops. Who knows, you might just inspire another person to rescue their very own dog too.

4. Request a Custom Pet Portrait

What better way to celebrate adopting your faithful friend than with a drawing of their very own face? Order a hand-drawn custom sketch for something truly special.

Feeling lucky? Enter our Pet Model Contest for your chance to win a custom shirt and tote bag with a custom sketch of your pet!

5. Give Back

On the anniversary of collecting your pooch from the rescue, offering a donation or your time to help out the rescue would certainly be a lovely gesture.

We love supporting rescues and you can choose to give back whenever you place an order with us (head to our Giving Back page for more info).

6. Treat Yourself

Rescuing a dog is such an incredible thing to do, so treat yourself for being so pawsome! Our Rescue Mom and Adopt goodies are fun ranges of waggish apparel that show your pride in owning a rescue pooch.