Our little puppy, Molly, turned one last week {on the 4th of July!} and, along with another puppy friend {KC, who’s about to turn one}, we celebrated with a dog birthday party! Our party was really held to appease the kids but I’m up for any chance to throw a little celebration, even if it’s a party for our furry family. The dogs loved the activity and fanfare and the human family had a great time as well!
You have to have a cute table for a puppy party, right? Even if only the humans can appreciate it.
I cut out bones using my cutting machine and strung a paper and ribbon dog bone garland above the table …
… and scattered smaller dog bones as colorful table confetti. Table confetti is such a cheap and easy way to add some color to a table and easily continue a theme.
I served a dog birthday cake {click the link to grab the recipe for your pup} …
… that the puppies loved!
They had a little storebought doggy ice cream on the side {because who doesn’t want a bit of ice cream with their cake?} …
… and took home a doggy bag with some delicious treats.
I served the cake and ice cream in plastic dog bowls …
… found at the dollar store and personalized with my cutting machine and some glossy red vinyl.
Our puppy birthday party was lots of fun …
… especially for the birthday boy and girl.
And don’t worry: the humans weren’t left out. We snacked on these adorable puppy dog cupcakes made by KC’s mom.
Have you ever hosted a dog birthday party?
For more ideas for your dog, be sure to check out this popular recipe for dog popsicles {your pup will love them on hot summer days} …
… 21 DIY dog beds …
… and a recipe for carrot dog biscuits!
Katie says
July 11, 2013 at 1:29 pmOMG! This is too stinking cute!!! I agree–you need to celebrate the pooches birthdays too!
Mariely Velez says
July 11, 2013 at 7:07 pmaw, I love it all!! and yes, I had a birthday party for my dog Toby 🙂 now I have some new ideas for his third birthday!
[email protected] says
July 12, 2013 at 2:24 pmthose are some lucky dogs! i used to have two dogs-i wish i had a party for them now that i look at how cute this is 🙂
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
July 17, 2013 at 9:33 pmThis is just so sweet… I love it!
Take care,
Trish
thistlewoodfarm says
July 18, 2013 at 1:38 pmWhat fun Randi! I have never done this….but it’s on my list!
Happy day to you!
karianne
Jennifer Carroll says
July 19, 2013 at 11:33 pmThis is SO cute!! Our pets are members of our family so I think this is a GREAT idea!! Love it 🙂
Richard Dany says
December 9, 2013 at 10:46 pmDogs are so cute. I agree, you should celebrate your pet’s birthday. Everyone loves their dog and dog deserves a party for their special day.
Nikki says
April 23, 2015 at 2:05 pmLOVED your dog cupcakes! I recreated them for my son’s 1st birthday dog-theme party and they were delicious! I linked back to you 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!
Randi Dukes says
April 23, 2015 at 4:18 pmYour party was so cute! Thanks for linking back.