18 Fun Things You Can Do With Your Pet On National Pet Day

National Pet Day is an unofficial holiday that encourages all of us to pay our pets some extra attention. It is also a day to commemorate everything that our pets do for us on a daily basis. So if you have a pet, we have compiled a list of some special things you can do with them today. After all, don't they deserve it? 

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    Visit a pet cafe- pet cafes are a wonderful place to meet other pet lovers and are actually all over the place

    Dog - SORRYIDRANK ALL YOUR COFFEE CUTE PUPPIES ON KULFOTO.COM
    via Kul photo
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  • 02

    Go camping overnight - there is nothing like having a good chat with your furry friend under the stars

    Tent - Took my cat camping this weekend and wanted him to get the full experience
    via Pinterest
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    Play date at the park- schedule a one on one play date with your furry friend at a pet friendly park

    Dog - What was said: Hon,take the dogs inside. rll go park the car. What was heard: dogs park car See more funny pictures at ROFLDump.com
    via Rofldump
  • 04

    Take your pet to work - everyone will enjoy it!

    Dog breed - What do you meanI can't go to work with you?
    via Buzzsharer
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  • 05

    Relax at a spa- yes, that's exist! book a spa for a day and have both of you pampered to no end

    Teddy bear - SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED A SPA DAY
    via Dump a day
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    Hike it up- get away and go hiking with your pet at some special place

    Dog - I'M DONE CARRY ME
    via cuteness
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    Choose a pet friendly restaurant and take your pet to a dinner where you can spend some quality time with your furry pal

    Meal - MY FUTURE DATE NIGHT
    via Funny captions
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  • 08

    Open a facebook or instagram account for your pet - let all the world enjoy it

    Cat - The dog blocked me?! WTF?! ICANHASCHEE2EURGER.COM
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    Go on a picnic- pack a basket with food for you and your pet and spend quality together in the fresh air

    Cat - SORRYZ.. EATS ALL UR PICNICS IBUTTLEAVEZ UTHE LETTICE!
    via meowmemes
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    No matter the temperatures, there is never a bad time to get some fresh air at the beach or near a lake

    Dog - The problem with beach picnics: Vou get sand on your weiner ICANHASCHEE2EURGER.OOM
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  • 11

    Take a vacation- go big. book a pet friendly hotel and leave town for a day or two

    Cartoon - We've got a cardboard box for $30, a laundry basket for $50, or the top of the refrigerator our penthouse- for $125 PUSH www www www CAT HOTEL KaRo 10-5.12 BIZARROCOMICS.COM Facebook.com/BizarroComies Dist y King Featuraes
    via Bizzaro Comics
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    Go on a road trip to somewhere exciting your pet has never visited before

    Dog - Car Rides YAY! YAY! We are all going to die. We KnowMemes
    via We know memes
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    Paint a portrait of your pet and hang it where everyone can see it

    Dog breed - These dogs imitating their portraits are the only thing that matters
    via me.me
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  • 14

    Have a photo shoot session or even a funny home video with your pet

    Text - Tried to takea cute photo of my cat...
    via onsizzle
  • 15

    Take a nap together - the perfect bonding time

    Nose - Sleeping with pets Expectations Reality MEMEY.com
    via Memey
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    Watch your favorite pet -centric movie together

    Cat - Okay. You can start the scary movie now.
    via Dump a day
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  • 17

    Go shopping with your pet and get some new toys

    Dog - CYPRESS INN GET IN we're going shopping
    via memespp
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    Cook with your pet and make a home made treat together

    Cat - next it says add catnip you sure? Mele yep. that's what it says ICANHASCHEE2EURGER cOM
    via i can has cheezburger

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