What Our Pets Like About Christmas

Of course there are probably about a million reasons we think Christmas is the best time of year:  Christmas music, gorgeous light displays, Santa, classic holiday movies, festive parties, yummy treats, and let's not forget the presents!  But what about our favorite four-legged friends?  Do they care or even know it’s Christmas?  We’d like to think they do.  They may not understand why we always have "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" on repeat and don’t really get why we have to go shopping so much, but surely there are some things about the holiday season that they look forward to as well.  Here are a few reasons our pets might be just as excited for Christmas as we are.

1.  There are boxes and wrapping paper everywhere!
Forget luxurious or trendy gifts, what cats and dogs can’t wait to see under the tree are all the cardboard boxes and gift wrap.  And with the growing popularity of online shopping, the holiday season has never been better for cardboard and paper-loving animals.  So bring on the packages from Amazon...these are the gifts that keep on giving!

2.  They get a lot of attention!
Christmastime means there are more people around to lavish pets with love and affection. Of course, this could also be a reason a cat or dog might not enjoy the holiday season as some animals aren’t fans of strangers or guests which is understandable.  But for the pets who live for attention, this time of year is a PAWesome treat!

3.  Presents!
Who doesn’t love presents?  Cats and dogs really do appreciate a new bouncy ball or scrumcious snack.  They’ll gladly accept a trendy new product...even if they never knew they needed it.  And if you have the funds to splurge on a cushy bed, they simply can't say no.  But if you’re in a bind, well...there’s always the boxes and gift wrap!

4.  Quality time with the family!
Among the best and most important things about Christmas is spending time with our loved ones.  So as we celebrate the season, let's not forget to sneak in some special quality time with our furry family members too.  Really, that’s what Christmas is all about!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!