Party Theme
A puppy themed birthday party is a perfect way to get everyone excited and is great for girls and boys. A very good friend of mine had this party for her daughter two years ago and it was such a huge success! My daughters still love to play with their puppies!
Party Setup
Invitations for this party are so fun! You can find some cute little paws that open up and put all the details on the inside. Hire a friend or a grandpa to dress in scrubs to be the on site veterinarian and he can be available for all your puppy check- ups. Make some little adoption certificates ahead of time for the vet to fill out. If you buy in bulk, you should be able to find a great deal on several little stuffed puppies, all different colors and then if you can, try to also get some little puppy carriers. Maybe baskets, cute plastic tubs, whatever your budget will allow.
At the Party
Either find some fun paw print stickers (large ones about 6-8 inches in diameter) or beg a creative friend to come over and draw them on your sidewalk so the paws lead the guests to the party. Have several stuffed little furry friends ready for adoption by your party guests. Find some really cute puppy food bowls to put your party snacks in and then place these all around the party for the guests to nibble on! For a great interactive activity, set up a craft table with ribbons, glitter, paint, stickers, etc… . This is where the new puppy parents can create a customized puppy collar!
Farewell - Goody Bags and Giveaways
Have each guest pick their puppy, then they can put their new collar on, take them to the vet for a check up and of course name their puppy. The party veterinarian can then sign their certificate to make the adoption official!