Celebrate Pet Parents Day with E-Cards!

Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has designated the last Sunday in April -- this year, April 27 -- as National Pet Parent's Day. It's an opportunity to celebrate and honor all those pet caregivers (yes, that's YOU if you're reading this). National Pet Parent's Day recognizes and honors those who lovingly consider their pets to be a part of their family.

Do you know somebody who exemplifies the best of being a pet parent? Send them a card that let's them know how you feel. VPI offers free e-cards just for that purpose through April 27.

Pet Parent E-Card

A recent survey by the American Animal Hospital Association indicates 83 percent of pet owners consider themselves their pet's mom or dad. And the AVMA says nearly half of pet owners considered their pets family members.

While I do, indeed, consider my pets to be family members, I draw the line at referring to myself as their "mom." Because when speaking of Magic-the-d*g and referring to him quite technically and correctly as a son-of-a-B, I am NOT talking about myself, thank-you very much!

Although I do own a sparkly pin that I wear proudly on certain occasions.

So, do you consider yourself a "pet parent?" Maybe you buy presents for your special kitty especially on her birthday or "gotcha-day" remembrance. Some folks include their pets in family celebrations, such as weddings, or take them on vacations.