What to Write in a Dog Birthday Card (Yes, Really)

We know what you’re thinking. “It’s a card. For a dog. Why would I write anything?”

But here you are. Googling it. So let’s not pretend.

At Scoff Paper, we make edible greeting cards for dogs, which means yes – there’s a real chance your heartfelt birthday message will be licked into oblivion within 10 seconds. But you may as well give them something worth chewing on.

Here are some top suggestions for what to write in a dog’s birthday card — whether you’re addressing it to your own furry soulmate or pretending your pug can read for Instagram.

🐶 For Your Own Dog

“To my goodest pal on your birthday – you may not know what day it is, but you’re still the highlight of mine.”

“Another year older, another year of barking at nothing. Happy Birthday!”

“Happy Barkday, you magnificent muppet. Never change.”

🐕 From One Dog to Another

“Roses are red, violets are blue, you sniff my bum, so I sniff you.”

“Happy Birthday, mate. Don’t eat the whole card this time. (Oh wait, do.)”

“See you at the park. Bring cake.”

👨👩👧👦 From a Human to Someone Else’s Dog

“Thanks for keeping my mate sane and their carpets ruined. Happy Birthday!”

“You’ve stolen hearts, chewed shoes and barked at bins. Top year.”

“1 year down, 7 more to go. (In human years, anyway.)”

📝 The Pen Is Mightier (If Edible)

You can write any of these messages directly onto a Scoff Paper card using our Edible Ink Pen — because when we say edible, we mean the whole lot.

Pair it with one of our Birthday Cards, or go big with the full Card & Pen Bundle. Yes, it's ridiculous. And yes, that’s the point.

🐾 Final Thoughts

Whether you’re writing a soppy love letter or a poop joke, what matters is that your dog gets spoiled. And if your message gets eaten? Even better.

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