Celebrating the birthday of a beloved pet every year is now a growing trend. If you are a dog owner, then you probably do the same. Dog owners Tatyana James and Christopher James ensured their Labrador, whose name was Simba, had a big memorable celebration for his 13th birthday. Thanks to his owners, Simba had a grand birthday party filled with treats, balloons, as well as a cake. This celebration also included his favorite humans and their dogs. Find out more!

How many dog owners celebrate their pet’s birthday every year?

As per data collected in 2022 by Statista, 62% of pet owners ranging from 30 to 44 years old purchased a birthday gift for their pets. Older pet owners who were over 65 years of age were least likely to purchase their pets any birthday gifts, as 44% stated they had done it before. For younger pet owners, they were rather likely to purchase presents for their pets, as 53% of pet owners who were 18 to 29 years of age celebrated the birthdays of their pets.

Simba’s 13th birthday

During Simba’s 13th birthday, he walked around the party with a birthday hat on. He did so as he observed all the treats, presents, and cake. According to Tatyana’s statement to Newsweek, Simba loved it when everyone was together and also opened everyone’s gifts at any celebration they had, whether it was Christmas or a birthday.

The time for blowing out the candles on Simba’s dog-friendly cake finally came. Simba was very eager to dive into the cake and eat it all. In the process, he even accidentally knocked over the cake.

Tatyana said to Newsweek that they chose to hold a huge celebration for their pet because she thought of how limited their time with their pet is as they progressively get older. In return, this would make you want to be happy each moment you are with them. Also, whatever chance you get, you will celebrate them.

For Simba’s birthday, the place they rented was the same as the one where they held his 10th birthday. Simba loved that about 30 of his family and friends were invited. All types of drinks and food were prepared, as well as a dog-friendly cake that Simba devoured.

The guests who were present were shown a collection of clips showing Simba from when he was a puppy up until his recent years. Simba was still able to become the life of his party despite his recent slightly slower pace.

The clip showing Simba’s 13th birthday

Simba’s birthday party was shared via a clip by Tatyana on 31st May. The clip has generated over 425,000 likes on the TikTok app and over 3 million views. Since the viral video was uploaded, it got over 3,000 comments.

The event was a success with all guests, both the four-legged and two-legged kind. On TikTok, Tatyana from Quebec stated that she highly recommends you throw a birthday party for your dog. A TikTok user commented that it was a special party solely for an extremely special boy, then went ahead to wish him a happy birthday.

Conclusion

As a dog owner, you ought to take your time off your normal schedule to celebrate your pet. Tatyana James and Christopher James are good examples of owners who go the extra mile for their beloved pets. They went as far as showering their pet with treats, presents, good company, and extra love. These acts show the two might be the best dog owners. Don’t you agree?