A Gotcha Day card for the day they came home
Your pet's adoption anniversary deserves its own keepsake. Make a Gotcha Day card and portrait from one photo, with a free preview and an optional printable party kit.
What makes a Gotcha Day card different?
Use the date your pet joined your family, a “years home” message and the name everyone knows. The result works as a quiet digital card, a framed portrait or a small celebration with friends from the rescue.
From one photo to a keepsake
- Upload a favourite photo of your adopted dog or cat.
- Add the adoption date, name and a short message.
- Review the free watermarked preview.
- Download the card and portrait after checkout; choose the Party Kit if you want printable pieces.
Simple ways to celebrate
- Take a new photo in the same place as their welcome-home picture.
- Send the rescue a progress update and donate from their wish list.
- Make a small card or invitation for the people who helped them settle in.
Create a Gotcha Day card with a free preview.
Make it a party to remember 🎂
Upload one photo and PetMagi creates a birthday portrait, an e-card and printable invitation, banner and thank-you cards starring your own dog or cat. See a free preview first – no sign-up.
Never forget the date: get a free email reminder a week before.
FAQ
What is a Gotcha Day?
It is the anniversary of the day an adopted pet came home. Some families call it Adoption Day or Homecoming Day.
Can I make a Gotcha Day card for a dog or cat?
Yes. The birthday maker supports both dogs and cats, and the Gotcha Day version is designed for either species.
Is the preview free?
Yes. You can view a free watermarked preview before deciding whether to purchase the digital files.