{"id":9566,"date":"2022-06-20T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=9566"},"modified":"2023-10-10T16:55:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T15:55:16","slug":"what-to-write-in-a-new-dog-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/what-to-write-in-a-new-dog-card\/","title":{"rendered":"What to write in a new dog card\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bringing a new dog home is a big commitment. So, if you\u2019ve got a friend or family member who has recently decided to get a furry companion, be sure to mark this moment with a card! Oh, and if you\u2019re struggling with what to write in a new dog card, we\u2019ve done the hard work and come up with a bunch of different options you can use.<\/p>\n

If you can tell they\u2019re already crazy about their pup, be sure to check our range of\u00a0cards for dog lovers<\/a>. We\u2019ve got dog-themed cards fit for every occasion, just take a look at some of our top picks below.<\/p>\n

\"Cute
\"AbiGoLucky\"

AbiGoLucky<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Sorry
\"Reigning

Reigning Cats . . . and dogs<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Cute
\"Lucy

Lucy Driver<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Cute
\"Wink

Wink Design - Michelle Lancaster<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Cute
\"Dotty

Dotty Dog Art<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Bigs
\"Memelou\"

Memelou<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"\u201cWe
\"Harriet

Harriet Lowther<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Mar-Weenie
\"Faye

Faye Finney<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Drinking
\"Bold

Bold & Bright Cards<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"You\u2019re
\"Paperlink

Paperlink and Meraki Greeting Cards<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

Kind messages about getting a new dog<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that you\u2019ll be wanting an excuse to go round and visit the new furry friend and what better reason to do so than giving over your new dog card in person? You could even be super sweet and wish them a happy new puppy day with one of our kind message ideas:<\/p>\n

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  1. Congratulations on your new furry friend, having a dog in the home changes your life for the better.<\/li>\n
  2. If there\u2019s one good thing about being an adult, it\u2019s being able to welcome an adorable pooch as part of your family.<\/li>\n
  3. Wishing you and your new fur baby all the best!<\/li>\n
  4. I know how long you\u2019ve both been looking to get a puppy, congrats on officially becoming pet parents!<\/li>\n
  5. I hope you\u2019re ready for me to come over to yours all the time and play with [insert dog\u2019s name], personally I can\u2019t wait for all the snuggle sessions.<\/li>\n
  6. Just wanted to send over a quick card and message to say congrats on your new furry family member.<\/li>\n
  7. It\u2019s so fulfilling having a dog in your life, they really are man\u2019s best friend.<\/li>\n
  8. I guess your family really is complete now, congratulations!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Hilarious congratulations on your new puppy messages<\/h2>\n

    We\u2019ve all seen those funny dog compilations on YouTube, so it\u2019s really quite fitting to include a humorous message inside your card. But if you can\u2019t get your jokes to actually be funny, here are some we\u2019ve come up with:<\/p>\n

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    1. Have you told the grumpy ol\u2019 cat about this newcomer yet? If not, good luck with that.<\/li>\n
    2. As long as you\u2019ve got all the essentials including a giant supply of pee pads and a whole load of patience then I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll be just fine \u2013 you got this!<\/li>\n
    3. Does this mean kids are off the cards for a while then? I was hoping to become a proper grandparent soon and a dog doesn\u2019t count!<\/li>\n
    4. Guess there\u2019s going to be more than one b*tch in your house now\u2026<\/li>\n
    5. Good luck making sure that they don\u2019t annoy the neighbours.<\/li>\n
    6. I hope you realise just how big of a financial commitment a dog is, all those trips to the vets over nothing serious quickly add up (trust me on this one).<\/li>\n
    7. Look at you all grown up and owning your own pet, I guess anything is paw-sible.<\/li>\n
    8. You\u2019re in for a bit of a ruff time during the puppy house training days, my friend \u2013 good luck (you\u2019re gonna need it)!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Funny dog jokes<\/h2>\n

      If our other hilarious message ideas aren\u2019t quite tickling you enough, why not take a look at these proper funny dog jokes instead?<\/p>\n

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      1. What do you call a dog magician? A labracadabrador.<\/li>\n
      2. What did Darth Vader\u2019s dog say to Luke\u2019s dog? Join the bark side.<\/li>\n
      3. What do you call a dog that can\u2019t bark? A hushpuppy.<\/li>\n
      4. What did the waiter tell the dog at the restaurant? Bone appetite!<\/li>\n
      5. What do dogs usually like to eat at the cinema? Pupcorn.<\/li>\n
      6. What do you call young dogs who play in the snow? Slush puppies.<\/li>\n
      7. How can you tell if you have a lazy dog? He only chases parked cars.<\/li>\n
      8. What makes more noise than a dog barking? Two dogs barking!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        New dog messages for first-time owners<\/h2>\n

