Six Easy Ways to Celebrate Your Pet's Birthday!

      1. First and foremost, celebrate with a yummy in their tummy treat!

      The best part about birthdays is the delicious treats you get to eat all day! I definitely recommend cake, but you should go with your pet’s preference! There are so many scrumptious options: cake, cookies, chocolates, popsicles, ice cream, sundaes, delectable Neggs, you name it! The best shops to peruse for special birthday treats would definitely be Crumpet Monger’s, The Bakery, or The Chocolate Factory. If your pet doesn’t have a sweet tooth, that’s totally fine! Whatever food makes your pet feel special and delights their taste buds is all that matters! It is their day after all.

      Free Ideas: a treasure hiding in your Safety Deposit box, free daily Omelette, free daily jelly, one of the monthly freebie food items

      Budget Ideas: Chocolate Faerie Cake, Triple Tier Space Faerie Cake, Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake, Giant Slice of Neopets Birthday Cake

      Splurge Ideas: Deluxe Strawberry Usul Cake, Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake, Simple Fyora Cake, Heart Sprinkle Cupcake

      2. Go on a shopping spree!

      Birthdays are a great excuse to finally snatch up those items that have been catching your pet’s eye for the past few months! Have they been craving a new book to add to their shelf or toy/new plushie to play with? A new Petpet companion? Eyeing the latest paint colour for their species or wanting a new outfit from the mall or Uni’s? Well now’s the day to finally surprise your pet with something exceptional. There’s no greater way to mark a special occasion like with a thoughtful gift that truly reflects how much you appreciate your pet and want them to be happy. Happy pet = happy owner!

      Free Ideas: The Money Tree, treasures hiding in your Safety Deposit box that you might have stashed away for this very occasion

      Budget Ideas: a new outfit, a new toy or book or plushie, Petpet, a new furniture piece to spruce up your Neohome

      Splurge Ideas: an album collectable item, morphing potion or paintbrush for a new colour (or if you’re lucky, take a dip in the Rainbow Pool!)

      3.Groom your pet and get them all dolled up!

      Everyone loves to look their best, especially on a significant occasion such as a birthday! After you’ve gone on a shopping spree and picked out the perfect outfit, don’t forget to pamper your pet with some grooming as well to put the cherry on top of their outfit! Grooming your pet can enhance their natural beauty, strengthen the bond between you, and it’ll give your pet some time to relax and enjoy!

      (Almost) Free Ideas: Cucumber Eye Cream, Island Usul Bubble Bath, Gwontek Melon Facial Scrub, Red Blush

      Budget Ideas: Illusen Organic Moisturizing Conditioner, Superstar Bubble Bath, Soft Rainbow Brush

      Splurge Ideas: Tye Dye Lipstick, 10th Birthday King Altador Brush, Yooyus and Lace Perfume, Aromatic Candle

      4. Go on an adventure and explore Neopia!

      Now that your pet has a full tummy, looks and feels wonderful, there are plenty of exciting places to visit on your pet’s birthday to continue the celebration! Travelling presents many wonderful opportunities, from allowing you to experience new surroundings, cultures, and expand your understanding of the world. It can also boost happiness, reset your mind and body, and feels rewarding! Combined with celebrating your pet’s birthday, exploring Neopia on such an auspicious occasion is bound to add to the day’s excitement! Some favorite must-visit places for birthday festivities include:

      Tyrannia: Stop by the Concert Hall for some exciting live jams! Live music is a great way to celebrate a birthday. Feel free to sing along and dance and feel the happy vibes! Don’t forget to pick up some souvenirs and a shiny new avatar while you’re at it, if the concert schedule matches your pet’s birthday!

      Roo Island: Make sure to drop in on Neopia’s own party central for a ride on the Merry Go Round! Stick around for a coffee/tea break at the Coffee Cave, view some art in the Gallery, and check out the games you can play for an added blast.

      Wishing Well: No birthday is complete without making some wishes! Make sure to plan a detour to Neopia Central’s wishing well to drop in some coins, close your eyes, and make up to seven wishes!

      Mystery Island: Hop on a tiki tour for an enjoyable excursion of jungle scenery, beaches, wildlife, and fruity drinks!

      Kiko Lake: Take one of the famous Glass Bottom Boat Tours and “see all the wonders of Kiko Lake without ever having to get your fur wet!”

      Kreludor: Fancy a surprise, an element of the unknown, tiny trinket prizes? Then make sure to pay a visit to the Neocola machine for a mystery prize.

      Krawk Island: If your pet’s birthday falls on their species' Annual Pet Day, then make sure to stop by the Swashbuckling Academy for some free training!

      5. Play some games!

      Everyone loves games. They are naturally fun and a great way to continue the birthday celebrations! Playing games can help sharpen problem-solving skills, memory, hone decision making, and increase your mood, curiosity, and learning! So don’t hesitate to spoil your pet on their birthday with plenty of rounds of games! A bonus is you can use the Neopoints earned from your games to purchase more birthday goodies! It’s a win-win situation.

      Some favourites to play are: Turmac Roll, Ice Cream Machine, Pyramids, Ultimate Bullseye II

      6. Finally, tuck your pet in with a birthday bedtime story.

      There’s no better way to end an amazing celebratory day than with an equally jubilant birthday story before bed. Reading is a wonderful skill and hobby to encourage in your pet, so make sure to pick out a special birthday themed story to end the day with!

      Free Ideas:

      Budget Ideas: Birthday Clues, 10,001 Chocolate Cake Recipes, Faerie Party Planning Book, Garden Tea Party Ideas

      Splurge Ideas: Birthday Best, Cake Recipes for All Occasions, 22 Reasons to Celebrate

      No matter how you decide to celebrate your precious pet’s birthday, just remember to enjoy yourself, gobble up all the cake, surround yourself with friends, and jump into the adventure! The main thing is to have fun, whatever that looks like for you and your pet. Remember, birthdays only come around once a year, so make the most of it and enjoy the memories all year long!