(She also recommends asking to be notified if guests’ dogs aren’t spayed or neutered, so the celebration “doesn’t turn into a puppy ... a party as long as you and the birthday dog and ...

But, um, that doesn't mean you can't throw a public display of appreciation party for ... existence of your dog, National Puppy Day (March 23, FYI), your fur baby’s birthday, Gotcha Day, there ...