From booking a cat-friendly hotel to organising a stylish photoshoot. Showing your cat love is nothing to be ashamed of. So you certainly shouldn’t be embarrassed about throwing a birthday party for your cat.
In fact, many cat owners admit to celebrating their meowing mate’s birthday. So, you see, you’re in good company!
Making your cat’s birthday a success
Whether it is your cat’s ‘actual’ birthday or his adoption anniversary, get ready to delight your purring pal. Here are X wonderful ways to celebrate your cat’s special day.
Treats galore
Show your kitty just how much you adore him by treating him to all (well, most) of his favourite things. Just like we humans enjoy getting spoilt on our birthdays, so too can our cats.
Certainly, cats are carnivores, which means your cat loves meat. Treat him and his friends to some of the finest cooked chicken or beef. Alternatively, a little bit of lean deli meat will have him licking his whiskers with glee.
Throw in some catnip to really get the party started! Catnip for cats is like champagne for humans. Catnip (and perhaps some champagne for the cat parents) will ensure both felines and humans have a good time!
All the attention Kitty deserves
Sure, cats can be solitary animals and can sometimes come across as a little aloof. But the truth is, they thrive of affection and companionship.
So what better way to spoil your cat this birthday than to show him a heap of affection? Bunt heads with him and give Kitty plenty of petting. Just make sure his purring pals don’t feel left out!
Fun toys
Cats are playful creatures so include some interesting toys in your party planning. You could make your own fun with lights, plenty of string and ping pong balls. This will have your kitty and his mates chasing, jumping and bouncing their way around the ‘dance’ floor.
Have a parlour party
Cats love to groom themselves, so how about having a parlour party. If the budget allows, you could invite a mobile cat groomer to come along and pamper your guests. Otherwise, set up your own DIY cat grooming stations and treat your cat and his guests to the perfect pamper.
Celebrate your cat’s birthday: Top tips
To help ensure you throw a fantastic birthday party for your cat without any mishaps, here are a few tips.
Location, location
Choose the location of your cat’s birthday party wisely. The setting will depend on the season, the weather forecast for the big day, and how many other cats you intend on inviting (if any!). Certainly, the safest option is indoors or in an outdoor space that’s secured—such as an undercover alfresco area.
Nutrition and hydration
Just like when entertaining humans, you will want to make certain you have plenty of drinks and nibbles available. However, don’t forget to consider individual dietary requirements; check with owners that their cat is not allergic to any ingredients.
Add some pizzazz to the party
Want to be the hostess with the mostess? Think up some fun ways to liven up the party atmosphere. You could make it a fancy dress party (optional, of course!). How about including a photo booth? What about creating a cat agility course with prizes for the winners?
Don’t forget to supervise
It may sound obvious, but supervision is essential when throwing a birthday party for your cat. Keep watch to ensure all the cats are playing nicely together. It’s not uncommon for cats to disagree, but the last thing you want is a full-on catfight!
Donations instead of gifts
What do you give the cat that has everything? Save partygoers the stress of trying to decide what gift they should buy your purring pal by asking people to donate to an animal charity.
Perhaps you can set up a collection for a local shelter. Alternatively, send an email to guests including the link to a worthy charity, such as the RSPCA or an animal adoption organisation.
Image sources: Furguson Plarre Bakehouse,The Happy Cat Site
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