A Birthday Celebration That Led to a Forever Home!
As a company founded by rescue dog parents, we've always believed that every dog deserves to be celebrated. When we launched PartyAnimal, we made a commitment that 10% of our proceeds would support dog rescue organizations. But we wanted to do more than just donate – we wanted to actively participate in helping dogs find their forever home.
That's why we were thrilled to partner with Wags & Walks to celebrate two of their long-term residents: Friday and Eeyore. Working closely with the Wags & Walks team, we brought our PartyPacks to the shelter to create unforgettable birthday celebrations that would showcase these dogs' unique personalities.
Just like every PartyPack we deliver, Friday and Eeyore each received their own personalized celebration complete with custom banners featuring their faces, names, and ages, specially crafted birthday hats and bandanas, treat toppers, and a festive balloon set-up. The Wags & Walks staff joined in the fun wearing the party hats and temporary tattoos from the personalized PartyPacks.
The magic happened when Friday saw her birthday setup. The moment she dove headfirst into the ball pit, her playful spirit came alive. She batted balloons with her nose, chased tennis balls, and showered everyone with kisses. Through the celebration, we watched as Friday transformed from a "long-term resident" into exactly what she always was: a loving, playful companion ready for her forever home.
The Wags & Walks team captured these precious moments and shared them on Instagram, where they reached over 25,000 viewers. Among those viewers was Mary Kate, who saw Friday's beautiful soul celebrating life with such enthusiasm. Today, Friday – now named Michaela – has found her forever home with Mary Kate, and we couldn't be more grateful to have played a small part in their story.
Recently, we had the joy of reuniting with Michaela at a Wags & Walks Christmas event. Watching her shower her old friends with kisses while staying close to her new mom. Mary Kate told us it was seeing Friday's birthday celebration that initially caught her attention and led her to meet Friday in person, which showed us exactly why we do what we do. Every dog deserves not just a celebration, but a loving home where they can celebrate life's special moments surrounded by family.
While we celebrate Michaela's happy ending, our hearts remain with Eeyore, the gentle giant who shared that special day of celebration. This sweet 6.5-year-old Lab/Pittie mix is a loving dog who adores snuggles and kisses. His birthday celebration revealed his true nature – a well-behaved, smart, and incredibly loving dog who would make the perfect addition to a lucky family.
We believe deeply in the importance of celebrating every dog in our lives. Our dogs give us unconditional love and loyalty, and are treasured members of our families. Each birthday/gotcha day celebration is more than just a party – it's a moment to honor that special bond and create memories together. These celebrations reinforce how important our four-legged family members are to us. And with the limited birthdays we get to share with our beloved dogs, each celebration becomes a cherished memory we'll hold onto forever.
We hope sharing Michaela's story inspires people to consider adoption and reminds everyone that shelter dogs are family members waiting to be discovered. And who knows? Maybe Eeyore's perfect family will see this and realize their perfect family addition has been waiting for them.
To learn more about adopting Eeyore or other wonderful dogs like him, visit wagsandwalks.org
Want to celebrate your own dog's special day while supporting rescue efforts? Visit getpartyanimal.com to learn more about our mission and our personalized PartyPacks.
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