Parenting

20 Pets Who Helped With Pregnancy Announcements & Stole the Show

ParentingPublished Jan 8, 2019
By Megan Zander
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For most of us, our pets are like our children. We feed them, bathe them, take them on adventures, buy them cute clothes, and spoil them with toys that they ignore in favor of chewing on our favorite shoes. So when a couple finds out they're having a baby, it makes total sense to get the furbabies excited and on board with the family's new addition by including them in the pregnancy announcement. After all, they've got an important job to do -- those high chair crumbs aren't going to clean themselves!

For couples who are OK with their pet stealing the spotlight (let's be honest, don't cute pets do that all the time anyway?) there are lots of adorable and creative ways to let the four-legged ones in the family share the news with the world that they're getting a tiny human sibling to love. 

From cleverly worded chalkboard signs and specialty pet clothing to having a dog or cat "read' all about their new job as a big brother or sister, we rounded up 20 aww-worthy examples of pets announcing their humans' pregnancy to the whole world. 

Looking for a way to really surprise people with the big news? Try a "hidden message" pet photo pregnancy announcement. Friends and family will think they're getting a cute picture of a pet being its usual sweet self, but details like a pacifier nearby or a pile of baby clothes let them know this isn't an ordinary cute pet post. 

Check them out to for some purrfect pet pregnancy announcement inspiration.

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Blame It on the Baby
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Blame It on the Baby

Every dog owner has dealt with the occasional "accident." Cleaning those messes off the floor will make dirty diapers seem easy in comparison.

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Studying Up
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Studying Up

This cute pupper is reading up for a new role as a guard dog.

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What Is This Thing?
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What Is This Thing?

This dog is the star of this cleverly subtle pregnancy announcement. That adorable face demands attention, and it's only on closer look one notices the pacifier and positive pregnancy test.

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Helping With the Nursery
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Helping With the Nursery

When a feed is usually filled with a cute cat doing everyday things, surprising everyone with a shot of the cat "helping" set up the nursery is a fun way to share the exciting news.

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Unhappy Big Brother
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Unhappy Big Brother

This kitty doesn't look too happy with the fact that he's getting a new sibling, but we're sure they'll love each other once the baby arrives.

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Toy Testers in Training
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Toy Testers in Training

Simple signs help explain why these two bulldogs can't stop smiling -- they're getting a tiny human to lick and love!

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Taking the News Hard
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Taking the News Hard

Not everyone is always excited about becoming a big brother or sister. But we're sure this adorable softie is smiling on the inside.

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Doing Research
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Doing Research

This cat looks like she's having trouble telling if her parents are telling the truth, or if this book is total fiction. Guess she'll know in nine months!

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Cool & Calm
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Cool & Calm

This pup is totally chill over the news that he's getting a little sister. Something tells us he's going to be a big help at keeping mom and dad calm when the baby cries.

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New Sibling = New Toys
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New Sibling = New Toys

All cat in a box pictures are great, but friends and family will lose it when they realize just what kind of box this feisty feline is hiding in. Surprise!

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Group Message
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Group Message

These three very good boys have a big announcement -- the pack is expanding!

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Glowing With Excitement
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Glowing With Excitement

This cat's telling the world he's getting a new human to love, and he's not quite sure how he feels about it yet.

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Plot Twist
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Plot Twist

These two might not have been expecting a non-fur sibling anytime soon, but they seemed pumped at the idea!

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Reporting for Duty
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Reporting for Duty

Someone's already taking those guard dog responsibilities seriously. 

Dog Pregnancy Announcement Bandana ($18, ScherShop/Etsy)

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Sweet Surprise
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Sweet Surprise

This pretty one seems ready for some serious snuggles with a baby girl!

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A Playful Message
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A Playful Message

Twenty bucks says this dog will be the first to make the baby laugh.

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An Important Message
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An Important Message

This slightly confused sweetie has some big news to share.

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What Are These Tiny Clothes
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What Are These Tiny Clothes

This fluff ball is letting everyone know there's a new baby coming, and she'll be marking it as her own, please and thank you.

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Still In Shock
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Still In Shock

This Frenchie has the same look of disbelief some dads get when hearing there's a new baby on the way.

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No Longer an Only Child
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No Longer an Only Child

This cutie's giving mom and dad the cold shoulder until she figures out how she feels about getting a little sibling.

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Pin It!

Pin It!

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