How to Throw Your Pup the Best Birthday Pawty Ever

People say that every dog has its day, and while they may not technically mean a birthday, it's a special time worth celebrating! After all, if people get to have cool parties, don't our favorite pets deserve them too? (Um, yes, of course they do.) When it comes to thinking of the best dog birthday party ideas, you don't have to stray too far from the things humans love: Delicious cake, thoughtful presents, and fun activities all will do the trick.

Ree Drummond's seven dogs certainly aren't strangers to celebrating—her furry friends get plenty of birthday love! Four of the Pioneer pups (her Labs, Lucy and Duke, and basset hounds, Rusty and Fred) have November birthdays! “It’s nice to have one time of year to celebrate all the dogs,” she says. "And dog parties are fun for the whole family!" Ree is not one to spoil her pets (they’re ranch dogs after all), but she does like giving them a special birthday treat.

Other dog lovers are right there with her: Pinterest searches for “dog-safe cake recipes” rose 167% last year! Here are some ideas on how to plan a perfect dog birthday party—one that they'll bark about for months to come. If you don’t know when your dog was born, no worries: Just pick a day and remember it next year! 😀