Pet Announcement Photo Ideas (+ Free Printable Signs!)

Did you welcome a new fur-buddy into the family this past holiday? Congratulations! Once you’ve been greeted at home with loving licks and furry snuggle time, leaving for work or school will never be the same.

After all, our pets aren’t just pets, they’re our family. We take just as many pictures (if not more) of them, and enjoy documenting the joy they bring.

If you’re looking to announce your best fur-end to the world, a professional photo is the way to go. From personalities to the perfect setting, pet photographers know how to capture that special bond you share with your fur kids.

Here a few announcement photo ideas you can do with your loving pets:

1. Wedding Invitations

Including the pets is a great way to personalize your love story photos. For engagement announcements or wedding invitations, a photo of your pet next to a sign that says “my humans are tying the knot” will bring smiles to recipients.

Are you planning to propose? You can tie a “will you marry us” note to your pet’s collar and have a professional photographer capture your partner’s reaction!

2. Welcoming a New Puppy or Rescue in the Family

Adorable pets with their new families will tug at the heartstrings of your loved ones and peers, especially a new puppy! They may chew on our shoes and tear up our magazines, but their innocent eyes make them so forgiving. If you’d like fun photos with your new puppy, you can include props, like the pet announcement sign below!

Image courtesy of Angi.com

Also, if you’d like to support shelter pets looking for a loving home, professional photography is a wonderful option. You can easily share photos of your pet rescue and adoption stories across different social media platforms.

3. Pregnancy Announcement

If you and your partner are expecting, ” a heartwarming photo of your pet with the ultrasound photo (or even better, wearing a big “brother/ sister” bandana) would make a wonderful surprise.