Just like there are birthday discounts for humans (we track over 300 of those birthday offers), your pet deserves a little something on their special day too — and a surprising number of major pet retailers are happy to deliver. We’re talking free toys, free treats, coupons, a 20% off promo code mailed right to your door, and even a free in-store birthday party complete with a paw print craft and photo op.
Take 10 minutes today to add your pet’s birthday to every pet store loyalty account you have using the list below, and then just wait for the freebies to roll in.
And if you want to keep the celebration going beyond their birthday, check out our list of upcoming Petco freebies (like their Easter Bunny photos) that pop up around seasonal events.
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What KCL Experts Think You Should Know
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Most of these pet birthday freebies require you to add your pet’s birthday or adoption date to your loyalty account. Do this now — even if their birthday already passed — so you’re ready for next year.
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PetSmart’s Birthday Bash is a monthly in-store event, not an individual celebration. For that event, you do need to show your emailed invite on the designated day to claim your freebies.
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Chewy’s birthday freebie comes by mail, a physical card with a promo code, so allow some time for the Chewy card to arrive. Don’t wait until the last week of your pet’s birthday month to expect it.
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Pet Birthday Freebies 2026
PetSmart throws a free monthly Birthday Bash with a $5 off coupon, free treats, and a craft.
PetSmart throws a monthly Birthday Bash in stores — a free, drop-in celebration open to all pets whose birthday (or adoption day) falls within that month. To get your invite, you’ll need your pet’s birthday saved in your PetSmart Treats rewards account, but it's free to sign up.
What You Get:
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Free paw print craft to take home
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Free goodie bag with treats
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$5 off coupon (valid in-store for one week)
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Photo op with a festive decorated backdrop
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$2 in Treats points added to your rewards account
When I took my dog to a recent Birthday Bash, an employee greeted us at a table up front, checked that we had the email invite, and handed out treats for my pup the whole time. There was a paw print craft station (my dog was a little too shy for that one) and a decorated backdrop for photos too. It’s a low-key but really sweet outing, especially for dogs who love attention.
Confirmed 2026 Birthday Bash Dates:
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March 7
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April 11
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May 9
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June 6
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July 11
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Aug. 8
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Sept. 5
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Oct. 10
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Nov. 7
KCL TIP: You’ll need to show the email invite at the event, so keep an eye on your inbox during your pet’s birthday month.
Petco gives rewards members 10% off during their pet’s birthday month.
Petco sends Vital Care Rewards members a birthday discount for their pet each year — no in-store trip required. Just make sure your pet’s birthday is on file in your Vital Care Rewards account.
The code arrives by email and is valid for 14 days, so keep an eye on your inbox during your pet’s birthday month.
What You Get:
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10% off supplies with a promo code (online only); can't be used on dog or cat food, cat litter, flea and heartworm preventions, and a few more product categories
Pet Supplies Plus emails you a birthday coupon good for one free toy or treat (up to a $5 value).
Pet Supplies Plus rewards members get a birthday coupon for their pet delivered straight to their inbox. Sign up for a free Pet Supplies Plus rewards account, and make sure your pet’s birthday is saved. The coupon will come to you — no extra steps needed.
What You Get:
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Free toy or treat (up to $5 in value)
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Delivered by email
Chewy mails your pet a birthday card with a 20% off code inside.
Chewy goes old-school in the best way: They mail your pet a physical birthday card with a promo code inside. Because this arrives by mail, plan ahead. Add your pet’s birthday to your Chewy account well before their birthday month so the card arrives with plenty of time to use the code.
What You Get:
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A free birthday card mailed to your home
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20% off promo code included in the card
Pet Supermarket rewards members get a free toy or treat or a 10% - 15% off discount code.
Pet Supermarket’s free VIP Paw loyalty program includes a birthday (or Gotcha Day) reward for your pet during their special month. It’s free to join VIP Paw, and the reward is valid the entire month of your pet’s birthday or adoption anniversary, so there's no rush to use it on one specific day.
What You Get:
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A birthday or Gotcha Day reward — may be a percentage discount or a free toy (offer varies)
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