FROM matching, custom-made outfits, to birthday celebrations and holidays, for many animal lovers, their “fur-babies” are not just pets, but members of their families.
Kuvanya Naidoo, of Phoenix, said her 3-year-old Labradors, Bailey and Buddy, celebrated every occasion with the family.
“If we are dressing up, so are they. I include my fur-babies in every occasion from Valentine's Day, Easter, Diwali and Christmas, to the recent Rugby World Cup, and most importantly their birthday.
“Their birthdays have been themed every year. For their first birthday they had a rainbow party. Their second birthday was Mickey and Minnie Mouse themed. On April 5, we celebrated their third birthday which was safari-themed,” she said.
Naidoo said she first brought the duo home when they were just over 8 weeks old.
“It all happened so quickly. We didn’t plan on getting any more pets after the loss of our previous beloved dogs.