        Know somebody who\u2019s been dreaming of the day they can have a dog to call their own? Whether you\u2019re thinking of sharing some wisdom you wish you\u2019d known or just remember how excited you were, here are some new dog messages for first-time owners that we\u2019ve come up with:<\/p>\n

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        1. I\u2019m so SO happy that you finally get to have your own little fur baby to love and take care of.<\/li>\n
        2. Congratulations on your new puppy, all those years of manifestation paid off!<\/li>\n
        3. I know you\u2019ve been waiting for this day for so long and I\u2019m expecting lots of adorable puppy pictures.<\/li>\n
        4. If there\u2019s anything a first-time dog owner should know, it\u2019s to treasure every moment you spend with them.<\/li>\n
        5. I just want you to know that I\u2019m very aware you won\u2019t be up for plans because you\u2019ll want to spend time with your cute puppy. Just invite me over to yours instead!<\/li>\n
        6. There\u2019s truly no better feeling than coming home to a happy dog who sees you as its entire world.<\/li>\n
        7. As you\u2019ll soon come to learn, getting a puppy is like having a child including sleepless nights and potty training. However, it\u2019s all worth it in the end!<\/li>\n
        8. What an exciting time, I know you\u2019ve been waiting a long time for this and I can\u2019t wait to meet the little fluffball myself!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          As new dog owners, you might want to send across our article delving into\u00a0the science of dogs<\/a>.\u00a0There we have expert insight into how to show your dog just how much you care as well as why our dogs make us so happy and healthy.<\/p>\n

          Considerate new dog messages for anyone adopting<\/h2>\n

          If you know someone who has recently adopted a dog, or will be doing so soon, make sure you send an appropriate<\/p>\n

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          1. Massive congratulations on adopting your dog, hope they settle in quickly!<\/li>\n
          2. I hear you\u2019ve just adopted a dog and I already know they\u2019re going to adore their new life with you.<\/li>\n
          3. It\u2019s so lovely of you to give an older dog some well-deserved love and attention!<\/li>\n
          4. You and your adopted furry friend are going to have the best life together ever.<\/li>\n
          5. As someone who also adopted a dog, I can tell you for a fact that it\u2019s one the best decisions I\u2019ve ever made.<\/li>\n
          6. I know the adoption process hasn\u2019t been the easiest but it\u2019s all worth it for one of the cutest dogs ever!<\/li>\n
          7. Welcome to a life of cuddles with a furry companion who deserved an extra loving family.<\/li>\n
          8. As if it\u2019s finally time to welcome [insert dog\u2019s name] to their new forever home. Congratulations!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Sweet new puppy quotes<\/h2>\n

            Of course, the true bond between a person and their dog can be hard to put into words. So, if you\u2019re not sure quite how to put it here are some sweet new puppy quotes that you might want to include in your card:<\/p>\n

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            1. \u201cOver the years I have felt the truest, purest love \u2013 the love of God, really, I imagine that\u2019s what God\u2019s love feels like \u2013 is the love that comes from your dog.\u201d \u2013 Oprah Winfrey<\/li>\n
            2. \u201cNo matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.\u201d \u2013 Louis Sabin<\/li>\n
            3. \u201cThe bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.\u201d \u2013 Konrad Lorenz<\/li>\n
            4. \u201cA dog will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won\u2019t be too bad.\u201d \u2013 Robert Wagner<\/li>\n
            5. \u201cHappiness is a warm puppy.\u201d \u2013 Charles M. Schulz<\/li>\n
            6. \u201cDogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.\u201d \u2013 Rodger A. Caras<\/li>\n
            7. \u201cBefore you get a dog, you can\u2019t quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can\u2019t imagine living any other way.\u201d \u2013 Caroline Knapp<\/li>\n
            8. \u201cThe average dog is a nicer person than the average person.\u201d \u2013 Andy Rooney<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Now you know exactly the sort of well-wishes you can send to your loved ones (and their new furry family member)! And if you\u2019re looking for even more dog content, you should definitely check out our research into\u00a0mums\u2019 favourite dog breeds<\/a>\u00a0as well as our guide on\u00a0throwing the pawfect dog birthday party<\/a>!<\/p>\n

              If that somehow isn\u2019t enough and you\u2019re after even more articles like this one, you\u2019re in the perfect place. Just check out the rest of the\u00a0thortful blog<\/a>\u00a0for tonnes more lifestyle and special occasions articles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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