9 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2022 with your pet

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1. Indulge in a spa day.

A relaxing bath, blow dry and mani-pedi sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? Recreate that experience for yourself and then do the same for your dog with some leisurely grooming time. Since most cats don’t like water, try a gentle brushing session instead.

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2. Go for a picnic (weather permitting).

Take your leashed and harnessed travel-friendly dog or cat down to the local park and bring a picnic stocked with treats for both of you. Too cold to picnic where you live? Bundle up and take your dog for a long walk. And if you live near a Starbucks, stop in afterwards for a warm beverage (for you) and a Puppuccino for your pup.

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3. Take a spin.

Who doesn’t need to get out of the house these days? If those four walls are closing in on you, leash up your dog (or your harness-loving cat) and go for a drive to somewhere beautiful. A change of scenery always does a world of good.

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4. Wine and craft night.

Pull out your art supplies and pour a glass of vino to unleash your inner Picasso. Pets can have unexpected talents, too. Prefer not to paint? Make your pet a flower crown.

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5. Project Runway: Pet Edition.

If you’re good with a needle and thread, how about creating something spectacular for your fashion-forward pooch? Dogs who love clothes will especially enjoy wearing something made just for them by their favorite person. Capture the fun on social media to make your friends smile, too (and for added fun, tag Tim Gunn).

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6. Throw a dance party.

Nothing gets the heart pumping and endorphins flowing like a good boogie. Select your favorite tunes (“Atomic Dog” and anything by Cat Stevens highly recommended) and invite your dog or cat to join in while you groove. And don’t worry if your dance moves are less than smooth. Your dance partner won’t mind at all.

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7. Bake some sweet treats.

Make yourself something to satisfy that sweet tooth and a healthy something extra for your pooch, too, using special recipes just for them. Another idea: Bake some cookies or cupcakes for the hardworking staffers at your local shelter and show them some love.

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8. Curl up for a pet-themed movie marathon.

We love a good sappy rom-com as much as anyone, but this Valentine’s Day choose a movie with a pet theme or one that features a pet stealing every scene (think Bradley Cooper’s dog Charlie in A Star is Born). You could also visit YouTube and put on a video made just for cats. They’re relaxing for humans, too.

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9. Do some yoga.

Who doesn’t need a little Zen right about now? Check out YouTube for yoga classes, roll out the mat and do downward dog with the real yoga master in the house — your pet. Remember to look before you step back, though. Pets love to lie on the mat (especially when you’re on it).

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