how do you show your love for your pets

Pets don't expect to get thanks. They just do all the great stuff they do, no worries, no need for a compliment. But they sure do deserve it… not just around the holiday season, but all year long.

Give your pet a shout-out

You can probably think of a hundred reasons to be thankful for that cuddly doggo or feline friend in your life. So… let's do it! Will they understand? Depends on the pet, probably. But does that even matter? Nah. It will make you feel good, which isn't too surprising, since that's what our pets do for us every day. So go ahead — have a little bonding session and tell them what they mean to you. Oh, and we heard they won't mind if you give them a healthy treat or two.

What do your pets do for you?

To kick off the good and gracious vibes, here are some of our favorite ways to say thanks to our fuzzy furry friends. Some sweet, some silly – and all straight from the heart.

Thanks for all the kissing and cuddling.

Thanks for making me feel like the most important person in the world (especially when it’s dinner time!).

Thanks for making me laugh.

Thanks for waking me up so early – I’m never late to work!

Thanks for listening to me and not judging me.

Thanks for all the quality time together.

Thanks for your incredible sense of smell — you found that banana bread I dropped.

Thanks for always letting me choose what music to listen to.

Thanks for being such a good boy/girl/pet.

Thanks for understanding when I skipped our dedicated playtime to binge watch that show.

Thanks for being a part of my life.

What are you going to tell your BFF?

You really can't go wrong – whether you make something up or try a few from the list above. Heck, try a new one every day and keep the gracious love turned all the way up to 11 all year long. The perfect time to start is now.